University of the Faroe Islands
conducts research in several fields. The university collaborates closely with other research institutions and with private companies. The university also collaborates with several universities in neighbouring countries.
The university has five faculties:
The Health Research Unit
is a research unit established in 2023 under the National Hospital of the Faroe Islands. The unit brings together all health research activites in one place.
Research activites previously carried out at the Department of Occupational Medicine and Public Health, the National Hospital of the Faroe Islands, and the Genetic Biobank have now been transferred to the Health Research Unit.
Faroe Marine Research Institute
conducts research on marine climate and ecosystems in Faroese waters.
Aquaculture Research Station of the Faroes
Conducts research and provides advice within the farming of water-based animals and plants and bio-technology.
The Faroese Geolocial Survey
conducts research and geological mapping onshore as well as offshore and stores all relevant data in the national geological archive.
The Environment Agency
conducts research on pollution in animals, humans, nature and urban areas. The institute maintains an environmental specimen bank with various biological items.
Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority
carries out statutory control and laboratory checks within the food and veterinary fields and undertakes research and development in connection with these tasks.
Agricultural Agency
carries out statutory control and tests within the agricultural field and undertakes research and development in connection with these tasks.
The National Museum
collects, catalogues and exhibits archaeological and biological specimens. The museum participates in several international research programmes.
National Archives conducts research in administrative and political history. The institute collects and preserves documents of historical value or of administrative and legal importance.
is a scientific environment in Tórshavn providing access to modern laboratories, high-end instruments, offices and event location for private companies and public institutions.