Reykjavik University

🇮🇸 Iceland 4-Year University

Global #1184 Iceland #2

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reykjavik University's global ranking?

Reykjavik University is ranked #1,184 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Iceland, it holds the #2 position.

When was Reykjavik University founded?

Reykjavik University was founded in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Iceland.

How many students attend Reykjavik University?

Reykjavik University has a student body of approximately 3,800 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 17:1.

What is Reykjavik University's research output?

Reykjavik University has produced 9,372 research publications with 721,621 total citations and an h-index of 352, according to OpenAlex data.