Iceland University of the Arts
- Country
- Iceland
- City
- Reykjavik
- Agreement
- Erasmus+
About the destination
Please be advised that exchange studies at this learning institution are limited to one semester.
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Requirements
Language requirements
Language of instruction: English
Applicants to the English programmes are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS test. However, they are expected to be proficient in English.
When can you apply?
Design students who are in their 6th or 7th semester (final semester of the foundation studies or first semester on master level) at the time of application.
Credits and courses
The titles and content of the courses for each semester are set by the study programmes and they may change from year to year. Read about the design courses.
The IUA only accepts exchange students for the period of one semester. Exchange students are admitted as full-time students and are expected to complete at least 20 ECTS, within the programme they have applied for, during their exchange semester.
The academic year
- Autumn semester: end of August – mid December
- Spring semester: beginning of January – mid May
Expenses and scholarships
Study fees
As an exchange student you pay only the AHO semester fee.
Accommodation
Student accommodation is not provided at the IUA. Most students find rooms/apartments with private landlords in the city or through rental services.
How to apply
Apply by February 1st for the autumn semester or September 15th for the spring semester.
If you are nominated for exchange, apply through the online application system EASY. IUA does not accept applications through email or regular post. Please make sure to use the EASY application, and not the electronic application on the website of each study department.
Read more about the application process (LHI.is)
The host institution application deadlines
Please note that we accept applications to Iceland University of the Arts only once a year, prior to the deadline 1 February. This is due to the early application deadline at Iceland University of the Arts for the spring semester, 15 September.
- Autumn semester: April 15th
- Spring semester: April 15th
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the International Office by email: international-office@aho.no
Host institution's contact
Director:
Björg Stefánsdóttir
bjorgstef@lhi.is
Contact for Incoming Exchange students:
Heba Eir Kjeld
hebaeir@lhi.is