Aarhus University

World-class Education

Established in 1928, AU is a historical institution that has grown to achieve international research and education excellence. We are consistently ranked within the world’s top 100 universities.

Active researchers teach classes, and students are encouraged to think critically and engage in open debate. Professors at AU welcome discussions and value student insights to their classes. 

Many courses are interdisciplinary, giving students a well-rounded perspective of their subject. This can also broaden horizons after graduation. 

The main campus of Aarhus University (AU) is located in the middle of Aarhus. Rooted in strong disciplines, researchers and students have been generating new knowledge here for over 90 years. Aarhus University is Denmark’s second-largest university, with 38,000 students, five faculties, research activities all over the country and campuses in Aarhus, Herning and Emdrup.

Research and education of the highest international quality are at the core of our mission, and strong partnerships with our society are at the heart of our activities. Thanks to its size and reputation as a leading research-intensive university, Aarhus University has strong impact and influence across the entire spectrum of disciplines, locally, nationally and globally.

Today, Aarhus ranks among the top 100 universities in the world in several international rankings – out of over 17,000 universities worldwide.