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jamzeey:
When is iceland admission would be opened and hope they also accept dependant?

Application is currently ongoing. Closes Feb 1.

Usually applications are opened Dec, and closes Feb 1.

Yes they accept dependants

Legitz:
I could see that most of their courses are been taught in Icelandic language except International studies in Education, I want to ask for your opinion for someone like me that isn't interested in international studies in Education but other engineering course, will I have to first enroll to learn Icelandic language? Is there a tutorial center for that in Nigeria like Portuguese language learning center in Lagos? What's the duration of learning Icelandic, cost and application process? Thanks

I'm not aware of any icelandic language learning center. I can't speak on courses or programs taught in icelandic. I'll advise you make your inquiries directly from the dept.

This is some next level delulu sh.t

diggy41:
The thing is lately Austria rejection rate increased so badly..... imagine people spending 5million on just pof only for rp and visa D to be rejected...you now have to get pof of 6months....you have to show source of funds....the Normal way which was used.....they rejected applications....... people who said the sold land.....they will ask you to bring statement of account of the buyer......you will have to submit the document of the land for verification......it's crazy....after all this.....

Damn.. this is serious.
Well it has pretty much gotten tougher in most other European countries. Even Iceland. The level of scrutiny is now very high. Then again, their recent immigration policies are now geared towards drastically discouraging immigration into Iceland.
DOI has requested that universities should now have a cap on the number of intake, especially for non-eu foreigners. For instance, University of Iceland will not be receiving applications for the 2026/2027 year for some English taught courses.

So the whole thing is crazy now.

Unfortunately I don't have info for other European countries and their study route.

diggy41:
Pls any update regarding schooling and working
I am at the verification stage for Austria...but Austria be moving mad lately......I want to do this

Yes you are entitled to a maximum of 100hours in a month to work as a student.

Since you are already on the Austria move, just be patient. Then try to always follow-up with them on the status of your applications.

This whole thing requires patience and prayers boss.

Gudboychukky1:
Please how did you go about this?
Kindly share your number I'd like to call u

Please go through the thread from page 2, I gave details of my entire process and what I did along each step of the way.

But in a nutshell here are steps I took.

If you are looking at migrating to Iceland via study route, here are some tips I believe will be helpful. At least these were how I went about pursuing mine.

1. Look for an English taught course (note: as at this moment, tuition is free for majority of courses both those taught in English or Icelandic)

2. Have your IELTS sorted
3. Have your certificates and transcript ready
4. Send in your application as soon as the school starts receiving application

Once you receive your admission letter,

5a. Pay the following: registration fee, resident permit fee, and medical insurance.

5b. Get your police clearance certificate
6. Apply for resident permit

7. Send the required documents via DHL to Iceland immigration services. You will be sent a checklist of the documents you're required to submit.

8. Then you can proceed to register for student accommodation where you will be placed in queue. And when it's your turn, you will be assigned or allocated your chosen or available accommodation. After which you will be required to make a deposit, and subsequently...

I also left links to the school's website as well as Iceland immigration site.

Hope this helps.

I received my stamped passport some days ago. Flight already previously booked. And so my departure is tomorrow, to arrive Iceland next tomorrow.

Wish you all the best.

Bye bye naija! 👋👋

Jaaaapaaaaaa oooo. E get why! Trust me.

Just look for one European country with cheap or free academic financial requirements. Pack your load and leave this country. Run a one or three year program. Work while y study.
Especially as you no get anything right now wey go entangle u.

Just japa plz. And do yourself and your generation unborn a great good. Trust me.

Flight booked

Visa currently being processed by Norwegian embassy in Ghana as against Nairobi as previously mentioned.

Next Steps for Me.

1. Finalizing Accommodation
2. Booking Flight

Finalizing Accommodation
Due to how tight it's been for me money wise hence my plans to squeeze through with my tiny budget.

Booking flight
Budget between 1.5m to 2m for your flight ticket

So, currently waiting for the arrival of my Visa/Passport.

In the interim, I don begin arrange foodstuff and other items I know I'll be needing that may not be easily available over there.

I no even plan to buy clothes from here, just very very few, when I reach there go locate their flea market. Then also locate groups and/or location where people give out free stuff.

So today, I was able to book appointment for tomorrow with VFS Global for my Visa. Norwegian embassy in Nairobi oversees the issuing of visa for Iceland.

Here are the payments I made today

1. Payment for VFS Global service: N90k
2. Payment of Visa application fee: €90 (N162,000) this is actually not supposed to be paid for, so I am told I'll be getting a refund.
3. Then I'll be expected to pay courier charges, N35k

Will update as my Waka take go.

Alright folks, so I haven't posted anything lately cause nothing much has happened except me waiting for my resident permit.
And after about two months of waiting (resident permit application submitted 30th May 2025), I'm glad to announce that my permit is finally out.

Next steps:

Head to VSF Global to submit the following document for onward issuing of my Visa.

1. Official resident permit decision letter
2. International passport
3. Passport data page
4. Passport photograph

Light777:
please can I send you a dm..so you could guide me on this route.Thanks

sure

Osazee112:
Thank you. Did you use just your waec to apply for the bachelor's program? i saw on the website that they also require 1 year of higher education.

