Aarhus University (AU) is a top ten university among universities founded within the past 100 years. It has a long tradition of partnerships with some of the world's best research institutions and university networks.
- #69 Ranking
- 21 PhDs
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- AU is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities.
- At AU, teachers are active researchers and teaching takes place in an informal context.
- AU offers more than 60 complete programmes in English at Bachelor’s and Master’s level. All PhD programmes are in English.
PhD Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- Ph.D. Bioscience
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Environmental Sciences
- Ph.D. Mathematics
- Ph.D. Nanosience
- Ph.D. Physics and Astronomy
Humanities (5)
Social Sciences (5)
Engineering & Technology (4)
- Ph.D. Agroecology
- Ph.D. Engineering
- Ph.D. Environmental Sciences
- Ph.D. Nanosience
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- Ph.D. Agroecology
- Ph.D. Environmental Sciences
- Ph.D. Geoscience
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Ph.D. Computer Science
- Ph.D. Geoscience
Education & Training (2)
- Ph.D. Didactics
- Ph.D. Learning and Education
Medicine & Health (2)
- Ph.D. Bioscience
- Ph.D. Public Health
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Ph.D. Animal Science
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Food Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
About
History
Aarhus University is a young, modern university established in 1928. It has grown to become a leading public research university with international reach covering the entire research spectrum.
Education
The university’s goal is to contribute towards solving the complex global challenges facing the world. The university therefore strives to combine the high level of academic standards of its researchers with collaboration across disciplinary boundaries to combine research in new ways and solve challenges in close contact with the world around us.
Research
Aarhus University has a wide range of offers for researchers at all stages of your career. Find information about your opportunities as a PhD, Junior Researcher or researcher.
Career
Individual and confidential career counselling is the backbone of our career service. We offer one-to-one career guidance discussions every week where you can discuss your career development, your job opportunities, get help with your CV and job interview and/or try a focus profile test.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
69 -9
2019
60 5
2018
65
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
105 3
2020
108 -2
2019
106
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
106 9
2020
115 8
2019
123
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
147 -2
2020
145 -4
2019
141
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student counsellors are experienced students who advise other students in their department. They are your first contact when you have questions, and they will be able to help or advise you on where to go for additional help.
Housing services
As in other big cities, finding housing can be an effort. There are many different options, but most foreign nationals working or studying in Denmark choose to rent a home. You need to consider where you are going to live as soon as you know you are coming to Aarhus University.
Library services
The AU libraries are located on every AU campus. All libraries have spacious reading rooms and wifi, and some are accessible 24/7.
Medical services
Aarhus University does not hold an insurance policy that covers students who are injured on university premises. For this reason, it is recommended that all students take out private full-time liability and accident insurance.
Student Life
Campus life
- Aarhus Campus
- Emdrup Campus
- Herning Campus
- AU Foulum
- AU Silkeborg
- AU Flakkebjerg
- AU in Greenland
Sports facilities
Outdoor sports
- Aarhus Kano
- Friluftsliv Aarhus
- Aarhus University Sports Club
Indoor sports
- AU Exercise Centre
- Badeanstalten Spanien
- Fitness World
Other programmes from this university
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