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University of Iceland

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Overview

Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland. Established in 1911, Háskóli Íslands (HI / UI) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education. HI / UI provides programs and courses 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. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 115-year-old Icelandic higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. HI / UI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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

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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Location

Address Sæmundargötu 2
Reykjavík
101 Capital Region
Iceland
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University of Iceland Phone Number 525 4000
University of Iceland Fax Number 552 1331
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Website

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University of Iceland's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1911


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Háskóli Íslands's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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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.



Háskóli Íslands: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Iceland Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Iceland website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Iceland Admission Info


University of Iceland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Iceland is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Iceland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Iceland has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Iceland's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 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

University of Iceland has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

University of Iceland's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


University of Iceland's Control Type Control Type

University of Iceland is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Iceland's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Iceland is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Iceland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Iceland's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Iceland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Iceland 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 Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Háskóli Íslands consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Háskóli Íslands
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering and Natural Sciences
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Social Sciences

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Iceland public or private?

University of Iceland is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Iceland profit or non-profit?

University of Iceland is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Iceland in terms of enrollment?

University of Iceland has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Iceland in terms of academic staff?

University of Iceland's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is University of Iceland a coeducational institution?

University of Iceland is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Iceland use?

University of Iceland 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.

What religion is University of Iceland affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Iceland admit international students?

Yes. University of Iceland has more than 1000 international students.

What is University of Iceland's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Iceland's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Iceland HI / UI?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Iceland HI / UI located?

University of Iceland is located in Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland. Address: Sæmundargötu 2.

Is University of Iceland HI / UI accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Iceland is accredited by Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education (since 1911).

Does University of Iceland offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Iceland offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Iceland have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Iceland provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Iceland have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Iceland offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Iceland offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Iceland offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Iceland have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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