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About AAU

Aalborg University (AAU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Aalborg, Denmark. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1974 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), AAU is participating in developing the academic environment.

The institution is among the top-340 in the world, according to QS International University Ranking.

AAU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.

LocationAalborg, Denmark
Establishment year1974
Students21,560
International students2,474

Place in ratings

Rating QS2024#337
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Engineering & Technology147
Arts & Humanities380
Social Sciences & Management401
Life Sciences & Medicine404
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AAU tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at AAU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At public Danish universities, local citizens and EU residents can study for free. For foreigners, tuition is free only for Danish programs (B2 level). English programs at AAU start from 4,815 USD per year. The university has several scholarships to help students cover part of the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters
ScholarshipsYes
CitizensFree
Bachelor4,815USD/year
Master6,860USD/year

Study programs at AAU

Applied Sciences & Professions
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Work
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
ScholarshipsYes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics-Economics
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
ScholarshipsYes
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 85
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Physical Sciences
ScholarshipsYes
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sustainable Design
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
ScholarshipsYes
Medicine
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Technology
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports Science
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
ScholarshipsYes
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber and Computer Engineering
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
Computer Engineering
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
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Education & Training
BA in Organizational Learning
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
ScholarshipsYes
Social Sciences & Management
BA in International Business Communication in English
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
BA in Language and International Studies, English
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
BA in Language and International Studies, Spanish
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
BA in Social Science
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Communication and Digital Media
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
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Humanities
BA in Danish
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
BA in History
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
Arts & Humanities
BA in Art and Technology
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
BA in English
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
BA in Music Therapy
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture and Design
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
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Engineering & Technology
Applied Industrial Electronics
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 85
BSc in Applied Industrial Electronics
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
BSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
BSc in Engineering (Energy )
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
BSc in Engineering (Energy Engineering)
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
ScholarshipsYes
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Other
BA in Applied Philosophy
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
BA in Music
Study degreeBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Law
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
Study degreeBSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsGPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
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Other programs
Humanities
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization (Global Gender Studies)
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Study field
Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
Economics & Business Management
Communication Technology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
International Business
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Management Engineering
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Management of Technology (MMT)
Study degreeMBA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Industrial Design)
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
ScholarshipsYes
Show all
Social Sciences & Management
Culture, Communication and Globalization
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
European Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Global Gender Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
International Business
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
MA in Tourism (Artic Studies)
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
ScholarshipsYes
Show all
Computer Science & IT
Communication Technology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Computer Science (IT)
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Cyber Security
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Cyber Security)
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
ScholarshipsYes
Show all
Journalism & Media
Communication Technology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Cities and Sustainability
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Biotechnology
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
ScholarshipsYes
Sustainable Design
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresCAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Water and Environmental Engineering
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Materials and Nanotechnology
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresCAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Nanobiotechnology
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresCAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Medicine
Biotechnology, Master
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
ScholarshipsYes
Master of Science (MSc) in Nanobiotechnology
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
ScholarshipsYes
Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresCAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Building Energy Design
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Chemistry
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Cities and Sustainability
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
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Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scoresCAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Building Energy Design
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Lighting Design
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsCAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scoresCAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Building Energy Design)
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Cities and Sustainability)
Study degreeMSc
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
ScholarshipsYes
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Other
Environmental Management and Sustainability Science
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Environmental Science
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Innovation Management
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresFCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
MA in Tourism
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsCAE, IELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization
Study degreeMA
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
ScholarshipsYes
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Bachelor degree at AAU

When applying for undergraduate programs, the admissions committee takes into account the student's previous performance. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score for TOEFL is 85. The IB diploma is accepted upon admission.

TOEFL iBT85

Master's degree at AAU

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. In order to enroll at AAU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 85. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.

IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT85

AAU campus

The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at AAU, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

Campus TypeSuburban
LibraryYes
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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 AAU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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