About the university

The Iceland University of the Arts (Listaháskóli Íslands, LHÍ) is a specialized arts university founded in 1999, merging several older arts schools. Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fine arts, design, architecture, music, dance, and theater. Iceland's only publicly funded institution dedicated exclusively to arts and creative disciplines.

Key information

• Location: Reykjavík, IS
• Ranking #1501
• QS #1501
• National ranking #5
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Fine Arts
• Design
• Architecture
• Music

Programs (6)

• Architecture
• Art and Design
• Art History
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Education

Student body

• Total students: 700
• International students: 18%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €700 - €1,400 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 82%

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

• €0 - €1,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 40.00%
• Scholarships available: Erasmus+ for exchange students. Some merit-based grants from the Icelandic Arts Council. Nordic arts exchange programs.
• Additional costs: Portfolio/audition required for admission. Art materials costs ~€500-1,000/year. No tuition for EEA students.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1999
• Teaching languages: Icelandic, English
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.lhi.is