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Háskóli Íslands

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University Overview

Founded in 1911, the Háskóli Íslands (University of Iceland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Reykjavík (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Capital Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Universities, Industry and Innovation of Iceland, Háskóli Íslands (HI / UI) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Icelandic higher education institution. Háskóli Íslands (HI / UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 113-year-old Icelandic higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Icelandic higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HI / UI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Háskóli Íslands
Acronym:HI / UI
Founded:1911
Colours:Blue and white
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University Location

Address:Sæmundargötu 2 Reykjavík 101 Capital Region Iceland
Tel:+354 525 4000
Fax: +354 552 1331

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Háskóli Íslands's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Háskóli Íslands is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Universities, Industry and Innovation of Iceland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1911


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Utrecht Network