Reykjavik University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1721 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #629 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 7 | In Iceland |
| #2 of 3 | In Reykjavik |
| #411 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 80 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Enrollment
- 3,800
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ru.is
- Languages
- Icelandic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 66% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (stúdentsprof) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 3,800 |
We've calculated the 66% acceptance rate for Reykjavik 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
Reykjavik University has published 7,874 scientific papers with 277,301 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, and Environmental Science.
Reykjavik University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 101 |
| 1994 | 6 | 116 |
| 1995 | 11 | 137 |
| 1996 | 8 | 153 |
| 1997 | 15 | 229 |
| 1998 | 14 | 216 |
| 1999 | 12 | 291 |
| 2000 | 22 | 375 |
| 2001 | 56 | 403 |
| 2002 | 56 | 560 |
| 2003 | 67 | 811 |
| 2004 | 86 | 1193 |
| 2005 | 82 | 1531 |
| 2006 | 116 | 2134 |
| 2007 | 150 | 2654 |
| 2008 | 201 | 3950 |
| 2009 | 240 | 4951 |
| 2010 | 336 | 6568 |
| 2011 | 289 | 7729 |
| 2012 | 348 | 9115 |
| 2013 | 345 | 10051 |
| 2014 | 372 | 11262 |
| 2015 | 370 | 12579 |
| 2016 | 441 | 14311 |
| 2017 | 394 | 15431 |
| 2018 | 424 | 16167 |
| 2019 | 434 | 17510 |
| 2020 | 512 | 20624 |
| 2021 | 544 | 23481 |
| 2022 | 518 | 22884 |
| 2023 | 572 | 25002 |
| 2024 | 444 | 24556 |
| 2025 | 365 | 21766 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Reykjavik University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | ISK 1,750,000 |
| Master's Degree | ISK 2,200,000 |
| PhD Degree | ISK 2,500,000 |
The currency used is Icelandic Króna (ISK).
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 Reykjavik 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bakkalárpróf | Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Software Engineering, Sports |
|---|---|
| Meistarapróf | Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence, Behavioural Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, Information Management, Law, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Education, Power Engineering, Software Engineering, Sports, Tourism |
| Doktorspróf | Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Psychology |
Notable alumni
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Guðni Jóhannesson
- Occupations
- historianpoliticianuniversity teachertranslator
- Biography
-
Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson is an Icelandic historian and politician who served as the sixth president of Iceland from 2016 to 2024.
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Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir
- Enrolled in Reykjavik University
- In 2010 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- In 2012 graduated with Master of Laws
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir is an Icelandic lawyer and politician of the Independence Party. She most recently served as the minister of foreign affairs in 2024, having previously held the portfolio from 2021 to 2023. She also served as finance minister from 2023 to 2024 and tourism and industry minister from 2017 to 2021. She is currently Special Envoy of Council of Europe Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine appointed
Reykjavik University faculties and divisions
| School : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Behavioural Sciences, Business and Commerce, Clinical Psychology, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Law, Management, Marketing, Physical Education, Psychology, Sports, Tourism |
|---|---|
| School : Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | RU Reykjavík University Háskólinn í Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Accreditation | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Menntavegur 1 Reykjavík, 102 Iceland |
|---|---|
| City population | 139,000 |