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University of Iceland

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University Overview

Founded in 1911, Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Reykjavík (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Capital Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education of Iceland, Háskóli Íslands (HI / UI) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Icelandic higher education institution. Háskóli Íslands (HI / UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 114-year-old Icelandic higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Icelandic higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HI / UI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Iceland's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Iceland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Iceland' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Iceland's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) University of Iceland
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym HI / UI
Founded 1911
Motto
Colours Blue and white
Mascot Athena
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University Location

Address Sæmundargötu 2
Reykjavík
101 Capital Region
Iceland
University of Iceland's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Iceland Phone Number 525 4000
University of Iceland Fax Number 552 1331
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Iceland's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Iceland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1911


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Iceland as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Iceland Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Iceland is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Iceland's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Iceland: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Iceland Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Iceland Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Iceland categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Iceland.



University of Iceland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Iceland's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of Iceland Admission Info


University of Iceland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Iceland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Iceland's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

University of Iceland has more than 1000 international students.

University of Iceland's Admission Office Admission Office

Sæmundargata 6
Reykjavik 101
525 4309


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Iceland's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Iceland Size and Profile


University of Iceland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Iceland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


University of Iceland's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Iceland's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Iceland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Iceland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Iceland's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Iceland is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Iceland Facilities


University of Iceland's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Iceland's Library


University of Iceland's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Iceland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Iceland's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Iceland Services


University of Iceland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Iceland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Iceland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Iceland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Iceland's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Iceland Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Háskóli Íslands's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Iceland Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Háskóli Íslands's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Utrecht Network


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

Háskóli Íslands's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Háskóli Íslands's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Háskóli Íslands's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Háskóli Íslands's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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