All degree programmes and research activities at Aalborg University are problem and project-based and have an interdisciplinary focus.Through strong interplay between staff and students and intense collaboration with public and private sectors, we offer degree programmes with a real-world approach and provide world-class research.
- #201 Ranking
- 72 Masters
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Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (38)
- MScEng Architecture
- M.Sc. Building Energy Design
- MScEng Chemistry
- Master Cities and Sustainability
- M.Sc. Control and Automation
- M.Sc. Energy Engineering
- Master Entrepreneurial Engineering
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Industrial Design
- MScEng Intelligent Reliable Systems
- Master Management Engineering
- M.Sc. Manufacturing Technology
- M.Sc. Materials Technology
- Master Materials and Nanotechnology
- Master Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Nanobiotechnology
- M.Sc. Robotics
- M.Sc. Sustainable Cities
- M.Sc. Sustainable Design
- MScEng Urban Design
- M.Sc. Wind Power Systems
Arts, Design & Architecture (17)
- MScEng Architecture
- M.Sc. Building Energy Design
- M.Sc. Industrial Design
- M.Sc. Lighting Design
- M.Sc. Service Systems Design
- M.Sc. Surveying and Planning
- M.Sc. Sustainable Design
- M.Sc. Urban Architecture
- MScEng Urban Design
- MScTech Urban Planning and Management
Social Sciences (15)
- M.A. Arctic Studies
- M.A. Chinese Area Studies
- Master European Studies
- M.Sc. Finance
- Master Geography
- M.Sc. Global Refugee Studies
- M.Sc. Innovation Management
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Techno-Anthropology
Business & Management (14)
- M.Sc. Communication Technology
- Master Entrepreneurial Engineering
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Innovation Management
- M.Sc. International Business
- Master Management Engineering
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.A. Tourism
- MScTech Urban Planning and Management
Computer Science & IT (10)
- M.Sc. Communication Technology
- M.Sc. Computer Science (IT)
- MScEng Cyber Security
- Master Geography
- Master Information Studies
- MScEng Intelligent Reliable Systems
- M.Sc. Robotics
- M.Sc. Service Systems Design
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (10)
- M.A. Arctic Studies
- Master Cities and Sustainability
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- Master Geography
- M.Sc. Sustainable Cities
- M.Sc. Sustainable Design
- M.Sc. Wind Power Systems
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- MScEng Chemistry
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- Master Medical Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Nanobiotechnology
Medicine & Health (2)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- M.A. Tourism
Humanities (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.Sc. Communication Technology
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
- Aalborg University offers bachelor's programmes within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and technical sciences
- AAU offers master's programmes within the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technical sciences and health sciences.
- Aalborg University (AAU) offers a number of guest and exchange programmes (including Erasmus) and other programmes at bachelor's and master’s levels which are open to international students.
Research
- Aalborg University (AAU) provides high-quality research within natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and engineering and health sciences and focuses on strong national and international world class research groups representing the academic areas of the University.
- AAU secures a high quality level within research and within the research based programmes e.g. by providing special support for the most promising researcher talents.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
201
2020
201 -7
2019
194
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
2021
250 -6
2020
244 16
2019
260
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
2020
301 -100
2019
201
2018
201
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
2021
305 19
2020
324 19
2019
343
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
Housing services
- The International accommodation Office at the Copenhagen campus readily provides guidance on how to search for accommodation in Copenhagen.
- The housing situation in the capital is one of the most severe ones in Europe, and the task of securing affordable accommodation should not be underestimated.
- As Aalborg University Copenhagen unfortunately cannot offer any housing guarantee along with your place of study, we recommend starting your search as early as possible, preferably at least three months prior to your study start.
Library services
- Aalborg University Library's principal task is to support research and teaching at Aalborg University by providing relevant information and documentation. Aalborg University has over 3.000 employees and 18.500 students.
- The library's services are primarily directed towards those subject areas that are of relevance to Aalborg University.
Student Life
Campus life
- At Aalborg University Esbjerg we are focused on creating and maintaining our great study environment. Due to our relative small campus size students and staff all know each other across the different fields and years of study. As a student you will soon feel at home.
- We are located only around 3 kilometres from Esbjerg town centre and transport options between the town centre and campus are great. Thus, you have easy access to the many cultural experiences and spare time activities that Esbjerg has to offer its 6,500 students. Accomodation for students are plenty and cheaper than in most university cities.
Student Reviews
I love study and experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It is a religious non-profit university and i think it's a good university scientifically. But it seems a bit limited and it's a unisex university only for women.
Outstanding Experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Had a very good experience at AAU. I gained a vast amount of knowledge, and grew substantially as a person. The problem based working and team work is incredible.
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The university is very good, it has a big variety of different programs, all of which are problem-based. The infrastructures are new and the instructors have a high level of knowledge.
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