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Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions regarding application and admission to LHÍ 

  • What is a certified copy of a diploma?  

    A certified copy of the diploma/learning progress, is a document from the school from which the applicant graduated. The document must be a scanned original or a certified copy with a stamp and signature from the relevant school office, which contains a list of courses, units and grades. 

  • I do not meet the entry requirements, can I still apply? 

    Admission to the school may be granted to applicants who possess knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for studying at the school. An applicant for a bachelor's degree program must have completed no less than 105 credits from the old system of the upper secondary school level or 150 upper secondary school credits according to the new system in order to be admitted on an exemption basis.  

  • I graduated after the application deadline has passed and I do not have a diploma. what do i do 

    You can submit a study history sheet from the office of the school where the applicant is studying, which shows the study progress and confirmation of the intended graduation. The data is uploaded to the application form. The diploma must then be submitted to the school in June if the applicant is admitted. 

  • How much does studying at the University of the Arts cost and where is it paid for? 

    As of autumn 2024, students at the Iceland Academy of the Arts do not pay tuition fees, but the annual registration fee at the school is ISK 75.000. (ISK 55.000 if applying for enrollment in the spring term).

    The cancellation of school fees applies to all students who start their studies in the fall of 2024 or earlier, regardless of nationality, and is valid for the duration of their studies. Other rules regarding tuition fees may apply to applicants with citizenship outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who start their studies in 2025 and later.

    See more information about registration fee.

    Applicants who are offered accommodation at the school, pay the registration fee in the application portal, under the tab - Overview of applications.  

  • Where do I get an ID for study systems?  

    An ID for the school's learning systems (Uglu, Canvas, etc.) is retrieved from the application portal once the registration fee has been paid. An applicant who has been accepted into the school and pays the registration fee is automatically registered in the application portal after paying the registration fee. Once the payment has been made, a tab will appear in the application portal where the person has to retrieve their ID (username and password).  

  • What times do lessons take place? 

    Studying at the University of the Arts is an on-site study and is taught during daytime hours, with exceptions for individual courses. Attendance is compulsory at the University of the Arts.  

  • How are the semesters divided in the school year? 

    The school calendar of the University of the Arts is here.