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Aalborg University

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Aalborg East, Denmark
251–300th in World University Rankings 2025
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A well ranked university with a wide range of study programmes and hi-tech research facilities
Aalborg University (AAU), situated in three large cities in Denmark, offers a wide range of English-taught bachelor and master programs. AAU has provided students with academic excellence, cultural engagement and personal development since its inception in 1974, but despite being a fairly young university, AAU is already ranked amongst the best and most acknowledged international universities in the world.

AAU strives to better its position by constantly raising the bar in order to maintain a strong learning curve. In recent years, AAU has moved up the international lists of university rankings. The great majority of ranking lists name AAU, and AAU is thus in the top 2% of the world's 17,000 universities.

AAU study method gathers international acclaim

AAU is unique in many ways but one leading thing is the study method called “The Aalborg Model for Problem Based Learning (PBL)”. The method is highly respected both nationally and internationally, and the students obtain an important academic and social dimension in both group projects and research (http://www.en.aau.dk/education/problem-based-learning/).

AAU offers education and research within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technical and health sciences. All research and study programs have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and providing interdisciplinary solutions to the problems facing our world of today.

Build a large network by connecting with AAU

AAU’s main campus is in Aalborg, which has been named the happiest city in Europe by the Business Insider some years back. Next to being a great city to work and study in, AAU focuses on providing staff and students with a large network and through the PBL you will build a close relationship with students, researches and the industry both nationally and internationally.

State of the art laboratories and close co-operation with industry

AAU currently consolidates and further develops its profile as a dynamic and innovative research and educational institution oriented towards the surrounding world. It is characterized by combining a keen engagement in local, regional, and national issues with an active commitment to international collaboration. With a persistent dedication to the pursuit of excellence, AAU offers supreme educational experiences across a broad spectrum of academic fields. Interested in more details about AAU check out AAU’s webpage: http://www.en.aau.dk/about-aau/

To learn more about the study programs, please visit:

English-taught Bachelor programs: http://www.en.aau.dk/education/bachelor/

English-taught Master programs: http://www.en.aau.dk/education/master/

PHD Studies: https://www.en.aau.dk/research/phd

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Aalborg University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
49 F : 51 M (2)
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International student percentage
13% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.4 (1)
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Student total
16871 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025, (2) World University Rankings 2018

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Subjects Taught at Aalborg University

See below for a range of subjects taught at Aalborg University

Law201–250th

  • Law

Education151–175th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities201–250th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics201–250th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science126–150th

  • Computer Science

Engineering=90th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences176–200th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology251–300th

  • Psychology
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