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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
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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
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degree. All departments offer graduate programmes and PhD programmes taught in English. Reykjavik University also offers preliminary studies for students who need more preparation before beginning their university studies and an Open University with executive education courses for professionals.
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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
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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
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The university building accommodates all of its activities, including lecture halls, classrooms, a library, a gym, a cafeteria, a convenience store, administrative offices, and well-equipped study areas and group-work rooms. Students have 24/7 access to the campus study facilities.
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The Master of Project Management (MPM) programme of the University that is hoated at the Department of Engineering at the School of Technology has been accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM). The university's Executive
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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.
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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
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School of Science and Engineering was established, partly built upon the old foundation of THÍ with the addition of new engineering fields.
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in a building that opened in January 2010. The structure of the building resembles the sun with its rays that extend from its core.
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Science, Department of Engineering, and Department of Applied Engineering. The university is bilingual (English and Icelandic).
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by the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Icelandic Industries, and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers.
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The university features seven academic departments in two schools in which teaching and research is carried out:
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conferences/symposia/ proceedings and 177 articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
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Ragnhildur Helgadóttir is the president of Reykjavik University, succeeding
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All departments offer a three-year study programme leading to a
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Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus (Sun).
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Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus, as seen from
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Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus.
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Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
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Reykjavik University
red circle inspired by the shape of the university's building
Private University
Accreditation
Chairman
President
Dr. Ragnhildur Helgadóttir
Reykjavík
Iceland
64°07′25″N 21°55′36″E / 64.1237°N 21.9267°E / 64.1237; 21.9267
Urban
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AMBA
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Icelandic
private university
Iceland
chartered
Commercial College of Iceland
University rankings
THE
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Times Higher Education
Ari Kristinn Jónsson
Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus.
Entrance of Reykjavik University's Nauthólsvík campus (Sun).

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