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University of Iceland
About
The University of Iceland is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education. Founded in 1911, it has grown steadily from a small civil servants' school to a modern comprehensive university, providing instruction for about 14,000 students in twenty-five faculties. Teaching and research is conducted in social sciences, humanit...
The University of Iceland is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland, and the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education. Founded in 1911, it has grown steadily from a small civil servants' school to a modern comprehensive university, providing instruction for about 14,000 students in twenty-five faculties. Teaching and research is conducted in social sciences, humanities, law, medicine, natural sciences, engineering and teacher education. It has a campus concentrated around Suðurgata, a street in central Reykjavík, with additional facilities located in nearby areas as well as in the countryside.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,343
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 69 : 31
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2022 |
| Remote Sensing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geosciences | =279 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =411 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =438 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =581 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =648 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =749 | 51.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,087 | 51.5 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 301-320 | - | 2022 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Iceland?
University of Iceland's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =537, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =528.
When was University of Iceland founded?
University of Iceland was founded in 1911.
What are the top subjects at University of Iceland?
Top subjects at University of Iceland include: Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Remote Sensing, Earth & Marine Sciences, Geography, Nursing.
Where is University of Iceland located?
University of Iceland is located in Reykjavik, Iceland.