Guide for International Students 2013 - 2014 - University of Iceland

A part of the services the Student Council offers
is directed towards the needs of international
students. The aim is to make international students
feel welcome and to help them to adjust to student
life in Iceland. An international officer acts as a
service agent for international students at the University
of Iceland. Students can seek advice from
the officer regarding their studies at the University,
as well as other matters concerning their stay in
Iceland. The international officer is the contact
person for the University buddy system.
Student Cards - All students at UI can apply for a
student card. The cards are, first of all, access cards
to the university buildings. The University’s buildings
are open at various times, and the student
card grants access to many of them around the
clock. The card also serves as an ID card providing
various student discounts. University of Iceland students
can obtain the card free of charge. Students
apply for this card on the University’s intranet,
Ugla.
Student associations
Student associations are responsible for social
activities and happenings for students throughout
the academic year, as are various related associations,
such as the Association of Gay Students and
the Association of Christian Students. There is also
a Student Theatre Group, University Choir and
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