Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Quick facts
- World rank
- #275
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 17,692
- International students
- 16%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1974
Overview
Aalborg University is a Danish public university with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. It is recognized for its problem-based learning model and strong research output in engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Information Technology
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Technical Sciences
Accreditation: The Danish Accreditation Council (Danmarks Akkrediteringsråd)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- February, September
- Application deadlines
- 1 March (EU/EEA, September Master's intake); 15 January (non-EU, September Master's intake); 15 October (all, February Master's intake); 15 March (Bachelor's international)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- masteradmission@aau.dk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
DKK 55,600 – DKK 115,700 / year
From about $8,062 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
EU/EEA students pay no tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA students pay per-semester fees (2026 rates): 27,800 DKK for humanities/social sciences programmes and 57,850 DKK for engineering, science and IT programmes. Application fee: 1,150 DKK (150 EUR) per intake for non-EU/EEA citizens (covers up to 3 applications).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Energy Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | DKK 57,850 / semester | Varies | September |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.