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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 university is in top-310 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 251 place among top institutions.
AAU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
- Aalborg, Denmark
- Establishment year
- 1974
- Students
- 16,951
- International students
- 2,474
- Female students
- 49%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 186 |
Arts & Humanities | 362 |
Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 |

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 1,991 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 calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Citizens
- Free
- Bachelor
- 5,192USD/year
- Master
- 1,991USD/year
Study programs at AAU
Applied Sciences & Professions
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Work
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics-Economics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sustainable Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber and Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
BA in Organizational Learning
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
BA in International Business Communication in English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Language and International Studies, English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Language and International Studies, Spanish
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Social Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Communication and Digital Media
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
BA in Danish
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
BA in Art and Technology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Music Therapy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture and Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Applied Industrial Electronics
- Study form
- Full-time
BSc in Applied Industrial Electronics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BSc in Engineering (Energy )
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BSc in Engineering (Energy Engineering)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
BA in Applied Philosophy
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
BA in Music
- Study degree
- BA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Law
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization (Global Gender Studies)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Communication Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Business
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Management Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Management of Technology (MMT)
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Industrial Design)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Culture, Communication and Globalization
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
European Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Gender Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Business
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Tourism (Artic Studies)
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Communication Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science (IT)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Cyber Security
- Study form
- Full-time
Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Cyber Security)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Communication Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Cities and Sustainability
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Sustainable Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Water and Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Materials and Nanotechnology
- Study form
- Full-time
Nanobiotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biotechnology, Master
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Nanobiotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
- Study form
- Full-time
Building Energy Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Cities and Sustainability
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
- Study form
- Full-time
Building Energy Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Lighting Design
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Building Energy Design)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Cities and Sustainability)
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Environmental Management and Sustainability Science
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Innovation Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
MA in Tourism
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time

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.
- TOEFL iBT
- 85
Master's degree at AAU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. 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 IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 85 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 85
AAU campus
The suburban campus of AAU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. Student life at AAU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes

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 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. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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