Aarhus University

Aarhus University is a dynamic, modern and highly international university. Since its founding in 1928, it has grown to become a leading public university with international impact and reach across the entire research spectrum.

Strategy

Aarhus University’s vision is to be a research-intensive university that aspires to the highest international quality and excels in creating value through knowledge, new insights and collaboration, in addition to facilitating connections between Denmark and the world. Aarhus University’s vision for 2025 will be realised through a focus on seven strategic commitments:

• Generating knowledge and research breakthroughs through free, independent research of the highest international quality
• Research-based degree programmes of the highest international quality
• Performing impartial public sector consultancy services of the highest international quality
• Encouraging the university’s students, graduates and researchers to bring their knowledge into play in order to shape the society of the future
• Contributing to international collaboration, global engagement and the solution of major societal challenges through interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Generating innovation in established public and private sector companies and startups through collaboration, both internally and with external partners
• Intensifying the exchange of talents and knowledge, locally, nationally and globally.

Here are some of the top reasons to come work or study with us.

We are a Top 100 University
AU is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities. It was ranked number 78 in the latest Shanghai ranking and is among the world’s 100 best universities in 17 out of 48 subjects in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

In fact, according to the 2020 Universitas 21 Ranking of National Higher Education Systems, Denmark ranks number three in the world based on performance in three areas: resources, environment, connectivity and output.

Denmark is a great place to live
Safe, secure and equal

Denmark is widely cited as one of the world’s most liveable places for a variety of reasons. It has the world’s highest level of income equality, according to the OECD. Furthermore, Denmark is widely cited as one of the world’s most liveable places. And based on the Corruption Transparency Index, Denmark is the least corrupt country in the world. Levels of public trust are high and crime is low.

We’re always here for you

AU offers all the practical support and guidance you need to feel at home here. For students, the International Centre offers a full induction and introduction programme as well as professional, friendly support and guidance throughout your time at AU.

For researchers and PhD students, Aarhus University offers a full range of services to make your transition to the university as smooth as possible. IAS (International Academic Staff) assists researchers and PhD students from abroad with all practical matters, including visa, residence and work permits, housing services, child care, etc. 

Read more about Aarhus University at:  https://international.au.dk/