List of universities in Iceland
This is a list of universities in Iceland.
Universities and colleges
No distinction is made between research universities and other tertiary colleges. Both types are referred to as "háskóli" locally.
| Institution | Foundation | Location | Type | Subunits | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural University of Iceland | 2005 | Hvanneyri | Public | 3 | |
| Bifröst University | 1918 | Bifröst | Private | 3 | ~1,100 |
| Hólar University College | 1106 / 1882 / 2003 | Hólar | Public | 3 | |
| Iceland Academy of the Arts | 1988 | Reykjavík | Private | 5 | ~452 (2009) |
| Reykjavík University | 1998 | Reykjavík | Private | 5 | ~3,200 (2012) |
| University of Akureyri | 1987 | Akureyri | Public | 4 | ~1,400 (2007) |
| University of Iceland | 1911 | Reykjavík | Public | 25 | ~14,000 (2010) |
Graduate schools
- Keilir
- REYST
- United Nations University (selected programmes)
Defunct institutions
- Iceland University of Education (Merged with the University of Iceland)
- RES
- Technical University of Iceland (Merged with Reykjavík University)
See also
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