University of Akureyri: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4761 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1228 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 7 | In Iceland |
| #1710 of 2,497 | For Paramedicine and Emergency medicine |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- unak.is
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%*
* The University of Akureyri is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (stúdentsprof) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - December; January-June) |
| Enrollment | 1,800 |
Research profile
University of Akureyri has published 1,518 scientific papers with 30,327 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Computer Science.
University of Akureyri majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 13 | 3 |
| 1997 | 5 | 10 |
| 1998 | 3 | 14 |
| 1999 | 2 | 24 |
| 2000 | 2 | 26 |
| 2001 | 8 | 33 |
| 2002 | 10 | 48 |
| 2003 | 14 | 73 |
| 2004 | 15 | 94 |
| 2005 | 22 | 102 |
| 2006 | 27 | 172 |
| 2007 | 40 | 211 |
| 2008 | 46 | 337 |
| 2009 | 44 | 411 |
| 2010 | 55 | 552 |
| 2011 | 56 | 765 |
| 2012 | 40 | 894 |
| 2013 | 53 | 1046 |
| 2014 | 54 | 1027 |
| 2015 | 57 | 1206 |
| 2016 | 53 | 1158 |
| 2017 | 91 | 1264 |
| 2018 | 65 | 1602 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1933 |
| 2020 | 97 | 2324 |
| 2021 | 122 | 2797 |
| 2022 | 119 | 2970 |
| 2023 | 121 | 3276 |
| 2024 | 113 | 3244 |
| 2025 | 82 | 3098 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Akureyri 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 (ISK) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,200,000 |
| Master's Degree | 1,500,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | 2,000,000 |
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 University of Akureyri.
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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bakkalárpróf | Biotechnology, Business Administration, Education, Fishery, Law, Media Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Police Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Viðbótarpróf á meistarastigi | Education |
| Meistarapróf | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Fishery, Health Sciences, Law, Media Studies, Psychology |
University of Akureyri faculties and divisions
| Institute : Research | Education, Fishery, Management, Nursing |
|---|---|
| School : Health, Business and Natural Sciences | Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Education, Law, Media Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UA Háskólinn á Akureyri |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation |
| Colors | red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Nordurslod 2 Akureyri, 600 Iceland |
|---|---|
| City population | 20,000 |