Aarhus University
Aarhus University
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
Aarhus University was first established in 1928, based in the city of Aarhus - which is Denmark's second largest city. Aarhus University is now home to around 40,000 students.
Academic Highlights
Aarhus University offers more than 1,000 courses taught in English within Arts, Health, Natural sciences, Technical Sciences, and Business and Social Sciences, at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Students are able to take advantage of a variety of units on offer, including those that explore Celebrity and Fandom Studies, History and Gender Studies, Communication, Culture and Society and Digital Media.
Location
Aarhus University's main campus is located at University Park in central Aarhus, but there are also several smaller campuses and departments spread throughout the city. The city of Aarhus is relatively small compared to Copenhagen, but it is Denmark’s second most populous city, with a total population of around 350,000 people. The city of Aarhus is a hub of art, music, museums, nature, and urban living, making it an exciting and vibrant city in which to live.
Did you know?
In 2018, the Times Higher Education named named Aarhus University as one of ten most beautiful universities in Europe.
Language of Instruction | Danish, English (limited in some areas) | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 64% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 6 places | |||||
Green | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia and Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
For all arts units, see AU's Course Catalogue.
Academic restrictions
- All the units you choose to study must be taught at the same AU campus.
- Law units at undergraduate level tend to be taught in Danish so, unless you speak Danish well enough to study in that language, students wanting to study Law will need to be able to take units at postgraduate level.
- All the units you choose to study must be offered from the same faculty.
- You can choose units from a maximum of two departments.
- Some subject areas may only be available to 4th year or postgraduate students.
See the Course Information, Prerequisites and Restrictions webpage for each faculty for more information
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
ECTS = European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Academic Calendar
AU's Autumn semester (Monash Semester 2): late August – late January
AU's Spring semester (Monash Semester 1): late January – late June
To see AU's Academic Calendar go to the Studying at Aarhus University and scroll down.
| Dates / Deadlines: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
| Summer A (Nov-Dec) | 2023 | 05-Jul-2023 | Rolling admission | 01-Dec-2023 | 10-Dec-2023 |
Eligibility
Places are limited and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. To apply for this program, you must have:
- a WAM of 70% or above
- completed at least 48 credit points
- submitted a 500-word personal statement as part of your application.
Please also be aware that you must have completed the following gateway units: ATS1089 Fundamentals of Journalism and/or ATS1090 Practice of Journalism
At all times Monash University embraces and celebrates true diversity. We strongly welcome applications from our students living with disabilities, who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students with caring and/or parenting responsibilities, who identify as LGBTIQA+, people of colour, and those whose identities intersect with more than one of the above.
How to Apply
Step 1: Request to apply for this program at the link below
Step 2: Course Progression and Study Plan Check
After the application deadline, your faculty/ies will do a course progression check to see if this unit fits into your course.
Step 3: Enrolment
If you are accepted into the program, your faculty/ies will enrol you into the associated unit and update your application status to 'Enrolled by Faculty(ies)/School(s)'; this will be confirmed in an email to your student account. You will then have access to the travel insurance documentation via your MAP application.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.
Accounting | Ancient Cultures | Anthropology | Chinese Languages & Culture studies |
Communications and Media Studies | English as an International Language | Film and Screen Studies | French Language & Culture studies |
German Language & Culture studies | History | Information Technology | Italian Language & Culture studies |
Japanese Language & Culture studies | Law | Linguistics | Philosophy |
Politics and International Relations | Religious Studies | Science | Spanish and Latin American Languages & Culture studies |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
There is an interesting page about Living in Denmark on the AU website, as well as information on the Housing options in Aarhus page.
Visas
If you’re planning to stay in Denmark for more than 90 days you’ll usually need a student visa (ST1 Residence and Work Permit for Tertiary Students) from the Danish Consulate General in your home country; in Australia it is the Royal Danish Consulate General, Sydney. Once you’re accepted by the University, you’ll receive an endorsed form that you can use to apply for your visa.
For more information on visas, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark website. AU also provides information about obtaining a residence permit and CPR.
Health and insurance
After receiving your visa you must apply for a Danish Personal Registration Number (CPR number) to receive health benefits and be covered by the Danish health insurance system. AU provides information about health insurance for students in Denmark.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
The mandatory AU Intro Days Programme is organised by the International Centre in cooperation with Studenterhus Aarhusm.
AU also provides details on Danish language courses that are available for international students. Please note that they are not run by Aarhus University and will therefore you will need to pay for them and they will not appear on your Aarhus University transcript.
You might also find this Study in Denmark website interesting.
Cost of living
As in the residence permit requirements, you will need to budget for at least approximately A$1,566 (DKK 7,086) per month of your stay. AU provides some information about living costs on their Cost of living page.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
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