Evaluation of foreign higher education

If you have completed a university education from a foreign university, you can request to have your studies recognised by the ENIC-NARIC office.

What can be recognised?

• Academic higher education

• Single credits completed at the tertiary level

• Micro-credentials from recognised universities

• Post-secondary non-tertiary education

What do we not evaluate?

• Single courses without course assessment

• Language proficiency

Supporting documents with the application

• A copy of the academic diplomas and academic transcripts in their original language in pdf. form

• Diploma supplement, if possible

• English or Icelandic translation of graduation certificate and transcript

• Confirmation of name change, if applicable, e.g. marriage certificate

Cost

There is no fee for the evaluation of academic studies

Process of application

• You submit an application to the ENIC-NARIC office through the application portal.

• When we receive the application, you will receive a confirmation email.

• The application is registered in the application system

• If necessary, further documentation is requested.

• Processing of applications may take several weeks.

• An answer is sent as a pdf. document to the e-mail address you give in your application.

Evaluation result

• No appeal can be lodged against the conclusion, as the ENIC/NARIC office provides only advisory statements.

• You can request further reasoning or ask for a closer examination of a case if you suspect something has passed the inspectors.