Iceland International Student Insurance

International Student Health Insurance for Iceland

Iceland, often referred to as the “Land of Fire and Ice”, is a highly developed, highly stable country that rates among the top nations in the world in terms of literacy, social cohesion, and standard of education. Iceland is a beautiful island nation located in the North Atlantic, about the size of the US state of Virginia. It is known for its mixed landscape of glaciers, mountains, and volcanoes, as well as its high quality of life. Moreover, Iceland is renowned for having one of the most socially open and tolerant societies. International students in Iceland can rest assured they will be well received by the local culture, and enjoy the opportunity to study abroad in such a beautiful and safe locale.

Education in Iceland

There are seven universities - three private, four public - with nearly 20,000 international students already studying in Iceland. That number comprises around 5% of students enrolled at universities in the country. The most prominent institutions of higher education are in the capital city of Reykjavik and the northern city of Akureyri, which also boast some of the highest concentrations of people in this sparsely populated country.

Potential international students will be pleased to know that there are no tuition fees at public institutions in Iceland, only yearly registration fees (typically around $500). There are also a number of public, private, and university-specific scholarships, fellowships, and other financial awards available to international students while studying in Iceland. Unlike many countries in which international students are not eligible for financial awards, international students in Iceland are eligible to receive both financial awards from their institutions or private scholarships. Unlike the public university system, international students can expect to pay tuition fees in addition to yearly registration fees if they decide to study at one of the three private universities in Iceland. The nation of Iceland is hoping to increase the number of international students enrolled in their universities, which means now is a great time to apply to programs in Iceland!

Quality of Life

Iceland is also a remarkably safe country. As if top-tier academics, a socially welcoming and accepting atmosphere, a high demand for international students, and beautiful natural wonders such as hot springs, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains weren't enough on their own to draw international students to the “land of fire and ice,” Iceland boasts some of the lowest numbers of violent and petty crimes in the world.

International students in Iceland will receive a world class education in a beautiful, peaceful, and inviting nation, with a number of recreational opportunities, no matter what their individual interests might be. Whether soaking in a natural hot spring, hiking a mountainside, skiing, fishing, ice fishing, or taking in the ages of culture in centuries old cities like Reykjavik, international students studying in Iceland will certainly have an amazing personal and educational experience in one of the safest and most welcoming nations on the planet!

Healthcare

Iceland does not have a private healthcare sector; instead, healthcare services are controlled and funded by 5he state. Citizens and residents of Iceland contribute to healthcare services through taxes, and everyone is entitled to healthcare coverage. It is impossible to opt out of healthcare coverage in Iceland. Publically funded healthcare in Iceland covers hospital treatment, medical prescriptions, emergency care, dental treatment, maternity care, and more, as well as sickness benefits in case of an illness or injury that leaves you temporarily unable to work. Medication for serious illnesses will be reimbursed by around 75%, but painkillers and antibiotics must be paid for by the patient.

Residents of Iceland are eligible for the public healthcare plan after six months of living in the country. International students in Iceland must purchase health insurance coverage of at least 2,000,000 ISK that will remain valid throughout the duration of residence in order to apply for a visa.

We offer the following plans to international students studying in Iceland: