Spend a Fall or Spring Semester in Reykjavík, Iceland
- Spend a semester abroad in Reykjavík, the largest city in Iceland, with easy access to the amazing natural wonders of the country.
- Enjoy life outside of class with a variety of cultural activities and outdoor excursions and adventures.
- Experience Icelandic culture through daily life in and around Reykjavík and the rest of the country.
- Engage in courses in the humanities, business, and environmental sciences, taught in English.
Discover Reykjavík, Iceland
Located in the North-Atlantic ocean, the stunning island nation of Iceland has a rich and unique Nordic culture, with rugged landscapes, and a strong sense of tradition. While it is the country’s largest city, Reykjavík is easy to get around by bus, foot, or bike, and its diverse museums, interesting architecture, and abundance of music and art will keep you busy. When venturing just a bit outside the city, you’ll encounter glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls, and hot springs, as well as abundant sea and bird life.
Being a part of the UNE Iceland program in Reykjavík will enable you to deeply engage with the Icelandic culture through courses and activities at the university, and daily life in this small but energetic city.
![Reykjavik, Iceland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/iStock-518399502.jpg?h=935f35b6&itok=pTjZ7VdG)
![Street in Reykjavik, Iceland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/iStock-502776244.jpg?h=7d4238c3&itok=Xp7KMuA-)
![UNE Students at Waterfall in Iceland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/Iceland-Spring-2018-32.jpg?h=790be497&itok=UYYGRowA)
![Geothermal Pool near Reykjavik, Iceland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/iStock-1268517131.jpg?h=9eb0d413&itok=-i9CF67d)
![Geyser in Iceland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/Iceland-Spring-2018-9.jpg?h=790be497&itok=HSXjz82y)
![Volcano near Reykjavik, Iceland](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/iStock-1322329258.jpg?h=09169f18&itok=ck3gYsTr)
Living in Iceland
Housing
Housing is based on availability each semester. You may need to find your own accommodations using resources recommended by the University of Iceland.
Orientation
You will begin your study abroad experience before even leaving home by participating in information sessions and a Pre-Departure Orientation with the Global Education Program staff. The orientation allows you to connect with others in the program, reflect on what you want to get out of the program, and learn what others in the group would like to accomplish.
Academics
The UNE Iceland program in Reykjavík offers a curriculum that meets the needs of a range of undergraduate majors. Courses in the humanities, business, and environmental sciences are taught in English, with the option of taking a course to learn Icelandic. At the University of Iceland you will be in courses, and can join activities, with local students, as well as other exchange students from many different countries, bringing many cultures together.
As you will be taking courses at another university, courses will be accepted back to UNE as transfer credits, and not impact your UNE GPA. You should make sure to talk to your Academic or Faculty Advisor about how study abroad will fit into your degree plan. Please note that you should plan to participate in this program during your junior year in order to be eligible for many of the courses offered to exchange students at the University of Iceland.
![University of Iceland, Reykjavik](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/univ-of-iceland-1.jpg?h=95c6c178&itok=WvR89VHU)
![Marine Biology at the University of Iceland, Reykjavik](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2021-12/Univ-of-iceland-2.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=CTS6wevu)
Program Details
What's Included
- Tuition
- Support from on-site staff at the University of Iceland
- On-campus extracurricular activities and workshops
- Cultural activities
- Pre-departure and on-site orientation program
- Travel medical insurance
Semester Dates
Students spend approximately 15–18 weeks in Reykjavík. Fall semester students arrive in Iceland in late August and return home in mid-December. Spring semester students arrive in Iceland at the beginning of January and return home in mid-May.
Prerequisites
Students are required to have a 2.5 minimum GPA and have junior status at the time of the semester abroad. No Icelandic language experience is necessary, and all majors are welcome. Students should bring their own laptops.
Costs
Students keep all UNE scholarships and financial aid and are billed the same tuition as for a traditional on-campus semester. Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own housing.
Scholarships
Students participating in a UNE semester abroad program will be automatically awarded a $500 Global Education Scholarship. Students may also apply for the Downs Family Travel Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Mrs. Eva M. Downs, whose late husband, Jacques M. Downs, was a much-loved history professor at UNE. The Downs family are champions of global education and UNE’s campus in Morocco. The scholarship was established to provide support for students who might not otherwise be able or inclined to participate in a semester abroad at the UNE Tangier Campus or other UNE semester-abroad programs.
- Deadline for Fall semester abroad programs: April 1
- Deadline for Spring semester abroad programs: November 1
Other outside scholarships may be available; visit the scholarship opportunities listing or contact the Global Education team for more details.
Apply
Ready to apply for a semester in Reykjavík, Iceland? Fill out our easy online application or visit us at the Global Education desk on the 2nd floor of the Commons or Decary Hall 126.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2025
August 1, 2024
Fall 2025
March 1, 2025
Spring 2026
August 1, 2025