Public university in Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus University Admission Requirements 2027

Aarhus University is Denmark's second largest university, with its main campus in Aarhus and further sites across Jutland. Non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss master's applicants apply directly to the university by 15 January for a September start, and pay tuition of roughly EUR 13,000 to 17,300 a year depending on the programme.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
15 Jan 2027
Autumn 2027, Master, regular, 130 days left
Tuition
€13,000 to €17,300
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 83, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
€150

Requirements

Bachelor

A qualifying upper secondary exam recognised as equivalent to the Danish gymnasium exam, plus any subject specific prerequisites set by the individual programme. English proficiency equivalent to English B level for English taught programmes.

Master

A relevant bachelor's degree, normally at least 180 ECTS credits, meeting the specific programme's academic prerequisites. English proficiency equivalent to English B level: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, or TOEFL iBT 83; Cambridge English scores of 180 or above are also accepted.

Documents

Passport copy, secondary school or degree transcripts and certificates, proof of English proficiency or an exemption, and, for non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants, proof of application fee payment. Individual programmes may ask for a CV, a motivation letter or references.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and language of instruction for the chosen programme on Aarhus University's own pages.
  2. Apply through optagelse.dk for a bachelor's programme, or directly through Aarhus University for a master's programme.
  3. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants pay the EUR 150 application fee and submit documents by 15 January (master's) or 15 March (bachelor's).
  4. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants and holders of a qualifying Danish residence permit apply by 1 March (master's).
  5. Receive the admission decision and, if a fee paying student, pay the first tuition instalment.
  6. Apply for a Danish residence permit for study through SIRI once tuition is paid or a scholarship is confirmed.

English test waiver

Applicants who completed a full prior degree taught in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA can be exempt from a separate English test.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://masters.au.dk/deadlines-and-important-dates
  2. https://masters.au.dk/tuitionfees
  3. https://bachelor.au.dk/en/international-applicants/moreinfo/tuition-fees-and-application-fee
  4. https://bachelor.au.dk/en/international-applicants/moreinfo/language-requirements