{"id":3377,"date":"2025-06-20T14:38:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T14:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3377"},"modified":"2026-05-19T03:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:50:47","slug":"reykjavik-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/reykjavik-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Reykjav\u00edk University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Reykjav\u00edk University (RU) is Iceland’s largest private university, established in 1998 through the merger of several existing institutions. Based in Reykjav\u00edk\u2019s city center, RU has built its reputation around business, law, computer science, and engineering\u2014fields that align closely with Iceland’s growing tech and professional services sectors. The university works closely with employers and partners to support internships, project-based learning, and early career readiness.<\/p>\n

RU is known for an applied, hands-on approach to education, with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration. The campus includes modern teaching spaces, specialized labs, and learning resources that support both individual study and teamwork. With small class formats and a highly international environment, RU aims to combine academic depth with practical skills students can use right after graduation.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nReykjav\u00edk University (H\u00e1sk\u00f3linn \u00ed Reykjav\u00edk)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1998<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPrivate University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nReykjav\u00edk, Iceland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nen.ru.is<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition can vary by intake year, program format, and funding. The figures below are approximate and meant as a planning reference; for the most current costs, students should confirm the latest fee schedule on the official program pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (per year, approx.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business Administration (BSc)<\/td>\nISK 1,050,000 (\u20ac7,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Science (BSc)<\/td>\nISK 1,200,000 (\u20ac8,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Law (LLB)<\/td>\nISK 1,100,000 (\u20ac7,300)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineering (BSc)<\/td>\nISK 1,250,000 (\u20ac8,300)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MBA<\/td>\nISK 2,400,000 (\u20ac16,000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

Reykjav\u00edk University offers a mix of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across applied and professional disciplines. If you\u2019re comparing options in Iceland, you may also want to review how similar programs are structured at the University of Iceland<\/a> or the Bifr\u00f6st University<\/a>.<\/p>\n