University of Aarhus

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Since its foundation in 1928, the University of Aarhus has had a strong tradition for self-government, which ensures both political and ideological independence. Until 1970, the university was an independent institution, and subsequently became a government-owned educational establishment. However, the 2003 University Act accorded the university the status of an independent institution under the auspices of public administration. The university intends to protect this autonomy with the utmost care. The freedom and independence of the university are crucial prerequisites for it to be able to meet its obligations to society.

In 2006 and 2007, the University of Aarhus merged with the Herning Institute of Business Administration and Technology, the National Environmental Research Institute, the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, the Aarhus School of Business and the Danish University of Education. This has added diversity to the university in the form of new subjects, tasks, staff, students, structure and geographical location. Academic strength within a wide range of subjects is an advantage for a modern university, because many decisive breakthroughs occur as a result of the interplay between the individual subject areas.

The university’s professional and geographical position, as well as its academic depth, provides it with strength in a world characterised by rapid change and conditions that lead to increased competition – both nationally and internationally – for the best students, staff and research resources. The main campus is located in Aarhus and, over the years, close and productive collaboration has been developed between the city and its educational institutions – a collaboration that is supported by the entire region. The Municipality of Aarhus ranks as one of Europe’s best cities in which to study, and emphasises the importance of its educational institutions for the city, especially the university. The city has created an inspiring environment that makes it attractive to both Danish and foreign students.

Combined, the nine faculties, schools and national institutes cover the entire research spectrum – basic research, applied research, strategic research and research-based advice to the authorities. In all degree programmes, research and teaching are closely connected, and the research-based instruction – including teaching that spans the main academic areas – ensures the depth of the degree programmes. With its great emphasis on research, it is no surprise that one of the key areas for the University of Aarhus is the development of research talent for the benefit of all sectors of society. The university also willingly assumes its share of responsibility for meeting society’s growing need for new flexible degree programmes and continuing and further education for those requiring additional qualifications later in life.

• In 2007, the university offered 74 Bachelor’s degree programmes and 90 different Master’s degree programmes.
• In 2007, the university has 35,427 students, 30,296 of whom are full-time students and 5,131 part-time students.
• In 2007, the university admitted 2,985 new Bachelor’s degree students and 1,793 new Master’s degree students.
• 2,707 Bachelor’s degree students and 2,810 Master’s degree students graduated from the University of Aarhus in 2006.
• In 2006, the University of Aarhus had 824 exchange students, and 712 students from the university went abroad to study at foreign universities. In addition, 1,750 foreign students were studying degree programmes on a full-time basis.
• The university’s expected turnover for 2007 is DKK 4.5 billion and for 2008, DKK 4.6 billion.
• In 2006, the university’s turnover was approximately DKK 4 billion.
• The University of Aarhus has approximately 8,500 employees (full-time equivalent).
• The building space available for the university amounts to 513,099 m2.
• The university area extends over 1,356 hectares.

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