Application strategy
Some undergraduate programs are taught in Danish and require Danish-language proficiency; a growing set of bachelor's, master's and PhD programs are in English (IELTS/TOEFL required). Aarhus accepts the IB Diploma, A-Levels and AP results for international admission, mapped to Danish entry requirements. Budget for the non-EU/EEA tuition fee and apply early for the limited scholarships — Danish Government Scholarships (covering tuition and/or living, for non-EU/EEA students) and Erasmus+ funding for EU mobility. Watch English-taught intake closely: Denmark capped these places from 2021 and only partially reversed it in 2023–2024 (favouring STEM/labour-shortage fields), so program availability can shift year to year.
Who fits
- EU/EEA/Swiss students wanting a strong, free, comprehensive research university
- Students targeting a triple-crown business education at Aarhus BSS
- Science, health and engineering students who value research-led teaching
- Those drawn to a walkable, high-wellbeing Nordic student city over a big capital
- Exchange and Erasmus students seeking English-taught options in Scandinavia
Who should think twice
- Non-EU/EEA students who need a low-cost or fully-funded degree without a scholarship
- Applicants prioritising a globally elite (top-50) brand name above all
- Students set on a specific English-taught program that may be capped or cut
- Those who expect to land a Danish job without learning Danish
- Students wanting a large-city, high-intensity urban campus experience
Visa and application system in Denmark
- Student visa / post-study work: Establishment Card: 2 years post-study job-seeking for non-EU graduates
- Application system: Direct + optagelse.dk