Icelandic matriculation examination or a comparable qualification including a minimum number of credits (e) in the following subjects: Mathematics 30e and science 30e of which 10e should be in physics.

Good knowledge of both Icelandic and English is indispensable. Most courses in the undergraduate program are taught in Icelandic.
Applicants for undergraduate studies must demonstrate proficiency in Icelandic that is at least level B2 according to the european language framework.
Proficiency in Icelandic can be demonstrated with an Icelandic matriculation (stúdetnspróf) exam or an assessment in Icelandic conducted by an authorized testing agency.

180 ECTS credits have to be completed for the qualification of BSc degree, organized as a three year programme. Courses comprising a common core are 98 ECTS credits. Other compulsory courses, 44-62 ECTS credits, depend upon choice of degree programme. Mathematics courses should constitute at least 120 ECTS credits. In addition there are elective courses along the degree programme constituting a coherant whole. The student can take up to 60 ECTS in a recognised minor subject (for example physics, computing, economics, molecular biology or other with the agreement of the department) but must take a minimum of 120 ECTS in mathematics. The list of elective courses exhaustive and other electives may be taken with the approval of the Chair of the Department.

Students at the University pay an annual registration fee ISK. 75,000.