The Aalborg University Board is the highest authority of Aalborg University (AAU), and the University’s Rector is responsible for the day-to-day management of AAU. The Rector is head of the executive management and delegates work tasks and responsibility to the members of the executive management.
Top reasons to study here
- The researchers, students and graduates are well trained in analytical, holistic and problem and solution oriented methods.
- AAU conducts research in close collaboration between staff, students and partners in the business world and in public institutions.
- The problem oriented approach to research, education, knowledge dissemination and collaboration makes a difference and creates change.
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About
History
Aalborg University is a young university with only 40 years of history. Since its establishment in 1974, AAU has been characterised by a problem-based and project-oriented teaching method (PBL) – also called the Aalborg Model, and by extensive collaboration with the surrounding society.
Education
Since Aalborg University was first established in 1974, all university programmes have been based on problem based learning (PBL). Aalborg University students work in groups applying problem oriented methods in preparing projects of a high academic standard.
The PBL-based pedagogical model of the University has become both nationally and internationally recognised by universities, researchers and students as an advanced and efficient learning model. Thus, UNESCO has placed its only Danish Chair in PBL at Aalborg University.AAU will continue to develop and adapt the Aalborg PBL Model to meet the societal and educational demands and changes.
Research
AAU is internationally acclaimed for its excellent problem and solution oriented research, which is creating outstanding results.
The research is holistic; it is conducted in collaboration with business and organisational partners in our local communities, and new insights and positions of strength are reached through the goal-oriented development of our research potentials.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
251 -50
2022
201
2021
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
267 -26
2022
241 9
2021
250
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
330 -4
2022
326 -21
2021
305
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
As soon as you know your date of arrival in Denmark, we encourage you to sign up for support and assistance with the registration with the public authorities. When we have received your registration, ISU will contact you and guide you through the registration process.
Housing services
Finding accommodation can often be challenging. We recommend that you start looking for a place to live as soon as possible and that you carefully consider your expectations and priorities when you search for a home.
Aalborg University's International Accommodation Office has a limited number of furnished rooms and apartments in Aalborg, which are available to our international staff for short-term rent.If you wish to apply for International Accommodation Office (IAO), you must contact the secretary/contact person in the department you will be working for at Aalborg University (AAU).
Student Life
Campus life
You can study at Aalborg University (AAU) in Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen. AAU's main campus is located in Aalborg. Learn more about accommodation, culture and sports in the cities and get an impression of the study environment on the campus areas via the links below.
- Aalborg: Aalborg is Denmark’s fourth biggest city and with its approximately 125,000 inhabitants, it is of a manageable size. As a student at Aalborg University, you can enjoy Aalborg’s many opportunities with regard to cultural experiences, sports and spare time activities.
- Esbjerg
- Copenhagen
Sports facilities
As a student you can become a member of AAU CPH Fitness Club on campus – easy to use before or after classes and group work. It is open 24 hours a day and has new bikes, as well as cardiovascular and strength training equipment. You can also attend group fitness classes such as spinning, yoga and dancemix – everything included for only 83.25 DKK a month.
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