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The information about this institution was updated on 27/March/2024.
Institution details
Location
Address
SAEMUNDARGATA 2
101 REYKJAVIK
Iceland
64.1405435, -21.9493133
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
The staff at the University of Iceland Student Counselling Centre (UISCC) offers students counselling and support during their studies, e.g. about academic choice, study skills, and tools for job searching. UISCC supports students' equality and diversity, e.g. by providing disability services during studies and exams and offering psychological services.
See further information on the UISCC here and the services it offers here.
In addition to the UISCC the University of Iceland has two inclusion officers which hold an administrative position within the University and oversees equality-related matters, working alongside the Equal Rights Committee as well as chairing the Council for Disability Rights. See further information on equality, diversity and inclusion here.
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
The International Division oversees and manages the international affairs of the University of Iceland. The division is responsible for administrating and developing international student exchange agreements along with participation in international networks and cooperation with academic partners.
We welcome about 2000 international students annually and provide various services for incoming international students and visiting staff.
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
Students need to provide documents from an appropriate specialist and send an online application in Ugla (UI Intranet). Students are also welcome to book an appointment at the Student Counselling Centre with a counsellor, see here: https://english.hi.is/student_counselling_centre
Please note that the final date to apply for assistance and support during studies and examination is October 1st for fall semester and March 1st for spring semester.
Necessary documents to provide
Diagnosis of specific learning difficulties:
Students need to present a document of diagnosis from a specialist to receive accommodation due to specific learning difficulties.
Medical certificates:
Students need to present documents from a physician or a specialist confirming their illness, disabilities, autism etc. when they apply for assistance and support during their studies and/or examination. The document issued must contain the following information:
- Explanation of the illness or disability in question.
- How the illness or disability affects the student´s mental and/or physical abilities to pursue higher education.
- Name and title of the physician or specialist who initially diagnosed the disease or disability and when the diagnosis was made.
Exchange students:
Exchange students who already have an agreement with their home university on assistance and support in their studies can present a confirmation from their university on the support that they are receiving.
What can students expect?
Assistance and support for students is decided by UI councellors based on documentation from a specialist and on information provided by student.
Examples of accommodation (not an exhaustive list):
- Access to class and exam facilities.
- Extended exam time.
- Exam text with large font size in paper exams.
- Exam writer.
- Digital study materials.
- Peer assistance for disabled students.
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to educational activities
- May bring a personal assistant to educational activities
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May request to record lectures
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a personal assistant to the exam for practical help at the beginning and end of the exam
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Please take note of following information: Printer or copier access: further information on following website: http://rhi.hi.is/node/319 Adapted books: please note that students have to provide their own special software on personal computers, like text-to-speech or ZoomText. On the other hand they have access to small computer lab (access center) which is equipped with special software (like Ivona and ZoomText) and is available for daily use and for exams. For those in need of adapted reading or digital material there are three main sources: a. Háskólaprent / University press: scans books for students, e.g. for those who use text-to-speech software. This service is free of charge but students have to provide their own curriculum. Website: https://www.haskolaprent.is/?ls=en.
University bookshop / Bóksala stúdenta and Heimkaup (online business) offer many titles for university courses in form of e-books which are of high quality and works with text-to-speech software. University bookshop: http://www.boksala.is/?___store=english&___from_store=english Heimkaup: https://www.heimkaup.is/haskoli-islands c. For visual impairment/blind: The National Institute for the Blind, Visually Impaired and Deafblind provides Braille and large print material and books besides other services. Website: http://midstod.is/english Adapted material for visual impairment/blind: this resource is implemented in consultation with The National Institute for the Blind, Visually Impaired and Deafblind. Website: http://midstod.is/english CCTV magnifier: approachable at the National and University Library of Iceland https://landsbokasafn.is/index.php/english Accessible notes: class notes (if a fellow student is ready to share her/his notes) Sign language interpreter(s): only Icelandic sign language interpretation Live captioning: in Icelandic (possibly in English but has to be looked into in advance)
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Access to Icelandic social insurance service is depending on citizenship. It is very important to follow the instructions set out on the following website: http://english.hi.is/university/information_for_new_students Primary Health Care of the Capital Area operate fifteen health clinics and four additional specialized centres in Reykjavik and vicinity. The health care clinics offer various medical and nursing services, general medical service, general nursing care, infant and maternity service, school nursing, vaccinations for adults, health care for the elderly etc.
The health clinic's activities are directed towards neighborhood services and are expected to serve inhabitants of particular parts of the capital city area. If your accommodation is next to the university contact Seltjarnarnes Health Clinic / Heilsugæslan Seltjarnarnesi: https://www.heilsugaeslan.is/?PageID=40 Other services available are Doctors on duty: the office is open from 5:00 to 11:30 pm, telephone number 1770, http://laeknavaktin.is For Hospital services contact Landspítalinn / University hospital of Iceland by phone 5431000 and see information on http://www.landspitali.is/um-landspitala/languages/english/patients-wit…
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
The Icelandic Student Services (Félagsstofnun Stúdenta) is in charge of Student Housing on campus and a few of their apartments are designed for the needs of disabled individuals, for further information see their website. http://www.fs.is/en/student-housing/
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Additional offices / services
Each School at the University of Iceland offers its students student services. The student service support may vary between Schools but information regarding Schools and Faculties may be found here. In addition the University of Iceland offers a few on campus services to students most located at the University Centre, see further.