Holar University College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1544 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #7 of 7 | In Iceland |
| #1790 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- holar.is
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Acceptance rate
- 57%*
* Holar University College is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Islandic "Stúdentspróf" certificate (high school matriculation) or equivalent secondary school certificate. Mature students (over 25 yrs) are required to have finished 60 credits at secondary school level and have appropriate work experience. Applicants not satifying the requirements can pass an examination after attending a one year preliminary studies program. For equine Science program, applicants need at least 65 credits (130 ECTS) from a secondary school, sufficient riding experience and they must have reached 18 years of age and good understanding of the Icelandic language. |
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Research profile
Holar University College has published 389 scientific papers with 8,142 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Geology, Chemistry, Medicine, Genetics, and Sociology.
Holar University College majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 13 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 | 13 |
| 2001 | 3 | 34 |
| 2002 | 3 | 32 |
| 2003 | 3 | 62 |
| 2004 | 9 | 85 |
| 2005 | 3 | 125 |
| 2006 | 6 | 149 |
| 2007 | 4 | 147 |
| 2008 | 5 | 170 |
| 2009 | 7 | 201 |
| 2010 | 14 | 226 |
| 2011 | 14 | 235 |
| 2012 | 9 | 307 |
| 2013 | 13 | 316 |
| 2014 | 18 | 332 |
| 2015 | 12 | 312 |
| 2016 | 10 | 379 |
| 2017 | 17 | 304 |
| 2018 | 17 | 340 |
| 2019 | 23 | 525 |
| 2020 | 28 | 490 |
| 2021 | 46 | 644 |
| 2022 | 34 | 629 |
| 2023 | 30 | 650 |
| 2024 | 26 | 795 |
| 2025 | 26 | 653 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Holar University College 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 | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (ISK) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Aquaculture | 3 | 1,200,000 ISK |
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | 3 | 1,200,000 ISK |
| Bachelor's in Equine Science | 3 | 1,200,000 ISK |
| Bachelor's in Food Science | 3 | 1,200,000 ISK |
| Bachelor's in Renewable Energy Engineering | 3 | 1,200,000 ISK |
| Master's in Aquaculture | 2 | 1,500,000 ISK |
| Master's in Business Administration | 2 | 1,500,000 ISK |
| Master's in Equine Science | 2 | 1,500,000 ISK |
| Master's in Food Science | 2 | 1,500,000 ISK |
| Master's in Renewable Energy Engineering | 2 | 1,500,000 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 Holar University College.
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 | No | No | No |
| 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 | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Diplómapróf | Tourism |
|---|---|
| Bakkalárpróf | Hotel Management, Tourism |
| Meistarapróf | Marine Biology, Parks and Recreation, Tourism |
Holar University College faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Aquaculture and Fish Biology | Aquaculture, Marine Biology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Equine Science | Animal Husbandry, Zoology |
| Department/Division : Rural Tourism | Hotel Management, Parks and Recreation, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | Hólaskóli, Háskólinn á Hólum |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Accreditation | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sauðárkrókur, 551 Iceland |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |