International cooperation
The University of the Arts actively participates in international cooperation and focuses on building professional cooperation with university institutions and professional environments abroad.
The International Office is open Monday - Thursday.
Exchange studies from LHÍ
Going on an exchange program is a unique opportunity to gain a new perspective and get to know another nation's culture and society Students who go on an exchange program have the opportunity to form new relationships that may last a long time or even a lifetime.
Internship
Students of the University of the Arts have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ grant in order to undertake an internship in Europe. It is a residential fellowship, but the minimum length of stay is two months.
Partner Schools
The University of the Arts' strategic cooperation with foreign partner universities contributes to the development of learning, teaching and research in international dialogue. The University of the Arts offers exchange programs with over a hundred partner soles through international collaboration networks such as Erasmus+ and Nordplus.
Teacher and staff exchanges
The school emphasizes close cooperation in a broad field of study with specific universities. LHÍ teachers and staff can apply for travel grants to conduct guest teaching or vocational training at partner universities. Participation in Erasmus+ and Nordplus also enables LHÍ to apply for travel grants for experts from the professional field for guest teaching.
Incoming exchange
Are you interested in doing exchange study at IUA? Each semester the IUA welcomes around 30 exchange students from partner institutions. Look here for further information for incoming exchange students.
Book an appointment
Due to exchange studies and internships on foreign soil:
Heba Eir Jónasdóttir
Project manager
Click here to book an appointment
hebaeir@lhi.is
For exchange students at LHÍ:
Marieke Jensen
Project manager
marieke@lhi.is
For staff exchanges & partner schools:
Björg Stefánsdóttir
Director of the International Bureau
bjorgstef@lhi.is
Information
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International policy
International cooperation is an important means of knowledge creation, builds trust and promotes greater understanding of the international community Through international cooperation in a multicultural learning community, the University of the Arts seeks to train students to make decisions that are based on facts rather than prejudices International cooperation between universities is also an important part of promoting the quality of learning, teaching and research.
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International cooperation networks
Member organizations and cooperation networks
ELIA association of European Academy of Arts
AEC association of European Music Colleges
Cumulus international Association of Design Universities
EAAE cooperation network of universities in Europe in the field of architectureThe University of the Arts is a participant in the following Nordplus collaboration networks:
CIRRUS - design
KUNO - Fine art
NORTEAS - Performing Arts
Nordic Baltic Academy of Architecture (NBAA) - Architecture
Nordplus Music - Music
ANMA - Music
ECA Interdisciplinary Collaborative Network (formerly EMD)
DAMA Interdisciplinary Collaborative Network
EDDA - art education (visual arts) -
International cooperation projects
The School of Arts' strategic partnership with foreign partner universities contributes to the development of learning, teaching and research in international conversation The school emphasizes close collaboration in a broad field of study with specific universities This includes participation in projects on the development of learning and teaching, international research projects, conversation on quality issues and improved administration, guest teaching and diverse ways of student exchange.
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Erasmus policy statement
The IUA institutional strategy 2019-2023 focuses on enhancing intercultural competences, social and global awareness of students and staff through mobility and internationalisation at home.
Students’ competitions are developed through:
- exchange or internships abroad,
- participation in international projects or cooperation in the local community,
- an international classroom where engagement between local and international students is encouraged,
- inviting guest lecturers and artists from abroad,
- a digital classroom in cooperation with partners abroad.
The IUA aims at supporting development of all its staff by stringhening their skills to work in a diverse and international setting.
This is done through:
- staff exchanges: teaching, job shadowing and training abroad,
- increased participation in international research and development projects,
- supporting staff to attend courses and training events locally and abroad,
- sharing of experiences and practices within the institution and partners abroad.
Through new opportunities, such as mixed mobility and further development of digital cooperation, the IUA anticipates doubling the number of participants within the new period. This also allows the IUA to reach new groups of students that are not able to pursuit long-term mobility abroad, making participation in international cooperation more inclusive.
Through active engagements in strategic partnerships the IUA sees to improve the quality and relevance of higher education in line with the objects of EU's Agenda for Modernization in Higher Education. The participation in such projects presents innovation, development of approaches to learning and teaching, and quality enhancement in the curriculum and the study environment.
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Shorter study stays
Students can apply for a grant for shorter study stays both through Erasmus+ and Nordplus.