Aalborg University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #347 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #138 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 27 | In Denmark |
| #2 of 2,336 | For Renewable Energy Engineering |
| Top100 | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Enrollment
- 20,353
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.aau.dk
- Languages
- Danish;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (studentereksamen) or Højere-Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Højere, Handelseksamen, (HHX) or Højere Teknisk eksamen (HTX), or recognized equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 20,353 |
We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for Aalborg University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Aalborg University is a world-class research university with 100,022 scientific papers published and 1,967,141 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Chemistry, and Philosophy.
Aalborg University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 231 | 1214 |
| 1994 | 325 | 1523 |
| 1995 | 355 | 2001 |
| 1996 | 399 | 2438 |
| 1997 | 455 | 2741 |
| 1998 | 536 | 3564 |
| 1999 | 536 | 4190 |
| 2000 | 588 | 4963 |
| 2001 | 673 | 5846 |
| 2002 | 1073 | 9167 |
| 2003 | 984 | 10125 |
| 2004 | 1076 | 12083 |
| 2005 | 1206 | 14022 |
| 2006 | 1555 | 18168 |
| 2007 | 1546 | 20207 |
| 2008 | 1704 | 24137 |
| 2009 | 1874 | 28132 |
| 2010 | 1997 | 33163 |
| 2011 | 3514 | 39343 |
| 2012 | 4050 | 45869 |
| 2013 | 4912 | 54117 |
| 2014 | 4935 | 63735 |
| 2015 | 5389 | 71322 |
| 2016 | 5789 | 81049 |
| 2017 | 5918 | 93989 |
| 2018 | 6220 | 109355 |
| 2019 | 6055 | 127997 |
| 2020 | 6019 | 158095 |
| 2021 | 6308 | 184749 |
| 2022 | 6561 | 187418 |
| 2023 | 6746 | 202382 |
| 2024 | 6218 | 195922 |
| 2025 | 3502 | 168338 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Aalborg University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free (for EU/EEA citizens) |
| Bachelor's Degree | DKK 45,000 (for non-EU/EEA citizens) |
| Master's Degree | Free (for EU/EEA citizens) |
| Master's Degree | DKK 60,000 (for non-EU/EEA citizens) |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Aalborg University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelorgrad (Bachelor's degree) | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Kandidatgrad (Master's degree) | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Ph.d.-grad (PhD degree) | Arts and Humanities, Biomedicine, Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
Aalborg University alumni
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Mette Frederiksen
- Enrolled in Aalborg University
- In 2007 graduated with bachelor's degree in public administration
- Occupations
- trade unionistpolitician
- Biography
-
Mette Frederiksen K.1 is a Danish politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019 and the Leader of the Social Democrats since 2015. She is the second woman to hold either office and is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history. She is the first prime minister to be born after Margrethe II's accession to the throne, and the first to serve under Frederik X.
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Kristian Thulesen Dahl
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Kristian Thulesen Dahl is a Danish director and former politician who served as Leader of the Danish People's Party (DPP) from 2012 to 2022. He was a Member of the Folketing (MF) from September 1994 until July 2022, first representing Fremskridtspartiet until 6 October 1995 and then the DPP from that date until 29 June 2022, when he became an independent.
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Frank Jensen
- Enrolled in Aalborg University
- Studied in 1980-1986
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Frank Jensen is a former Danish politician of the Danish Social Democrats who served as Lord Mayor of Copenhagen between 2010 and 2020. He was Minister for Research from 1994 to 1996 and Minister of Justice from 1996 to 2001 under Poul Nyrup Rasmussen.
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Karsten Lauritzen
- Enrolled in Aalborg University
- In 2014 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Karsten Styrbæk Lauritzen is a former Danish politician, who was a member of the Folketing for the Venstre political party. He was first elected into parliament in the 2007 Danish general election and left the parliament on the 31 January 2022. He served as Minister of Taxation from 2015 to 2019.
Aalborg University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering and Science | Architecture, Biotechnology, Building Technologies, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Development Studies, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Physics, Production Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Technology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, History, International Studies, Modern Languages, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Philosophy of Education, Psychology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Education, International Studies, Law, Management, Pedagogy, Philosophy of Education, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Social Work, Sociology |
| Research Division : Building | Administration, Building Technologies, Communication Studies, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | AAU Aalborg Universitet |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Science |
| Motto | Learning seriously affects your brain |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postboks 159 Fredrik Bajers vej 5 Aalborg, 9100 Denmark |
|---|---|
| City population | 122,000 |