Education in tourism

Here you can find an overview of studies in Iceland related to tourism.

Studying at secondary school level

You can pursue tourism-related studies at secondary school level, for example in the Menntaskóli in Kópavogur, the Vocational School in Austur-Skaftafellsýslá and the Vocational School in Akureyri. 

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Estimated study time
Mountaineering
2 year
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Processing
3 year
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Basic department of food and travel industries
1 year
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Horse track
12 weeks
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Guided tour
1 year
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Food technology
3 year
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Cooking
4 year
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Apprenticeship program
1 year
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University level studies

A tourism-related program at university level is either a 180-credit undergraduate program or a 120-credit graduate program, but diploma and doctoral programs are also offered. At the same time, guidance courses are taught at Endurmentun HÍ.

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Estimated study time
Tourism - Bachelor's degree
3 year
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Tourism - BA degree
3 year
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Tourism - Diploma
1 year
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Tourism – MS degree
2 year
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Tourism – MA degree
2 year
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Tourism Studies – PhD
3 year
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Guided tour
1 year
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Management of tourism and reception of visitors – BA degree
3 year
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Outdoor Studies – MA degree
2 year
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Event Management – ​​Diploma
1 year
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Service Studies – Bachelor's degree
3 year
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Service Management – ​​MS degree
2 year
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Diploma in Hospitality management
3 months
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Adult education

Á the website of the Education Center for the Economy (FA) you can find curricula related to tourism and useful to the target group of further education. Further information on the availability of studies can be found at next step.is.

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Units
Tourism 1
5
Tourism 2
5
Tourism - restaurant
6,5
Travel services - reception at accommodation
6,5

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