How to Apply

The Iceland Academy of the Arts seeks talented and creative individuals with a solid basic education and a primary knowledge of art. To qualify for consideration of admission, applicants must have completed a secondary school exam (Icelandic stúdentspróf) or an equivalent program.

Application deadlines at IAA for academic year 2010-2011:

Department of Art Education
April 9, 2010
Department of Design and Achitecture April 16, 2010
Department of Fine Arts April 16, 2010
Department of Music
Diploma and Undergraduate Studies March 15, 2010
MA Programme in Composition May 10, 2010
Joint Master April 16, 2010
Department of Theatre and Dance
Acting March 1, 2010
Dance March 15, 2010
Theory and Practice March 1, 2010

Those wishing to apply as visiting or exchange students, please contact the International coordinator, Alma Ragnarsdóttir

Application information
Applicants need to submit the electronic form of the application. Other required documents and application procedures vary according to each department. For this reason, it is highly important that the applicant reads the relevant department information closely and follows the instructions carefully.

An application is not valid until the IAA has received the following documents:

• successfully submitted electronic form
• signed print-out of the electronic form
• passport photo
• certified copy of school transcripts
• other required documents (see relevant department information)

The electronic form must be PRINTED OUT and signed ones it has been completed and submitted. It should furthermore, include a passport photo. The form should then be handed in or sent to the relevant Department office together with the required documents.

Exemption for Admission

Tuition Fee