Overview

Key features

University of Akureyri’s Polar Law programmes examine the ways in which Peoples, environment and resources are governed in the Arctic and the Antarctic. They consider the State-based system in the Arctic in contrast to the treaty-based system for the Antarctic continent. The programmes examine how tensions are kept to a minimum through the application of the rule of law and strong cooperation between States, Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic, International Organisations and other participants.

Students learn about the international legal frameworks, including the law of the sea, environmental law and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. They are also introduced to Peoples of the Arctic, principles of economic development and good governance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Subject areas include: international law, including the law of the sea and environmental law; the laws of and the laws protecting Indigenous Peoples and other residents of the Arctic; Arctic human development; governance (international, national, local, and Indigenous); and economies, industries, and business in polar regions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

LLM - 90 ECTS

MA - 120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akureyri, Iceland

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Legal Studies View 5 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Iceland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students must have successfully completed a minimum 3-year university degree corresponding to the Bologna Process first cycle (180 ECTS).
CV (curriculum vitae)
Statement of your objectives and expectations regarding the studies
Transcript of records
Copy of passport
Two letters of reference

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students at UNAK pay an annual registration fee of ISK 75,000.- but not school fees.

Living costs

Akureyri

Iceland

124000 - 213000 ISK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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