Keilir
| Type | Private/Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Established | 2007 |
| Director | Arni Sigfusson, chairman of the board |
| Location | Reykjanesbaer, Iceland |
| Affiliations |
University of Iceland and other institutions, energy and engineering firms. |
| Website | www.keilir.net |
Keilir – Atlantic Centre of Excellence (Icelandic: Keilir, miðstöð vísinda, fræða og atvinnulífs) is a private, non-profit, international educational institution located in Ásbrú next to Keflavik International Airport in the city of Reykjanesbaer in Iceland. The school was established in 2007.
The school is owned by the University of Iceland and Icelandic companies. Among the shareholders are Keflavik Savings Bank, Icelandair Group, HS Geothermal Power, Reykjavik Energy, Icelandic Geosurvey, Geysir Green Energy.
Keilir is divided into four schools: School of Energy and Technology, Aviation Academy, School of Health and a University Bridge.
Keilir graduates its university level students through its affiliation with the University of Iceland which is accredited higher education institution in Iceland under the recent Higher Education Act in Iceland, No. 63/2006, for each of its academic subject areas.
Keilir's School of Energy and Technology offers two multidisciplinary B.Sc. programs in co-operation with the University of Iceland 220 ECTS units. One in energy technology and the other in mechatronics.
The program in energy technology has a focus on geothermal energy technology, capitalizing on the expertise of Icelandic energy companies in this field. The program also provides a background in other forms of renewable energy technology.
The program in mechatronics revolves around the integration of mechanical, electronic and software components into monitoring, control, and regulation systems. The two programs are interconnected, as such systems lie at the heart of geothermal and other renewable energy plants and play a role in the efficient use and conservation of energy.
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