Iceland is an island located in the northern parts of the Atlantic ocean. The population of the country is only 320,000 people. The capital city is Reykjavik with around 120,000 inhabitants. Iceland is a volcanically and geologically active area characterized by sand fields, mountains, and glaciers. Iceland was inhabited for the first time by Norsemen in AD 874.
Student placement in Iceland, the former fishing community
Iceland has a free market economy and is part of the European Economic Area. The country has a low tax rate despite having the Nordic welfare system, which includes services such as universal health care. The economic crisis in 2008 caused a total crash in the nation’s banking system, but nowadays the country’s economy is recovering quickly which makes internships in Iceland particularly enticing.
Internship Fields Available in Iceland
Spain Internship offers a wide variety of placements in a lot of different fields in Iceland. Our positions are most frequently in the areas of:
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Business and Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Digital Marketing
- and more
Benefits of the Placements
The vast majority of our placements in Iceland are paid positions. Only a small number of them are unpaid. However, all of our positions offer a great opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge essential for anyone's CV. It also provides a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new language and culture.
Duration of the Internships
The length of the placements we offer in Iceland vary depending on what sector the position is in and what type of service you avail of. Positions in the Hospitality & Tourism field can last from 8 weeks to 6 months. Positions in the Business sector will typically last for 3 to 12 months. However, those who avail of our premium service may be able to get shorter placements in this sector.
What is the Cost of Living in Iceland?
A modest room in a shared apartment in Iceland will typically cost around 500-700€ per month depending on its location. An apartment in Iceland will usually cost between 1400€-2400€ depending on the area.
Documentation: What you need to know to prepare for your internship in Iceland!
EU citizens:
If you are an EU citizen you will not need a Visa to come to Iceland. All you will need to do is to register in the municipality of the relevant city and get your student citizens number!
Non-EU citizens:
If you are not an EU citizen you may need to obtain a Visa before coming to Iceland.
How do we work?
Our Premium Service for your greatest experience in Iceland
The total price is 850 €, VAT included.
For the mediation service, just contact us:
- Send us your CV and motivational letter to info@spain-internship.com and we will contact you for a personal assessment meeting.
- After we check your requirements and agree with the terms you need to sign our service contract and pay the deposit*, so we can immediately begin arranging your internship.
- After the interview, once you have been accepted by the company, we will close the payments and internship contracts. Note that you will be not be charged the rest of the fees if we do not find you the right internship.
* The deposit is 150€. In case you are not accepted for an internship with the specified conditions, we will refund it in max. 48 hours after getting all bank transfer details.