Both the University of Iceland and the Directorate of Immigration have stated recently that no policy change has occurred since last year with regards to the reception of foreign students. “The increase mainly stems from three countries: Nigeria, Pakistan and Ghana, with a combined total 304 applicants. The Grapevine reached out to The University of Reykjavík to ask when enrolment was usually announced to students applying from outside the EU/EEA. The Grapevine has received numerous emails from people in just such a situation, from different countries, applying to different disciplines, including biotechnology, environmental studies, computer science, etc. All have received notifications from the University of Iceland that their enrolment has been revoked because they are yet to receive a residency permit.