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The study
01 · The study

Seven faculties, one university community.

Undergraduate and master's programs in architecture, design, film art, art education, visual arts, performing arts and music ith as well as open learning for the general public.

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Departments
  • Architecture Architecture
  • Design Design
  • Cinematic art Filmmaking
  • Art lessons Art Education
  • Art Fine Arts
  • Performing arts Performing Arts
  • Music Music
Study type
  • Undergraduate studies B.A.
  • Master's program MA
  • Diploma Programme Diploma
  • Exchange studies Exchange
  • Open IUA Life long learning
Student and career counselling
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 strategy

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

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  • Brainstorming
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2026 brainstorming
The annual research conference of the Iceland Academy of the Arts, is held on September 9 - 11. 2026.
Brainstorming
About IUA
03 · About LHÍ

Independent Academy of Arts since 1999.

~600 students, ~150 employees and four buildings in the capital area ðor one of the leading art university communities in the Nordic countries.

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  • Policy of the Iceland Academy of the Arts 2024-2028
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Policy of the University of the Arts
We expand reality
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Library
04 · Library

LHÍ Library 'for art and design.

A specialized museum in art, design, architecture, film, performing arts and music open to students, staff and the public.

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  • Halldór Hansen
Special collection of the week
Sigurður Guðmundsson has over 200 graphic works in a digital collection.
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International cooperation
05 · International cooperation

Partner schools in 23 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 Ébruminings in September.
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The study
  • Architecture Architecture
  • Design Design
  • Cinematic art Filmmaking
  • Art lessons Art Education
  • Art Fine Arts
  • Performing arts Performing Arts
  • Music Music
  • Undergraduate studies B.A.
  • Master's program MA
  • Diploma Programme Diploma
  • Exchange studies Exchange
  • Open IUA Life long learning
Research
  • Research strategy
  • Research results
  • Research services
  • Brainstorming
  • Praxis
About IUA
  • Policy of the Iceland Academy 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 Academy of the Arts
  • Hollnemafélag LHÍ
  • IUA calendar
  • The University of the Arts in Numbers
  • Tariff
Library
  • New content
  • Databases
  • Magazine
  • Source work
  • Instructions
  • Halldór Hansen
International cooperation
  • International policy
  • Exchange studies
  • Internship
  • Partner Schools
  • International cooperation projects
  • Incoming exchange and international students
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