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About Aarhus University

Established in 1928, Aarhus University has since developed into a major Danish university with a strong international reputation across the entire research spectrum.



One university - many locations

Aarhus University is a nationwide university. In addition to the main campus in Aarhus, Aarhus University has campuses in Herning and Emdrup while a new campus in Foulum will soon follow, as well as research activities in 18 different locations in Denmark, Greenland and Tenerife.

The university covers an area of approx. 620,000 square metres (net). This corresponds to approx. 90 football fields.