How to Get Admission in Aarhus University

About Aarhus University

Aarhus University (Aarhus Universitet) is a public university in Aarhus, Denmark, offering programmes across the arts, sciences, health, business, social sciences, and technical fields. It runs a range of master's programmes taught in English, which attracts international applicants.

This guide describes the official structure of the application process. Programme lists, requirements, deadlines, and fees change each admission cycle, so confirm the current details on Aarhus University's official international and admission pages before applying.

Find your programme and the right level

Aarhus University offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes, with dedicated official sites for each level. Start by browsing the English-taught programmes and selecting a specific one, because entry requirements and documents are defined per programme.

For a master's programme you generally need a relevant bachelor's degree. Read the requirements on the specific programme page rather than relying on general summaries, and check that your background matches what it expects.

• Browse English-taught programmes on the official site
• Select a specific programme and read its requirements
• Confirm your degree and subjects match the programme

Check entry requirements for master's admission

Master's admission at Aarhus University generally requires a relevant bachelor's degree, and individual programmes may specify particular prior courses or a related field. Some programmes are competitive and may rank applicants when there are more applicants than places.

Because the requirements differ by programme, read the admission requirements on the official programme page and the international admission pages. Make sure you meet both the general and the programme-specific requirements before you apply.

Meet the English language requirement

For English-taught programmes, Aarhus University requires proof of English proficiency, usually through an accepted test such as IELTS or TOEFL, unless you qualify for an exemption defined by the university. The accepted tests and any exemptions are published officially.

Verify the exact accepted certificates and exemption rules on the official admission pages, and plan your test date so your results arrive before the document deadline.

Apply, submit documents, and meet deadlines

You apply through Aarhus University's official application channels for your programme level, create the required account, complete the application, and upload your documents such as transcripts and your degree certificate. An application fee and tuition may apply depending on your citizenship category as defined by the Danish authorities.

Deadlines for applying and submitting documents are set by the university and are strict. Note the current dates on the official site and submit a complete application on time, because late or incomplete applications can be rejected.

Tuition and scholarships

Whether you pay tuition depends on your citizenship category — applicants from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) are generally treated differently from those within it. Aarhus University and external bodies offer some scholarships for fee-paying students, each with its own eligibility, amount, and deadline.

These figures change every year. Review the official tuition and scholarship pages for the current options and verify your category before relying on any number, and apply early because scholarship deadlines can fall before the admission deadline.