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Higher EducationAkureyri, Iceland201-500 Employees
The University of Akureyri is a higher education institution in Akureyri, North Iceland, founded in 1987. It comprises three schools—the School of Business and Science, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Health Sciences—and serves Akureyri and its rural surroundings. The university serves roughly a few thousand students and prepares graduates for opportunities in both the private and public sectors, combining practical skills with training in scientific methods and theoretical knowledge. Its approach links education with research, with coursework often grounded in research to advance learning. It has contributed to regional development in North Iceland, and in March 2026 it partnered with Rannís and other institutions on a collaborative project.