Upper Secondary School Teaching

University of Akureyri · Akureyri, Iceland

MT Einingar við útskrift: 120 einingarEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Master's program in Upper Secondary School Teaching offered at University of Akureyri in Iceland delivers specialized academic and professional education designed for career advancement. The curriculum covers core principles, theoretical concepts, and practical methodologies in upper secondary school teaching, combining foundational theory with applied practical training. Students cultivate key professional skills in analytical reasoning, domain research, problem-solving, and applied skills in upper secondary school teaching, empowering them to address modern industry demands. Graduates are prepared for careers as specialized professionals, industry consultants, operational leads, and managers in upper secondary school teaching acros...

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): ISK 0 (Tuition-free public university; Annual registration fee: ISK 100,000 / ISK 75,000 spring)
Tuition (Non-EU students): ISK 0 (Tuition-free public university; Annual registration fee: ISK 100,000)
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2026-06-05
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2026-04-01
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: Late August 2027 (teaching begins end of August)
Intake: Autumn intake only (annually)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Icelandic fluency required for Icelandic-taught programmes (no formal test minimum published).

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

BA/BSc degree (180 ECTS) or comparable 3-year degree with first-class grade (7.25 on Icelandic 0-10 scale). Polar Law: 180 ECTS Bologna first-cycle degree. Requirements differ between schools.

Required documents

CV, statement of objectives, certified transcript of academic record, passport copy, 2 reference letters (uploaded or emailed to nemskra@unak.is). Application invalid without all documents.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-06-05

Non-EU students

2026-04-01

Programme overview

DegreeMT Einingar við útskrift: 120 einingar
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryIceland
FacultySchool of Humanities and Social Sciences - Faculty of Teacher Education

Official university

University of Akureyri

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for Iceland, over 2 years of study.

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EU & Non-EU	Fee not published	—	needs the fee

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