The University of Iceland is a state university founded in 1911. During its first year of operation 45 students were enrolled. Today, the University of Iceland serves a nation of approximately 270,000 people and provides instruction for some 5,900 students studying in nine faculties. The principal language of instruction is Icelandic.
Textbooks are mainly in English and Icelandic.
Some departments offer a few courses in English and allow foreign students to take their examinations in English during the first semester of study. Accessable at the National and University library of Iceland .