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Aalborg University
Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
# 306QS World University Rankings
60Undergraduate programs
71Postgraduate programs
5+QS stars
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About Aalborg University
Aalborg University is a Danish university located mainly in Aalborg, Denmark, with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. It offers 76 undergraduate educations and 112 postgraduate educations, and several of those are conducted in English. The university is divided into four faculties:
With approximately 20,000 students, Aalborg University is Denmark’s fifth largest university based on student enrollment. The university is placed in the QS World University Ranking (2016–17) among the 350 best universities in the World. It is ranked 46th in the QS Top 50 Under 50, and it has a five stars' QS Star Rating. In addition, it is ranked 58th for Electrical Engineering and 25th in Petroleum Engineering worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
When it comes to engineering, Aalborg University is very focused on developing engineers with experience from working with real companies in their semester projects. Also, focus is put on working in a team environment that develops the interpersonal skills, as well as team-working skills.
Aalborg University (AAU) was established in 1974 under Aalborg University Center (AUC), but changed its name to Aalborg University in 1994. The university is headquartered and located on the main campus in the eastern part of the Aalborg, but the university also has departments located downtown. In 2011, Aalborg University experienced the largest increase in applicants in Denmark, as the number of new students increased by 31%.
About Aalborg University
Aalborg University is a Danish university located mainly in Aalborg, Denmark, with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. It offers 76 undergraduate educations and 112 postgraduate educations, and several of those are conducted in English. The university is divided into four faculties:
With approximately 20,000 students, Aalborg University is Denmark’s fifth largest university based on student enrollment. The university is placed in the QS World University Ranking (2016–17) among the 350 best universities in the World. It is ranked 46th in the QS Top 50 Under 50, and it has a five stars' QS Star Rating. In addition, it is ranked 58th for Electrical Engineering and 25th in Petroleum Engineering worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
When it comes to engineering, Aalborg University is very focused on developing engineers with experience from working with real companies in their semester projects. Also, focus is put on working in a team environment that develops the interpersonal skills, as well as team-working skills.
Aalborg University (AAU) was established in 1974 under Aalborg University Center (AUC), but changed its name to Aalborg University in 1994. The university is headquartered and located on the main campus in the eastern part of the Aalborg, but the university also has departments located downtown. In 2011, Aalborg University experienced the largest increase in applicants in Denmark, as the number of new students increased by 31%.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
Aalborg University offers interdisciplinary studies where bachelor courses (basic study programmes) are followed by masters and Ph.D. courses (subsequent specialisation). The university offers 10 different undergraduate programmes in English across five faculties:
Each of the five faculties has its own schools with full time bachelor education spanning over three years and designed to prepare students for master and Ph.D. education at a high academic and international level. Since the Ph.D. programmes are focussed on training researchers, students are researching independently and being actively involved in Aalborg’s research community.
All study programmes at AAU are based on a unique model of teaching and learning: the problem based and project organized model based on real life challanges, also referred to as "The PBL Model" and "The Aalborg Model". This model has become both nationally and internationally recognized as an advanced and efficient learning model, and ot is a trademark for Aalborg University.
Aalborg University is among the world's leading universities regarding research within health technology, wireless communication, energy, computer science, innovation economics, and comparative welfare studies.
More than 20.000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, and approximately 10% of those are international students from countries all over the world. The university employs approximately 2.000 faculty staff and approximately 1.400 administrative/technical staff.
The schools and undergraduate programmes in English are available below. For a complete list of undergraduate programmes, the Danish ones included, visit this link.
