Hólar University College
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| Hólar University College | |
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| Hólaskóli - Háskólinn á Hólum | |
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| Established | 1106 / 1882 / 2003 |
| Type | Public |
| Rector | Erla Björk Örnólfsdóttir |
| Location | Hólar, Iceland |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors |
Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | Hólaskóli |
| Website | www.holar.is |
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
There are three departments in the University.
- Department of Fish Biology and Aquaculture
- International Center for Icelandic Horses
- Department of Rural Tourism
External links
Coordinates: 65°44′01″N 19°06′49″W / 65.7336°N 19.1135°W
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