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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
  • Film Filmmaking
  • Arts Education Art Education
  • Fine 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 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.
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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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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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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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The study
  • Architecture Architecture
  • Design Design
  • Film Filmmaking
  • Arts Education Art Education
  • Fine Art Fine Arts
  • Performing Arts Performing Arts
  • Music Music
  • Undergraduate studies B.A.
  • Master's program MA
  • Diploma Programme Diploma
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  • Open IUA Life long learning
Research
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About IUA
  • Policy of the Iceland University of the Arts 2024-2028
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  • Human resources
  • Equality
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  • Housing and Facilities
  • Accessibility
  • Report inappropriate behavior
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  • IUA calendar
  • The University of the Arts in Numbers
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Library
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International cooperation
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