Aalborg

Aalborg University is located in the northern part of Denmark, situated in the 3rd largest region in the country. Our main campus is in the regional capital of Aalborg, but you will also find campuses in Copenhagen and Esbjerg. The university plays a considerable part in the city's daily life because app. 10% of the inhabitants are students.

At Aalborg University the International Accommodation Office (IAO) assists the University's international students in finding a place to live when they arrive in Aalborg. You must apply for accommodation in due time prior to your arrival in Aalborg. The accommodation that is offered is e.g. a single room in a private house, a dormitory room or a bigger flat shared with other students.

Living expenses in Denmark will, of course, vary according to personal requirements and standards. As a guideline a single student needs DKK 7,500 (€1008/USD 1,293) per month to cover living and other expenses (incl. accommodation). There are no tuition fees for students inside EU/EEA. Students from outside EU/EEA will be charged tuition fee varying from €5,600 to €15,000 depending on the type of study.

The currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (7.5 DKK = €1).

All visitors to Denmark must have a valid passport to enter the country. Visa requirements to enter the country vary and are always subject to change, so it is always wise to check with the Danish embassy or consulate in your area before finalizing any travel plans. In general, students who study in Denmark must obtain a residence permit. Visiting academic staff and foreign researchers and employees are required to get a resident/work permit. Note that you may risk being sent out of the country if you enter on false premises, e.g. a tourist visa.

Aalborg University is an entrepreneurial research university with app. 19,000 students. It was founded in 1974 and has all the facilities that define a modern university. We offer education and research in areas ranging from humanities, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences and medicine. Approximately 70 degree programmes are taught in English language.

 Faculties
There are 4 faculties at Aalborg University: Engineering and Science, Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Education Structure 
The Danish study workload is measured in ECTS-credits. These credits are based on workload. Workload includes contact hours, but also practical assignments, lab work and self-study at home. All credits are based on the European Credit Transfer and accumulation System scheme. 60 credits (also called ECTS) represent one year of study in terms of workload.

General Semester 
Semester 1
Start: 1st September
Semester 2
Start: 1st February

In addition to study facilities on campus, Aalborg University and the cities of Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen offer a variety of possibilities. We have one of the best “Student Houses” which is run by students and a venue for several happenings and get-togethers. In the cities you will also find many entertainment possibilities such as theatres, cinemas, sports, museums, exhibitions, shopping, cafés, restaurants, parks, forests and international concerts just to mention a few.

Aalborg University 
International Office 
Fredrik Bajers Vej 5 
9220 Aalborg 
Contact for Exchange Students:  Jacques Kloster, jakl@adm.aau.dk 
Erasmus Coordinator:  Birgitta S. Madsen, bsm@adm.aau.dk 
Phone: +45 9940 9940
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