Iceland Academy of the Arts
Type of agreement: Erasmus +
Level of studies: Master
Agreement owner: AHO, Institute of Design
Applicants to the English programmes are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS test. However, they are expected to be proficient in English.
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.
Spring semester: beginning of January – mid May
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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.
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Spring semester: October 15th
Level of studies: Master
Agreement owner: AHO, Institute of Design
Contacts
Host institution contacts: Alma Ragnarsdóttir, alma@lhi.is; Þorgerður Edda Hall, thorgerdurhall@lhi.isNumber of places available
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Language of instruction: EnglishApplicants to the English programmes are not required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS test. However, they are expected to be proficient in English.
Which courses can I take?
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 coursesThe 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.
What is the duration of the semester?
Autumn semester: end of August – mid DecemberSpring semester: beginning of January – mid May
Accommodation
Student accommodation is not provided at the IUA. Most students find rooms/apartments with private landlords in the city or through rental services. Links are provided in the side menu and advertisements are posted in the closed group for international students on Facebook. Students may be entitled to housing benefits.Read about accommodation
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What does it cost?
As an exchange student you pay only the AHO semester feeWho can 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.How to apply?
Apply for exchange studies through AHO by 1 February / 15 September through the application form found hereIf 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.
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The host institution application deadlines
Autumn semester: April 15thSpring semester: October 15th