Higher education

Fróðskaparsetur Føroya, the University of the Faroe Islands, is the country’s sole university and is based in Tórshavn. It provides research-based higher education and conducts research relevant to Faroese society. https://www.setur.fo/en/the-university/

The university offers diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees. See official degree overview here: https://www.setur.fo/en/education/

Education and research are organised in five faculties: Faroese Language and Literature; Education; History and Social Sciences; Health Sciences; and Science and Technology. See official faculty list here: https://www.setur.fo/en/the-university/faculties/.

Individual programmes may be taught mainly in Faroese; applicants should check the programme page for current language and admission requirements.