Student Council | University of Iceland

The Student Council is the advocate of all University of Iceland students and handles cases regarding student interests in relation to University authorities, the government and others that influence the policies of the University.

The Student Council was established in 1920 and has ever since fought for the interests of students and various improvements in the University community. The role of the Student Council is complex; e.g. it serves as the students' interest organisation and deals with any issues that are of concern to students.

The Student Council is the voice of students, both internally and externally, and is involved in many issues within the University. The Student Council also publishes the Student Paper, organises the social agenda, and attends to issues within the University relating to interests, equality, and rights.

Study the operations and agenda of the Student Council further at www.student.is.

The Student Council is located in the University Centre, level 3.

Campaign for student rights

The office of the Student Council operates the Student Council's Student Rights Office which handles cases of students who believe they have been unfairly treated within the University community.

The Student Paper

The Student Council publishes the Student Paper, which is released regularly during the winter months. The Student Paper is an ambitious medium for news, entertainment, and information, and is distributed to all students at the University of Iceland. The Student Paper is an open medium which welcomes submissions from all students and encourages them to take part in its operation. A new editor is hired each year, and a new editorial board comes into office. An online edition is available at studentabladid.com.

Student ID card

All students can apply for a Student ID card as soon as they enrol at the University. The card serves as University students' identification and discount card, and new and exciting offers are continually made available. Information about discounts is available at www.student.is.