ICELAND
In Iceland, students have two options, to learn engineering or applied engineering. Both programs are taught at the university level and both degrees lead to statutory protected professional titles in Iceland. The engineering program is a 5-year program in total, a 3-year bachelor program (180 ECTS) and 2-year master program (120 ECTS) and the applied engineering study is a 3.5-year bachelor program (210 ECTS). Application is online where students apply directly to the university they prefer. Bachelor programs are offered in Icelandic but master programs are available in English.
Engineering
Engineering is taught at two universities in Iceland, Reykjavik University and University of Iceland. To attend, students must have passed a matriculation exam, but other options are also available. At both universities, the engineering programs are BSc 180 ECTS and MSc 120 ECTS.
Application and preparation
At Reykjavik University (RU), students can apply if they have one of the following:
Matriculation exam or equivalent with emphasis on mathematics, physics and chemistry
A degree from the Department of Preliminary Studies at the Reykjavik University
Degrees and examinations from abroad are evaluated for each applicant
Study materials and instruction is based on students having a certain amount of preparation. The necessary preparation for engineering at Reykjavik University are:
30 Fein in mathematics, which of 15 are on level 3 or higher.
10 Fein on level 2 or 3 in physics with knowledge in motion, forces and electricity.
5 Fein in chemistry on level 2
(see www.ru.is)
At University of Iceland (HI), students can apply if they have one of the following:
Matriculation exam or equivalent with emphasis on mathematics, natural sciences (physics)
Fourth degree examination from the Mechanical Engineering program at the Technical College in Iceland.
A degree from the Department of Preliminary Studies at the Reykjavik University
Final examination from Keilir, the Preliminary University Studies Academy related to University of Iceland.
Degrees and examinations from abroad are evaluated for each applicant, but understanding of written and spoken Icelandic is required.
40 Fein in mathematics and 50 Fein in natural science subjects, with at least 10 Fein in physics, are strongly recommended
(see www.hi.is).
Applied Engineering
Applied Engineering is taught at two universities in Iceland, Reykjavik University and University of Iceland and is a 210 ECTS BSc degree at both universities.
Application and preparation
At Reykjavik University (RU), students can apply if they have one of the following:
Matriculation exam or equivalent with emphasis on mathematics and physics.
Fourth degree examination from the Mechanical Engineering program at the Technical College.
A degree from the Department of Preliminary Studies at the Reykjavik University
Degrees and examinations from abroad are evaluated for each applicant.
20 Fein in mathematics, which of 15 are on level 3 or higher, and 10 Fein on level 2 or 3 in physics with knowledge in motion, forces and electricity required. Applicants who do not meet the requirements are offered evaluation exams in mathematics and physics. These exams are for students who
Consider themselves to have sufficient knowledge in the subjects but have not finished the required Fein.
Meet the requirements but want to review the study materials to see where they stand before the program begins.
(see www.ru.is)
At University of Iceland (HI), students can apply if they have one of the following:
Matriculation exam or equivalent with emphasis on mathematics and physics
Fourth degree examination from the Mechanical Engineering program at the Technical College in Iceland.
A degree from the Department of Preliminary Studies at the Reykjavik University
Final examination from Keilir, the Preliminary University Studies Academy related to University of Iceland.
Degrees and examinations from abroad are evaluated for each applicant, but understanding of written and spoken Icelandic is required.
Applicants who have studied at the upper secondary level can be exempted from the above conditions by getting through a special evaluation of both job experience and finished studies as follows:
Attend a preparatory course in mathematics during the first semester and
Complete the preparatory courses to gain the right to continue studying in the second semester.
(see www.hi.is)