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Distance Education

Please note: Distance learning at the University of Iceland is mostly restricted to individual courses (modules) within a limited choice of subjects. For information on faculties and subjects where single distance learning courses are offered, please see the Course Catalogue.

UIcelandX online courses

In partnership with edX*, the University of Iceland has determined to offer free, massive open online courses (MOOCs) via the UIcelandX platform. UIcelandX online courses are open to everyone, everywhere.

Further information on UIcelandX
UIcelandX online course: The Medieval Icelandic Sagas

*Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere.