Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands

What Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands does

Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands (LBHÍ, Agricultural University of Iceland) is Iceland's only agricultural university, operating as a public educational and research institution owned by the Icelandic government. The university delivers academic programs at vocational, undergraduate (BSc), graduate (MSc), and doctoral (PhD) levels spanning agricultural sciences, natural and environmental sciences, equine science, forestry, landscape architecture, and urban/regional planning. It operates three primary sites: the main Hvanneyri campus (Borgarbyggð), the Keldnaholt facility in Reykjavík (administration, research, and Planning MSc), and the Mið-Fossar equine center (~70-horse capacity for the Horse Science program). Research infrastructure includes specialized Soil and Environmental Analysis Laboratories, Molecular Genetics Facilities, and the GRÓ LRT Land Restoration School (hosted in partnership with Land og skóg).

Name

Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands

Legal name

Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands

Website

https://lbhi.is

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands is Iceland's sole public agricultural university, delivering BSc, MSc, PhD, and vocational programs in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, equine science, forestry, and landscape architecture from campuses in Hvanneyri and Reykjavík.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hvanneyri

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: As a public educational institution in Iceland, the university receives government funding for educational and research activities
2. Student Registration Fees: Registration fees charged to students: 75,000 ISK for undergraduate and graduate programs, 50,000 ISK for vocational training programs
3. International Student Tuition: International students outside EU/EES pay tuition fees, including 9,000 EUR annually for some programs
4. Research Grants: Funding from research councils including RANNIS (Icelandic Research Fund), European Union programs (Erasmus+, Nordplus), and international research collaborations

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Core offering

Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands is a public educational and research institution that delivers academic programs at vocational, undergraduate (BSc), graduate (MSc), and doctoral (PhD) levels in agricultural sciences, natural and environmental sciences, equine science, forestry, landscape architecture, and urban/regional planning. It also operates joint Nordic master's programs with Lund University and the University of Helsinki, the GRÓ LRT (Land Restoration School), and an equine center at Mið-Fossar. Research activities focus on sub-Arctic land reclamation, soil erosion, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, biocrust mapping, and sustainable land use, supported by specialized laboratories and a horse science facility.

Product overview

Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands (Agricultural University of Iceland) is an educational and research institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs at vocational, undergraduate (BSc), graduate (MSc), and doctoral (PhD) levels. The university's offerings span agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, equine science, forestry, landscape architecture, and urban/regional planning. Notable programs include unique offerings such as the joint Nordic EnCHiL master program on environmental changes at high latitudes, restoration ecology, and the new veterinary pathway with SGGW. The institution operates from campuses in Hvanneyri and Keldnaholt (Reykjavik), with research facilities supporting sustainable agriculture, land reclamation, and environmental monitoring.

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Products and services

• Búvísindi BS (Agricultural Science BSc)
• Búvísindi MS (Agricultural Sciences MSc)
• Hestafræði BS (Equine Science BSc)
• Hestafræði MS (Equine Science MSc)
• Skógfræði BS (Forest Science BSc)
• Skógfræði MS (Forest Science MSc)
• Náttúru- og umhverfisfræði BS (Natural and Environmental Science BSc)
• Náttúru- og umhverfisfræði MS (Natural and Environmental Sciences MSc)
• Landslagsarkitektúr BS (Landscape Architecture BSc)
• Skipulagsfræði MS (Planning MSc)
• Umhverfisbreytingar á norðurslóðum MS / EnCHiL (Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes)
• Endurheimt vistkerfa MS (Restoration Ecology MSc)
• Búfræði (Agriculture Vocational Training)
• Diplóma í tamningum (Diploma in Horse Training)
• Diplóma í búvísindum með áherslu á dýraheilbrigði (Diploma in Agricultural Science with Animal Health Focus)
• Doktorsnám (Doctoral Studies)

