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2012 AARHUS UNIVERSITY Welcome to Aarhus University

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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

full degree students

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