Aarhus University
Aarhus University overview
Aarhus University, known in Danish as Aarhus Universitet, is a research-oriented public university founded in 1928 in the city of Aarhus, Denmark. It is the largest and second-oldest university in Denmark. It belongs to the Coimbra Group, the Utrecht Network of European Universities, and the European University Association. The university teaches through 5 faculties and 26 academic departments. Those faculties are the Faculty of Arts, Aarhus BSS (Business and Social Sciences), and the Faculty of Health. The other two are the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Technical Sciences.
Aarhus University is also home to more than 30 internationally recognized research centers, including fifteen Centers of Excellence. It has built a strong academic reputation since 1928 and ranks consistently among the world's best universities. Today it offers higher education to more than 38,000 students.
About Aarhus University
Aarhus University, known in Danish as Aarhus Universitet, is a research-oriented public university founded in 1928 in the city of Aarhus, Denmark. It is the largest and second-oldest university in Denmark. It belongs to the Coimbra Group, the Utrecht Network of European Universities, and the European University Association. The university teaches through 5 faculties and 26 academic departments. Those faculties are the Faculty of Arts, Aarhus BSS (Business and Social Sciences), and the Faculty of Health. The other two are the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Technical Sciences.
Aarhus University is also home to more than 30 internationally recognized research centers, including fifteen Centers of Excellence. It has built a strong academic reputation since 1928 and ranks consistently among the world's best universities. Today it offers higher education to more than 38,000 students.
Aarhus University faculties and programs
Economics and Business Administration
Economics and Business Administration - Finance
Economics and Business Administration - Innovation Management
Economics and Business Administration - International Business
Economics and Business Administration - Management Accounting and Control
Economics and Business Administration - Marketing Analytics and Strategy
Economics and Business Administration - Strategic Communication
Electrical Engineering
English
European Studies
Aarhus University scholarships and financial aid
Aarhus University offers scholarship opportunities to international graduate students through the Danish Government. Keep in mind, though, that the scholarship program has limited capacity and high admission standards. The scholarship varies by faculty and is intended to cover tuition costs and monthly living expenses. If you are interested in applying, you can find information about the relevant scholarship program at the link below.
Aarhus University Exam Requirements
Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.
How to get into Aarhus University
If you are applying to an undergraduate program that Aarhus University offers, you must meet the following admission requirements.
- 4-Year High School Diploma, or a European or International Baccalaureate Diploma if applicable
- Admission to, and at least one year of study at, a university offering a 4-year bachelor's degree program that Aarhus University recognizes
- Official transcripts showing the courses you took and the grades you earned in high school and higher education
- Strong Grade Point Average
- English Proficiency Certificate (an English proficiency certificate from an exam such as TOEFL or IELTS) for undergraduate programs taught in English
- Danish Proficiency Certificate (e.g., a Danish proficiency certificate from a qualifying exam administered by VUC) for undergraduate programs taught in Danish
If you are applying to a graduate program that Aarhus University offers, you must meet the following admission requirements.
- 4-Year Bachelor's Degree (you must have completed at least 180 ECTS credits during your undergraduate studies)
- Official transcripts showing the courses you took and the grades you earned in higher education
- Strong Grade Point Average
- English Proficiency Certificate (an English proficiency certificate from an exam such as TOEFL or IELTS) for programs taught in English
- Danish Proficiency Certificate (e.g., a Danish proficiency certificate from a qualifying exam administered by VUC) for programs taught in Danish
Application Deadlines
* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Aarhus University application process.
Take a closer look at Aarhus University
Besides its main campus in the city of Aarhus, Aarhus University also has campuses in Herning and Emdrup. It runs research centers at 18 different locations across Denmark, Greenland, and Tenerife. Aarhus Campus, the university's main campus, stretches across nearly the whole city of Aarhus and centers on University Park. University Park brings Aarhus University students together for studying, socializing, and academic activities. The faculties of Arts, Aarhus BSS, Science and Technology, and Health all work from here.
The engineering departments are based at Navitas in the Aarhus harbor area and at Katrinebjerg. A large part of the Danish School of Education sits at the Emdrup Campus in Copenhagen. Herning Campus, in the city of Herning, is home to Aarhus BSS. It hosts undergraduate programs focused on engineering, business, and business administration.
The city of Aarhus, home to Aarhus University's main campus, is a vibrant city on Denmark's Jutland Peninsula. It is Denmark's top student city, full of cafes and restaurants popular with students, and Aarhus Campus is only a short walk from them. Getting around between buildings on campus and across the city is mostly done on foot or by bike. Aarhus's public transit network and taxis give you further options. Beyond that, Aarhus University offers you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities through more than 70 student clubs and organizations.
Aarhus University has a broad alumni network that includes many distinguished people who have excelled in a variety of fields. Notable alumni include:
- Bjarne Stroustrup
- Dale T. Mortensen
- Jens Christian Skou
- Yildiz Akdogan
- Svend Auken
- John Frandsen
- Crown Prince Frederik
- Niels Jacobsen
- Dan Jørgensen
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen
- Jan Beyer Schmidt-Sørensen
- Tøger Seidenfaden
- Nils Malmros
among others.
Aarhus University Location
Aarhus, Denmark
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