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21 programs found

Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Engineering and Technology
  • MSc
  • 2 years (120 ECTS)
  • On campus

A two-year master's for engineering graduates covering energy technologies, engineering analysis, economics and system design, with specialisation courses, electives and thesis research. Field visits and internships connect studies to Iceland's energy sector.

Akureyri, Iceland

  • Natural and Life Sciences
  • MS
  • 2 years (120 ECTS)

A two-year research-based master's in which the curriculum follows each student's interests, and a large dissertation is written with university and external experts. Students are encouraged to take part of the programme abroad.

Akureyri, Iceland

  • Law and Social Sciences
  • MA
  • 2 years (MA, 120 ECTS)
  • English

An interdisciplinary programme on the legal regimes of the Arctic and Antarctic, including law of the sea, environmental law and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. It is offered as a 2-year MA (120 ECTS), a 1.5-2 year LLM (90 ECTS) and a 1-year diploma (60 ECTS).

Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Law and Social Sciences
  • MA
  • 2 years (120 ECTS)
  • English

A master's on crime, punishment and law enforcement in Iceland within an international context, drawing on sociology, victimology, gender and justice studies. It requires 120 ECTS including an MA thesis.

Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Humanities and Languages
  • BA
  • 3 years (180 ECTS)
  • English

A three-year BA on English linguistics, literature and culture for students already proficient in English. The first year can be taken entirely through distance teaching.

Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Environment and Sustainability
  • MS
  • 2 years (120 ECTS)
  • English

An interdisciplinary, research-based master's run jointly by all five University of Iceland schools, covering environmental management, natural resource use and sustainability. Students choose a specialisation and complete a thesis, with internships available.

Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Education and Teaching
  • BA
  • 3 years (180 ECTS)
  • On campus
  • English

A three-year BA designed for international students, with all teaching in English, on education in an international context, multiculturalism and languages and culture. Students choose between two specialisations, one covering language teaching.

Reykjavík, Iceland

  • Education and Teaching
  • MA
  • 2 years full-time (120 ECTS); 3-4 years part-time
  • On campus
  • English

A master's on education and schools in the context of globalisation, migration and multiculturalism, aimed at work with immigrant and bilingual children or in international schools. Teaching and examinations are in English.