Soaring towards the future

Hólar University College is a growing institution offering quality graduate and undergraduate education and a strong research programme. The institution is an internationally recognised centre for education and research in three highly specialized fields; equine science, aqua-culture and aquatic biology, and tourism studies.

Hólar University College aims to enhance knowledge and professionalism in the economic sectors and cultural activities related to its fields of specialisation. The institution contributes significantly to the academic and professional communities both locally and globally by high standards in teaching, vigorous research programs, strong industry relations and active transnational collaboration. Hólar University College offers excellent research and study facilities.

Currently there are three academic departments:

Aquaculture and fish biology,

Equine studies and 

Rural Tourism

Programme curricula

Upon graduation all candidates receive a Diploma Supplement, issued in a widely spoken European language (English), free of charge.
An example of such a DS is to be found here.

Exchange and visit studies


Guest Studies

Note that our new website is still under construction.

TOURIST INFORMATION