From the 1970s, Iceland began its journey in sustainable energy education, launching the Geothermal Training Programme with UNESCO’s support. This spirit of forward-thinking has only grown stronger with time.

Introducing the Iceland School of Energy (ISE). We’re more than just an academic hub; we’re a modern institution with a bold vision for the clean energy landscape. Whether you’re pursuing graduate studies or advancing your professional skills, ISE is where innovation meets education. We’re on a mission to empower the world’s future in sustainable energy.

Hólar University is located in Hólar, Iceland, an important historical centre of education. The university was the first post-secondary school in Hólar, founded in 1106. It was renamed Hólar Agricultural College in 1882 and became Hólar University in 2007.

The University of Akureyri (UNAK) was founded in 1987. The first Rector was Haraldur Bessason.

Studies were offered in two Faculties: in Health Sciences and in Industrial Management.

Teaching was conducted in two rooms in the sports arena in Akureyri. Two staff offices were in Þingvallastræti 23. There were four permanent employees and 31 students.

The University of Iceland is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the country’s oldest and largest institution of higher education.

Bifröst University is a private university located in the valley of Norðurárdalur, approximately 30 kilometers north of Borgarnes, Iceland. Originally a business school, it also offers degrees in law and social sciences, at both bachelor’s and master’s level, as well as a remedial university preparatory course.