Iceland Summer School Scholarship 2026 in Modern Icelandic Language and Culture
Applications for the Iceland Summer School Scholarship 2026 are now open for international students who want to study the Icelandic language and culture. This program is hosted by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies and the University of Iceland. It runs from 30 June to 24 July 2026 and offers on campus and online formats. Students will learn modern Icelandic, explore history, literature and society and join cultural trips. The program is very selective with only 35 to 40 seats on campus and 8 seats online. The deadline to apply is 15 February 2026.
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Iceland Summer School Scholarship Summary
| Country | Iceland (On-campus) or Online |
| Program Duration | 4 weeks • On-campus: June 30 – July 24, 2026 • Online option available |
| Coverage | Funded |
| Eligible Applicants | International students and others with an interest in Icelandic |
| Available Seats | On-campus: Approx. 35–40 seats Online: 8 seats |
| Application Deadline | 15 February 2026 |
About the Iceland Summer School Scholarship
The Árni Magnússon Institute and University of Iceland run this summer school. It teaches modern Icelandic and shows Icelandic life history literature and nature. You learn from good teachers in small classes. On-campus you live in Iceland, see museums, go on trips and meet people. Online you join from home with flexible times. Both give you real skills and credits for university. It is good for people who like languages, Nordic culture or want to know Iceland.
Scholarship Benefits
You get academic help.
- Free tuition and classes.
- All learning materials.
- Certificate from University of Iceland.
- 10 ECTS credits on-campus or 5 ECTS online.
- On-campus: Excursions city tour day trips to historic places.
- Online: Live sessions and digital materials.
- Small classes for personal help.
- Meet students from many countries.
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Eligibility Criteria
This program is for students who think Iceland is cool! Do you like their language, stories, and way of life? Then this might be for you.
You can apply if you are:
- Someone who has completed at least one year of university
- A university student studying language, literature, or similar subjects
- Not living in Iceland (international applicants)
- Planning to start university in the same academic year
- Interested in Nordic culture, language, or cultural studies
- Having basic or intermediate knowledge of Icelandic
Scholarship Dates / Deadline
Applications are open now. Deadline is 15 February 2026. On-campus program runs June 30 to July 24 2026. Online runs around same time. Apply soon.
How to Apply for Iceland Summer School Scholarship
The process is online.
- Go to the official site.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload your papers.
- Submit by deadline.
- They read all and pick people.
- If you win they tell you and help with next steps.
Apply: https://www.arnastofnun.is/en/international-summer-school-modern-icelandic-language-culture
