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Welcome to Aarhus University
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Aarhus University - Denmark
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Why choose Aarhus University?
1. Excellence and creativity Denmark is a modern, knowledge-based society. Most Danes are highly educated.
2. English speaking population The majority of Danes have a very good command of English, so it is easy for international students to interact in Denmark, even if you do not speak Danish.
3. Safe and modern society Statistics show that Denmark has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and foreigners often mention how safe and secure they feel during their stay.
4. Hygge - a unique Danish Feature Very difficult to translate, ‘hygge’ has to do with feeling comfortable in a friendly atmosphere. It is impossible to stay in Denmark long without experiencing ‘hygge’.
5. A gateway to Europe Denmark´s geographic position in the north of Europe and the south of Scandinavia, with direct access to Germany and Sweden, makes Denmark an excellent gateway for those who want to explore more of Europe and Scandinavia.
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Aarhus University – some facts
Main campus in Aarhus
43.000 students
4,400 international students
80 Bachelor and 120 Master degree programmes
50 % of Master degree programmes are taught in English
6,600 academic staff (incl. PhD students)
More than 500 exchange agreements with universities all over the world.
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Timeline
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City of Aarhus – basic facts
The second-largest city in Denmark and the capital of the peninsula of Jutland
Aarhus history dates back to the 8th century
315.000 inhabitants
Young and international city – a big part of the population is student (more than 50.000 students)
Vibrant cultural life
Has one of the largest industrial harbours in Northern Europe and the largest in Denmark
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Aarhus University – Ranking
Established in 1928, fully comprehensive university
One of the fastest rising young universities
Budget more than USD 1 billion
Ranking
Aarhus University
QS Ranking
79
Academic Ranking of
World Universitie
s (Shanghai
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86
Taiwan HEEACT
96
Times Higher
125
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AN ACADEMIC ORGANISATION THAT REFLECTS THE QUADRUPLE HELIX
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KNOWLEDGE
EXCHANGE
EDUCATION RESEARCH
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
THE HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITYTHE TRIPLE HELIX UNIVERSITYA MODERN UNIVERSITY – COMBINING MASS AND ELITE
PhDs
Post docs Students
Studies
Lifelong
learning
Contracts
Research
programmes
Research projects
Professors
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AU’s approach to internationalisation
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The overall vision is to establish Aarhus University as a leading
and visible international university where global
cooperation is integrated as a natural element in all core
activities
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2009 – New organisation for internationalisation
Broadening the approach to internationalisation
Harmonising entry points and external communication
Professionalise support functions
AU Summer University
Combining everyday management of internationalisation with services to the top management on international affairs
Aarhus UniversityInternational Centre
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Dale T. Mortensen Building
The IC Dorm for newly arrived international PhD students and staff
Café and social activities for international students and staff
Provision of support services for international students and staff
Teaching facilities for courses than run across graduate schools
2011- New house on campus for international talent
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No. of international students at Aarhus University Top sending countries of
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International students at Aarhus University
Source: Aarhus University 2011
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Two contemporary Nobel Prizes
Jens Chr. SkouChemistry, 1997
Dale T. MortensenEconomics, 2010
Dale T. Mortensen, Niels Bohr Professor at Aarhus University/Professor at Northwestern University and Nobel Laureate, 2010
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See you at Aarhus University
International Centre: www.au.dk/ic
Prospective exchange students: www.au.dk/en/exchange/welcome/
Prospective PhD students: www.talent.au.dk/phd
Master’s degree programmes: www.masters.au.dk
AU Summer University: www.au.dk/summeruniversity