University of the Faroe Islands
16 V.U. Hammershaimbsgøta
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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About
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 Faculty of Health Sciences. The University offers bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. programs. The educational language of the university is Faroese, making it the only university in the world to conduct classes officially in the Faroese language. Research, learning and teaching are at the core of all activity at the University of the Faroe Islands. The purpose of the University of the Faroe Islands, as established by parliamentary act, is to carry out research, facilitate learning and provide teaching at the highest level, as well as disseminate knowledge about scientific findings and methods. The University carries out these tasks in selected areas of research and academic disciplines. The purpose of the University’s research is to enhance scientific and academic standards at the University and in Faroese society at large. In addition, the University of the Faroe Islands is required to offer any qualifications and examinations stipulated by the Faroese Parliament.
Sustainability at University of the Faroe Islands
The University of the Faroe Islands pursues sustainability as an integral value across research, teaching, campus life, and societal engagement. It fosters interdisciplinary inquiry into climate change, marine systems, renewable energy, and sustainable governance through its degree programs, including the West Nordic Studies master track centered on environmental challenges. The university encourages a campus culture of resource awareness, and community outreach reflects its role as the Faroe Islands’ knowledge hub. Its direction aligns closely with the UN SDGs—especially quality education, climate action, life below water, and partnerships.
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