The University of Iceland is ranked between places 176-200 in the field of physical sciences on the Times Higher Education University Rankings published today. The University has made six of the magazine's list of the best universities worldwide in specific fields of study this autumn; underlining its diversity and international strength.
The evaluation of Times Higher Education of the best universities in the field of physical sciences is comprised of the University's performance in various subjects in the field of mathematics, statistics, physics, astrophysics and chemistry, but also earth sciences, environmental studies, and oceanography.
"It is a great honour to receive this recognition of the University's strong position of the field of physical science internationally. This is significant as education and research in physical sciences is the foundation for advancement in Icelandic industry, and contributes to Iceland being competitive in today's international environment. Furthermore, this recognition reflects the fruitful collaboration within natural science at the University of Iceland with various parties in Iceland; strengthening both our students and our research," says Sigurður Magnús Garðarsson, Dean of the School of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
In addition to being on the Times Higher Education list of the best universities in the world in the field of physical sciences the University is among the best in the fields of life science, clinical, pre-clinical and health, engineering and technology, human and social sciences. Earlier this autumn the Times Higher Education published an overview of the world's best universities worldwide 2017-2018 ranking the University of Iceland between 201-250. The University of Iceland has had a place on the list since 2011
"I would like to congratulate Icelandic society, staff and students at the University of Iceland as well as our collaborators in Iceland and abroad on this excellent achievement. The competition for a place on the list is fierce. Dynamic work in physical sciences is vital for the University of Iceland, industry and Icelandic society. It is thus important to support and foster these dynamic fields of study, for the benefit of Icelandic society," says Jón Atli Benediktsson, Rector of the University of Iceland.
Further information on the Times Higher Education World Rankings in the field of physical sciences can be found on the THE's website.