University of Iceland

University of Iceland

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University of Iceland
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University of Iceland
The University of Iceland aims to be one of the world’s leading universities and apply approved standards to all quality assurance of its operations. The university holds itself and its lecturers, management and other staff to high standards. High demands are also made of students.

Services

Student services

  • Student Council

Housing services

The University of Iceland does not provide or guarantee housing for students. The supply of on-campus housing is very limited and most students live off-campus. Reykjavik is an expensive city and monthly rent for an individual is typically from 100,000 ISK (approx 720 EUR) and up. Please see the following options for finding housing in Reykjavik.

Library services

All services that students need in order to access books and teaching materials are available on the University campus. Students have access to the National and University Library, which is the most advanced library inthe country.

ICT services

Computing Services operates the University of Iceland computer network and is responsible for computer equipment for teaching etc.

Student Life

Sports facilities

The University of Iceland is aware that exercise is important for all students and therefore two gymnasiums in the campus area are open to all university students and staff for a modest fee.

Student clubs

  • The University Runners Club
  • The University of Iceland Choir
  • The Chamber Music Club
  • Ármann Runners Club

Accreditation

The Minister of Education, Science and Culture granted accreditation to the University of Iceland to offer curricula leading to Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees in all of its Schools, in accordance with The Higher Education Institutions Act No. 63/2006, Rules on the Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions no. 1067/2006 and Rules on Doctorate Programmes in Higher Education Institutions no. 37/2007. The accreditation was granted following an expert evaluation by foreign specialists in quality assurance.

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