The United Nations University Fisheries Training Programme in Iceland

The UNU Fisheries Training Prgramme is a postgraduate training programme that offers training in various areas of the fisheries sector for practicing professionals in the less developed countries.

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The UNU Fisheries Training Programme is a postgraduate training programme that offers training in various areas of the fisheries sector for practicing professionals in the less developed countries. The programme is led by the Marine Research Institute in a formal cooperation with the Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories, University of Iceland and the University of Akureyri.

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Location: Iceland (Reykjavik and Akureyri)
Length: 6 months - from September to February/March
Number of fellows: 18-22

Admission's requirements:
  • At least one university degree
  • 1-2 years of experience in the area of interest
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English
For additional information please contact us

Latest news

12. garduation of the UNU-FTP

The fellows in 2009 and the chairman of the UNU-FTP board Mr. Johann Sigurjonsson, with the minister of fisheries and agrculture Mr. Jon Bjarnason
On March 9 18 fellows (eight women and 10 men) from 14 countries successfully finished the UNU-FTP. Mr. Jon Bjarnason, the minister of fisheries and agriculture, gave a speech at the ceremony and handed out the certificates.
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moya - Útgáfa 1.13 2009 - Stefna ehf