Some of the resources available at the University are uniquely Icelandic. These include the manuscripts preserved in the Árni Magnússon Institute, Icelandic census records dating from 1703, exceptionally complete genealogical data and climatological, glaciological, seismic and geothermal records. The University of Iceland holds a leading role internationally in renewable energy and environmental research.
From the Rector
Merger with the Iceland University of Education and revision of the organizational and administrative system of the University of Iceland
Education
The University of Iceland has a lot to offer to both exchange and regular international students, on all academic levels. Most faculties and departments give courses in English. One of the main attractions for international students is the studies that are unique to Iceland. Examples of those are Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students, Medieval Studies, Earth Sciences, studies in Environment and Natural Resources, studies in Renewable Energy Engineering and an international LL.M. programme.
Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students
Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students comprises two main sections: a language component, where students receive instruction and training in writing, speaking and understanding modern Icelandic, and a cultural component, which deals with the language, literature and history of Iceland. In this latter component, students read both Norse and modern Icelandic literature and receive instruction in ancient and modern history as well as studying the morphology, syntax and phonetics of modern Icelandic. Together, the language and the cultural components form a whole in which students see how they have interacted historically as well what influence they continue to exert on one another.
Icelandic Studies for Foreign Students is an option available to all international students: Regular students who wish to complete one year, two years or three years of a BA programme, exchange students who wish to study Icelandic during their exchange period in Iceland, or any international students in other academic disciplines who wish to take a course or two in Icelandic language or culture.
M.A. in Medieval Icelandic Studies
This programme started in the autumn of 2005 and is run in cooperation with the Manuscript Institute and the Sigurður Nordal Institute. The course is aimed at providing postgraduate students with the necessary tools to study Old/Medieval Icelandic texts in the original and in their manuscript context, with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary study. Classes are taught in English.
Earth Science for Foreign Sudents
A one-year course of study is offered for earth science students in the Faculty of Science, covering topics in geology, geography, and geophysics. Emphasis will be put on aspects of Icelandic geology like volcanic and geothermal activity, glaciers and plate tectonics, as well as physical and human geography. The course is suitable for Erasmus exchange students from the EU and others who want to spend a year in Iceland as a part of their university education. A minimum background of one year of undergraduate study in earth science is an assumed prerequisite. All teaching is in English.
Nordic Volcanological Center
Opportunities offered by the exceptional geological conditions in Iceland have been the basis for a Nordic collaborative programme in volcanology for the last three decades. By working in Iceland, geoscientists from other countries can gain experience and understanding of ongoing volcanological processes. Nordvulk’s activities include a basic research programme as well as a training programme for young scientists. The most important aspect of Nordvulk’s activities is a Nordic programme for young researchers.
Each year Nordvulk advertises five positions for young researchers in volcanology, granted for one year at a time. These positions provide opportunities for students and post-docs from the other Nordic countries to come and stay in Iceland and participate in research projects in volcanology and related fields.
Enviornment and Energy
Among the countries of the world, Iceland has the highest proportion of renewables in any energy portfolio. Up to 71% of Iceland´s primary energy comes from hydroelectric and geothermal energy. Even enjoying this favourable position, the Icelandic research community is still working hard in order to improve the ratio of renewables as well as considering ways to sequester the greenhouse gases emitted from the fossil fuel sources left. The University of Iceland holds an internationally leading role in these fields.
Environment and Natural Resources
This is a postgraduate, interdisciplinary degree programme, providing academic insight into the various aspects of environmental issues and the utilisation of natural resources. The programme is organised by six of the University’s faculties: Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Science, Engineering, and Economics & Business Administration. It is open to exchange students.
Renewable Energy Engineering
The University of Iceland proudly introduces postgraduate studies in the field of Renewable Energy Engineering, an interdisciplinary study programme on the technical and environmental aspect of harnessing, distributing and consuming energy in a sustainable manner. Iceland is an ideal location for studying renewable energy, due to the widespread use and production of geothermal and hydropower energy. The University offers a large and diverse range of interesting classes and research projects in the field of renewable energy.
