Reykjavík University
Háskólinn í Reykjavík | |
Seal of Reykjavik University | |
Other name | RU |
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Former name | Reykjavík School of Business |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | September 1, 1998 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation |
| Chairman | Guðbjörg Edda Eggertsdóttir |
| President | Dr. Ragnhildur Helgadóttir |
Academic staff | 320 (200 part-time lecturers) |
Administrative staff | 100 |
Total staff | 420 |
| Students | 3,500 (2022) |
| Address | Menntavegur 1 , , 102 , 64°07′25″N 21°55′36″W / 64.1237°N 21.9267°W |
| Campus | Urban, 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Language | Icelandic & English |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Affiliations | EUA, AMBA |
| Website | en |
Reykjavík University (RU; Icelandic: Háskólinn í Reykjavík, pronounced [ˈhauːˌskouːlɪn iː ˈreiːcaˌviːk], lit. 'The University in Reykjavík') is the largest private university in Iceland with approximately 3,300 students. It is chartered by the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Icelandic Industries, and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers.
The university consists of seven academic departments in two schools. Within the School of Social Sciences are: the Department of Law, Department of Business Administration, Department of Sport Science, and Department of Psychology. Within the School of Technology are the Department of Computer Science, Department of Engineering, and Department of Applied Engineering. The university is bilingual (English and Icelandic).