Reykjavík University (Háskólinn í Reykjavík in Iceland) is the largest private university in Iceland, located in the capital city of Reykjavík. Here are some key information about the university:

Overview

Founded: 1998

Nature of institution: Private

Main campus location: Downtown Reykjavík

History

Reykjavík University was originally founded by the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce to provide high-quality higher education and emphasize close cooperation with industry.

Since 2010, the school has adopted a bilingual (English and Icelandic) education model to attract international students and improve its internationalization level.

School Strength

The school is well-known for its teaching and research in engineering, computer science, business management and other fields.

Emphasizes practice-oriented teaching methods and encourages students to participate in real projects and internship opportunities.

Has a good reputation in innovation and technology, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence and energy.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Advocate interdisciplinary cooperation and promote communication and cooperation between students from different backgrounds.

Emphasis on social responsibility, encourage students to contribute to society through academic activities.

Key Subjects

Engineering

Computer Science

Business Management

Law

Sports Science

Psychology

Faculty/Department

Engineering Department

Computer Science Department

Business School

Law School

Sports Science Department

Psychology Department

Ranking

Although specific rankings may change from year to year, Reykjavik University has a high international reputation in certain specific fields. For example, it excels in engineering technology, business management and computer science.

You can refer to the latest rankings published by authoritative organizations such as QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education Rankings.

Cost

Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the course. Generally speaking, the cost of master's courses is higher than that of undergraduate courses.

Specific tuition and other information should be consulted directly with the school or visit its official website for the latest information.

Campus

The campus has modern facilities, including libraries, laboratories, classrooms and study spaces for students.

Accommodation options are available to help students integrate into campus life.

Located in the center of Reykjavik, students can easily access city resources such as museums, art galleries and cultural activities.

Special services

The school provides the online LaTeX editor Overleaf Professional version for all students, faculty and staff to support scientific research paper writing and team collaboration.

It has Iceland's only artificial intelligence laboratory - CADIA (Centre for Analysis and Design of Intelligent Agents), as well as research institutions such as the Reykjavik University Sleep Institute.