The field includes: Geothermal Engineering, Hydropower Engineering, Electric Energy: Transmission, Distribution and Markets, and Environmental Engineering. In addition, the Faculty of Engineering offers the courses Environmental Impact Assessment and Natural Resources Management which address environmental, social, and economic viewpoints.
LL.M. in Natural Resources Law and International Environment Law
This is a new specialised Master’s programme in law created for students from around the world who have reached a relatively high standard in their basic legal education (corresponding to a law degree after at least three years of law studies) and want to focus on legal rules relating to natural resources and issues of environment or resource management in an international and European perspective. The programme is conducted exclusively in English.
The LL.M. programme is inspired by Iceland’s unique natural setting and legal history within the field of natural resources law. It is furthermore built on the Law faculty’s strengths in this area as well as in the field of environmental law. The programme is organised in such a way as to provide in-depth analysis in the specialised fields of natural resources and international environmental law, combined with an ample opportunity for participants to experience the natural wonders and beauty of Iceland and its culture.
Admissions
| The stúdentspróf (upper secondary school-leaving examination) as a rule gives admission to university studies in Iceland. In the Faculties of Nursing and Odontology, however, admission is restricted by numerus clausus, in which case a competitive examination is held at the end of the first semester and a limited number of students with the highest grades is allowed to continue in the programme. In the Departments of Medicine and Physiotherapy there are admission examinations held in June, and a limited number of students with the highest grades is allowed to enter the programmes. Examinations, certificates and diplomas from the member states of the EU and EFTA which qualify for admission to higher education in these states are recognized in Iceland for the purpose of admission to university studies. Regular students If you are interested in studying at the University of Iceland, please contact the Office of International Education for an application form. The application deadline for foreign students is March 15th of the year they commence their studies. Students from the Nordic countries may however apply until June 5th (until March 15th if applying for Icelandic for Foreign Students or for graduate studies). Please note that only those who have obtained an Icelandic ID number can use the online form, mainly intended for Icelandic freshmen applications. Exchange students If you want to take part of your studies as an exchange student at the University of Iceland, there must first be an agreement between your home institution and the University of Iceland. Secondly, you must have finished a complete year (60 ECTS credit units) of your studies at your home institution. The principal language of instruction at the University is Icelandic, but most faculties have some courses in English for exchange students. All prospective exchange students should begin the process of enrolment by contacting their home university. The student’s status must be recognised by the home institution and the University of Iceland. The deadline to register as an exchange undergraduate student is May 15th. Application forms for exchange students can be downloaded online from the Office of International Education. Academic calendar The academic calendar varies somewhat from one faculty to another. Generally the autumn semester begins in early September with examinations in December, while the spring semester begins in January with examinations completed by the end of May. Some faculties start their courses the last week of August. |
| Here is an application on a pdf format. For those who use screen readers please contact the registration office. Application for admission in PDF format for printing. Application deadline: March 15th for the following academic year. The registration fee is ISK 45.000 for the academic year 2008-2009. |
Course registration takes place online via the Ugla intranet. When online registration is not possible, please contact the Registration Office service desk on the ground floor in the Háskólatorg Building, email nemskra@hi.is, tel. +354 525 4800. Please note that course registration also applies for examinations.
Fall semester at the University of Iceland commences in week 34 and ends in week 51, with December 1 as a holiday. Spring semester commences in week 1 and ends in week 19. The exact dates for the start and end of classes vary somewhat between faculties. Other holidays include Wednesday before Easter and Tuesday and Wednesday after Easter, First day of summer (third Thursday in April), and May 1st.
At the end of the Fall semester, December 10 to 21;
At the end of the Spring semester, April 29 to May 15;
The third period is from August 15 to 25 (only intended for those who need to resit examinations due to illness or failure in former examination periods).
The examination schedule is published on October 10, for the Fall semester, on February 28, for the Spring semester, and on July 1 for the August examinations. The examination schedule can only be changed by decision of a Dean of Faculty in agreement with the Director of Examinations, with the written consent of all the students signed up for the examination.