I used my bsc

Osazee112:
Thank you for sharing this. Please what course did you choose at University of Iceland?

International studies in education

AgentBabs:
Good day, sir! Happy Sunday. Please, when did you apply to the school? How far about visa too? What are the documents submitted? Thanks, sir!!

I applied in Jan. Your academic documents, transcript, IELTS result, and proof of application fee payment. If offered admission, you will be informed of the next steps required to proceed.

Shnew:
I sell wholesales and retail sales my Oga.

Call or Whatsapp me

09078589062

Sorry for the late response

Any warranty on these?

Neytron4U:
Thanks for this information!! Pls since they did not require school tution fees... what is the prospect of securing admission for master program for someone with second class lower?

Ahhhhh! Second class lower, just forget masters Lolz! Even second class upper sef u need a very strong second class upper from 4.0 to get admission o.

holubee21:
Please and please my brother in Iceland, could you please create a WhatsApp link so we can always reach you directly. Thank you brother

I am not yet in Iceland bro. Though will be leaving end of August. Will drop more update by then.

IkeIgboNiile:
Amgoodtogo
Unfortunately I don't have much info about USA japa via study route. But if I were in your shoe and have 40m of my own money, I would rather look towards Europe, Italy, Luxembourg, or Denmark. But not via study sha.


Which route bro? I'm also considering learning a business and going to china with that money.

Work route. Though this involves serious and indepth research. And working with legit and verified headhunters, agents or recruiters e.t.c

IkeIgboNiile:
Please sorry for derailing this wonderful thread and congratulations to the op on securing a japa route but i have a question. If i have 40m, please do you think i can enter usa for a bsc?

If yes what are the requirements that i need or what other countries can i enter with that amount of money.

Unfortunately I don't have much info about USA japa via study route. But if I were in your shoe and have 40m of my own money, I would rather look towards Europe, Italy, Luxembourg, or Denmark. But not via study sha.

For more direct info you can visit these sites

All of Iceland's public services in one place

Visa application via VFS Global

Dadzynomolara:
Bro please is the ielts compulsory to get and how much total one should budget for master's program?

IELTS is required

Codevalley:
Thanks bro for the info, for the registration fee and application did it take you up to a million naira plus, I saw the one for MS Computer Science , both application and registration fee were around 95,000 ISK which is close to a million naira, after doing the conversion.

Lastly , apart from the registration and application fees , are there other payments?

Yes it cost me up to a million naira.

Other fees/payments required by directorate of immigration

• medical insurance
• resident permit
• legalization of document (marriage/birth cert)

Then of course accommodation, and visa application (which will still be refunded back to you)

hammed71:
Iceland ke, Una no dey fear the cold? How would you manage with the weather.

We go manage am like that o. Acclimatize, Adapt, Flourish, na my motor be dat

Really following up on this project. Wishing you God speedy, wisdom and strength to see this to a conclusive end. Kudos to you.

Kingju:
Oh, I understand. What about the language barrier, did you learn their language and also, how about job prospects. Don't be offended, I'm interested in trying it, just that I'm thinking of combination of schooling while working too.

No offense bro.
90% of the population speak and understand English. Though speaking and understanding Icelandic has it's advantages.

There are job prospects. Cost and standard of living is quite high, though the high earning potential balances out everything.

And yes you can definitely combine schooling with working. However, as a student, you're only entitled to 20hrs per week to work.

Kingju:
You mean, you didn't pay any school fees?

No tuition fee paid. But you must pay a registration fee which confirms your acceptance of the admission.

If you are looking at migrating to Iceland via study route, here are some tips I believe will be helpful. At least these were how I went about pursuing mine.

1. Look for an English taught course (note: as at this moment, tuition is free for majority of courses both those taught in English or Icelandic)

2. Have your IELTS sorted
3. Have your certificates and transcript ready
4. Send in your application as soon as the school starts receiving application

Once you receive your admission letter,

5a. Pay the following: registration fee, resident permit fee, and medical insurance.

5b. Get your police clearance certificate
6. Apply for resident permit

7. Send the required documents via DHL to Iceland immigration services. You will be sent a checklist of the documents you're required to submit.

8. Then you can proceed to register for student accommodation where you will be placed in queue. And when it's your turn, you will be assigned or allocated your chosen or available accommodation. After which you will be required to make a deposit, and subsequently...

cybernaut:
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Huge amount of money but the purpose of education is to make money. 40m in cash I will multiple it by two within years if I shun education. China is the key

That too is another interesting way to look at it. But what if you don't have 40m cash. This kind of thing, as much as having funds is important, but having the right info is key. It will save you a lot.

Natedoggg:
Abeg, is there hope for someone with third class or is there any other way to travel there. The pof is not an issue.

I just want to start making plans, no time.

There's definitely hope. I'll suggest you go for bsc. The next application round will be opening by December so if you're interested, you could begin now to gather your documents and initial funds to kickstart start your application process when the time comes

uniqNurse:
hello please can I get a link to apply for this school.

Here's the school I applied to.
University of Iceland