Aarhus University – Faculty of Health

The faculty is spread across Aarhus city center and the massive hospital complex in Aarhus N.

• The Victor Albeck Building: Located in the Aarhus University Park, this historic building houses the Health Library and the faculty’s primary education center.
• Skou Building: A state-of-the-art facility for the Department of Biomedicine, housing 300+ researchers and advanced laboratory equipment for molecular medicine.
• Department of Forensic Medicine: One of the most advanced in Northern Europe, providing services for the police and judiciary.
• Section for Sport Science: Features world-class facilities for biomechanics, exercise physiology, and human performance testing.
• Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO): A collaborative hub between Health, Natural Sciences, and Technical Sciences.

• The faculty is fundamentally linked to the Aarhus University Hospital (AUH), one of the largest and most specialized hospitals in Scandinavia.
• Integration: Clinical teaching takes place directly in the wards of AUH and other hospitals across the Central Denmark Region.
• Simulation Center: Students utilize high-tech simulation labs for surgical training and clinical communication skills.
• Research Focus: AUH is a leader in personalized medicine, oncology, and neuroscience, providing students with exposure to high-level clinical research from their early years.

Like most Danish public universities, the fee model depends heavily on the student's citizenship status.

Scholarships

• Danish State Scholarships: A limited number of full tuition waivers and monthly stipends are available for highly qualified Non-EU/EEA students.
• PhD Funding: PhD positions at AU are generally fully funded, providing a salary of approximately €4,000 – €4,800 per month.
• Erasmus+: Funding for European students doing exchange semesters in Aarhus.

• The Vibe: Aarhus is a perfect blend of a cozy town and a modern metropolis. It features world-class museums like ARoS and the historic Den Gamle By.
• Connectivity:
• Air: Aarhus Airport (AAR) and Billund Airport (BLL) are nearby, the latter being a major international hub.
• Train: Only 3 hours by high-speed train to Copenhagen or Hamburg.

• Accommodation: AU does not own dorms, but international students can apply through Student Housing Aarhus (Kollegie8000) for subsidized apartments and dorm rooms.
• Student Spirit: Aarhus is often called the "City of Smiles" and is the youngest city in Denmark by average age. The Medical Student Union (MSS) organizes social events, "Friday Bars," and medical conferences.
• Dining: Modern cafeterias are available in the Victor Albeck Building and the Nobel Park area, offering healthy, organic options.
• Transport: Most students use bicycles. The Aarhus Letbane (Light Rail) connects the University Park directly to the Aarhus University Hospital.

• Curriculum Change: A new medical curriculum was introduced recently to increase student-activated learning (less lecturing, more case-based work).
• International Semester: An English-language semester is available during the Master’s program to accommodate exchange students from partner universities.
• Post-Graduation: Aarhus graduates are highly sought after globally, with easy pathways into residency in Denmark or international clinical careers.