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Skoða vefinn á ÍslenskuInternational cooperation
The University of the Arts takes an active part in international cooperation and focuses on building professional cooperation with university institutions and professional environments abroad.
The International Office is open Monday – Thursday.
Exchange study from IUA
Our exchange program offers a unique opportunity to gain a new perspective and understand the culture and society of another nation. Students can immerse themselves in a different environment, fostering personal growth and forming lasting relationships.
Internship
Students at the University of the Arts have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ grant in order to do an internship in Europe. This is a residence grant, but the minimum stay is two months.
Cooperative schools
The University of the Arts' strategic cooperation with foreign partner universities contributes to the development of studies, teaching and research in an international dialogue. The University of the Arts offers exchange programs with over a hundred partners through international networks such as Erasmus+ and Nordplus.
Teacher and staff exchange
The school emphasizes close cooperation in a wide range of disciplines with specific universities. LHÍ teachers and staff can apply for travel grants to conduct guest teaching or training at partner universities. Participation in Erasmus+ and Nordplus also enables LHÍ to apply for travel grants for experts from the professional field to guest teaching.
Incoming exchange
Are you interested in doing exchange studies 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 abroad:
Summer team V Snæland Ingimarsson
Project manager
Click here to book an appointment.
For exchange students at LHÍ:
Marieke Jensen
Project manager
marieke@lhi.is
For staff exchanges & partner schools:
Björg Stefánsdóttir
Director of the International Office
bjorgtef@lhi.is
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International policy
International cooperation is an important way to create knowledge, builds trust and promotes greater understanding of the international community. Through international cooperation in a multicultural learning community, the University of the Arts strives to train students to make decisions that are based on facts rather than prejudices. International cooperation between universities is also an important part of improving the quality of studies, teaching and research.
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International cooperation projects
The University of the Arts' strategic cooperation with foreign partner universities contributes to the development of studies, teaching and research in an international dialogue. The school focuses on close cooperation in a wide range of disciplines with specific universities. This includes participation in projects on the development of learning and teaching, international research projects, dialogue on quality issues and improved administration, guest teaching and diverse ways of student exchange.
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Shorter study stays
Students can apply for grants for shorter study stays that are available in the Nordic countries and the Baltic states. Students receive grants through the Nordplus program.
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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 internationalization at home.
Students' competencies are developed through:
- exchange or internships abroad,
- participation in international projects or collaboration 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 collaboration with partners abroad.
The IUA aims at supporting the development of all its staff by strengthening 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 blended mobility and further development of digital collaboration, the IUA anticipates doubling the number of participants within the new period. This also allows the IUA to reach new groups of students who are not able to pursue long-term mobility abroad, making participation in international collaboration more inclusive.
Through active engagements in strategic partnerships the IUA seeks to improve the quality and relevance of higher education in line with the objectives of the EU's Agenda for Modernization in Higher Education. The participation in such projects promotes innovation, development of approaches to learning and teaching, and quality enhancement in the curriculum and the study environment.