Reykjavík University

Reykjavik University
Háskólinn í Reykjavík
Type Private
Established 1998
President Ari Kristinn Jónsson
Academic staff
 320 (part-time teachers 200)
Administrative staff
 100
Students 3,500 (2017)
Location Reykjavík, Iceland
Campus Urban
Colors           Red and White
Nickname RU
Affiliations EUA, AMBA
Website www.ru.is

Reykjavík University (RU; Icelandic: Háskólinn í Reykjavík), is the largest private university in Iceland with more than 3,500 students. It is chartered by the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Icelandic Industries, and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers.[1]

The university consists of four academic schools: School of Law, School of Business, School of Computer Science, and the School of Science and Engineering. The university is bilingual (English and Icelandic).

History

Reykjavík University has its roots in the Commercial College of Iceland, School of Computer Science (TVÍ), founded in January 1988 and run in the Commercial College of Iceland (VÍ) housing for ten years.

Reykjavík University started its first semester on 1 September 1998, in a new building under the name Reykjavík School of Business. TVÍ became one of two departments within the school. A name change was inevitable because the school's name was not descriptive for the variety of the school's operations.

In January 2000, the name was changed to Reykjavík University. In the autumn of 2002, the School of Law was established at Reykjavík University and in 2005, Reykjavík University was merged with the Technical University of Iceland (THÍ) under the name Reykjavík University. Following the merger, the School of Science and Engineering was established, partly built upon the old foundation of THÍ with the addition of new engineering fields.

Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus.
Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus.

Administration

Ari Kristinn Jónsson is the president of Reykjavik University, succeeding Svafa Grönfeldt in January 2010.

Academic schools and course offerings

The university features four academic schools in which teaching and research is carried out:

  • School of Business
  • School of Computer Science
  • School of Law
  • School of Science and Engineering
Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus (Sun).
Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus (Sun).

All four schools offer a three-year study programme leading to a BSc or BA degree. All schools offer graduate programmes and PhD programmes. Reykjavik University also offers preliminary studies for students who need more preparation before beginning their university studies and an Open University with executive education course for professionals.

Iceland School of Energy

Iceland School of Energy is operated within the School of Science and Engineering. The School offers opportunities for research, design and the management of systems for sustainable energy.

Research

Reykjavik University's research subjects are technology, business, and law. RU has participated in a formal implementation program of the European Commission policy regarding the working environment of researchers. In 2016, RU scientists published 245 articles, posters and abstracts in peer-reviewed conferences/symposia/ proceedings and 177 articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

Campus

Reykjavik University operates in Nauthólsvík in a building that opened in January 2010. The structure of the building resembles the sun with its rays that extend from its core.

Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus.
Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus.

Partner institutions

Reykjavík University partners with many universities and companies in areas of research and education. For instance, it offers a double degree in computer science together with the University of Camerino.[2] Students have the opportunity to enter exchange programmes through Nordplus and other partnership networks.

International accreditation

The university's Executive MBA program has been awarded 5-year accreditation by the London-based international accreditation organisation Association of MBAs (AMBA). The undergraduate programme in Business Studies has been awarded the EPAS accreditation. Several programmes within the School of Computer Science have been awarded an EQUANIE accreditation.

Notable alumni and academics

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Stjórnun og skipulag Háskólans í Reykjavík". Háskólinn í Reykjavík. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Double Degree Programme Computer Science – RU and The University of Camerino". Reykjavik University. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  3. ↑ "Dean Martin ráðinn þjálfari í hæfileikamótun KSÍ" (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2018-06-17.

Coordinates: 64°07′25″N 21°55′37″W / 64.12361°N 21.92694°W / 64.12361; -21.92694

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