University of Iceland

The University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands) is Iceland's largest and most comprehensive public university, established in 1911 and located in the heart of Reykjavík, the country's capital. As a state university, it is governed under the Act on Public Higher Education Institutions, No. 85/2008, and accredited by the Minister of Education, Science and Culture. The university is organised into five schools: the School of Education, the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Humanities, and the School of Social Sciences, together comprising over 20 faculties. It offers programmes at undergraduate (Bachelor's), graduate (Master's) and doctoral (PhD) levels, including more than 70 doctoral programmes. The university is a member of the Aurora European University alliance and holds an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. It maintains partnerships with over 400 universities in 61 countries and in 2024 enrolled over 2,000 international students from 108 countries. The campus is integrated into the urban fabric of Reykjavík and features a main building, university centre, library and various student services. The university is committed to sustainability, equality and diversity, and is ranked in the top 20% of world universities overall.