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University of Akureyri
| City | Country |
| Akureyri | Iceland |
Services
Student services
The Student Counselling Services assist current and prospective students at the University in choosingcourses of study. The counsellor provides individuals and groups with counselling and guidance during their studies especially concerning improvements in study skills and techniques.
Housing services
The International Office tries to guarantee housing for all exchange students who are accepted into the University of Akureyri.
Student accommodation is located in three areas in Akureyri and students also rent private flats in various parts of the town.Library services
The University of Akureyri Library places an emphasis on providing good service to students and ready access to various electronic databases and publications relating to the academic disciplines of the University. Library personnel offer advice and assistance in the search for information as well as teaching and training in information literacy.
ICT services
The IT Centre at the University provides students and staff with access to specialised technical equipment, software and guidance that enables them to utilise information technology in learning, teaching and research. The focus of the IT Centre’s personnel is on providing professional and personalised service to students and staff.
Student Life
Campus life
The University is located on an attractive campus in the heart of Akureyri. Buses are free of charge, interest and participation in sports is high and sports facilities are good. Winter sports facilities are first class with a skating rink and a skiing area just a few minutes’ drive away. Cultural life isthriving, in particular theatre, concerts, and other creative arts. Icelandic nature with all its variety from black deserts toglaciers and mountains can be enjoyed and experienced withina short travel distance from Akureyri. Lake Mývatn, Dettifoss,glaciers and various other nature reserves are only a fewhours’ travel by car from Akureyri.
Sports facilities
For those interested in improving their health and wellbeing there is a fitness and exercise centre at Sólborg.
