2005: Dr.phil. from the University of Iceland. Defended on 29 April 2005.

B.A. in Greek and Latin from the University of Iceland (I. ág. 9.1).

1994: M.A. in Medieval Studies from The University of Leeds (with distinction).

1993: B.A. in History from the University of Iceland (I. ág. 9.3)

1990: Gymnasium degree (stúdentspróf) from Menntaskólanum við Sund (I. ág. 9.4).