This is a list of universities in Iceland.
Universities and colleges
There are seven universities in Iceland as defined by law. No distinction is made between research universities and other tertiary colleges. Both types are referred to as "háskóli" locally.
| Institution | Foundation | Location | Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural University of Iceland | 2005 | Hvanneyri | Public | |
| Bifröst University | 1918 | Bifröst | Private | ~ 1,100 |
| Hólar University College | 1106 | Hólar | Public | |
| Iceland University of the Arts | 1998 | Reykjavík | Private | ~ 452 (2009) |
| Reykjavík University | 1998 | Reykjavík | Private | ~ 3,200 (2012) |
| University of Akureyri | 1987 | Akureyri | Public | ~ 1,400 (2007) |
| University of Iceland | 1911 | Reykjavík | Public | ~ 14,000 (2010) |
Graduate schools
- Keilir
- REYST
- University Centre of the Westfjords
- United Nations University (selected programmes)
Defunct institutions
- Iceland University of Education (Merged with the University of Iceland)
- RES – The School for Renewable Energy Science
- Technical University of Iceland (Merged with Reykjavík University)
See also
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