Arts and Humanities (6)
BA in Applied Philosophy
BA in Art and Technology
BA in Danish
BA in English
BA in History
BA in Music
BA in Music Therapy
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture and Design
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning
Surveying, Planning and Land Management
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration
Engineering and Technology (6)
BSc in Applied Industrial Electronics
BSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
BSc in Engineering (Energy )
BSc in Engineering (Energy Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Engineering and Informatics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Data Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronic Engineering and IT
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Global Business Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical and Production Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Structural and Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Techno-Anthropology
Computer Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medicine (Medical Education)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports Science
Biology
Natural Sciences (6)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics-Economics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sustainable Design
Social Sciences and Management (6)
BA in International Business Communication in English
BA in Language and International Studies, English
BA in Language and International Studies, Spanish
BA in Organizational Learning
BA in Social Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Law
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Communication and Digital Media
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Communication and Digital Media (Interactive Digital Media)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Innovation and e-Government
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medialogy
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sociology
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Work
Law LLB
Public Administration
Aalborg University offers interdisciplinary studies where bachelor courses (basic study programmes) are followed by masters and Ph.D. courses (subsequent specialisation). The university offers 66 different postgraduate programmes in English across five faculties:
Each of the five faculties has its own schools with full time bachelor education spanning over three years and designed to prepare students for master and Ph.D. education at a high academic and international level. Since the Ph.D. programmes are focussed on training researchers, students are researching independently and being actively involved in Aalborg’s research community.
All study programmes at AAU are based on a unique model of teaching and learning: the problem based and project organized model based on real life challanges, also referred to as "The PBL Model" and "The Aalborg Model". This model has become both nationally and internationally recognized as an advanced and efficient learning model, and ot is a trademark for Aalborg University.
Aalborg University is among the world's leading universities regarding research within health technology, wireless communication, energy, computer science, innovation economics, and comparative welfare studies.
More than 20.000 students are enrolled at Aalborg University, and approximately 10% of those are international students from countries all over the world. The university employs approximately 2.000 faculty staff and approximately 1.400 administrative/technical staff.
The schools and postgraduate programmes in English are available below. For a complete list of postgraduate programmes, the Danish ones included, visit this link.
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Building Energy Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Cities and Sustainability)
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Environmental Management and Sustainability Science)
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Urban Planning and Management)
Business and Management (6)
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Entrepreneurial Engineering)
Master of Sciences (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration
Master of Sciences (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration (Finance)
Master of Sciences (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration (Innovation Management)
Master of Sciences (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration (International Business)
Master of Sciences (MSc) in Economics and Business Administration (Marketing)
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering (Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering)
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology)
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering (Mechatronic Control Engineering)
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering (Power Electronics and Drives)
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering (Thermal Energy and Process Engineering)
Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Engineering (Wind Power Systems)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Cyber Security)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Industrial Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Management Engineering with Operations and Supply Chain Management)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Robotics)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sound and Music Computing)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Cities)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Urban Design Specialisation in Mobilities & Urban Studies)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Urban Design Specialisation in Urban Architecture)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Urban Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Studies
Master of Science (MSc) in Lighting Design
Master of Science (MSc) in Management Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Materials and Nanotechnology (Materials Technology)
Master of Science (MSc) in Materials and Nanotechnology (Nanomaterials and Nanophysics)
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering (Design of Mechanical Systems)
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering (Electro-Mechanical System Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Technology)
Master of Science (MSc) in Service Systems Design
Master of Science (MSc) in Structural and Civil Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Surveying and Planning)
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Urban Design Specialisation in Mobilities & Urban Studies)
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Urban Design Specialisation in Urban Architecture)
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Urban Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Sustainable Energy Planning and Management)
Master of Science (MSc) in Water and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering (Architecture)
Master of Science(MSc) in Engineering (Operations and Innovation Management)
Master's Program in Computer Science (IT)
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Biotechnology, Master
Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Medical Biotechnology, Master
Natural Sciences (6)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Chemistry)
Master of Science (MSc) in Geography
Master of Science (MSc) in Surveying, Planning and Land Management
Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Biotechnology
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Environmental Science)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
MA in Tourism
MA in Tourism (Artic Studies)
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization (Artic Studies)
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization (Chinese Area Studies)
Master of Arts (MA) in Culture, Communication and Globalization (Global Gender Studies)
Master of Science (MSc) in International Relation (Global Refugee Studies)
Master of Science (MSc) in Medialogy
Master of Science (MSc) in Mediology
Master of Science (MSc) in Techno-Anthropology
Master of Social Science in International Relations
Executive MBA (2)
Management of Technology (MMT)
Part-Time MBA (2)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Aalborg University is one of the top public universities in Aalborg,, Denmark. It is ranked #306 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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