Master's
Waiver + monthly grant
AU
Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
"Denmark's second-oldest university and a broad research university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#131 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (PhD: 3 years)
About Aarhus University
Aarhus University (AU) is a public research university founded in 1928 in Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city. It also has campuses in Herning and Emdrup (Copenhagen). AU covers arts, business and social sciences, health, natural sciences and technical sciences. It offers more than 50 bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English, and more than half of its students study at master's or PhD level.
Rankings & Recognition
#131
Ranked 131st in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (joint 128th in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Coimbra Group
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Aarhus University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
68.3#
Employer Reputation
41.7#
Faculty / Student
42.4#
Citations / Faculty
74.1#
Intl. Faculty
96.7#
Intl. Students
25.5#
Intl. Research Network
96.3#
Employment Outcomes
79.4#
Sustainability
73.2#
#
Key Facts
1928
Founded
27,542
Total Students (QS)
4,714
International Students
2,937
Faculty Staff (QS)
50+
English-taught Degrees
Aarhus, Herning, Emdrup
Campuses
Popular Programs
Computer Science
Economics and Business Administration
Cognitive Science
Engineering
Biology and Natural Sciences
Humanities
Application Details
Master's Route
AU online application portal
Bachelor's Route
optagelse.dk
Application Fee
EUR 150 (DKK 1,125)
Master's Deadline (Sep)
15 January
Bachelor's Deadline
15 March
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (English B / A)
|
6.5 / 7.0 (min 6.0 each) |
|
TOEFL iBT new scale (B / A)
|
4.5 / 5.0 |
|
Cambridge (B / A)
|
180 / 190 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Residence permit (SIRI, ST1)
Post-Study Work
1 yr job-seeking (PhD: 3 yrs)
Green Card Pathway
Work permit route
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 150
Avg Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver
Career Outcomes
89%
Placement Ratio
1 year (PhD: 3 years)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculty Staff — 2,937
International Staff — 43%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
AU's main campus is in central Aarhus (Nordre Ringgade 1), around the University Park. Aarhus BSS and AU Engineering also teach in Herning, and the Danish School of Education is in Emdrup, Copenhagen.
Campus Details
Aarhus
Herning
and Emdrup; 27542 students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 12 to 21 C
Coldest (Jan): -1 to 4 C
Climate: Temperate oceanic
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing: AU Housing and student residences
Dining
Canteens: Cafes and canteens on campus
Health & Wellness
Danish public health care: Yellow health card (CPR) after registration
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
27,542
International Students
4,714
Undergraduate
53.3%
Postgraduate
46.7%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Science/Engineering
EUR 17,300 / year
Tuition - Business/Economics
EUR 13,000 / year
Tuition - Arts/Humanities
EUR 13,000 / year
Application Fee
EUR 150 (DKK 1,125)
Intakes & Deadlines
Most master's programmes start around 1 September. Non-EU applicants apply from 1 November to 15 January; decisions come in late March and must be accepted by 1 April. Some programmes also admit for a January/February start (deadline 15 September). Bachelor's applications go via optagelse.dk by 15 March.
Scholarships at Aarhus University
2 scholarships available
Master's
Tuition fee waiver
Danish State Scholarship (Natural/Technical Sci.)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Upper secondary equiv. to Danish exam; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 4.5 (new)
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 4.5 / Cambridge 180
English Proficiency
IELTS (English B / A)
6.5 / 7.0 (min 6.0 each)TOEFL iBT new scale (B / A)
Cambridge (B / A)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Bachelor diploma and transcripts
Course descriptions (if required)
English test result
CV
Application fee receipt
Proof of funds (residence permit)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme page for academic, English and course-credit requirements.
2
Pay application fee
Non-EU/EEA applicants pay the EUR 150 application fee before applying.
3
Apply online
Submit the application and documents via the AU online application portal before the deadline.
4
Receive offer
Get an admission letter and the tuition fee notice, then accept your place.
5
Pay tuition
Pay the first tuition instalment by the deadline in your offer letter.
6
Residence permit
Apply for a residence permit for studies (ST1) via SIRI / nyidanmark.dk, then arrive and enrol.
Campus & Location
AU's main campus is in central Aarhus (Nordre Ringgade 1), around the University Park. Aarhus BSS and AU Engineering also teach in Herning, and the Danish School of Education is in Emdrup, Copenhagen.
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