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Háskólinn í Reykjavík

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University Overview

Established in 1998, the Háskólinn í Reykjavík (Reykjavík University) is a non-profit private 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, Háskólinn í Reykjavík (RU) is a small-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Icelandic higher education institution. Háskólinn í Reykjavík (RU) 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 26-year-old Icelandic higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Icelandic higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Háskólinn í Reykjavík
Acronym:RU
Founded:1998
Colours:Red and white
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University Location

Address:Menntavegur 1 Reykjavík 101 Capital Region Iceland
Tel:+354 599 6200
Fax: +354 599 6201

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Háskólinn í Reykjavík's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Háskólinn í Reykjavík is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Universities, Industry and Innovation of Iceland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1998


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Háskólinn í Reykjavík's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • APM
  • EQUANIE
  • EFMD Programme Accreditation System (EPAS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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