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University Buildings

The University of Iceland operates in a number of buildings in three areas: in Vatnsmýri and Reykjavík West (Vesturbær), Stakkahlíð, and Laugarvatn. The combined area of all University buildings is approx. 100,000 m². The University is a vibrant community which offers students and staff excellent working facilities. Most buildings have reading rooms and good facilities for group work. Moreover, a number of computer labs can be found in various locations in the area.

From August 15 until May 22 University buildings will be open as follows:

* = Open 07:30 a.m - 12 midnight every day with Student access card.

From 1 July until 11 August university buildings will be open as follows:

Opening hours

Building Weekdays Saturdays Sundays
Aðalbygging (Main Building) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
Askja (Natural Science Building)* 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
Árnagarður Closed Closed Closed
Eirberg 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
Gróska 8.00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Closed
Hagi 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
Laugarvatn By agreement Closed Closed
Læknagarður* 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed from 8 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
Lögberg* 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Closed
Neshagi 7.30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
Nýi garður 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
Oddi* 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Closed
Setberg 8.30 a.m - 12 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
Skipholt 37 Closed Closed Closed
Stakkahlíð* 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
Stapi Closed Closed Closed
Tæknigarður (Centre for Technical Innovation) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
University Centre* and Gimli* 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Closed
University Gym See information page
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
See information page Closed
Veröld - House of Vigdís 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
VR-I 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed from 1 July – 6 August
Closed Closed
VR-II* 8a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
VR-III 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed

On 5 August, Commerce day, all buildings will be closed. 

*An access card for students grants additional access to certain buildings. Click here for further information about student cards.

The University of Iceland offers classrooms and auditoriums for rental for various events. Click here to view price list for renting classrooms.

Code of conduct for use of University of Iceland buildings

Map of Campus

Simplified map

Building information























Vesturbær




Hringbraut

Stakkahlíð - Skipholt - Bolholt

Further information