Media and communication studies encompass a wide range of specialty areas in which students must learn how to channel aesthetics, creativity, and innovation as well as utilize critical skills in order to produce effective communication media.

One characteristic of Iceland's higher education system is a four-year course. After completion of undergraduate degree, The University of Icleand often have scholarships for those students who may want to further studies to master’s and doctorate levels. It is based in Vesturbær, Reykjavik and was founded in 1911.