Aalborg University

Our Story Aalborg University (AAU) is a major Danish public research university headquartered at Fredrik Bajers Vej in Aalborg, with additional campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Founded on the principle that curiosity becomes solutions and knowledge must benefit society, the institution delivers a full spectrum of higher education from bachelor’s and professional bachelor’s degrees to master’s, PhD, and continuing education programs. AAU operates under Danish CVR 29102384 and is organized around interdisciplinary research and thematic missions in sustainability, energy, health, and children’s well-being. The university maintains close ties with private companies, public institutions, and organizations, ensuring that graduates are prepared to make a direct impact on the labor market. Programs & Trainings Bachelor level: 🎓 Bachelor programs — Three-year university degrees spanning humanities, social sciences, technical sciences, health sciences, natural sciences, and engineering; offered across Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen. 🎓 Professional Bachelor in Social Work (Socialrådgiver) — 3.5-year profession-oriented degree preparing students for welfare-sector roles. 🎓 Diploma Engineering (Diplomingeniør) — 3.5-year engineering track with applied, industry-linked training. Master level (Kandidatuddannelser) — Two-year research-based overbuilding degrees: 🎓 Advanced Power Electronics — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Esbjerg. 🎓 Applied Philosophy (Anvendt filosofi) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Architecture (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Bioengineering (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Esbjerg. 🎓 Biology (Biologi) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Biotechnology (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Building Energy Design (Cand.tech.) — Master of Technology; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Construction Management and Building Informatics (Cand.tech) — Master of Technology; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Construction Management (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Sustainable Construction Processes (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Copenhagen. 🎓 Chemical Engineering (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Esbjerg. 🎓 Chemistry (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Computer Engineering (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campuses: Copenhagen and Aalborg. 🎓 Computer Science (IT) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Culture, Communication and Globalization — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Cyber Security (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Copenhagen. 🎓 Danish (Dansk) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Computer Science / Datalogi — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Data Science and Machine Learning — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Digitalization and Application Development — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Economics and Business Administration — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Electronic Systems (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Energy Engineering (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 English (Engelsk) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Entrepreneurial Business Engineering (Cand.tech.) — Master of Technology; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Business Administration / Erhvervsøkonomi — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Business Administration and Law — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Public Health Science — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Physics (Fysik) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Geography — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 History (Historie) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Sports Science (Idræt) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Industrial Design (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Information Studies (Human Centered Informatics) — Master’s degree; campus: Copenhagen. 🎓 Information Science (Informationsvidenskab) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Interaction Design (Interaktionsdesign) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Interactive Digital Media — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 International Relations — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 International Business Communication in English — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 IT Management (It-ledelse) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 IT, Learning and Organizational Change — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Law (Jura) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Chemistry (Kemi) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Clinical Science and Technology — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Communication (Kommunikation) — Master’s degree; campuses: Aalborg and Copenhagen. 🎓 Criminology (Kriminologi) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Lighting Design (Cand.scient.) — Master of Science; campus: Copenhagen. 🎓 Learning and Change Processes (Læring og forandringsprocesser) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Management Engineering — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Mathematics (Matematik) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Mathematics-Technology (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Mathematics-Economics — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Mechanical Engineering (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Medialogy — Master’s degree; campuses: Aalborg and Copenhagen. 🎓 Medicine (Medicin) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Medicine with Industrial Specialisation — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Music (Musik) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Music Therapy (Musikterapi) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Experience Design (Oplevelsesdesign) — Master’s degree; campus: Aalborg. 🎓 Physics and Technology (Civilingeniør) — Master of Science in Engineering; campus: Aalborg. Continuing education and advanced programs: 🎓 Master-level continuing education — Part-time master programs designed for working professionals. 🎓 HD programs — Higher commercial diploma tracks in business-related fields. 🎓 Single subjects and short courses (Enkeltfag og kurser) — Modular professional updating and specialization. Research degrees: 🎓 PhD programs (Ph.d.-uddannelse) — Research training and dissertation work across all faculties. Specialties 🎯 Engineering, Technical Sciences, and Industrial Design 🎯 Information Technology, Computer Science, and Cyber Security 🎯 Health Sciences, Medicine, and Public Health 🎯 Business Administration, Economics, and Law 🎯 Humanities, Communication, and Cultural Studies 🎯 Learning Sciences, Organizational Development, and Change Management 🎯 Sustainable Energy, Climate Research, and Green Construction 🎯 Interdisciplinary and Mission-Oriented Research Methods & Approach Education at AAU is built around close collaboration with industry, public institutions, and organizations, allowing students to apply and test knowledge in real-world contexts before graduation. The university uses an AI-powered study chooser chatbot to guide prospective students through program options. Degrees follow the Danish national qualifications framework: three-year bachelor programs feed into two-year master programs, alongside 3.5-year professional bachelor and diploma engineering pathways. Graduates receive digital diplomas accompanied by an English-language Diploma Supplement for international recognition and verification. Who It's For 🎯 High school graduates seeking entry-level bachelor or professional bachelor degrees 🎯 Bachelor graduates pursuing research-based master’s qualifications 🎯 Working professionals requiring upskilling via single courses, Master, or HD continuing education 🎯 Researchers and academics aiming for doctoral-level training 🎯 Danish and international students; programs primarily delivered in Danish with selected English-language offerings 🎯 Companies and public-sector partners seeking competency development and applied research collaboration Facilities & Practical Info AAU operates three full-service campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen, equipped with modern research labs, teaching facilities, and the Aalborg University Library. The central administration and main campus are located at Fredrik Bajers Vej 7K, 9220 Aalborg Ø. The university runs a digital exam certificate system with Diploma Supplement, online degree verification, and e-Boks sharing for graduates. Student services include study guidance, SU and SPS offices, admissions support, and an AI study-selection tool. Location Address: Fredrik Bajers Vej 7K, 9220 Aalborg Ø, Denmark Hours: Main switchboard open weekdays 10:00 – 14:00 The "+" ✅ Triple-campus presence providing geographic flexibility across Denmark ✅ Embedded industry and public-sector collaboration integrated into all degree levels ✅ Fully digital diploma infrastructure with international Diploma Supplement and verification services ✅ AI-driven study guidance bot to help candidates navigate the full program catalog ✅ Active interdisciplinary research missions in energy, health, sustainability, and child welfare