The research-based M.Sc. usually involves a 60 ECTS independent research project and 60 ECTS in courses. Only 14 ECTS are compulsory courses; a course in scientific writing, a course on research ethics, and (active participation in) graduate school seminars. The rest of the courses should support the students in one's individual research project. These can be taken at AUI or other qualified academic institutions within Iceland or abroad. When a student applies to the research-based M.Sc., he/she will be appointed a contact person from AUI’s academic staff, if he/she hasn’t already found one. This person helps the student to develop a research project idea, find at least two qualified supervisors to form a M.Sc. committee, and to make suggestions on which courses should be included in the project plan. The course selection should support the research theme in a logical manner, fulfilling the general learning outcomes of AUI’s M.Sc. studies.

Program director for graduate studies Hlynur Óskarsson
For further information contact Gunnhildur Guðbrandsdóttir Graduate Studies Representative