Aarhus University

Europe, Denmark

Aarhus University is a lively, modern university anchored in research with collaborative ties to business and cultural communities as well as strong international networks with universities throughout the world. Aarhus is Denmark’s second largest city, and by far the youngest measured in terms of the average age of its inhabitants. It has a reputation as a centre for education and training – a brand that extends well beyond the borders of Denmark. With its 40,000 students, Aarhus University adds a youthful and exciting vibrancy to the city.

Aarhus University was ranked number 60 in the latest Shanghai ranking and among the world’s 100 best universities in 15 out of 48 subjects in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. Aarhus University’s Business School has accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Credit points equivalent to 60 LTU credits
30 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
Campus
Aarhus (main), Herning and Emdrup
Placement chance
Fair chance
Language of instruction
English
Available scholarships

La Trobe Abroad Scholarships: Please visit our Program funding and costs page for a full list of available scholarships and grants.

Aarhus University Scholarships: None available.

Semester dates
Spring Semester (La Trobe Semester 1): late January - late June; Autumn Semester (La Trobe Semester 2): late August - late January

Subjects offered

Business and Law

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subjects listed below are taught in English:

  • Accounting (UG and PG)
  • Business (UG and PG)
  • Commerce (UG and PG)
  • Economics (UG and PG)
  • Finance (UG and PG)
  • Human Resource Management (UG and PG)
  • International Business (UG and PG)
  • Laws (PG only)
  • Management (UG and PG)
  • Marketing (UG and PG)

Further information on subjects is available on the Aarhus University website.

Education

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subject options for Education are taught only in Danish with the exception of the below:

  • Anthropology of Education and Globalisation (PG only and taught in English)

Please note the school of Education is located on Campus Emdrup, Copenhagen.

Further information on subjects is available on the Aarhus University website.

Arts and Social Sciences

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subjects listed below are taught in English:

  • Anthropology (UG and PG)
  • Archaeology (UG and PG)
  • Classics and Ancient History (UG and PG)
  • Communication Studies (UG and PG)
  • Creative & Professional Writing (UG and PG)
  • Crime Justice & Legal Studies (UG and PG)
  • Gender, Sexuality & Diversity Studies (UG and PG)
  • History (UG and PG)
  • Human Geography (UG and PG)
  • International Development (UG and PG)
  • International Studies (UG and PG)
  • Journalism (UG and PG)
  • Linguistics (UG and PG)
  • Media Studies (UG and PG)
  • Philosophy (UG and PG)
  • Politics (UG and PG)
  • Sociology (UG and PG)
  • Strategic Communication (UG and PG)
  • Sustainability & Development (UG and PG)
  • Theatre & Drama (UG and PG)

Further information on subjects is available on the Aarhus University website.

Languages

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subjects listed below are taught in English:

  • Ancient Greek Studies (UG only)
  • French (UG and PG)
  • Indonesian (PG only)
  • Italian (UG and PG)
  • Modern Greek Studies (UG only)
  • Spanish (UG and PG)

Further information on subjects is available on the Aarhus University website.

Health

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subjects listed below are taught in English:

  • Dentistry (PG only)
  • Health Sciences (UG and PG)
  • Oral Health Sciences (UG and PG)
  • Psychology (UG and PG)
  • Public Health Sciences (PG only)

Further information on subjects is available on the Aarhus University website.

Science and Technology

All Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) subjects listed below are taught in English:

  • Agricultural Sciences (UG and PG)
  • Animal and Veterinary Biosciences (UG and PG)
  • Biochemistry (UG and PG)
  • Biological Science (UG and PG)
  • Biomedical Science (UG and PG)
  • Biotechnology and Cell Biology (UG and PG)
  • Botany (UG and PG)
  • Business Information Systems (UG and PG)
  • Chemistry (UG and PG)
  • Civil Engineering (UG and PG)
  • Computer Science (UG and PG)
  • Computer Systems Engineering (UG and PG)
  • Electronics (UG and PG)
  • Electronic Engineering (UG and PG)
  • Electronic Technology (UG and PG)
  • Environmental Geoscience (UG and PG)
  • Environmental Management and Ecology (UG and PG)
  • Genetics (UG and PG)
  • Information Technology (UG and PG)
  • Mathematics (UG and PG)
  • Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (UG and PG)
  • Microbiology (UG and PG)
  • Nanotechnology (UG and PG)
  • Pharmacy (UG and PG)
  • Physics (UG and PG)
  • Science (UG and PG)
  • Statistics (UG and PG)
  • Wildlife and Conservation Biology (UG and PG)
  • Zoology (UG and PG)

Further information on subjects is available on the Aarhus University website.

Resources

For an overview of the exchange process at Aarhus University, make sure to read their Exchange information sheet [1MB].

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Short programs

For more information on participating in a short program, visit our Overseas Short Programs page.

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