Established in 2007, the Háskólinn á Hólum (Hólar University College) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Sauðárkrókur (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Northwestern Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Akureyri. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Universities, Industry and Innovation of Iceland, Háskólinn á Hólum is a very small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Icelandic higher education institution. Háskólinn á Hólum offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 17-year-old Icelandic higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Háskólinn á Hólum also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Hólar University College |
Colours | Maroon and gold |
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Address | Hólar í Hjaltadal Sauðárkrókur 551 Northwestern Region Iceland |
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+354 455 6300 | |
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Other locations | Akureyri |
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The following Hólar University College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hólar University College's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Hólar University College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Hólar University College's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Hólar University College has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).
Hólar University College is a public higher education institution.
Hólar University College is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.
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Hólar University College does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Hólar University College is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Universities, Industry and Innovation of Iceland
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2007
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