Top Universities in Akureyri for International Students

With almost 20,000 inhabitants, Akureyri is a veritable metropolis by Icelandic standards and is the country's second most important city, earning the nickname "Capital of North Iceland" thanks to its busy harbor and fishing industry. Almost within the Arctic Circle, Akureyri is nestled between snow-capped mountains and Eyjafjörur, Iceland's longest fjord. In terms of size, importance, and cultural offerings, the city has become the second most important in the country after Reykjavik and earns its spot on any trip around the country.