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Hólar University College is a scientific educational and research institution whose objective is to train students to carry out expert work and research in the school’s fields of specialisation. The Univeristy is a centre for education and research in horsemanship and horse breeding, aquaculture, aquatic biology, and tourism studies. It is the aim of Hólar University College to enhance the level of knowledge and professionalism in the economic sectors and cultural activities related to its fields of specialisation. The Univeristy participates actively in fostering the Icelandic knowledge society by developing research and teaching facilities comparable to any, in addition to emphasising vigorous teaching and research work, both in Iceland and internationally. The College is Iceland’s international representative in these fields.

There are three departments within the University, all of which aim to promote Icelandic economy and culture as they relate to their fields of specialisation.

The objective of the Aquaculture and Fish Biology Department is to gather and disseminate knowledge in the fields of aquatic biology, aquaculture, and fish biology. The department an international centre for research, instruction, and continuing education in aquatic biology, aquaculture, and fish biology. The department promotes the professional development of aquaculture in the spirit of sustainable development.

The objective of the Rural Tourism Department is to gather and disseminate knowledge about tourism affairs in order to increase professionalism and innovation in the sector and to guarantee the sustainable development of tourism in Iceland. It achieves this goal through teaching, research, and development projects in extensive collaboration with the economic and educational community, both in Iceland and abroad. The department emphasises quality, collaboration, and diversity in research, instruction, and development projects.

The objective of the Equine Science Department is to provide professional education in the fields of horse breeding, horse training, horsemanship, and riding teaching. Furthermore, the department works toward development and innovation through research activities. It also promotes increased profitability in the sector, the spread of equestrian activities, and the welfare of horses. The department is an international centre for education and research in the fields of horse breeding, horse training, horsemanship, and riding teaching.

Research and collaboration
Growing research programs support the education in all three departments. The college has formal collaboration agreements in place with several universities and public and privat institutions both within Iceland and abroad.
See Collaborators.

General Information

Aquaculture
and Fish Biology

Equine Science

Rural Tourism

Collaborators