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About AU
Aarhus University (AU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Arhus, Denmark. AU is a member of European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which AU is on top-140.
AU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Agriculture & Forestry | 39 |
Arts & Humanities | 85 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 109 |
Social Sciences & Management | 164 |
Accounting & Finance | 201 |
Natural Sciences | 226 |
Engineering & Technology | 279 |

AU tuition fees
At AU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Free education at AU is open for EU and Switzerland residents. For other international students, only Danish programs are free (B2 level). Tuition fees for English programs start from 8,530 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at AU
Social Sciences & Management
Cognitive Science
Other
Economics and Business Administration
Economics and Business Administration (Herning)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Geophysics
Mathematics
Nanoscience
Science Studies
Computer Science & IT
IT Product Development
Arts & Humanities
English
Intercultural Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geology
Journalism & Media
Children's Literature, Media and Culture
Economics & Business Management
Economics
Economics and Business Administration - Business Intelligence
Economics and Business Administration - Business-to-Business Marketing and Purchasing
Economics and Business Administration - Commercial Retail Management
Economics and Business Administration - Finance
Humanities
Children's Literature, Media and Culture
European Studies
Social Sciences & Management
Children's Literature, Media and Culture
Cognitive Science
Economics and Business Administration - Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Human Security
Statistics
Engineering & Technology
Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Medicine
Biology
Molecular Biology
Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology
Agriculture & Forestry
Agro-Environmental Management
Agrobiology
Other
Anthropology - Visual Anthropology
Arab and Islamic Studies
Astronomy
Biodiversity Ecology and Evolution
Biodiversity Ecology and Evolution (Double Degree)
Medicine
Public Health
Applied Sciences & Professions
Food Science
Journalism & Media
ICT, Media, Communication and Journalism
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Education & Training
Didactics
Learning and Education
Humanities
Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion
Art, Literature and Cultural Studies
History, Archeology and Classical Studies
Language, Linguistics and Cognition
Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy
Arts & Humanities
Art, Literature and Cultural Studies
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion
Art, Literature and Cultural Studies
History, Archeology and Classical Studies
ICT, Media, Communication and Journalism
Language, Linguistics and Cognition
Agriculture & Forestry
Animal Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Animal Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Sciences
Nanosience
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agroecology
Environmental Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Agroecology
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Nanosience
Other
Ecoscience
Mathematics

Bachelor degree at AU
Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 83. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.5. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma can be accepted.
Master's degree at AU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter AU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 83. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
Doctorate degree at AU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, TOEFL or CAE. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6.5 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 83.
AU campus
The city campus of AU provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Arhus has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. Not only locals study at AU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Denmark after graduation, you can apply for a job seeker visa that will allow you to live and work in the country for another 2 years. Graduates of AU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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