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Aalborg University, Aalborg, Aalborg Denmark
# =336QS World University Rankings
61Undergraduate programs
74Postgraduate programs
5QS 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.
AAU Business School (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Administration
Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Architecture and Design
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medialogy
Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (17)
BSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biotechnology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Environmental Science
Biology
Department of Clinical Medicine (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medicine (Medical Education)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Department of Communication and Psychology (17)
BA in Art and Technology
BA in Music
BA in Music Therapy
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 Psychology
Department of Computer Science (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Data Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software
Department of Culture and Learning (17)
BA in Applied Philosophy
BA in Danish
BA in English
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
Department of Electronic Systems (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber and Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Electronic Engineering and IT
Computer Engineering
Department of Energy (17)
BSc in Applied Industrial Electronics
BSc in Engineering (Energy )
BSc in Engineering (Energy Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Engineering
Department of Health Science and Technology (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Engineering and Informatics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sports Science
Department of Law (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Law
Law LLB
Department of Materials and Productions (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Global Business Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical and Production Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics
Nanotechnology
Department of Mathematical Sciences (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics-Economics
Department of Planning (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sustainable Design
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Techno-Anthropology
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning
Surveying, Planning and Land Management
Department of Politics and Society (17)
BA in History
BA in Social Science
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Innovation and e-Government
Public Administration
Department of Sociology and Social Work (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sociology
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Work
Department of the Built Environment (17)
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Structural and Civil Engineering
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.
AAU Business School (15)
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)
Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Industrial Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sound and Music Computing)
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 Lighting Design
Master of Science (MSc) in Medialogy
Master of Science (MSc) in Service Systems Design
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 in Engineering (Architecture)
Department of Chemistry and Bioscience (15)
Biotechnology, Master
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Chemistry)
Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Biotechnology
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Environmental Science)
Medical Biotechnology, Master
Department of Clinical Medicine (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Department of Communication and Psychology (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Information Studies
Department of Computer Science (15)
Master's Program in Computer Science (IT)
Department of Culture and Learning (15)
MA in Tourism
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)
Department of Electronic Systems (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Cyber Security)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Robotics)
Department of Energy (15)
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)
Department of Materials and Productions (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Management Engineering with Operations and Supply Chain Management)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Materials and Nanotechnology)
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 Nanobiotechnology
Master of Science (MSc) in Production
Master of Science(MSc) in Engineering (Operations and Innovation Management)
Department of Planning (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Cities)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Surveying, Planning and Land Management
Master of Science (MSc) in Techno-Anthropology
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Surveying and Planning)
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)
Department of the Built Environment (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering)
Master of Science (MSc) in Geography
Master of Science (MSc) in Structural and Civil Engineering
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Building Energy Design)
Master of Science (MSc) in Water and Environmental Engineering
Others (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Mediology
School of Architecture, Design and Planning (15)
Master of Science (MSc) in Urban, Energy and Environmental Planning (Sustainable Energy Planning and Management)
School of Culture and Learning (15)
MA in Tourism (Artic Studies)
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 #=336 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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