Agricultural University of Iceland: Statistics

Updated: March 15, 2026

Position	Category
#4469 of 14,131	In the World
#1187 of 2,785	In Europe
#3 of 7	In Iceland
#1 of 2	In Borgarnes
#1690 of 2,954	For Petrology and Geochemistry

Quick Review

Acceptance rate: 92%
Type: Non-profit
Funding: Public-private
partnership
Website: lbhi.is
Languages: Icelandic

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	92%
Admissions Requirements	Secondary school certificate (stúdentsprof) or equivalent

We've calculated the 92% acceptance rate for Agricultural University of Iceland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Agricultural University of Iceland has published 780 scientific papers with 26,618 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Paleontology, Oceanography, and Agricultural Science.

Publications: 780
Citations: 26,618

Agricultural University of Iceland majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science	719 / 25,453
Biology	653 / 22,894
Ecology	599 / 22,622
Geology	511 / 20,312
Geography and Cartography	443 / 12,972
Chemistry	436 / 15,491
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	403 / 13,286
Paleontology	329 / 13,553
Oceanography	287 / 10,419
Agricultural Science	281 / 8,982
Botany	273 / 9,903
Engineering	266 / 9,215
Physics	256 / 9,356
Medicine	239 / 7,311
Organic Chemistry	219 / 8,952
History	216 / 7,300
Archaeology	199 / 6,508
Environmental Management	192 / 7,766
Genetics	185 / 7,393
Biochemistry	153 / 6,809
Philosophy	146 / 5,151
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science	144 / 6,745
Materials Science	139 / 5,326
Earth science and Geophysics	131 / 4,907
Sociology	121 / 2,752
Forestry	112 / 4,043
Computer Science	107 / 3,931
Linguistics	105 / 3,796
Quantum and Particle physics	101 / 2,999
Demography	97 / 2,346
Animal Science	95 / 1,846
Pathology	95 / 2,361
Public Health	90 / 2,131
Political Science	83 / 1,586
Law	79 / 1,511
Petrology and Geochemistry	77 / 2,792
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation	67 / 1,804
Environmental Chemistry	66 / 2,799
Astrophysics and Astronomy	62 / 1,192
Horticulture	60 / 1,688

Annual publication & citation counts

Year	Publications	Citations
1993	4	12
1994	3	21
1995	4	27
1996	4	19
1997	4	25
1998	4	36
1999	5	38
2000	7	59
2001	9	90
2002	4	115
2003	8	157
2004	10	223
2005	11	221
2006	7	258
2007	14	323
2008	17	394
2009	14	522
2010	11	492
2011	13	546
2012	22	590
2013	23	758
2014	26	918
2015	41	985
2016	29	1070
2017	24	1127
2018	31	1241
2019	43	1518
2020	38	1934
2021	78	2374
2022	74	2576
2023	79	2720
2024	50	2764
2025	37	2725

Tuition

The tuition table for Agricultural University of Iceland gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program	Tuition Cost (ISK)
Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences	1,200,000 ISK per year
Master's Degree in Agricultural Sciences	1,500,000 ISK per year
PhD in Agricultural Sciences	Free for Icelandic citizens and residents, 2,000,000 ISK per year for international students

All costs are in Icelandic króna (ISK).

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Agricultural University of Iceland.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctoral
Art & Design	No	No	No
Biology	Yes	Yes	TBD
Business	No	No	No
Chemistry	No	No	No
Computer Science	No	No	No
Economics	No	No	No
Engineering	No	No	No
Environmental Science	Yes	Yes	TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	No	No	No
Mathematics	No	No	No
Medicine	No	No	No
Physics	No	No	No
Psychology	No	No	No

Diplómapróf	Agricultural Education
Bakkalárpróf	Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Management, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources
Meistarapróf	Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Management, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources
Doktorspróf	Agriculture, Landscape Architecture

Notable alumni

Ásmundur Einar Daðason

Born in

Iceland

Years

1982-.. (age 44)

Occupations

politician

Biography

Ásmundur Einar Daðason is an Icelandic politician. He served as a member of the Althing for the Northwest Constituency from 2009 to 2016, initially representing the Left-Green Movement (VG) and later the centrist Progressive Party. After a hiatus, he returned to the Althing in 2017. Additionally, he has held leadership positions within the organization Heimssyn, which advocates against Iceland's membership in the EU.

Agricultural University of Iceland faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agricultural Sciences	Agriculture, Animal Husbandry
Faculty : Environmental and Forestry Sciences	Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources
Faculty : Planning and Design	Landscape Architecture