Hólar University College

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Hólar University College
Hólaskóli - Háskólinn á Hólum
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Established1106 / 1882 / 2003
TypePublic
RectorErla Björk Örnólfsdóttir
LocationHólarIceland
CampusRural
ColorsMaroon and Gold
         
NicknameHólaskóli
Websitewww.holar.is
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Hólar University College
Hólar University College is located in Hólar, Iceland, an important historical centre of education. The first school in Hólar was founded in 1106. It was renamed Hólar Agricultural College in 1882 and became Hólar University College in 2003. This long history of education at Hólar makes it one of the oldest schools in Europe.

Departments[edit]

There are three departments in the University.
  • Department of Fish Biology and Aquaculture
  • International Center for Icelandic Horses
  • Department of Rural Tourism

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