The aim of the Faculty of Law is to offer a diverse and challenging programme of study, grounded in strong academic foundations, that prepares students for their future careers, both in Iceland and abroad. The programme in Polar Law is international in focus, with emphasis placed on introducing students to the main challenges and issues facing key states in these regions, as well as Iceland’s interests in the Arctic.
The faculty is home to academics with diverse backgrounds, including experience from public administration, the judicial system, and international organisations, together with staff working in administration and support services.
Students and teachers at the Faculty of Law engage with challenging subjects in a close-knit learning environment, where emphasis is placed on the exchange of views and reasoned argument. I encourage everyone interested in studying law to explore the programmes offered by the Faculty of Law at the University of Akureyri, and warmly welcome them to join us.