Scholarship Exchange in Iceland
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Academics

  • Study at the University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands), a modern, diversified, and rapidly-developing institution.
  • Choose classes from more than 60 degree programs.
  • Take advantage of the university's uniquely Icelandic natural surroundings.

This program appeals to students who are interested in participating in a full scholarship exchange, and want to learn more about Icelandic language and culture.

Academic Structure

Program type: IRSEP Iceland is a full scholarship exchange. Participants attend the University of Iceland, a state university in Reykjavik. Instruction is in English by Icelandic faculty. Read more to find out if exchange programs are an ideal fit for you.

Level: Various levels.

Term: Academic year.

Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA; juniors and above

Courseload: 24-30 credits.

Coursework

Course options include the offerings of the university. Go to the University of Iceland's website for full course listings.

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:

  1. process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
  2. understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
  3. reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
  4. market your study abroad experience for future career goals.

For more tips on difference in terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.

Exchange students receive transfer credit for their coursework abroad. For more information, go to the Undergraduate Transfer Credit FAQ.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan

Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.

Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.

This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:

Anthropology

German, Scandinavian, & Dutch

If your major is not listed above, talk to an advisor.

 
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