Public Universities in Denmark

Higher education in Denmark is provided by a variety of universities, university colleges, business academies, and specialized institutions. There are eight state-recognized and funded universities in Denmark that provide research-based education and award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. 

Copenhagen Business School (CBS)

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) was founded in 1917. CBS is now one of Europe’s largest business schools, with over 22,000 students and 1,500 employees.

The university, Copenhagen Business School is considered one of the most prestigious business schools in Western Europe and the world.

Official website: https://www.cbs.dk/en

Aarhus University (AU)

Aarhus University offers over 50 English-taught courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in a wide range of subject areas, and all of our PhD programs are taught in English. Approximately 12% of our students are international, representing 120 different countries.

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Aarhus University is a public research university located in Aarhus, Denmark. It is the second largest and oldest university in Denmark. It was established in 1928.

Official website: https://international.au.dk/

Roskilde University (RUC)

Roskilde University (RUC) is a Danish public university that was founded in 1972 and is located in Trekroner in the city of Roskilde’s eastern region.

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Roskilde University provides bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in four areas: humanities, humanistic technologies, social science, and science.

Official website: https://ruc.dk/en

University of Copenhagen (UCPH)

The University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) is one of the largest research and educational institutions in the Nordic countries, with over 38,000 students and over 9,000 employees.

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The University of Copenhagen offers over 200 study programs in health sciences, humanities, law, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and theology.

The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479. It is the second-oldest university in Scandinavia after Uppsala University, and ranks as one of the top universities in the Nordic countries and Europe.

Official website: https://www.ku.dk/english/

University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

University of Southern Denmark (SDU) provides world-class education and is committed to an international perspective at all levels.

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There are six campuses of the University of Southern Denmark. The main campus of the university is in Odense, and other campuses are in Kolding, Esbjerg, Sonderborg, and Slagelse (Zealand). SDU was established in 1998.

Official website: https://www.sdu.dk/en

IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)

IT University of Copenhagen is a public autonomous university and research institute located in Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital. The university focuses on the digital world and specializes in the multidisciplinary study of information technology, including computer science, business information technology, and digital design.

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IT University of Copenhagen was established in 1999. The university strives to make Denmark exceptional at creating value through information technology by offering cutting-edge study programs and research at the highest academic level.

Official website: https://en.itu.dk/

Aalborg University (AAU)

Aalborg University (AAU) is another public university in Denmark and it has been providing students with academic excellence, cultural engagement, and personal development since its establishment in 1974.

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Aalborg University provides education and research in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technical, medical science, etc. The university awards bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and PhD degrees in a wide variety of subjects.

Official website: https://www.en.aau.dk/

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is an internationally renowned technical university. DTU achieved its highest ranking position ever in 2020, when World University Research Rankings named it the second best university in the world and the first in Europe. 

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One-fifth of DTU scientific staff is recruited internationally, and an increasing number of students come from other countries. DTU has helped Denmark achieve leadership in technical design, wind energy, biotechnology, electronics, and communication technologies.

The Technical University of Denmark was founded in 1829 on the initiative of Hans Christian Oersted as Denmark’s first polytechnic, and it is now ranked among Europe’s leading engineering schools.

Official website: https://www.dtu.dk