Háskóli Íslands
University of Iceland
Reykjavík - Iceland
www.hi.is
Information Sheet- Reykjavik Iceland(PDF  size 40kb)
The University of Iceland –International and Unique
The University of Iceland is a progressive educational and scientific institution, renowned in the global scientific community for its research. It is a state university, situated in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. A modern, diversified and rapidly developing institution, the University of Iceland offers opportunities for study and research in almost 400 programmes spanning most fields of science and scholarship: Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Education, Natural Sciences and Engineering. Some of the resources available at theUniversity are uniquely Icelandic. These include the manuscripts preserved in the Árni Magnússon Institute, Icelandic census records dating from 1703, exceptionally complete genealogical data and climatological, glaciological, seismic and geothermal records. The University of Iceland holds a
leading role internationally in sustainable energy and environmental research.
Faculties and Courses:
School of Education
» Faculty of Education Studies
» Faculty of Sport Sciences, Social Education and Leisure Studies
» Faculty of Teacher Education
School of Engineering & Sciences
» Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
» Faculty of Earth Sciences
» Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
» Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science
» Faculty of Life & Environmental Sciences
» Faculty of Physical Sciences
School of Health Sciences
» Faculty of Food Scienece & Nutrition
» Faculty of Medicine
» Faculty of Nursing
» Faculty of Odontology
» Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
» Faculty of Psychology
School of Humanities
» Faculty of Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics
» Faculty of History and Philosophy
» Faculty of Icelandic and Comparative Cultural Studies
» Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies
School of Social Sciences
» Faculty of Business Administration
» Faculty of Economics
» Faculty of Law
» Faculty of Political Science
» Faculty of Social & Human Sciences
» Faculty of Social Work
For available courses, please look at the Course Catalogue:
https://ugla.hi.is/kennsluskra/index.php?tab=skoli&chapter=content&id=16265&kennsluar=2010
General information:
Iceland – New and Different
Iceland is an island of 103,000 km (39,756 sq.miles), about one-third larger than Scotland or Ireland. Its highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur,
rises to 2,11 0 m and over 11 per cent of the country is covered by glaciers, including Vatnajökull, the largest in Europe.
Iceland means new and different things for you to see and do, whatever the season. Every part of the year has its own special attractions, character and charm. And don’t let the name deceive you – Iceland can be very warm in summer when the sun shines virtually round the clock, while January temperatures are around 0°C. Situated on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland is a hot spot of volcanic and geothermal activity: 30 post-glacial volcanoes have erupted in the past two centuries, and natural hot water supplies much of the population with cheap, pollution-free heating. Rivers, too, are harnessed to provide inexpensive hydroelectric power.
Reykjavík – Pure Energy
Shaped by the energy of the earth, bustling with the energy of a cosmopolitan capital, surrounded by the pure unpolluted energy of nature, Reykjavík is a city of striking contrasts where international influences mingle with Icelandic national traditions.
A unique culture where old embraces new. Whatever your interests, Reykjavík has something to offer. Whether you are seeking the bustling energy of a cosmopolitan city, the thundering thermal energy in the ground beneath your feet, or the quiet green energy of the landscape surrounding the city, Reykjavík promises a memorable visit. One way to soak up Reykjavík’s pure energy is to visit one of the many thermal swimming pools or spas. Whether you go for a swim, take a healing soak in a hot tub, or indulge in a thermal steam bath, you will leave feeling relaxed and re-energized.
Going to the pool is also very much a way of life for Reykjavík’s residents and thus an ideal way to meet local people
Housing:
The international office assists exchange students finding accommodation. In most cases accommodation is booked for whole months, from the first day of a month to the last day of a month. This needs to be agreed upon between the student and the landlord. Accepted exchange students are given access to an accommodation assistance website. That means that they have the opportunity to choose the accommodation they prefer from a list of various options and contact the chosen landlord directly. An access to this website can not be given to a third party as the assistance is restricted to accepted exchange students at the University of Iceland only. Furthermore, each student can only book one room from the list provided (this is monitored by us).
For international students, they can find information on housing on the web-page:studyiniceland.is
Accommodation for international students:
For accommodation during your first days in Iceland, a guest house or youth hostel is a good short-term solution while you are searching for a permanent accommodation. Please go to www.gisting.is or www.visitreykjavik.is for a list of hotels and guesthouses in Iceland.
The rental market in Iceland is quite limited, because most of the housing stock is privately owned. Therefore, you should try to search for accommodation as soon as possible. Here are some ideas on how you can proceed:
The Rental Agency (e. Leigulistinn) provides customers with a current list of available housing in exchange for a montly fee. Telephone: 511 1600, website: www.leigulistinn.is.
The Student Rental Agency (e. Húsnæðismiðlun Stúdenta) provides a list of available housing for university students. The service is free of charge. Website: www.studentamidlun.is
Newspapers publish adverts from homeowners looking for tenants. You can also put your own advert in the paper, specifying the number of rooms required, which area you would prefer, contact details etc.
When you have found an apartment, you will be asked to sign a lease, which is then registered at the district commissioner‘s office. This is necessary when applying for rent subsidy. It is extremely important that you are aware of what you are signing. Intercultural Centre has a more detailed discussion of this on their website, which we recommend you read.
To help exchange students get a good start, the University of Iceland has a well-organised buddy system. The main task of the buddy person is to provide the student with practical information about the University of Iceland and Icelandic society, as well as to introduce him/her to the students and student life in general. The extent of the relationship beyond this depends on how well the students get along. We try our best to provide all students with a buddy; if a student does not wish to get a buddy he/she was given the chance to reject the offer in the application for exchange studies.
The student Council, in cooperation with the International Office, advertises within each Faculty for buddies.Icelandic students volunteer to become buddies and Eech student is then paired to an exchange student. At the beginning of the semester, there is a get-together, where all of the buddies meet and do some fun things together in order to get acquianted with each other. It also works as an icebreaker, where the International students mingle with the local students and other exchange students.
Introduction to Iceland - for international students and visiting teachers in Iceland:
The Office of International Education organizes a pgram called "Introduction to Iceland" which aim is to introduce Icelandic Society, culture, history and nature to international students and visiting teachers. The program consists of several events each term, museum visits and guided excursions, these events are advertised via e-mail and on the official web-page, www.ask.hi.is
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