Introduction to Iceland

Reykjanes Excursion

In this excursion, we will head to the Reykjanes peninsula, where the mid Atlantic ridge rises from the ocean, to give you a better view of the area most foreigners describe as "moon landscape". More than half of the penisula is covered with lava flows, some of which are only a few hundred years old. You will see lava cones and craters of different size and shapes.

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There are seven nationally accredited institutions at a higher educational level in Iceland providing various programmes at different levels:

  • Agricultural University of Iceland
  • Bifröst University
  • Hólar University College
  • Iceland Academy of Arts
  • Reykjavik University
  • University of Akureyri
  • University of Iceland

In Iceland there are also institutions providing higher education in specialised area in co-operation with other accredited institutions

  • Keilir, Atlantic Centre of Excellence. Offers bachelor programmes in Energy Technology and Mecatronics. Accredited by the University of Iceland
  • REYST -Reykjavik Energy Graduate School of Sustainable System. Offers a Master's degree in the special fields offered at REYST. Accredited by the University of Iceland and Reykjavik University
  • The Reykjavik Academy of Singing and Vocal Arts. Offers teachers training and soloist training at the undergraduate level. Accredited by the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music in the UK
  • University Centre of the Westfords. Offers a Master's degree in Coastal and Marine Management. Accredited by the University of Akureyri.