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates work in agricultural advisory services, veterinary medicine, farm management, environmental protection, and forestry sectors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SGGW (Warsaw University of Life Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Historic partnership agreement enabling a joint program where students complete two years of Animal Health diploma at LBHÍ in Iceland, then transfer to SGGW in Warsaw, Poland to complete the remaining 3.5 years of veterinary medicine studies. This creates a direct pathway to veterinary qualifications for Icelandic students. The first cohort is expected to start in autumn 2026. Representatives from SGGW include Vice-Rector for International Affairs Marta Mendel, Dean Michał Skibniewski, and Associate Dean Karolina Barszcz.
• UNIgreen AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university network focused on agriculture, food, and sustainable development. LBHÍ participates in joint research missions, PhD programs, and student exchanges through this alliance. The UNIgreen Scientific Mission on Biocrust Mapping was hosted at LBHÍ in June 2026, bringing together researchers from University of Almería, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, SupBiotech, Universidad del Rosario, and EIA University.
• Lund UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the EnCHiL Nordic Master program (Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes), along with University of Helsinki. Students are required to spend at least one semester at partner institutions.
• University of HelsinkicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the EnCHiL Nordic Master program (Environmental Changes at Higher Latitudes), along with Lund University. Students are required to spend at least one semester at partner institutions.
• GRÓ LRT (Landgræðsluskóli)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Land Restoration School is hosted at LBHÍ in partnership with Land og skóg. This center provides specialized training and research in land reclamation and ecosystem restoration, leveraging Iceland's over 100 years of experience in combating soil erosion.
• Erasmus+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union program enabling student and staff exchanges. LBHÍ students can participate in exchange programs at partner institutions across Europe, with financial support through Erasmus+ grants.
• NordplusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic-Baltic cooperation program for student and staff exchanges. LBHÍ participates in exchanges with universities across the Nordic and Baltic countries.
• Dalum Academy of Agricultural Business (Denmark)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution for agricultural vocational training exchanges, facilitating student placements and professional development in Danish agriculture.
• Aeres MBO Dronten (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution for agricultural vocational training exchanges in the Netherlands, providing practical training opportunities for Búfræði students.
• Deula Nienburg (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution for agricultural vocational training exchanges in Germany, supporting practical training components of the Búfræði program.
• Lena-Valle Vidaregåande skole (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution for agricultural vocational training exchanges in Norway, facilitating student placements in Norwegian agriculture.
• Munkagårdsgymnasiet (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution for agricultural vocational training exchanges in Sweden, providing agricultural training opportunities.
• Háskóli ÍslandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Iceland for interdisciplinary teaching, particularly in the Agricultural Science master's program where courses are taught collaboratively between institutions. Students can take courses at both universities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aarhus University: Danish research university with a strong Faculty of Agriculture and Environment covering agriculture, environmental science, and animal science. Comparable Nordic public institution offering overlapping agricultural and environmental programs.
• University of Helsinki: Finnish multidisciplinary university with agricultural and environmental sciences programs, and an existing EnCHiL Nordic Master partner of LBHÍ. Comparable in northern-latitude research focus and international master's offerings.
• Dalum Academy of Agricultural Business: Danish vocational agricultural training institution and existing LBHÍ exchange partner. Directly comparable on vocational agriculture training, farm management education, and Scandinavian agricultural practitioner pipeline.
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU): Sweden's national agricultural and environmental sciences university with programs in agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, and landscape architecture. Closely matches LBHÍ's program mix and Nordic public-university model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Munkagårdsgymnasiet: Swedish agricultural upper secondary school and LBHÍ exchange partner. Comparable in providing practical agricultural education for Swedish/Nordic students, mirroring LBHÍ's Búfræði vocational offering.
• Aeres MBO Dronten: Dutch vocational agricultural training college and existing LBHÍ exchange partner for Búfræði students. Comparable in offering practical agricultural training with international placement components.
• Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU): Norway's primary life sciences and agricultural university, offering similar BSc/MSc/PhD programs in agriculture, environmental sciences, forestry, and equine science. Most directly comparable to LBHÍ as a small Nordic public agricultural university with applied research and extension functions.
• Estonian University of Life Sciences: Smaller Baltic agricultural and life sciences university offering programs in agriculture, forestry, environmental science, and veterinary medicine. Comparable to LBHÍ in scale, public-university model, and Northern European applied agriculture focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wageningen University & Research: Globally leading agricultural and food sciences university in the Netherlands. Operates in the same agriculture/environmental space but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio, including world-leading research output and international brand recognition.
• University of Copenhagen: Large Danish research university with programs in agriculture (through PLEN), veterinary medicine, and environmental science. Operates broadly in adjacent disciplines but does not specialize exclusively in agriculture the way LBHÍ does.

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