Frequently Asked Questions 

Here you should be able to find the answer to the most asked questions. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please send us your question in the form below.

What services do you provide?

We evaluate and give advice on the level of academic qualification for universities and individuals and assist institutions in evaluating foreign education.
You can choose between:
1. Automatic Recognition
2. Electronic Evaluation
 Credit transfer is the responsibility of each university.

Who can apply for recognition?

You can apply for this recognition if you have a formal education from abroad. If your education is within a regulated profession in Iceland, you will have to apply for a license. Information about regulated professions.

​What documents do I have to provide?

You have to submit high quality scans in .pdf format with your electronic application. The documents you need to include can be seen here.
If you wish to receive a formal, signed letter sent by letter post, we must be able to verify your documents either by digital signature or through an online database. Please note that we do not contact the school to seek verification in each case. If you want to receive a letter by post and your documents are not digitally verifiable, you will need to bring the original documents to our office.

Can I send my documents by email?

Please include your documents with your electronical application. If you do not have access to a scanner, you can download a scanner to your smartphone that offers scanning to a high-quality PDF. files.

What can I use this recognition for?

The recognition from ENIC/NARIC Iceland can assist you in establishing yourself in the labor market in Iceland. You can use this recognition when you apply for jobs that are not part of the regulated professions. You can also use this recognition to aid in salary placement and for admission to further studies in higher education. You do not normally need recognition from ENIC/NARIC Iceland when applying for admission to universities in Iceland as most universities use our services for assistance with their admission procedures. ​​

Do I have to submit translations?

Official documents (diplomas, certificates, transcripts and proof of name change) issued in other language than Icelandic, English or one of the Nordic languages, must be translated to Icelandic or English. The translation must be issued by the educational institution or by a authorized translator. Always include the documents in the original language.

Can I have my education recognised as equivalent with a specific Icelandic academic degree/program?

We only offer level equivalence, not comparability to any specific Icelandic degrees. 

Where are you located?

We are located at the University of Iceland at a building called Setberg. Map

How long does the evaluation take?

The evaluation can take from a couple of weeks up to 2-3 months, depending on case load,  documentation and availability of information.

I have an education in a health related field and want to work in Iceland?

It is the Directorate of Health that is the competent authority in all health related professions

I want to work as a teacher in Iceland

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The ministry of education and children is the competent authority for evaluating foreign education for teachers and issuing teacher licenses. Information about teacher's licenses

What is the price of the recogntion?

The service is free of charge.