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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
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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 employees and four buildings in the capital area ðor one of the leading art university communities in the Nordic countries.

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Library
04 · Library

IUA Library for art and design

Specialized library in art, 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 Ébruminings in September.
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  • Fine Art Fine Arts
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  • Music Music
  • Undergraduate studies BA
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Research
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About LHÍ
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  • Housing and Facilities
  • Accessibility
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  • The University of the Arts in Numbers
  • Tuition and Fees
Library
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  • Journals
  • Research and referencing
  • Guides
  • Halldór Hansen
International cooperation
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Research

News

Don't miss the - application deadline expires Wednesday for Building Bridges!

28 April 2025→
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Grants from the Student Innovation Fund in 2025

19 March 2025→
News

Allocation from the LHÍ publication fund for the 2025 school year

18 March 2025→
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The Building Bridges research project is looking for a master's student

17 March 2025→

Call for abstracts - Creative articles as a driving force in rural areas

3 March 2025→
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Open Call for Praxis: LHÍ's Performing Arts Symposium

27 January 2025→
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Increased research activity in the field of creative industries

10 January 2025→
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THREADS call for content in issue 10

December 10, 2024→
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Forum on the impact of culture and creative industries in rural areas

The Creative Arts Research Center is organizing a seminar on research into the working life of culture and creative industries and how research projects of university students can be used in that regard.

13 November 2024→
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Symposium on the Validity of Student Research

The Creative Arts Research Center is organizing a seminar on research into the working life of culture and creative industries and how research projects of university students can be used in that regard.

11 June 2024→

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