The last day to withdraw from a course during the Fall semester is November 19 and April 10 during the Spring semester. The last day to sign up for examination in the period August 15 to 25 is June 10. The last day to withdraw from examination in that period is August 5.
See also Academic Calendar.
Faculties
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Departments: Economics, Business Administration.
Faculty of Engineering
Departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
Faculty of Humanities
Departments: Comparative Literature and General Linguistics, English, German and Nordic Languages, History and archeology, Icelandic, Icelandic for Foreign Students, Japanese, Philosophy, Roman and Classical Languages.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Medicine
Departments: Medicine, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Biomedical Science.
Faculty of Science
Departments: Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics.
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Odontology
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Social Sciences
Departments: Education, Library and Information Science, Political Science, Psychology, Social Anthropology and Ethnology, Social Work, Sociology.
Faculty of Theology
The University of Iceland makes an effort to offer its students excellent study facilities. A strong and efficient intranet serving students and teachers is being continuously improved, the student registration system keeps track of each student’s progress, and the student counsellors at the University are innovators in their field in Iceland.
Each faculty has study facilities and a library, as well as numerous computer labs. The National University Library and the University Bookstore both provide excellent services for students and academics.
University Choir
The University Choir is an important component of the social life at the University of Iceland. Its ambitious work has garnered praise for the University from both near and far. The Choir appears at various public functions held by the University, as well as holding its own concerts and publishing work.
Student Theatre Group (in Icelandic)
The Student Theatre Group is open to everyone with an interest in drama and students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with its activities. The Student Theatre Group has for many years been a familiar part of Reykjavík’s cultural scene.
Student Associations
There are nearly 50 student associations and various student-interest groups operating at the University of Iceland. The associations organise social events and other happenings for students throughout the academic year. ISA, International Student Association, is a group of Icelandic and international students working together for the better understanding between cultures, supporting the exchange between Icelandic and foreign students.
International Student Associaton
The University Sports Centre
All students at the University of Iceland can use the University Sports Centre for a nominal fee. The Centre contains an excellent weight-lifting room and runs fitness and aerobics classes of various types.
Student Housing
The Icelandic Student Services (Félagsstofnun Stúdenta, short FS) is in charge of Student Housing (Stúdentagarðar). Its role is to offer students at the University of Iceland convenient and well-placed housing at a fair price.
Icelandic Student Services
Icelandic Student Services is primarily a service company for students at the University of Iceland, with the main goal of offering students at the University good service on good terms, while ensuring that the institution has a dependable operational foundation.
The Office of International Education (OIE) plays an extensive role in the University’s international cooperation. It disseminates information and assists students, professors and the university administration with relation to the University’s participation in multinational cooperation such as SOCRATES, NORDPLUS, NorFA and ISEP, in addition to various bilateral agreements. The office serves both Icelandic and foreign exchange students.
The Office of International Education handles formal relations between the University and academic institutions outside Iceland. Among the tasks involved are arranging co-operative agreements with overseas universities and institutions and facilitating participation in educational exchange programmes. In addition to looking after international co-operation for the University, OIE provides various services for exchange students and visiting staff members. OIE is the national agency for SOCRATES and NORDPLUS in Iceland.
Research Institutes and other University affiliated institutions
The University has numerous research institutes and affiliated institutions which function as centres for research, instruction, conferences and many other activities.
