Students at the Iceland University of the Arts have the possibility to apply for exchange studies for one semester at each study level. The ECTS credit points acquired during the exchange can be used as a part of the student’s degree. BA students should have finished at least 60 ECTS credit points before starting their exchange, and MA students 30 ECTS.
 
Special requirements BMus Ed and MMus Ed: BMus students should have finished at least 90 ECTS credit points before starting their exchange. Students should contact their programme director during their first year of study in order to plan their exchange abroad. MMus Ed students should consult their programme director during their first semester of study for advice on making exchange semester abroad. 

 

When can I go on an exchange?

Visual Communication: 2nd year (autumn or spring).
Fashion Design: 2nd year (autumn or spring).
Product Design: 2nd year (autumn or spring).
Architecture: 2nd year (full year or spring).
MA programme in Design: 1st year (spring) or 2nd year (autumn).
BA Fine Art: 2nd year (autumn or spring).
MA Fine Art: 1st year (spring).
 
BA/BMus Music: 3rd year (autumn)*.
BMus Ed: 3rd year (autumn). Please, consult your programme director during your first year of study.
MA/MMus students: 1st year (spring) or 2nd year (autumn).
MMus Ed: Please, consult your programme director during your first semester of study.
 
Theatre and Performance Making: 2nd year (spring) or 3rd year (autumn)*. This applies both to exchange studies and internships.
Contemporary Dance: All students must complete an exchange programme or internship equivalent to 30 ECTS credit points during 3rd year (autumn)*.
 
*Student exchange in the third year should be completed before the beginning of the spring semester.

 

Where to go?

The Iceland University of the Arts collaborates with over a hundred art academies and universities in Europe and several institutions further afield.
See list of partner institutions.
 
Students are welcome to explore other options than those already available and present their ideas to the International Office or their programme director. Keep in mind that grants for travel and board are only offered for exchange within Europe.
 
Things to keep in mind when selecting a destination:
That the host school offers courses and an environment that you are seeking.
That you find the destination country or city interesting.
That the destination offers a dynamic and interesting art and culture scene.
That you have some knowledge of the local language or that you are willing to learn the basics.

 

Why go on an exchange?

Exchange studies offer students a unique opportunity to gain new perspectives and get to know a different culture and society. Exchange students have a chance to form relationships with new people that might last a lifetime. Those who have completed an exchange programme acquire valuable experience that may come in handy later on, for example when applying for further studies or employment abroad.

Further information about exchange studies

Sunna Þorsteinsdóttir international [at] lhi.is

Applying for exchange

Preparing for exchange

What is the amount of the grant?

Partner Institutions

Assessment and Recognition

IUA's Erasmus Code: IS REYKJAV06

Incoming Exchange

Applying for exchange to IUA

Information for New Students