Aarhus Universitet - Science, Schulich, & Haskayne Only

AU offers a wide variety of programs, however students are limited to studies in the programs listed below. Exchange students must limit their course choices to those offered in their program. While some mixing-and-matching is allowed, exchange students can only select courses in a maximum of two departments within their faculty. All courses must also be offered at the same campus.

Exchange students are expected to take 30 ECTS credits per semester. 1 UCalgary Half Course Equivalent = 6 ECTS credits.

Note: The science and engineering exchange agreement with AU falls under TASSEP. TASSEP is the Trans-Atlantic Science Student Exchange Program, a consortium designed specifically with the curricular needs of science/engg students in mind. Canadian science/engg students have access to a variety of European partners in the consortium.

Fall semester: August to January

Winter (Spring) semester: January to June

Please note that it is not possible to complete coursework/exams in December. Students who are only going for 1 semester and need to return to Calgary in January are encouraged to apply for a Winter (Spring) semester exchange. Full-year exchanges are also possible. 

The exception to this is students in the Software Engineering program, who can arrange for proctoring the exams online in Calgary (fees apply) in order to finish in December. 

The type and availability of accommodation varies greatly between campuses. If exchange students apply for housing at their campus by the deadline, AU's International Centre will attempt to place them in university housing, which may be located on- or off-campus and may include private, semi-private, or shared rooms and facilities. If space is unavailable, the International Centre will advise students on finding accommodation in the private market. Prices may vary substantially depending on city and campus, but a broad estimation would sit between 2000-4000 DKK per month. See online for more general information about housing as well as housing details for each campus. 

This exchange is open to regular, full-time students in the Faculty of Science and/or the Schulich School of Engineering at UCalgary, who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-). Note: If your GPA is lower (in the 2.5-2.7 range) it may still be possible for you to participate on this exchange; please contact the UCalgary Global Learning Advisor to discuss.

Haskayne Students: There are additional eligibility requirements – see the Haskayne Outgoing Exchange Students page for details. When applying in the online application portal, be sure to select the Haskayne version of this exchange. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements, contact your Haskayne exchange advisor to discuss.

No Danish is required for English-taught courses, but for studies in Danish, applicants must have a command of Danish at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) at a minimum - certification of language proficiency may be required.

Do I have to speak Danish?

Most courses at AU for the first two years of university are taught in Danish while advanced-level courses are taught in English. We therefore recommend that English-speaking students go to Aarhus in their third year or above. Fourth year students may be eligible to take master's level courses in English - please see an advisor to determine eligibility.

Aarhus also offers opportunities to learn Danish!

What's so special about AU?

AU has three campuses. Its main campus is in Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark, which carries an eclectic mix of youthful communities, traditional winding streets, and internationally-acclaimed cultural events such as the annual Aarhus Festival, the largest of its kind in Scandinavia. The second campus is in the inland city of Herning, a vibrant community known for trade fairs and music festivals; it is also a primary centre on the Jutland peninsula railway network and therefore an easy area to travel to or from. The third campus is in Emdrup, a community on the outskirts of the large municipality of Copenhagen - an appealing cosmopolitan hub for those wishing to delve deep into Danish history.

For more information about Aarhus University, watch this video.

Check out this video about living in Denmark on the Aarhus page. 

What resources are available for new students?

AU's International Centre runs an events programme called "Intro Days" at the start of each semester, which are designed to introduce students to Danish life. Each of AU's three campuses offers its own Intro Days as well as a unique "Survival Guide for Exchange Students" specific to its available faculties of study, the host city, and cultural climate. 

The International Centre also oversees Mentor and Buddy Programmes, which pair up international students with Danish students from the same academic department for a welcoming, intercultural experience. 

What supports or services are available at Aarhus? 

The university offers disability support for those with temporary or permanent accessibility needs. 

For information on accessibility and support services at campuses across Europe, please check out Inclusive Mobility. For city-specific services and places in Europe, the Jaccede interactive platform (website and/or smartphone app - both Android and iOS) also provides a searchable user-built database to identify important accessibility information of public places and locations.