Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark · Denmark tuition policy
- Your destination
- Aarhus, Denmark
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €0
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
A comprehensive Danish university with particular strength in business, engineering and the natural sciences.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Comprehensive Danish university.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Danish |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Danish / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Danish / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (13)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business — Bachelor | Bachelor | Danish | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — Master (also in English) | Master | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Business — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Bachelor | Bachelor | Danish | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | Danish | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| MSc Computer Science | Master | English | €0 for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens | See university page |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | Danish | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Danish / English | €0 tuition for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Danish for most Bachelor's; English for many Master's. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
An eligible upper secondary qualification entitling entry to higher education. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Danish-taught programmes require Danish proof; English-taught programmes require English proof (commonly IELTS 6.5).
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Upper secondary certificate
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- English/Danish language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
EU/EEA applicants: typically ≈ 15 March for the autumn intake (non-EU earlier).
How to apply
Direct university portal · Admissions portal →
Bachelor’s admissions often run through optagelse.dk; Master’s admissions are usually direct.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ 1 February
- Applications close
- 15 March (EU/EEA, autumn) — non-EU earlier (≈ 15 January)
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies + translations; submit via optagelse.dk or the institution.
- Note
- Bachelor’s via optagelse.dk; Master’s direct.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.au.dk
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- au@au.dk
- Admissions phone
- +45 8715 0000
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- Aarhus University official website
https://www.au.dk - Aarhus University — tuition / fees (official)
https://masters.au.dk/tuitionfees - Aarhus University — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://international.au.dk/education/admissions - Study in Denmark – Tuition Fees
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