University of Iceland
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Global #426
Iceland #1
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Institution Info
- Founded
- 1911
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 14,000 students
- Website
- https://english.hi.is/
About
University of Iceland is a higher education institution in Iceland, founded in 1911. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Iceland. The university has approximately 14K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500).
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #582 · Ranked | 28,80 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #521 · Ranked | 45,75 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #426 · Ranked | 85,32 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
608
h-index
2,587,707
Citations
31,561
Publications
28,989
i10-index
2,94
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Iceland's global ranking?
University of Iceland is ranked #426 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Iceland, it holds the #1 position.
When was University of Iceland founded?
University of Iceland was founded in 1911, making it 115 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Iceland.
How many students attend University of Iceland?
University of Iceland has a student body of approximately 14,000 students.
What is University of Iceland's research output?
University of Iceland has produced 31,561 research publications with 2,587,707 total citations and an h-index of 608, according to OpenAlex data.