University of Iceland

public university in Reykjavik, Iceland

The University of Iceland (Icelandic: Háskóli Íslands [ˈhauːˌskouːlɪ ˈistlan(t)s]) is a public research university in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is the country's oldest and largest institution of higher education. It was founded in 1911.[2]

University of Iceland
Háskóli Íslands
Latin: Universitas Islandiae
MottoUniversity of Iceland Text.svg
TypePublic
Established1911
RectorJón Atli Benediktsson
Academic staff
621 [1]
Administrative staff
1,219 [1]
Students14,167 (2023) [1]
Undergraduates8,589 (2023) [1]
Postgraduates2,123 (2023) [1]
Location,
CampusUrban, suburban
ColorsBlue
 
Nickname
AffiliationsEUA, UNICA, Aurora, UArctic
MascotAthena
Websiteenglish.hi.is

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Facts and Figures". Archived from the original on July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  2. "University of Iceland A Citizen of the Respublica Scientiarum". Retrieved 2017-05-14.