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The study
01 · The study

Seven faculties, one university community.

Basic and march programme in architecture, design, film art, art education, visual arts, performing arts, and music — in addition to open education for the public.

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Departments
  • Architecture Architecture
  • Design Design
  • Film Filmmaking
  • Arts Education Art Education
  • Fine Art Fine Arts
  • Performing Arts Performing Arts
  • Music Music
Study type
  • Undergraduate studies BA
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Advice on studies, study techniques, well-being and next steps. Open to all students of the school.
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Research
02 · Research

Research Policy

The Iceland University of the Arts employs artists and academics who conduct research in and on the arts and in art education.

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2026 Hugarflug
The annual conference of the Iceland University of the Arts, is held on September 9 - 11. 2026.
Hugarflug
About LHÍ
03 · About LHÍ

Independent University of Arts since 1999.

~600 students, ~150 staff, and four buildings in the capital region — one of the leading art university communities in the Nordic countries.

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Library
04 · Library

IUA Library for art and design

A specialized library in visual arts, design, architecture, film, performing arts, and music — open to students, staff, and the public.

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International cooperation
05 · International cooperation

Number of partner schools in 30+ countries.

Exchange studies for students and teachers through Erasmus+, Nordplus and direct cooperation with leading art universities in the Nordic countries, Europe, Asia and North America.

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Exchange studies autumn '26
Application deadline September 15 — information sessions in September.
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The study
  • Architecture Architecture
  • Design Design
  • Film Filmmaking
  • Arts Education Art Education
  • Fine Art Fine Arts
  • Performing Arts Performing Arts
  • Music Music
  • Undergraduate studies BA
  • Master's studies MA
  • Diploma Programme Diploma
  • Exchange studies Exchange
  • Open LHÍ Life long learning
Research
  • Research Policy
  • Research results
  • Center for Research
  • Hugarflug
  • Praxis
  • Threads
About LHÍ
  • Policy of the Iceland University of the Arts 2024-2028
  • Administrative structure
  • Human resources
  • Equality
  • Quality management system
  • Housing and Facilities
  • Accessibility
  • Report inappropriate behavior
  • Laws, rules, policies and reports
  • Computer and Web Services
  • Backland of the Iceland University of the Arts
  • Hollnemafélag LHÍ
  • LHÍ calendar
  • The University of the Arts in Numbers
  • Tuition and Fees
Library
  • New titles
  • Databases
  • Journals
  • Research and referencing
  • Guides
  • Halldór Hansen
International cooperation
  • International policy
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  • Partner Schools
  • International cooperation projects
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