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.
Top Cities to Study Abroad
1. Reykjavik | 150 reviews | |
2. Traveling in Iceland | 122 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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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...
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 ...
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...
The Iceland Academy of the Arts actively participates in international collaboration. The Academy is a member of two extensive international cooperative ventures, the Nord...
The main mission of the International Office is to oversee and manage the international affairs of the Uni...
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 GREEN Iceland Program is an intensive, 8-10 day course focused on Renewable Energy Innovation and Sust...
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...
Because Iceland’s electrical grid is entirely powered by geothermal and hydroelectric resources, Iceland is a unique setting to learn about renewable power and thermodynam...
A strong focus: Reykjavik University's (RU) subjects in research and teaching are science and engineering, computer science, business and law. The University has an interd...