Domain · Social Sciences · Iceland
Social Sciences research in Iceland
University of Iceland ranks first in Iceland for Social Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,119 worldwide), followed by Reykjavík University and University of Akureyri.
- Iceland's world rank
- #99 of 164 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.7k
- Top-10% rate
- 21.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 4
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Social Sciences in Iceland?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of IcelandReykjavik | #1,119 | 24.2 | 24.7% | 964 |
| 2 | Reykjavík UniversityReykjavik | #2,987 | 13.6 | 29.6% | 185 |
| 3 | University of AkureyriAkureyri | #6,314 | 5.5 | 16.9% | 131 |
| 4 | Directorate of HealthReykjavik | #7,831 | 3.2 | 8.7% | 169 |
Institutions in Iceland above the floor of 40 fractional works in Social Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Iceland compares with other countries in Social Sciences