- Iceland
About Program
Reykjavik is the largest city in Iceland and home to the majority of the country’s population (approximately 330,000). Students will study at Iceland's largest private university - Reykjavik University (RU). A leader in research and a technologically advanced university, students have the opportunity to take courses in business, computer science (including game design), and engineering.
Students will find themselves surrounded by volcanoes, the Northern Lights, and natural wonders such as the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Take a moment to check out the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church and meet some of the most welcoming and friendly people in the world! Come and study abroad in the land of ice and fire!
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API students who study abroad in Reykjavik, Iceland will be able to directly enroll with Icelandic and other international students and be among a small, fortunate group of Americans studying abroad in Iceland! Students will take courses in a variety of subject areas, including international business, computer science (including game design), and engineering. Courses are geared toward upperclassmen, so students are recommended to have a background in the subjects they plan on studying.
Spend your summer in Iceland experiencing its many natural wonders while earning academic credit! API offers this unique summer program, ideally suited for STEM students, in collaboration with the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. Stay on track to graduate and enroll in a core Computer Science class and a social sciences focused environmental studies class in this land of fire and ice!
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Iceland has been an up and coming tourist destination for the past couple years and there is a good reason why. Iceland is a perfect destination for thrill seekers and explorers, as they have unrivaled scenery with the Northern Lights, geothermal baths, glaciers and black beaches.
Hi Dylan! To answer your question - yes! All of the courses available to API students in Reykjavik are conducted in English.