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Árni Magnússon Institute in Iceland
Árnagarður, Suðurgata IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4010; Fax: 525 4035. -
Centre for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Medicine
Læknagarður, Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 525 4271; Fax: 525 4886.Centre for International Studies
Lögberg, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4385; Fax: 525 4388.Centre for Research in the Humanities
Nýi Garður, IS 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 525 4462; Fax: 525 4410. -
Centre for Small State Studies
Oddi, 101 Reykjavík, tel: 525-5262, fax: 552-6806, ams@hi.is -
Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies
University of Iceland, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4595; Fax: 552 1331. -
Continuing Education University of Iceland
Dunhagi 7, 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4444; Fax: 525 4080, endurmenntun@hi.is -
The Dental Institute
Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4850; Fax: 525 4874. -
Department of Anatomy,
Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4821; Fax: 525 4884.Department of Bacteriology,
National University Hospital, Hringbraut, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 543 1000.Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4271; Fax 525 4886.Department of Immunology,
National University Hospital, Hringbraut, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 543 1000, Fax: 543 8349.Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Haga, Hofsvallagata 53, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525-5130; Fax: 525-5140 .Department of Preventive Medicine
Neshagi 16, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4956; Fax: 562 2013.Department of Psychiatry,
National University Hospital, Hringbraut, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 543 1000; Fax: 543 4815. -
Earthquake Engineering Research Centre
Austurvegur 2A, 800 Selfoss, Tel.: 525-4141; Fax: 525-4140, eborg@hi.is -
Engineering Research Institute
Hjarðarhagi 2-6, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4919; Fax: 525 4913.Ethical Research Institute
Nýi Garður, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4195; Fax: 551 2167, salvorn@hi.is -
Fisheries Research Institute
Tæknigarður, Dunhagi 5, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4724; Fax: 552 8801.
Hornafjordur University Centre
Nyheimar, 780 Hofn, Iceland, Tel.: +(354) 470 8040; +(354) 470 8042, Fax: +(354) 470 8041, haskolasetur@hornafjordur.is -
Human Behavior Laboratory
Hringbraut 121, 3rd. floor , 101 Reykjavik, Tel: 525 4585, 525 4215 , msm@hi.is
Icelandic Cancer Society
Skógarhlíð 8, 105 Reykjavík, Tel.: 540 1900
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Icelandic Language Institute,
Neshagi 16, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4443; Fax: 562 2699.Institute for Public Administration and Politics
Oddi, Sturlugata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4254; email: msb@hi.is -
Institute for Sustainable Development
Loftskeytastöð, Suðurgata, 107 Reykjavik.
Institute of Anthropology (in Icelandic)
Hólavallagata 13, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4253.Institute of Biology
Askja, Sturlugata 7, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4600; Fax: 525 4069.Institute of Business Research
Oddi, Sturlugata, IS 101 Reykjavík Tel.: 525 4500; Fax: 552 6806.Institute of Earth Sciences
Askja, Sturlugata 7, 101 Reykjavík Tel.: 525 4800; Fax: 562 9767 -
Institute of Economic Studies
Aragata 14, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4535; Fax: 525 4096.Institute of Experimental Pathology,
Keldur, Vesturlandsvegur, IS 110 Reykjavík, Tel.: 567 4700; Fax: 567 3979.Institute of History,
Árnagarður, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4097; Fax: 525 4410. -
Institute of Human Rights
Lögberg, 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 5203 -
Institute of International Affairs - Centre for Small State Studies
Oddi, 101 Reykjavík, ams@hi.is, tel: 525-5262, fax: 552-6806 -
Institute of Law
Lögberg, 101 Reykjavik, lagastofnun@hi.is, Tel.: 525 5203 -
Institute of Lexicography (Orðabók Háskólans)
Neshagi 16, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4430; Fax: 562 7242. -
Institute of Linguistics
Nýi Garður, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4408; Fax: 525 4410.Institute of Literary Research
Nýi Garður, Sæmundargata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4419; Fax: 525 4242. -
Institute of Nursing Research (website in Icelandic)
Eirberg, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 5280; Fax: 525 4963. -
Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Hagi, Hofsvallagata 53, 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4353; Fax 525 4071
Institute of Philosophy,
Nýi Garður, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4039; Fax: 525 4410. -
Institute of Physiology,
Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4830; Fax: 525 4886.Institute of Theology,
University of Iceland, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 525 4348; Fax: 552 1331.Laboratory of Medical Physics
Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4890; Fax: 525 4884. -
The Language Centre
Nýi Garður, Sudurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík. Tel.: 525 4593, Fax: 525 4225 -
Law Institute,
Lögberg, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 45203; Fax: 525 4388.
