Selecting a foreign university at which to study is not an easy task. If you don't live in Denmark, perhaps you have never heard of Aalborg University before.

Here are some facts:

Aalborg University is the third largest university in Denmark, with approximately 11,000 students enrolled in its Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Sciences, and its Faculty of Technology and Sciences. There are six public universities in Denmark: The University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Roskilde University, University of Southern Denmark, and Aalborg University.

Interdisciplinarity, problem-oriented and project-organized studies, and interaction of theory and practice are defining characteristics of Aalborg University. When Aalborg University was established in 1974, it broke away from the traditional university concept and established a profile very much its own.

The importance of group project work is reflected in Aalborg's academic calendar and its facilities. Most courses are concentrated in the first 8-10 weeks of the semester. The last part of the semester is devoted primarily to project work, which is often conducted in groups of 3-5 students under the guidance of a supervisor. Groups are assigned a group project room where they meet to work on their project.

Internationalization is one of Aalborg University's most distinctive characteristics. You will find the policy of internationalisation reflected in Aalborg's teaching, research, and support services. For example, some of Aalborg University programs are taught in English, so that foreign students from around the world can join Danish students in their studies. The International Office, the Centre for International Studies, and SPIRIT (School for Postgraduate Inter-disciplinary Research on Inter-culturalism and Transnationality) are teaching, research and support units established to promote and support internationalisation.