Reykjavik University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1704 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #588 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 7 | In Iceland |
| #2 of 3 | In Reykjavik |
| #398 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top50% | For 77 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 6,712 scientific papers with 175,588 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Statistics.
Reykjavik University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 49 |
| 1992 | 3 | 38 |
| 1993 | 4 | 88 |
| 1994 | 5 | 95 |
| 1995 | 9 | 128 |
| 1996 | 6 | 149 |
| 1997 | 13 | 183 |
| 1998 | 11 | 155 |
| 1999 | 12 | 193 |
| 2000 | 22 | 242 |
| 2001 | 55 | 272 |
| 2002 | 53 | 366 |
| 2003 | 55 | 580 |
| 2004 | 82 | 937 |
| 2005 | 75 | 1214 |
| 2006 | 108 | 1778 |
| 2007 | 145 | 2211 |
| 2008 | 180 | 3232 |
| 2009 | 225 | 4290 |
| 2010 | 311 | 5631 |
| 2011 | 262 | 6355 |
| 2012 | 333 | 7286 |
| 2013 | 322 | 8013 |
| 2014 | 352 | 9050 |
| 2015 | 325 | 9796 |
| 2016 | 439 | 10308 |
| 2017 | 401 | 10171 |
| 2018 | 410 | 11326 |
| 2019 | 423 | 12338 |
| 2020 | 486 | 14638 |
| 2021 | 479 | 16543 |
| 2022 | 464 | 16735 |
| 2023 | 529 | 17755 |
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
- historiantranslatoruniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson is an Icelandic historian and politician who became the sixth president of Iceland in 2016. He was reelected in 2020 with 92.2% of the vote. On 1 January 2024, Guðni announced in his new year's address to the Icelandic people that he would not stand for election again in 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
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir is an Icelandic lawyer and politician of the Independence Party who has been serving as the current Minister of Finance and Economic of Iceland since 2023.
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 | 140,000 |