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Hólar University College

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world rank  8320

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Overview

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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Hólar University College's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hólar University College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hólar University College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Hólar University College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Hólar University College
Colours Maroon and gold
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Campus Location

Address Hólar í Hjaltadal
Sauðárkrókur
551 Northwestern Region
Iceland
Hólar University College Phone Number +354 455 6300
Hólar University College Fax Number +354 455 6301
Other locations Akureyri

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Hólar University College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Hólar University College.

Hólar University College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Hólar University College's admission information.

Hólar University College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Hólar University College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Hólar University College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hólar University College's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Hólar University College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Hólar University College's Admission Office Admission Office

Hólar í Hjaltadal
Sauðárkrókur 551
455 6300


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Hólar University College.

Hólar University College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hólar University College has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Hólar University College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


Hólar University College's Control Type Control Type

Hólar University College is a public higher education institution.


Hólar University College's Entity Type Entity Type

Hólar University College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hólar University College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Hólar University College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Hólar University College does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Hólar University College's main facilities:


Hólar University College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Hólar University College's Housing University Housing

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Hólar University College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Hólar University College's main services:


Hólar University College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Hólar University College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Hólar University College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Hólar University College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Hólar University College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Hólar University College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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