Aalborg University

Aalborg University (AAU)
Aalborg Universitet (AAU)
Latin: Universitas Alburgensis
MottoAd nye veje (Danish)
Viis Novis (Latin)
Motto in English
New Ways
TypePublic university
Established1974; 50 years ago (1974)
BudgetDKK 3,092,985,000 (2021)[1]
ChairmanAndré Rogaczewski[2]
RectorPer Michael Johansen
Academic staff
2,346 FTE (2021)[1]
Administrative staff
1,303 FTE (2021)[1]
Students19,410 (2021)[3]
820 (2021)[3]
Location, ,
Denmark

57°00′54″N 9°59′06″E / 57.015000°N 9.985000°E / 57.015000; 9.985000
CampusAalborg, Esbjerg, Copenhagen
ColoursAAU Blue and white[4]
   
AffiliationsECIU, ENTREE and CESAER
Websiteen.aau.dk

Aalborg University (AAU) is an international public university with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1974, the university awards bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and PhD degrees in a wide variety of subjects within humanities, social sciences, information technology, design, engineering, exact sciences, and medicine.

According to the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings, Aalborg University is ranked 336th worldwide. The university is especially known for its engineering, ranked eighth worldwide and first in Europe in 2021 according to U.S. News & World Report. The motto of the university in Danish is ad nye veje (on new paths).

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  4. ^ AAU Design Guide: Primary Colors – website of Aalborg University