Reykjavik University
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Global #1184
Iceland #2
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1964
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 3,800 students
- Faculty
- 220
- Website
- https://www.ru.is/
About
Reykjavik University is a higher education institution in Iceland, founded in 1964. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the top 3 universities in Iceland. The university has approximately 3,800 students.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #859 · Ranked | 37,83 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1184 · Ranked | 74,66 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
352
h-index
721,621
Citations
9,372
Publications
6,766
i10-index
2,44
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reykjavik University is ranked #1,184 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Iceland, it holds the #2 position.
Reykjavik University was founded in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Iceland.
Reykjavik University has a student body of approximately 3,800 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 17:1.
Reykjavik University has produced 9,372 research publications with 721,621 total citations and an h-index of 352, according to OpenAlex data.