Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
Quick facts
- World rank
- #85
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Students
- 37,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1928
Overview
Founded in 1928, Aarhus University (AU) is Denmark's second oldest and largest public research institution. It is consistently ranked within the top 100 universities worldwide and boasts strong academic faculties in Arts, Health, Business and Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Technical Sciences. The vibrant main campus in Aarhus is known for its beautiful yellow-brick architecture and green spaces. AU is highly internationalized, offering over 50 English-taught Master's and Bachelor's programs, and a dynamic student life deeply integrated with the city. The university's business school, Aarhus BSS, holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation. Through its commitment to research excellence, independent thinking, and close collaboration with society, AU cultivates a vibrant, cross-disciplinary academic environment.
Fields of study
- Arts
- Business
- Social Sciences
- Health
- Natural Sciences
- Technical Sciences
- Engineering
- Law
- Political Science
- Education
Accreditation: The Danish Accreditation Council (AI)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
- Application deadlines
- January 15 for non-EU/EEA students
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- [email protected]
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€8,000 – €16,300 / year
From about $8,640 / year
Domestic students
€16,300 / year
Tuition is free for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. For non-EU/EEA/Swiss students, tuition fees range from €8,000 to €16,300 per year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA in International Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €8,000 / year | Varies | September |
| MSc in Cognitive Science (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €8,000 / year | Varies | September |
| MSc in Computer Science (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €15,300 / year | Varies | September |
| MSc in Economics and Business Administration (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €10,000 / year | Varies | September |
| MSc in Quantitative Economics (IMSQE) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €10,000 / year | Varies | September |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.