University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn

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The University of the Faroe Islands is a state-run university located in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. It consists of five faculties: Faculty of Faroese Language and Literature, Faculty of Social Sciences and History, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Health Sciences. The University offers bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. programs. The student body is relatively small - around 1000. The University organises an annual dissertation competition open to all students. The educational language of the university is Faroese, making it the only university in the world to conduct classes officially in Faroese language. Some classes are taught in other languages. The University works closely with the University of Copenhagen and the University of Iceland for research projects and is a member of UArctic. ()

Local name: Fróðskaparsetur Føroya Established: 1965 (59 years ago)Coordinates: 62°0'20"N, 6°46'47"W

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Nóatún 3Tórshavn Faroe Islands

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University of the Faroe Islands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn Cathedral, Gundadalur, Listasavn Føroya.

0.9 miN
Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn
24 min walk • Tórsvøllur Stadium is a central hub for sports and national pride in the city of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. As the primary football stadium in the archipelago, it serves as the home ground for the Faroe Islands national football team, hosting both...
0.4 miNE
Striking local church, built in 1609
Tórshavn Cathedral, Tórshavn
12 min walk • Tórshavn Cathedral, also known as Havnar Kirkja, is a prominent landmark in the heart of Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands. This historic church, serving as the seat of the Bishop of the Faroe Islands, stands as a testament to the region's rich...
0.9 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Gundadalur, Tórshavn
25 min walk • Gundadalur is the heart of sports in the city of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. As a premier sports venue, it serves as a central hub for a variety of athletic events and is a point of pride for locals. Nestled in a valley, this sports complex offers...
0.8 miN
Local art and history in a modern space
Listasavn Føroya, Tórshavn
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Faroe Islands' capital, Tórshavn, Listasavn Føroya, or the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic expression. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Faroese art...
0.6 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Mariukirkjan, Tórshavn
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Faroe Islands' capital, Tórshavn, Mariukirkjan stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural charm. This church, modest yet significant, serves as a central place of worship and community gathering within the city.
0.6 miE
Lighthouse, Military base, Historical place
Skansin, Tórshavn
15 min walk • Skansin is a historic fortress in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn.
0.4 miNE
Historic walking areas
Tinganes, Tórshavn
11 min walk • Tinganes is the historic location of the Faroese landsstýri, and is a part of Tórshavn. The name means "parliament jetty" or "parliament point" in Faroese. The parliament met there for the first time in the Viking ages when Norwegian colonists placed their Ting on the location in 825.
1.2 miN
Museum
The Nordic House, Tórshavn
30 min walk • The Nordic House is a cultural institution in the Faroe Islands. Its aim is to support and promote Nordic and Faroese culture, locally and in the Nordic region.
~1030 ftNW
62°0'27"N • 6°47'3"W
Vesturkirkjan, Tórshavn
5 min walk • Church
~540 ftNE
Library
National Library of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn
3 min walk • The National Library of the Faroe Islands is the national library for the Faroe Islands, a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark. It is both a public and a research library.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Húsareyn, Streymoy
37 min walk • Húsareyn is a mountain located on the island of Streymoy. Standing at 345 metres above sea level, it is dwarfed by other Faroese mountains such as Slættaratindur. The mountain overlooks the Faroese capital, Tórshavn, from the northwest and is clearly visible around the town.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of the Faroe Islands?

Nearby attractions include National Library of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn (3 min walk), Vesturkirkjan, Tórshavn (5 min walk), Listagluggin, Tórshavn (9 min walk), Tinganes, Tórshavn (11 min walk).

How to get to University of the Faroe Islands by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of the Faroe Islands:

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Landssjúkrahúsið • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Jóannesar Paturssonar gøta • Lines: 2, 3 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Tórshavn • Lines: Hirthals (DK) -Tórshavn (FO) - S, Tórshavn - Seyðisfjörður (12 min walk)