Each area of specialization at RES consisted of a series of intensive 1-3 week modules that carry 2-6 ECTS credits each.

Each series of modules included field trips to sites related to Iceland's energy industry, known for its use of renewable resources.

In addition to the RES professors, 16 research scientists, primarily from Icelandic energy and engineering companies, acted as students' Thesis Advisors during the academic year 2009-10.

Degree Program in Renewable Energy Science, 2008-9, RES graduated 30 candidates from 9 different countries - coming from Poland (16), Slovakia (3), Hungary (3), Slovenia (2), United States (2), Germany (1), Portugal (1), Estonia (1), and Russia (1).

During the second year, 2009–10, RES graduated 35 candidates from 11 countries in February 2010 - from Poland (14), United States (7), Mexico (3), Iceland (2), Slovakia (2), Hungary (2), Chile (1), Kazakhstan (1), Estonia (1), Finland (1), and Slovenia (1).

Degree Program, RES is scheduled to graduate in February 2011 all together 49 candidates from 12 countries - coming from Poland (27), United States (8), Iceland (4), Canada (2), Spain (1), Estonia (1), Slovenia (1), Slovakia (1), Germany (1), Malaysia (1), France/Somalia (1), and Russia (1).

RES Scholarship Awards which were earmarked students coming from our partner universities in Europe, North-America and elsewhere.

In few cases, and then primarily for students from developing countries this award could include full (100%) tuition waivers.

RES Scholarship Awards provided by a grant from the Icelandic National Power Company Landsvirkjun.

degree with top grades in engineering or physical/natural sciences (chemistry, physics, geology, biotechnology, and related fields).

RES offered several summer courses for foreign students independently and also in collaboration with study-abroad organizations, such as the School for International Training.