Academic Achievements with International Recognition

HR Excellence in Research

Reykjavik University's research subjects are technology, business, sport science, psychology, engineering and law. RU is at the forefront of research in these areas in Iceland and has developed a productive and appealing research environment. 

The University has committed to & adapting its overall human resources strategy and the working environment of its researchers to certain principles in line with EU policy. 

Reykjavik University and the Times Higher Education ranking

In Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 ranking of the world's best universities Reykjavík University ranks highest of all universities in research influence, for the third year in a row. The research is assessed on the basis of the number of citations in peer-reviewed scientific articles. RU maintains its position at 301-350 among the world’s best universities, the highest of Icelandic universities on the list.

Háskólinn í Reykjavík í efsta sæti í mati á hlutfallslegum áhrifum rannsókna, þriðja árið í röð