Bifrost University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6424 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1491 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 7 | In Iceland |
| #2 of 2 | In Borgarnes |
| #5237 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5360 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #5766 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6060 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6260 of 6,422 | For Geography and Cartography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.bifrost.is
- Languages
- Icelandic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Upper secondary school leaving examination (stúdentspróf) or equivalent for undergraduate studies and first cycle degree (Bachelor's degree) for graduate studies |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 51% acceptance rate for Bifrost University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Bifrost University has published 126 scientific papers with 673 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Business, Philosophy, Sociology, and History.
Bifrost University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 | 11 |
| 2013 | 1 | 10 |
| 2014 | 22 | 18 |
| 2015 | 4 | 30 |
| 2016 | 9 | 26 |
| 2017 | 4 | 21 |
| 2018 | 11 | 35 |
| 2019 | 4 | 38 |
| 2020 | 13 | 67 |
| 2021 | 22 | 113 |
| 2022 | 10 | 125 |
| 2023 | 8 | 145 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Bifrost University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bakkalárpróf | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations |
|---|---|
| Meistarapróf | Commercial Law, Law, Leadership, Management, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Silja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Silja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir is an Icelandic politician who is a member of the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the South Constituency since 2013 and has also served as Chairman of the Icelandic Delegation to the Nordic Council since 2017.
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Halla Signý Kristjánsdóttir
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Halla Signý Kristjánsdóttir is an Icelandic politician who is a member of the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Northwest Constituency since 2017.
Bifrost University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Business | Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Retailing and Wholesaling |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Law | Commercial Law, Law |
| Department/Division : Social Science | Economics, European Studies, Management, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Relations |
General information
| Alternative names | Bifröst Bifröst University Háskólinn á Bifröst |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1918 |
| Accreditation | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation |
| Motto | Small and personal |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Bifröst, 311 Iceland |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |