Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.

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. The university is in top-200 of the independent international ranking THE.

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

Rating QS
2024#336
Rating THE
2024#201-250
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Engineering & Technology147
Arts & Humanities380
Social Sciences & Management401-450
Life Sciences & Medicine401-450
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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 4,969 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
4,969USD/year
Master
7,086USD/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
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Scholarships
Yes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics-Economics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Scholarships
Yes
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 85
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Physical Sciences
Scholarships
Yes
Economics & Business Management
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Scholarships
Yes
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sustainable Design
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Scholarships
Yes
Medicine
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports Science
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Scholarships
Yes
Computer Science & IT
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber and Computer Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Computer Engineering
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Education & Training
BA in Organizational Learning
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Scholarships
Yes
Social Sciences & Management
BA in International Business Communication in English
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
BA in Language and International Studies, English
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
BA in Language and International Studies, Spanish
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
BA in Social Science
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Communication and Digital Media
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Humanities
BA in Danish
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
BA in History
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Arts & Humanities
BA in Art and Technology
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
BA in English
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
BA in Music Therapy
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture and Design
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Engineering & Technology
Applied Industrial Electronics
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
TOEFL iBT — 85
BSc in Applied Industrial Electronics
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Scholarships
Yes
BSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL, IB
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Scholarships
Yes
BSc in Engineering (Energy )
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Scholarships
Yes
BSc in Engineering (Energy Engineering)
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Other
BA in Applied Philosophy
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
BA in Music
Study degree
BA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Law
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
Study degree
BSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
GPA, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Other programs
Humanities
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization (Global Gender Studies)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Study field
Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Economics & Business Management
Communication Technology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
International Business
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Management Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
CAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Management of Technology (MMT)
Study degree
MBA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Scholarships
Yes
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Industrial Design)
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Social Sciences & Management
Culture, Communication and Globalization
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
European Studies
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Global Gender Studies
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
International Business
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
MA in Tourism (Artic Studies)
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Computer Science & IT
Communication Technology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Computer Science (IT)
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Cyber Security
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
CAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Cyber Security)
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Journalism & Media
Communication Technology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Cities and Sustainability
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Biotechnology
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Scholarships
Yes
Sustainable Design
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
CAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
CAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Water and Environmental Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Materials and Nanotechnology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
CAE — 180, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Nanobiotechnology
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
CAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Medicine
Biotechnology, Master
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Scholarships
Yes
Master of Science (MSc) in Nanobiotechnology
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Scholarships
Yes
Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Engineering & Technology
Architecture
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
CAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Building Energy Design
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Chemistry
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Cities and Sustainability
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Show all
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
CAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Building Energy Design
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Lighting Design
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
CAE, FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Exam scores
CAE — 180, FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Building Energy Design)
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Cities and Sustainability)
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Other
Environmental Management and Sustainability Science
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Environmental Science
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
Innovation Management
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
FCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
FCE — 173, IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 85
MA in Tourism
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
CAE, IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization
Study degree
MA
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Scholarships
Yes
Show all
Other programs
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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 iBT
85

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.

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85

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 Type
Suburban
Library
Yes
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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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