Engineering Study Abroad Programs in Iceland

Study the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems and societies while exploring Iceland’s dramatic landscapes. Visit renewable energy centers, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, geothermal fields, and rugged coastlines to understand climate change causes and effects. Travel to the remote Westfjords to observe the impact of global warming on glaciers and ice sheets. Learn about climate models, carbon management, and renewable technologies, and live with an Icelandic family in Ísafjörður while conducting fieldwork and outdoor study. MONEY MATTERS SIT has given an average of over $1.3 million in scholarships and grants to SIT Study Abroad students in recent years and is committed to ensuring you have the information necessary to apply for such funding. Our program costs include academics, excursions, accommodations, airport transfers, meals, and health insurance. Be sure to discuss how study abroad costs are handled at your school with your study abroad advisor and read the website for more specific information.

API offers students a unique and exciting opportunity to study abroad in Iceland and experience the Icelandic culture and way of life in Reykjavík! API students will take classes at Reykjavík University, along with Icelandic and other international students, and choose from several English-taught courses in subjects, including business, computer science (including game design), engineering, and sustainability. Forged by the fires of still active volcanoes, Iceland utilizes its abundant, renewable resources and derives nearly all of its power from geothermal energy. As such, it is a world leader in sustainable energy planning. The country is much more than its natural beauty. Despite its small population and size, Iceland is one of the most technologically developed and socially progressive countries in the world. Come and explore this great northern wonder with API!

The GREEN Program (TGP) educates and empowers future sustainability leaders through innovative models of experiential education, travel, and adventure. By using the world as our classroom, our model expertly balances sustainability-focused course work, exclusive industry exposure, and bucket-list adventures in just 7 days. As one of the greenest countries on our planet, Iceland produces effectively 100% of its electricity and more than 70% of its total energy consumption from renewable energy sources. By combining exclusive access into the cutting-edge renewable energy facilities and substantial contact time with leading academic and industrial experts in the field, Iceland is the premier location for a truly hands-on educational experience and a professional launch pad into the fields of renewable energy and sustainability. In partnership with Reykjavik University's Iceland School of Energy graduate study program, this course will also explore how Iceland is becoming a leader in renewable energy innovation.