• Excellence and creativity: A long academic tradition that combines excellence with a dynamic and innovative culture in research as well as in teaching methods and learning environments. Expect high academic standards,active study environments, interdisciplinary studies and project-based activities, as here at European Studies. We also provide up-to-date facilities such as libraries, lecture-, class- and study rooms, labs, IT, canteens etc. Computers are available at the libraries, in computer rooms and, at some institutions, even in the corridors - all students have free access to these facilities. The libraries are public, thus, all students can borrow books, tapes, language learning materials and the like for free. Public expenditure on education amounts to 8 pct of the GDP, making Denmark the number one in the world. The number of Nobel Prizes per capita is the third highest in the world.
• English - no problem! 80% of the population speaks English and many speak French, German or Spanish. When you go shopping, use public transportation and visit official buildings etc. you will find that you can manage well by using English.
• A safe and modern society: Denmark is the oldest monarchy in the world, yet today a modern welfare society. The principle behind the Danish welfare society is that all citizens have access to social benefits. Foreigners who have visited Denmark often mention security and safety as the country's most distinctive features. Children walk to school on their own. It is not uncommon to see ministers riding their bikes in Copenhagen. Even the Queen can go shopping with a minimum of security.This image is confirmed by the statistics, Denmark has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. (For further information about the political system and Danish society: www.workindenmark.dk and www.ft.dk)
• "Hygge" -- a unique Danish feature: Hygge is an important element of the Danish mentality. The term is difficult to translate, but it is often, inadequately, translated as cosiness. Uncomplicated, unexaggerated and informal are some of the incredients in hygge. (Spending some time here you may develop a more critical view, the Danish distaste for confrontation, directness and consequence involved in 'hygge' may, at times, be unnerving.)
• A gateway to Europe: Geography and exellent infrastructure makes Denmark an excellent gateway for those who want to explore more of Europe and Scandinavia.

Visas, Arriving in Aalborg, Accommodation, Costs

The International Office will prepare the documents you need to obtain a residence visa, offer an orientation programme. They also arranges for a Danish "Buddy", who will help you settle in and show you around the University and Aalborg.  For a complete listing of the staff and their responsibilities, and information about admission, arranging your stay at Aalborg University, arriving at Aalborg University as a Student, residing in Denmark as a foreign national, and practical advice about living in Aalborg, click here.

The International Accommodations Office helps students locate suitable housing. Because Aalborg University does not itself own residence halls, most of the international students who attend Aalborg University  live in privately-owned student residences called a kollegium.

In most cases Aalborg University does not charge tuition or fees to international students enrolled in its programmes. Students are responsible, however, for paying for their own travel, room and board, and personal expenses. Click on  our costs estimate sub-page for an estimate of these expenses.