Study Abroad in Iceland
Iceland is an island country in the European Union in the North Atlantic making it the western most European country. Approximately 300 American students will study abroad in Iceland each year. Contrary to it’s name, Iceland has a temperate climate as it is warmed by the Gulf Stream. Iceland operates under a free market economy with relatively low taxes, and has been considered one of the wealthiest nations and most developed countries in the world. Iceland would be a great destination for any student interested in sports, as they play an important part in the Icelandic culture. Many reasons to consider study abroad in Iceland.
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1. Reykjavik | 143 reviews | |
2. Traveling in Iceland | 116 reviews | |
3. Akureyri | 9 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Iceland - Featured Programs
Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year. See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. University Credit is available available for all Intensive Courses at EF.
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The GREEN Iceland Program is an intensive, 8-10 day course focused on Renewable Energy Innovation and Sustainability, in partnership with Iceland School of Energy at R...
Study climate models and methods of carbon management in Iceland and Greenland. Examine the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and society. Develop unique insig...
Examine the physical processes of energy utilization as well as the economics and environmental impacts of energy use across diverse regions of Iceland.This program explor...
This fast-paced program will take students through four cities and many beautiful towns and rural landscapes in Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland. We’ll explore Scandinavia’s ...
The IFR offers top-notch, peer-reviewed field research schools. What does that mean for you? When you take part in an IFR field school you become a part of a global commun...
The main mission of the International Office is to oversee and manage the international affairs of the University of Iceland. The office is responsible for administrating ...
Travel to the Land of Fire and Ice to learn the concepts of “Sustainability Through Community.” Experience life at Solheimar eco-village, a community dedicated to sustaina...
The Iceland Academy of the Arts actively participates in international collaboration. The Academy is a member of two extensive international cooperative ventures, the Nord...
Choose a high school year or semester program and get the complete AFS immersion experience. As you attend high school and live with your host family for 5-11 months, AFS ...
Gap 360 travels to an incredible range of destinations all across the world with exciting activities, tours and brilliant opportunities for paid work and volunteering. Whe...
Reykjavik is one of the greenest, safest and cleanest cities ever created. Adjacent to dormant volcanoes, gorgeous hot spring pools, and massive ice fields, it's also a gr...