In Iceland, social sciences, business, and law was the most popular field of study among university students in 2023. Over people studied this subject, of which were women. Health and welfare, and education were the second and third most popular subjects, respectively. Both of them were dominated by women. Sciences, mathematics and computers, and engineering, manufacturing and construction, on the other hand, had a high share of male students.
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Statistics Iceland. (February 7, 2024). Number of university students in Iceland in 2023, by subject and gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1267118/number-university-students-iceland-subject/
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