Students

The MBA programme at Reykjavik University was founded in 2000, and the first cohort graduated in 2002.

• Student intake ranges from 25 – 55 over the years.
• On average 50% of those who apply are accepted.
• The average age of MBA students is 39, and the ratio of women (45%) to men (55%) is one of the highest of all MBA programmes in the world.

It is tremendously important to have a strong group of students with different backgrounds, as the teaching methods in the RU MBA demand a great deal of student participation and group work. Therefore, we aim to have people from different disciplines and with significant professional experience.

We talk regularly with our alumni, gathering opinions, information and advice through a range of surveys, focus groups and interviews in a constant effort to improve the programme. Results from the alumni survey of all our MBA graduates speak volumes about the “Return on Investment” of the time, funds and effort put into the study.

• 95% agreed that the MBA improved their opportunities on the job market
• 95% said that the MBA was worth all the sacrifices made during their studies
• 99% said that the MBA made them better employees
• 99% said that the MBA increased their self-confidence at work

What they liked best about the programme were

• “outstanding professors”

• “teaching methods”
• “fellow students” and “personal growth”

 The main reasons for taking the MBA at Reykjavik University were:

• Excellent Professors
• International Emphasis
• Dynamic Teaching Methods