Mývatn Research Station
Skútustadir, IS 660 Myvatn, Tel.:464 4281 Fax: 525 428, myvatn@hi.is -
National and University Library of Iceland
Arngrímsgata 3, 107 Reykjavik Tel.: 525 5600; Fax: 525 5615, lbs@bok.hi.is -
Nordic Volcanological Center
Askja, Sturlugata 7, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4492; Fax: 562 9767. -
Research Centre for Occupational Health & Working Life
Bíldshöfði 16, 110 Reykjavík, Tel.: 550 4600; Fax: 550 4610, riv@hi.is
The Research Liaison Office
Tæknigarði, Dunhaga 5, IS 107 Reykjavík
Tel: + 354 525 4900; Fax: + 354 552 8801. -
Science Institute: Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Geosciences, Geophysics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, and Mathematics.
Dunhagi 3, IS 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4800; Fax: 552 8911.Sigurður Nordal Institute
Þingholtsstræti 29, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 562 6050; Fax: 562 6263.Social Science Research Institute
Aragata 9, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4545; Fax: 552 6806.
Suðurnes University Research Centre (website in Icelandic)
Garðvegi 1, IS 245 Sandgerði. Tel.: 5254610 & 5255226 -
Unit for Nutrition Research
Landspitali University Hospital, Eiriksgata 29, 101 Reykjavik, Tel.: 543 8410, Fax: 543 4824.
University Archives
University of Iceland, Suðurgata, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4371; Fax: 552 1331. -
University of Iceland Press
Háskólabíó v/Hagatorg, 107 Reykjavík, Tel.: 525 4003; Fax: 525 5255, hu@hi.is -
Vestmannaeyjar Research Centre
Strandvegur 50, 900 Vestmannaeyjar, Tel.: 481-1111
The University Research Station in Hveragerdi
Pósthólf 122, 810 Hveragerði, Tel.: 433 5326/483 4360 Fax: 433 5309, setrid@nedrias.is -
The Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Institute of Foreign Languages
Nýja Garði, IS 101 Reykjavík, Tel: 525 4191; Fax: 525 4410.
Map of Campus
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Icelandic Universities and Colleges - Iceland Higher Education
- Iceland University of Education
- Icelandic University College of Business Administration
- Reykjavík University
- Technical College of Iceland
- University of Akureyri
- University of Iceland
The Rector at the University of Iceland
The University of Iceland is part of a global network of learning. It is both a laboratory of knowledge and a dynamic energy centre that acts as a generator in the creation of a modern and progressive Icelandic society. Since its founding in 1911 the University has enjoyed constant growth and development, and has made an important contribution to making Iceland one of the wealthiest countries in the world.
In the last decade the University of Iceland has become a growing international university. In all its principal fields of scholarship the University has scientists who have studied at many of the world’s leading universities and are respected leaders in their fields. The international networks created by its faculties, academics and scientists are among our most valuable assets. The University of Iceland places ever-increasing emphasis on international cooperation and agreements have been reached with over 300 universities overseas on student and faculty exchanges. The University is firmly committed to the reception of international students and scholars and has been hard at work to offer them attractive opportunities for study and research.
The University of Iceland tries to offer courses and research opportunities which are unusual and in some cases unique to this small and vibrantly developing country. Many of our international students come to learn the Icelandic language and courses specific to our culture, heritage and nature, while others come to take advantage of courses and research opportunities in other fields.
The rapid rise in the number of international students studying at the University are facts which speak for themselves. We welcome this development, both with respect to our contribution to the international community and also the contribution of international students to the University of Iceland. Global diversity adds depth, character and stimulation to our academic environment and is much appreciated.
Welcome to the University of Iceland.
Dr. Kristín Ingólfsdóttir
University of Iceland
Main Building
101 Reykjavik, Iceland
e-mail: rektor@hi.is
tel: +354 525-4302
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