Acting BA

In order for the application to be valid, an application fee must be paid and the following documents must be received by the University of the Arts:   

1. Certified copy of diplomas. (PDF) (Duty) - note that photocopy is not valid.
   a) Scan the original of the diplomas and attach to the electronic application, or
   b) Get a certified copy of the diplomas with a stamp from the relevant school, scan and attach to the electronic application. 
2. Photo of the applicant. (jpg. or png.) (Duty) It is added under „Other Papers“.
3. Cover letter. (PDF) (Duty) It is added under „Presentation Letter”".  

The applicant must specify the reasons for the application, experience, goals, future vision and more in a short text, maximum 1 page. Applicants must take a position on the following questions in the cover letter:  

                        a/What is it about the performing arts that interests you? 

                        b/ Why do you want to be an actor? 

                        c/ What is it about acting studies at LHÍ that interests you? 

It is important that applicants closely monitor the progress of their application through Uglu's communication portal. Through Uglu, applicants receive a message if any supporting documents are missing The application is only completed when all supporting documents are in order.  

You can find the electronic application HERE.  

Those applicants who meet all admission requirements are invited to the 1st level of the entrance exams.  

• Applicants attend in person and perform 2 monologues in front of the admissions committee (see information on monologues below). 

• The entrance exams take place in the premises of the Performing Arts Department at Laugarnesvegi 91, 105 Reykjavík, on the days 14 to 18 December 2026. 

• Level 1 results will be sent to applicants by email in December 2026.  

• Applicants who fail to make it in person due to residency or special circumstances may submit video recordings of the monologues Please contact the faculty representative of the Performing Arts Department (ellenhk@lhi.is) for more information. 

You choose 2 monologues to move:

1. The second single must be in open matter. You can choose from the singulars below or transfer a singular of your choice.
2. The other unit must be in bound up from the list below. (NOTE: Bound language is a text in a poetic or formal structure where rhythm, rhythm and layout matter. )

NOTE - A list of monologues will be published when applications are opened, October 5, 2026.

Instructions for transferring singulars in front of the admissions committee:     

• Each applicant delivers 2 monologues.
• One monologue (2-3 min) in plain language, from the list of monologues above or a monologue of your choice.
• One monologue (2-3 min) in a limited language. Monologue in limited language shall be from the list of monologues above.
• The admissions committee gets to see both monologues, so applicants will be stopped if the transfer of each monologue exceeds 3 minutes in transit.
• Transfer must be done in Icelandic.
• It doesn't matter what gender the role was originally written For If candidates choose, they may change the personification of words Example: , I'm happy - I'm happy - I'm glatt” Otherwise, editing the text is not allowed.
• Applicants are given 1 chair and 1 table. Other props are not allowed to be used in transit in front of the admissions committee.

      Applicants who advance to level 2 will receive more information by e-mail. 

• The 2nd step takes place 2 to 5 January 2027 (more date announced later).  
•      Stage 2 consists of voice and body warm-up, group tasks, and a performance of a monologue (the same monologues that were performed in Stage 1) The Admissions Committee gets to see excerpts from both monologues and directs one of them.  

• Results from step 2 will be sent to applicants by e-mail no later than January 7, 2027.   

     Applicants who advance to level 3 will receive more information by e-mail.   

• The 3rd step takes place on the days 11 to 17 January 2027.
• The candidates invited to participate in the third stage participate in a workshop that takes place over a 6-day period.  
• Stage 3 consists of voice and body work, text work and project work focusing on original creation and scene work.  
• Results from step 3 will be sent to applicants by e-mail no later than January 27, 2027.  

• Applicants who receive an invitation to stay at school must confirm their schooling by paying registration fee no less than two weeks after the results are published. The fee is irreversible. 

The dean appoints a three-member admissions committee in consultation with the professional director. The committee usually consists of a professional director and a teacher at the track and/or a dean. Furthermore, one working performing artist/actor sits on the committee.    

The 2nd and 3rd levels of the entrance exams also have an observer of students from the acting program, but he does not have the right to vote in the committee.   

The admissions committee selects students from among the applicants who are believed to have the prerequisites to study acting at the Department of Performing Arts at LHÍ and who meet the conditions specified in the rules of the University of the Arts. The admissions committee is guided by the fact that the person can make the best use of the available program.   

The committee's assessment shall not be interpreted in such a way that it includes a judgment on the artistic talent of the candidates in general The committee's work is confidential and it does not publish reviews on individual applications Its decision is final and will not be referred to for review elsewhere within the school.    

Factors assessed by the admissions committee in step 1 are:    

• Identification ability: Personification, interpretation, empathy and identification are considered.
• Text work: The applicant's ability and possibilities to access text and process it creatively.
• Imagination: The ability to find a creative way for one's ideas.  

Factors assessed by the Admissions Committee in Levels 2 and 3 are:    

• Identification ability: Personification, interpretation, empathy and identification are considered. 
• Physical exercise: The applicant's ability and potential for physical work in space and time. This looks at elasticity, endurance, rhythm and strength.  
• Space perception: The applicant's ability and ability to perceive his body in the context of the space and the conditions he is in at any given time.  
• Voice application: The applicant's ability and ability to work with the softness, endurance, rhythm and strength of the voice.  
• Text work: The applicant's ability and possibilities to access text and process it creatively.  
• Collaboration: Applicant's ability to cooperate. How the person receives criticism and ideas from others Independence, initiative and listening to work are considered.
• Wealth of ideas: The ability to find a way for one's ideas in a creative way. Among other things, curiosity and boldness are looked at in ideas and presentation. 
• Communication skills and critical thinking: The applicant's ability to express himself about the tasks he chooses and for him is given.  
• Work ethic: The applicant's attitude towards work and study.  

Note that the tests can be very challenging both mentally and physically. 

The general admission requirements are to have completed a matriculation examination, a final examination from a secondary school at the third qualification level, a similar examination from a foreign secondary school, or a minimum of 60 ECTS credits from an accredited university Applications must be accompanied by a certified copy of the diplomas and a certified copy of the study history summary.  

Admission to the school may be granted to those applicants who have knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for bachelor's studies at the school. See more „Exemptions from general admission requirements“

Admission committees evaluate applications based on submitted data as well as interviews and/or entrance exams in the relevant areas. The dean appoints an admissions committee for each study path in consultation with the subject manager and the admissions committees work according to the procedures presented to the applicants.   

Admission to the school may be granted to applicants who have knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for bachelor's studies at the school.   

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements can apply for an exemption if they have completed, for example, numerous credits at secondary school level, completed other final exams such as at the 4th qualification level or have other preparation that can prepare the person for studies at university level on the relevant study path.  

Applications for exemption from the general admission requirements are evaluated by professionals within the relevant department The result of the evaluation of exemption applications is final.  

When evaluating applications, contributing factors are considered with regard to grades in education at the secondary school level, education in the arts, further education, work experience and participation in social work Each case is examined separately, and the interaction of these factors may affect the outcome Applicants are encouraged to account for all that they believe may be to the advantage of their application for exemption from the general admission requirements.   

Admission committees evaluate applications based on submitted data as well as interviews and/or entrance exams in the relevant areas. The dean appoints an admissions committee for each study path in consultation with the subject manager and the admissions committees work according to the procedures presented to the applicants.