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Rent a classroom

The University of Iceland offers classrooms and auditoriums for rent for various events.

Booking periods

Most classrooms at the University of Iceland (UI) can be rented, but UI faculties have priority when booking. Therefore, bookings may be subject to limitations.

  • Bookings for the spring semester can be made from 20 December.
  • Bookings for the autumn semester can be made from 20 August.

All booking inquiries must be submitted with at least 2-3 working days' notice.

Preparation and tidy-up are included in the booking and must be scheduled within the booked hours.

Please note that it is not possible to book classrooms or halls during the exam period. The exam dates can be found in the Academic Calendar.

Useful information before you book

UI staff

The Ceremonial Hall

The Ceremonial Hall (Aula) in the Main Building is only rented to UI staff.

The base fee is ISK 40,500 for the first two hours of rental. Additional hours are ISK 13,800.

Litla Torg Hall

UI staff and related institutions may rent Litla Torg for private gatherings.

  • The hall is available until 9:00 PM on weekdays and 5:00 PM on Saturdays. If rental is required outside the building's opening hours, a fee will be charged for opening and closing the building.
  • Rental fees:
    • Up to 4 hours: ISK 40,000
    • Up to 8 hours: ISK 80,000
  • Catering must be purchased from Háma, which holds the catering license.
  • The renter is responsible for tidying up and cleaning the hall. Facilities Management can help arrange cleaning staff if needed.

To book a classroom, you need to submit a request and ensure that all required fields are completed.

Note that if you wish to book more than one date, enter the first date and list the others in the description field.

Students and student associations

Students can book a room once per week, on weekdays, for up to three hours for group study (joint assignments)

The description in the booking request must include:

  • names of the group members
  • course title and number

Student Associations and other student groups at the University of Iceland

Presidents of student associations and other groups can book rooms on behalf of their organisation. Each association may book one classroom or meeting room per week, free of charge, for up to three hours on weekdays. If meetings are longer or booked more often, the full rental fee applies.

To book a classroom, you need to submit a request and ensure that all required fields are completed.

Note that if you wish to book more than one date, enter the first date and list the others in the description field.

Outlook Booking

Students can book one space (HT-118) on the first floor of Háskólatorg through Outlook.

Others

People outside the University of Iceland can request to book classrooms.

To book a classroom, you need to submit a request and ensure that all required fields are completed.

Note that if you wish to book more than one date, enter the first date and list the others in the description field.

A booking request is not a confirmed booking and will only be valid once a confirmation has been received.

Submit a request

FAQs on Classroom Bookings

Who is responsible for booking classrooms for courses?

Department or faculty offices manage bookings for regular courses according to the timetable, as well as occasional meetings for UI departments.

Where can I find information about the rooms?

Information about rooms and seating capacity can be found on the University of Iceland website under Classrooms and number of seats.

Is payment required for all classroom rentals?

No payment is required for certain meetings, such as departmental meetings, committee meetings, and educational events related to faculty or departmental operations.

However, payment is required for supervisor assistance during or after such meetings.

These meetings must:

  • occur no more than once a week
  • take place in one classroom or meeting room
  • last no more than three hours

If multiple rooms are booked for the same event in the same week, fees apply to all bookings.

Streaming services

University of Iceland staff can request streaming services through Ugla.

External organisers who need streaming services should contact Exton or Luxor, external service providers that offer event services, including streaming.

Catering

For catering at the University Centre (Háskólatorg), contact Háma. Menus and ordering forms are available on the FS website.

For catering in Veröld, contact Soup Station.

For catering in Edda, contact Ýmir.

In other buildings, you are free to use outside catering services.

Price list for classroom rental – base fee is based on the first 2 hours

No.of seets Base fee up to two hours (ISK) Each additional hour (ISK)
19 or fewer 9.200  3.500 
20–29 11.500  4.600 
30–39 13.800  5.800 
40–59 16.100  6.900 
60–89 23.000  9.200 
90–119 28.800  10.000 
120–149 33.000  11.500 
150–200 40.500  13.800 
201–300 52.000  17.300 

A 20% surcharge applies to weekend bookings.

A 25% discount on the listed rates is granted for UI bookings.

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