List of universities in Iceland
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This is a list of universities in Iceland.
Universities and colleges
[edit]There are seven universities in Iceland as defined by law. No distinction is made between research universities and other tertiary colleges. Both types are referred to as "háskóli" locally.
| Institution | Foundation | Location | Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural University of Iceland | 2005 | Hvanneyri | Public | |
| Bifröst University | 1918[1] | Bifröst | Private | ~ 1,100 |
| Hólar University College | 1882[2] | Hólar | Public | |
| Iceland University of the Arts | 1998 | Reykjavík | Private | ~ 452 (2009) |
| Reykjavík University | 1998 | Reykjavík | Private | ~ 3,200 (2012) |
| University of Akureyri | 1987[3] | Akureyri | Public | ~ 1,400 (2007) |
| University of Iceland[4] | 1911 | Reykjavík | Public | ~ 14,000 (2010) |
Graduate schools
[edit]- Keilir
- REYST
- University Centre of the Westfjords
- United Nations University (selected programmes)
Defunct institutions
[edit]- Iceland University of Education (Merged with the University of Iceland)
- RES – The School for Renewable Energy Science
- Technical University of Iceland (Merged with Reykjavík University)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "History". Bifröst University. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ↑ "Hólar University College". Study in Iceland. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ↑ "History of the University of Akureyri". University of Akureyri. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ↑ "About the University". University of Iceland. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
