Aalborg University

About Aalborg University

Our search for knowledge always begins and ends in conjunction with the world around us, with real problems in mind. We define and take part in missions that help solve those challenges and achieve sustainable solutions. These missions are the driving force behind our work.

The profile of Aalborg University

At AAU we believe, that knowledge can and shall change the world. That is the reason why AAU is a university with high ambitions. We seek knowledge in a interaction with the world around us, while being orientated about real problems and missions that we seek to solve with sustainable solutions.

Missions at AAU

At Aalborg University, we actively address global challenges. Through selected missions, we turn complex problems into tangible goals and actions. In partnerships with companies, NGOs and public-sector authorities, we leverage our strong research experience to create sustainable solutions. Only together can we make the biggest difference.

Aalborg University as a workplace

We act and are recognised as a university with a distinct profile and a high quality level in all of our activities. All employees are dedicated to creating knowledge for the benefit of our students and the surrounding society.

Our interactions and relationships are based on openness, inclusion, mutual respect, professionalism and quality across disciplinary fields, scientific and administrative functions, campuses and managerial levels.

Career options

A research career at the university begins by a research training programme (PhD) and often follows the course – in the simplified version – from an assistant professorship, to an associate professorship, and, for the best qualified, to a professorship. The university also offers other positions, for instance postdoc, which makes it possible for you to develop your research competences and qualify for the next level in the university job structure.