Aarhus University

Aarhus University, known as Aarhus Universitet in Danish, is also known as AU. It is located in Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark. It has over 43,000 students who can study in classes that include Business, Communication, English, Literature, Theology, Science, Accounting, Biology, and History.

Aarhus University was founded in 1928 with only 64 students. A site for the college was given to them by the city of Aarbus in 1929. The buildings were built with totally donated money. Much more construction has taken place over the years, giving the campus its wide scope.

The early years of the university were challenging, but it quickly grew in size and reputation. In 1933, the university moved to its current campus, which was designed by the renowned Danish architect Kay Fisker. The campus was built in a functionalist style and is considered to be one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world.

During World War II, Aarhus University was occupied by the German army. However, the university continued to operate and even expanded its offerings during this time. After the war, the university experienced a period of rapid growth. In the 1960s and 1970s, the university built new buildings and added new faculties.

Today, Aarhus University is one of the leading universities in Denmark and Scandinavia. It is a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of leading European universities. Aarhus University is also a partner in the Erasmus+ program, which allows students to study abroad at other European universities.

Aarhus University has a strong reputation for research. The university is home to a number of world-renowned research centers, such as the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies and the Danish Institute of Agricultural Research. Aarhus University researchers have made significant contributions to a wide range of fields, including medicine, science, and the humanities.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, Aarhus University is positioned as the #144 top university in the world, which makes it the #3 top university in Denmark. The university's global rank decreased by 1 point from last year.