University of Akureyri
The University of Akureyri (Háskólinn á Akureyri) is located in North Iceland and has served Akureyri and its rural surrounding since 1987. The University has built a
reputation for academic excellence and good industrial relations. Located in the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri, the University has been instrumental in the areas economic growth and is central in the areas future planning as a knowledge based society.
reputation for academic excellence and good industrial relations. Located in the capital of North Iceland, Akureyri, the University has been instrumental in the areas economic growth and is central in the areas future planning as a knowledge based society.
The University of Akureyri prepares students for a wide range of opportunities in both the private and the public sectors. Education at the University covers specific skills and scientific methods
as well as other more theoretical skills that will enable graduates to improve their qualifications. Education and research are closely coordinated to achieve this, first and foremost by assigning
them with equal importance in the daily work of the academic and scientific staff and whenever possible basing course work on research.
as well as other more theoretical skills that will enable graduates to improve their qualifications. Education and research are closely coordinated to achieve this, first and foremost by assigning
them with equal importance in the daily work of the academic and scientific staff and whenever possible basing course work on research.
The University was founded in September 1987 with the establishment of faculties in health sciences and industrial management. The University
is divided into three Schools; School of Business and Science, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Health Sciences. The number of students is around 1600 and members
of staff are around 180.
is divided into three Schools; School of Business and Science, School of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Health Sciences. The number of students is around 1600 and members
of staff are around 180.
The University of Akureyri
Nordurslod 2600 Akureyri, Iceland Tel: +354 460 8000 Fax: +354 460 8999 E-mail: international@unak.is |