Since its establishment in 1983, the institute has been the largest provider of CE (continuing education) in the country and has offered ambitious courses and certificate programs at an academic level. The number of courses and participants has grown year by year. Around 350 short courses and study programs are held yearly with more than 7.000 participants.

There is a variety of daytime, evening, and weekend courses and subjects range from vocational refresher and update courses, personal development to general interest courses in languages, literature, philosophy, the Icelandic sagas, geography, and history, among others. 

The institute has a close cooperation with a variety of organisations outside the University, such as employers' federations, enterprises, and research and cultural institutions. Thus, the institute works actively in bringing together the academic and the professional fields with the aim of improving the educational level for adults.

The CE-institute is self-financed. Participants pay tuition fees in accordance with the length and the cost of the course. A number of experienced project leaders and administrators organize courses and supply teachers and participants with services. In recent years, the institute has placed increased emphasis on offering longer courses and programs ranging from 1-3 semesters. 

The institute is situated in the University area in a building with a modern auditorium, four big session rooms, and offices.

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