Quick Summary
Public research university in Aarhus, Denmark — Aarhus University, est. 1928. Ranked #139 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 38000 students including 12% from outside Denmark. Known for strengths in Dentistry, Archaeology, Agriculture & Forestry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Aarhus offers a world-class education in a vibrant student city with free tuition for EU students and a strong emphasis on research and critical thinking.
Subject Strengths
DentistryArchaeologyAgriculture & ForestryCommunication & Media StudiesEnvironmental SciencesTheologyPolitical Science
Founded1928
TypePublic Research University
Total Students38000
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban / City Park
Campus Size250 acres (Main Campus)
Affiliated HospitalsAarhus University Hospital
AccreditationDanish Accreditation Institution,AACSB,AMBA,EQUIS
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#139
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#110
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#78
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Primarily blended learning and specialized professional courses)
Online Programs
Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO),Bioinformatics Research Centre (BiRC),Danish Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE),Center for Music in the Brain
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Danish Accreditation Institution,AACSB,AMBA,EQUIS
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL83
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15 (Non-EU), March 15 (EU)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September 1 (Non-EU), October 15 (EU)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus heavily on the 'relevance' of your undergraduate degree credits; Danish universities require a high degree of direct credit correspondence for Master's admissions.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Danish Krone
UG Tuition
kr.60,000/yr
per year · DKK
Living Cost
kr.96,000/yr
per year · DKK
PG Tuition
kr.82,000/yr
per year · DKK
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
kr.178,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · DKK
Scholarships AvailableDanish Government Scholarships,Erasmus+,Fulbright Commission
Avg Scholarship$15,000
Financial AidSU (Statens Uddannelsesstøtte) for eligible Danish and EU citizens
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Economics and Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Environmental Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Political Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Cognitive Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$65,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with LEGO, Vestas, Arla Foods, and Grundfos.
Industry Connections
Extensiveparticularly through the IT-City Katrinebjerg and Aarhus University Hospital.
Notable Alumni
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark,Bjarne Stroustrup (Creator of C++),Anders Fogh Rasmussen (Former NATO Secretary General),Jens Christian Skou (Nobel Laureate in Chemistry)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Aarhus University Sport (AUS) offers over 15 different sports disciplines.
Student Clubs
Studenterhus Aarhus,The Friday Bar (Fredagsbar),AIESEC,AU Entrepreneurship
Library Resources
The Royal Danish Library (Aarhus) provides massive digital and physical archives.
Exchange Programs
Yes (Over 1,000 agreements worldwide)
Summer Programs
AU Summer University (One of the largest in Europe)