Domain · Life Sciences · Iceland
Life Sciences research in Iceland
University of Iceland ranks first in Iceland for Life Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#2,546 worldwide), followed by Directorate of Health.
- Iceland's world rank
- #99 of 149 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 588
- Top-10% rate
- 18.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 2
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Life Sciences in Iceland?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of IcelandReykjavik | #2,546 | 12.5 | 20.7% | 237 |
| 2 | Directorate of HealthReykjavik | #6,587 | 1.9 | 6.2% | 76 |
Institutions in Iceland above the floor of 40 fractional works in Life Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Life Sciences researchers in Iceland?
Kāri Stefánsson and Vilmundur Guðnason rank highest among researchers based in Iceland.
- 1Kāri Stefánsson#127 worldwide overall4.2k citations · 93 works
- 2Vilmundur Guðnason#1,496 worldwide overall2.9k citations · 74 works