Aalborg University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 347 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 138 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 4 of 27 | In Denmark |
| # 2 of 14,131 | For Renewable Energy Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
40%
Enrollment
20,353
Languages
Danish;English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Aalborg University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Aalborg University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Aalborg University.
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
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.
| 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
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Engineering |
48,802
/ 1,240,523
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
44,028
/ 726,543
|
| Computer Science |
44,016
/ 1,061,082
|
| Physics |
38,980
/ 1,022,323
|
| Environmental Science |
36,579
/ 885,754
|
| Biology |
31,461
/ 832,041
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
28,248
/ 796,071
|
| Medicine |
26,400
/ 627,561
|
| Chemistry |
24,846
/ 728,240
|
| Philosophy |
23,299
/ 371,171
|
| Business |
22,569
/ 558,992
|
| Political Science |
21,272
/ 320,323
|
| Geography and Cartography |
21,050
/ 447,058
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
20,707
/ 526,146
|
| Mathematics |
20,366
/ 491,285
|
| Psychology |
19,985
/ 428,055
|
| Electrical Engineering |
19,303
/ 601,786
|
| Geology |
18,151
/ 487,777
|
| Law |
17,663
/ 302,407
|
| Sociology |
16,288
/ 285,183
|
| Ecology |
15,503
/ 520,899
|
| Statistics |
15,152
/ 399,245
|
| Management |
14,521
/ 396,836
|
| Materials Science |
12,245
/ 305,036
|
| Genetics |
10,839
/ 327,609
|
| Biochemistry |
10,699
/ 361,866
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
10,605
/ 242,663
|
| Linguistics |
10,574
/ 179,314
|
| Pathology |
10,551
/ 283,504
|
| History |
10,384
/ 166,833
|
| Economics |
10,329
/ 235,016
|
| Art & Design |
10,071
/ 157,499
|
| Telecommunications |
9,897
/ 246,035
|
| Organic chemistry |
9,332
/ 308,310
|
| Archaeology |
8,681
/ 159,156
|
| Psychiatry |
8,681
/ 217,333
|
| Computer Networking |
7,904
/ 207,206
|
| Paleontology |
7,749
/ 207,325
|
| Electronic Engineering |
7,451
/ 224,960
|
| Surgery |
7,248
/ 189,578
|
Annual publication & citation counts
18 Notable alumni
1. Birkir Hólm Guðnason
1974-. (aged 52)
businessperson
Birkir Hólm Guðnason was the CEO of Icelandair, the flag carrier airline in Iceland, from 2008 to 2017.
2. Lars Arendt-Nielsen
1958-. (aged 68)
university teacher
scientist
neurophysiologist
Lars Arendt-Nielsen is a professor at Aalborg University specialising in translational pain research and bio-markers. Lars Arendt-Nielsen's research is highly recognised internationally, and in addition to his university work he has established several businesses.
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3. John Rasmussen
1963-. (aged 63)
researcher
John Rasmussen is a professor of biomechanics at Aalborg University. His research is aimed both at solid mechanics, biomechanics, biomedical engineering and sports engineering.
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4. Mads Græsbøll Christensen
1977-. (aged 49)
scientist
Mads Græsbøll Christensen is a Danish Professor in Audio Processing at Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology, Aalborg University, where he is also head and founder of the Audio Analysis Lab which conducts research in audio and acoustic signal processing. Before that he worked at the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University and has held visiting positions at...
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All 18 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
AAUAalborg Universitet
Founded
1974
Motto
Learning seriously affects your brain
Academic calendar
September to June (September - January; February-June)
Address
Postboks 159 Fredrik Bajers vej 5 Aalborg, 9100 Denmark
City Population
122,000
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