2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY Welcome to Aarhus University

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY Aarhus University - Denmark

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 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.

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY Aarhus University – some facts  Main campus in Aarhus  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.

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 5 Timeline

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 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 8 th century  inhabitants  Young and international city – a big part of the population is student (more than students)  Vibrant cultural life  Has one of the largest industrial harbours in Northern Europe and the largest in Denmark

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 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 Ranking79 Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai) 86 Taiwan HEEACT 96 Times Higher 125

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY AARHUS UNIVERSITET AN ACADEMIC ORGANISATION THAT REFLECTS THE QUADRUPLE HELIX

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY AARHUS UNIVERSITET KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE EDUCATION RESEARCH TALENT DEVELOPMENT THE HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITYTHE TRIPLE HELIX UNIVERSITY A MODERN UNIVERSITY – COMBINING MASS AND ELITE PhDs Post docsStudents Studies Lifelong learning Contracts Research programmes Research projects Professors

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY AU’s approach to internationalisation 10 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

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY – 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 University International Centre

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 12  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 New house on campus for international talent

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY No. of international students at Aarhus University Top sending countries of full degree students International students at Aarhus University Source: Aarhus University 2011

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 14 Two contemporary Nobel Prizes  Jens Chr. Skou Chemistry, 1997  Dale T. Mortensen Economics, 2010 Dale T. Mortensen, Niels Bohr Professor at Aarhus University/Professor at Northwestern University and Nobel Laureate, 2010

2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 15 See you at Aarhus University International Centre: Prospective exchange students: Prospective PhD students: Master’s degree programmes: AU Summer University: