Welcome to Aalborg University
The Faculty of Medicine
and the Faculty of Engineering and Science
Contents
C o ntent
Introduction
Welcome to Aalborg University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Learning Seriously Affects Your Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PBL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Why Study in Denmark?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Aalborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Copenhagen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Esbjerg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Buddy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Student jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Summer School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
When and How to Apply for an Undergraduate Programme . . . . . . 14
When and How to Apply for a Postgraduate Programme. . . . . . . . . 14
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Undergraduate
Sustainable Biotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronics and Computer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IT, Communication and New Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Medialogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Postgraduate
Sports Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biomedical Engineering and Informatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Urban Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enviromental Management and Sustainabilty Science. . . . . . . . . . . .
Geoinformatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Food Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sustainable Cities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sustainable Energy Planning and Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surveying and Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Urban Planning and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control and Automation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Data Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Embedded Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship . . . .
Intelligent Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intelligent Reliable Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machine Intelligence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Medialogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Networks and Distributed Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signal Processing and Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vision, Graphics and Interactive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless Communication Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applied Physics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Biotechnology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combustion Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design of Mechnical Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering . . . . . . . . . . .
Electro-Mechanical System Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enviromental Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Global System Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechatronic Control Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nano-Physics and -Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nanobiotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offshore Energy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil and Gas Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operations and Innovation Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Electronics and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Structural and Civil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sustainable Biotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Techno-Anthropolgy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermal Energy and Process Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water and Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wind Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wind Turbine Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Guest/Exchange programmes
Undergraduate Energy Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Undergraduate Energy Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Undergraduate Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Welcome to Aalborg University
– the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering and Science
Aalborg University (AAU) is
preparatory courses, to those
The Aalborg campus
nication and New Media and
a young and modern univer-
following bachelor’s and ma-
The Aalborg Campus is the
Sustainable
sity which over the years has
ster’s programmes, professio­
main campus of Aalborg Uni-
where students and profes-
grown to become a large,
nal programmes, and PhD
versity with the largest variety
sors are working together
well-established research and
students. Of these, more than
of programmes. Here you can
with the aim of finding a path
teaching institution. The Uni-
10 percent are international
study anything from Software
away from fossil to sustaina-
versity offers a range of both
students from all over the
Engineering to Sports Tech-
ble fuels.
traditional and untraditional
world.
nology to Environmental Ma-
educational programmes and
Aalborg University has all the
nagement. Students make up
The Esbjerg campus
research opportunities in the
facilities that define a modern
approximately 20 percent of
What makes the Esbjerg cam-
fields of Humanities, Social
university. The laboratories are
the population of Aalborg, so
pus a special place to study
Sciences, Medicine, Natural
state-of-the-art and the uni-
it is a young and vibrant city
is its relatively small (though
Sciences, and Engineering.
1974,
its
establishment
Aalborg
versity libraries provide stu-
and one that is uniquely con-
growing) size, which makes
in
dents access to thousands of
nected to the university.
for a great feeling of unity
University
English-language journals and
has expanded to include two
technical books. An additional
The Copenhagen campus
across disciplines – a high level
other campuses:
among the students – also
Esbjerg in
feature of the university is that
The Copenhagen campus is
of service, and close coopera-
1995 and Copenhagen in
most students have their own
the youngest of the campu-
tion among students, teachers
2003.
group room. The group room
ses at Aalborg University and
and staff. On the Esbjerg cam-
Close to 16,000 students are
is your base where you can
has expanded rapidly since its
pus, you’re not just a number.
enrolled at Aalborg University,
work on your project undis-
inception. Within two years,
Positioned on the coast of the
ranging from students taking
turbed. These features, along
the number of students has
North Sea, Esbjerg is close to
with the project-organised,
doubled and the Copenhagen
Danish
Problem Based Learning stra-
campus is moving into new
such as oil and wind and thus-
tegies employed at Aalborg
buildings in September 2012
ly able to offer unique pro-
University build the foundati-
– only ten minutes away from
grammes such as Oil and Gas
on for true greatness, and will
the city centre.
Technology and Wind Power
challenge you to create inte-
Unique programmes in Co-
Systems
resting solutions to the pro-
penhagen include IT, Commu-
offshore
industries
blems of today.
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Since
Biotechnology
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Learning Seriously Affects Your Brain
Welcome to Aalborg Uni-
that include collaboration with
versity where we look for-
companies, associations, and
ward to seriously affecting
research organisations.
your brain. We want you to
Since group work is key at
be able to solve the problem
AAU, we make sure to have
of the continuing use of fos-
the facilities to support it.
sil fuels, create new forms of
Therefore, each project group
architecture through modern
is allocated work space, ty-
means, or develop the future
pically a group room, which
of advanced assistive tech-
is equipped with one or two
nology. This, we believe, is
computers with access to the
done best through Problem
network,
Based Learning (PBL) – the
and other valuable resources.
teaching model we use at Aal-
Your group’s work space is lo-
vance of your coming to Den-
municipalities offer free Da-
borg University. Through PBL
cated in the same building as
mark . Once you get here, we
nish language courses where
you will learn how to ana-
teachers’ offices and you will
will greet you in the airport or
you can not only learn the Da-
have 24-hour access.
at the railway station, and after
nish language, but also gain
in a result-oriented manner
a couple of days you will meet
insight into the Scandinavian
and most importantly how
Although studying is important,
your buddy – a student already
culture and ways of living.
to work successfully within a
it isn’t everything. At AAU we
studying at AAU who can help
team. Each semester you will
strive to give you the best pos-
you out with all the practical
We hope studying at Aalborg
join a group and together you
sible start not only academical-
things and show you the best
University will not only chan-
and your groupmates will use
ly, but also socially. Therefore,
place to shop, eat, and go out.
ge your way of thinking but
your academic knowledge to
we offer services to help you
If you want to get to know the
also your view of life.
find accommodation in ad-
Danes better or if you’re thin-
Looking forward to affecting
king about staying after you
your brain!
lyze problems, how to work
work with real-life situations
printing
facilities
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have finished your studies,
Everybody at
both the university and the
Aalborg University
Tell me and I’ll forget;
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Show me and I may remember;
Involve me and I’ll understand2
alborg University has three campuses: Aalborg, Copenhagen and Esbjerg. In Aalborg and Esbjerg we can guarantee accommodation if you meet the deadlines. In
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Copenhagen unfortunately we are unable to give the same guarantee. However, we are constantly working on developing more housing in Copenhagen and will do
our very best to help anybody who wants it. For more information please have a look at page 11
2
Chinese proverbs use as to describe the PBL model
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Problem Based Learning
dents play a far more active
and alternative approaches to
role in determining the focus
education since its inception,
and scope of their studies.
Aalborg University is a world
PBL is driven by challenging,
leading proponent of what is
open-ended, ill-defined, and
referred to as Problem Based
ill-structured problems which
Learning (PBL). A large part
engage students in construc-
of each semester’s teaching
ting knowledge in their own
and student work revolves
minds, by themselves.
Tuition-free studies
Students from inside the EU/EEA do not have to pay a tuition fee. However, all students must pay all other costs related to studying in Denmark: for example costs related to
books, living expenses and accommodation.
NB: With the exception of students from partner universities outside the EU/EEA, a student from a non-EU/EEA
country will need to pay a tuition fee.
For more information please see:
around complex and real life
Designed to integrate theory
problems. This educational vi-
and practice, foster a team-
sion informs the development
based approach, and be highly
of study programmes and cur-
collaborative among students
ricula, influences the faculty
and external businesses, PBL is
members and students who
meant to encourage students
comprise the institution, and
to
shapes relationships with key
from across traditional discipli-
constituents.
nes to analyse and solve field
Known specifically as the Aal-
of study relevant problems.
borg PBL model, teachers at
All programmes include cre­
Aalborg University are meant
dit-bearing academic courses
the focus of each semester is a
learning objectives of that se-
to act more as initiators and
that introduce and orient stu-
project for which the student
mester. With this method you
facilitators in the collaborative
dents to the problem and pro-
is responsible to demonstrate
will quickly get to know your
process of knowledge transfer
ject based educational model.
the relevance to both their
fellow students as functioning
and development, while stu-
In addition to this course load,
study programme and the
as a group is an imperative
incorporate
knowledge
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-undergraduate/
tuition-fee
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-postgraduate/
tuition-fee
Aalborg University does, however, grant tuition waivers to
non-EU/EEA students. Unfortunately, the number of tuition waivers is very limited. Students cannot apply for these
scholarships but will be nominated by the faculties of Aalborg University when they apply to Aalborg University.
part of your success. While a
member of the faculty is appointed as a supervisor of the
project, and in that capacity
ensures that problem formulations (through alignment with
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Having been interested in new
the theme and overall goals)
provide sufficient context for
achieving the learning objectives, the project otherwise is
largely self-directed.
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English language requirement
Undergraduate degree programmes offered in English at Aalborg University require that
you have a command of the English language equivalent to the Danish English level B.
Danish English level B - general entry requirement - compares to:
IELTS (academic test): 6.0 or
TOEFL (paper-based): 550 or
TOEFL (computer-based): 213 or
TOEFL (internet-based):79- 80 or
Cambridge CEF: B2
The official language requirements for
international students applying for a postgraduate
programme at Aalborg University, be it as a guest,
Erasmus or ordinary student are:
Aalborg
IELTS (academic test): ** 6.5 www.ielts.org or
TOEFL (paper-based): * 550 www.toefl.org or
TOEFL (computer-based):* 230 www.toefl.org. or
TOEFL (internet-based):* 80 www.toefl.org or
Cambridge ESOL: * C1 http://www.cambridgeesol.org/
The test must be less than two years old;
otherwise, we cannot accept it.
Copenhagen
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Esbjerg
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Denmark is a relatively small
Denmark is a safe and peaceful
country of 5.3 million people,
country. In Denmark you will
Language classes
but despite its modest size,
find serene and unspoiled na-
Danish language courses for adult foreign nationals
Denmark has a great deal to
ture from the beautiful coun-
are offered at language centres located nationwide.
offer international students.
tryside to the more than 5000
Here, free instruction in the Danish language and
Denmark is ranked among the
km of wide sandy beaches.
culture is provided to help recently arrived foreign
countries in the world with
Danes
equality
citizens operate in Danish society. The courses are di-
the highest standard of living
and human rights. The belief
vided into three courses that are designed to match
and Danes rank very high on
is that everyone is equal and
the participants’ level of education with each level
annual lists of the happiest
must have the same rights
being divided into six modules that are passed upon
people in the world.
regardless of gender, social
completion of a Danish language exam. As many of
With an extensive welfare sy-
or ethnic background, or se-
your fellow students will be similarly enrolled in Da-
stem that ensures equal rights
xual orientation. Danes put a
nish language classes, it serves as another point of
and access to public services
strong focus on their personal
contact and can help to foster relationships with other
for all, and with one of the lo-
freedom and the rights of the
international students.
west crime rates in the world,
individual.
emphasise
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Why Study in Denmark?
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Aalborg
The municipality of Aalborg
has a population of close to
200,000 making it the third
most populous municipality in
Denmark. With a history that
stretches back nearly 1000 years, Aalborg’s location by the
Limfjord made it an important
harbour during the Middle
Ages, and an industrial centre
later. Today, the city is in transition from a manufacturing
city to a knowledge-based
one, with nearly a fifth of the
population being made up of
social events throughout the
approximately 1500 paintings,
nema specialising in indepen-
students from various univer-
year. It hosts an international
sculptures and mixed media
dent film, and concert facilities,
sities and institutions of higher
night once a week which is
works dating from 1900 to the
Nordkraft provides a strik-
learning. This young populace
well attended by the roughly
present day, which forms the
ing setting for many cultural
is clearly evident in the social
20 percent international stu-
nucleus of the museum’s per-
events including art and sport
scene erupting around town.
dent population, as well as
manent collection. KUNSTEN
exhibitions. Directly across the
From the Tall Ships Races to
many of the native Danes.
also hosts an international
street, a classical concert hall
the annual carnival, Aalborg
Rooms are available to rent
evening, featuring a guided
called Musikkens Hus, desig-
is a fun and interesting city in
for parties, or simply stop in
tour focused on interesting
ned by Coop Himmelblau, is
which to live, study, work, and
for a game of pool or table
subjects and screenings of
currently under construction.
play.
football with other students.
relevant films. A pop-quiz so-
Speak with any of the repre-
metimes follows, after which
- The Aalborg Zoo, open since
- Studenterhuset, which trans-
sentatives inside for more in-
many participants end up in
1935, typically houses over
lates to the student house, is
formation about volunteering
the café with friends.
1200 animals across its ver-
the popular spot for students
your time or services.
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enrolled in any of the various
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dant 8½ acres. Dedicated to
- Nordkraft is a repurposed
nature preservation, the zoo is
colleges and universities and
- KUNSTEN Museum of Mo-
coal-fired energy plant which
heavily engaged in internatio-
provides a central location for
dern Art, built in 1972, was
ceased
nal breeding partnerships and
gathering in the city. Run al-
designed by Elissa and Alvar
since been converted into one
promotes
most entirely on a volunteer
Aalto and Jean-Jacques Baruël.
of Europe’s biggest and most
endangered species around
basis, Studenterhuset is the
The museum holds a large pri-
impressive culture and activity
the world.
place to go for concerts and
vate collection consisting of
centres. With theatres, a ci-
operation
and
has
education
about
Copenhagen
Copenhagen, as the capital of
waterways. Several light rail
and largest city in Denmark,
and bus systems make the city
and with a history that dates
exceedingly easy to navigate.
back to 1043, is a city full of
The Copenhagen campus of
historic landmarks, significant
Aalborg University is rapidly
buildings,
interesting
growing and constantly evol-
sights. Repeatedly recognised
ving to offer new opportuni-
as one of the cities with the
ties. Combining innovative re-
old amusement park, Tivoli,
as many as 100 venues every
best quality of life, Copenha-
search and education as well
and Amalienborg Palace, the
year, Copenhagen Jazz Fe-
gen is a green city with many
as state-of-the-art facilities for
home to the royal family.
stival takes place all over the
big and small parks and one
studies and lab work, the Co-
in which 36 percent of all ci-
penhagen campus of Aalborg
- Copenhagen Jazz Festival,
tizens commute by bicycle.
University is a world class in-
the largest music event of its
Although Copenhagen itself
stitution in an amazing city.
kind in Europe, serves as a ren-
Danish capital in the first week
dezvous for jazz enthusiasts
bridges the islands of Zealand and Amager, as well as a
- Tours of the city and its di-
and culture-minded people
number of natural and artifi-
stinctive
in general. Welcoming over
cial islets, and as such is cros-
by foot and by boat, are very
250,000
scut by picturesque canals and
popular, as are the 100-year-
1000 concerts and events in
architecture,
both
guests
attending
of July.
- Nyhavn, originally a busy
commercial port teeming with
sailors and merchants, Nyhavn
is now packed with partying
people, restaurants, and bars.
The perfect place to enjoy
a drink or a spot of al fresco
dining, many of the colourful
buildings have not been altered for over 300 years.
- Ørestad, a new part of Copenhagen, was established
when the bridge between
Denmark and Sweden was
completed. A short ten minute
train ride will find you in this
new “green” neighbourhood,
complete with several examples of prize-winning architec-
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and
Cost of living
Living expenses in Denmark will, of course, vary according
to personal requirements and standards. Renting a room is
normally between EUR 260 and 400 per month and rented
flats are between EUR 350 and 540. Basic food expenses
are approximately EUR 200 to 270 per month.
ture including buildings which
have won the World Architecture Festival best housing prize in 2008 and in 2011.
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Esbjerg
Established in 1868, Esbjerg
Admission is usually free or
is the fifth largest city in Den-
very inexpensive. Quiz nights
mark.
From
numerous
are especially popular, where
parks and gardens to the va-
lots of Danish and interna-
ried museums and galleries,
tional students meet for a nice
Esbjerg offers all the comforts
evening.
of city life but does so in a
- Studiebyen Esbjerg is a col-
quaint and idyllic setting. As
laborative effort among all
a young and active city situ-
educational institutions in Es-
ated on the North Sea, tou-
bjerg, whose purpose is to fill
rists contribute greatly to the
your time here in Esbjerg with
identity of the city, which has
lots of experiences. Studie-
a lively shopping and culture
byen Esbjerg organizes more
center and features areas of
than forty free events every
interesting cultural events and
ge of volunteers and local ar-
natural beauty and attractive
year – everything from foot-
features top class concerts as
tists. The attached restaurant
beaches right on its doorstep.
ball matches with the city’s
well as comedy and other per-
hosts several theme nights
- Huset is a venue for stu-
football team at the new giant
formance events. Tobakken
and a brunch that is not to be
dents in Esbjerg. It hosts con-
stadium, to bowling nights, ci-
also hosts a creative workshop
missed.
certs, lectures, art exhibitions,
nema trips, concerts, etc.
where people can explore arti-
- Southern Denmark’s Music
dining
- Tobakken is home to many
stic pursuits under the tutela-
Academy and Musikhuset Es-
and
its
Transport
Transport in Denmark is developed and modern. While the
road system is very well established and easy to use, the
majority of people utilise mass transit such as trains and
buses. The Danish railway system is connected to Sweden
by bridge or ferry and Germany by land which allows for
easy travel amongst neighbouring countries.Airports in Copenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus, and Billund provide a variety
of domestic and international connections while ferries provide services to the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Germany, Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom as well as
routes to the Danish islands.
movie
nights.
bjerg offer a wealth of musical
experiences with everything
from opera or classical music
to the Thursday cafe where
students from the Music Academy show off their talent.
- Esbjerg offers plenty of
good sports facilities, such as
Denmark’s largest swimming
facility, sports clubs, fitness
I ntr o ducti o n
centers, ice rinks, etc. Esbjerg’s
location on the North Sea also
allows for water sports like
windsurfing, kite surfing etc.
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Accommodation
It can be intimidating to go to
pus which is why you will find
a foreign country were eve-
very little accomodation on
rything is new and different.
any of our three campuses.
That is why we at Aalborg
Instead, you will find yourself
University do our very best
living, for example, in the city
to guarantee that you have
centre or elsewhere in the city.
housing when you arrive. At
This is a great opportunity to
our campuses in Aalborg and
get to know the city you study
Esbjerg you will have a place
in and to become acquainted
to live once you arrive as long
with the Danes where they
as you remember to apply for
live.
accommodation and pay the
Welcome Services
Attending university in a foreign country can be trying, and
as such Aalborg University has recently introduced a program on certain campuses where new students are welcomed at the airport and train station in hopes of easing
the transition. A current student will be on hand to provide
information about the bus and train schedule and routes,
as well as a map of the downtown area that will guide you
to your destination at the student house for registration. A
shuttle service will also be run on a first-come, first-served
basis to escort students directly to the student house should
they so choose.
deposit in due time. In Copen-
How to apply
hagen, the accommodation si-
Once you are accepted or con-
Copenhagen:
All three campuses work on
tuation is slightly different and
ditionally accepted then you
Simon H.R. Clemmensen
the principle of ”first recei-
it may be a bit more difficult
will receive the pamphlet “Ar-
http://www.studyguide.aau.
ved - first served” so we re-
to find a place to stay. Howe-
rival”, in which you will find
dk/study-in-copenhagen/ac-
commend that you apply as
ver, so far we have been able
the link to the webpage where
commodation/
soon as possible.
to find accommodation for
you can apply for accommo-
practically all of our interna-
dation in Aalborg. Please refer
Esbjerg:
is equal to approximately two
tional students.
to:
Usually, the housing deposit
Peter Kringhøj
months’ rent but can also be
aau.dk/study-in-aalborg/ac-
http://www.studyguide.aau.
three months’ rent. You must
Housing in Denmark
commodation/ However, for
dk/study-in-esbjerg/accom-
pay approximately EUR 270 in
In Denmark, we traditionally
accommodation in Esbjerg or
modation/
advance and the remainder of
do not have housing on cam-
Copenhagen please contact:
http://www.studyguide.
the deposit on arrival.
You can get a room in student halls of residence, share
an apartment with other students, or get a single room in
a private home. It all depends
on availability and your wiI ntr o ducti o n
shes. The prices vary from approximately EUR 270 to EUR
540 per month.
- At Aalborg University you will always have a home
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BUDDY
Student jobs
Buddy Programme
You’ve got a friend ;-)
When you travel on your own to a foreign country - perhaps for the first time in your life - things may seem a little
overwhelming and sometimes perhaps even frightening.
That’s when you need a friend more than anything. Therefore, we have a well-developed Buddy Programme for international students so you feel as comfortable as possible
when embarking upon life at Aalborg University.
A buddy is a Danish or an international student who is allocated to you as your contact person and who will assist
you in getting settled during your first couple of weeks in
Aalborg. Your buddy will help you take care of practical
issues such as getting registered at the Municipality, show
you the cheapest supermarket, the best place to eat, and
the most fun place to go out. A buddy can be everything
from a helpful person getting you started in a new country
or end up being a friend for life.
You will meet your buddy at the Introduction Course. All
buddies are English-speaking, and some speak other languages as well, such as French, German, Spanish, Italian,
etc.
At Aalborg University you will always have a friend.
Student jobs
Getting a student job in Denmark can be challenging. However,
learning Danish and acquiring a Danish network will increase
your chances.
If you get a student job, we recommend that you do not work
more than 15 hours a week during a semester. We consider
studying a job which demands a lot of you. With that in mind,
in order for you to be successful, focus should be on your studies and not your part-time job.
To learn more about where to find a student job, how to apply,
laws about working in Denmark, please have a look at the following link: http://www.careers.aau.dk/
I ntr o ducti o n
Bicycles
Bicycling infrastructure is a dominant feature of both city
and countryside planning in Denmark, with an extensive
network of bicycle routes covering more than 12,000 kilometres (7,500 mi) nationwide. Most Danes own and regularly use their bicycle for recreation as well as daily transport
and as such, in both small towns and large cities, cycling is
the most common means of getting around. Easy, cheap
and ecologically friendly, cycling makes an excellent alternative to driving, and you will certainly be getting into the
Danish way of life if you pedal yourself about. There are
several options for finding cheap used bicycles online, and
most Danish cities participate in city bike programs where
bicycles can be used for a refundable fee
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Summer School
The Summer School at Aal-
ve great results. Furthermore
borg University is a unique
each group will have their
Testimonial
possibility for undergraduate
own group room, access to
The Summer School at Aalborg Univer-
students to acquire theoreti-
top-level laboratories and a
sity was a great experience. It was really
cal and methodological skills
library with a large collection
great. I’ll do it again if I can!
at a high level. At the same
of high quality books, journals
time students will improve
and other holdings.
their English proficiency skills
Despoina Pavlidi, Greece
organise trips to some of the
adapted to your wishes to en-
remarkably, make new friends
The Summer School will also
most beautiful beaches in
sure an unforgettable stay in
and experience the renowned
include a memorable social
Europe located close to Aal-
Aalborg and Denmark.
AAU project organised and
programme. Local guides will
borg. There will be plenty of
problem based model.
show you Aalborg, also the
options to challenge your fel-
Who can apply?
’strange’ parts of the city! You
low students in games and
Students must have complet-
The Summer School covers
will be challenged to taste lo-
sports. Don’t be surprised if
ed at least 1 year of a relevant
courses within many different
cal specialities and experience
you make lifelong friendships
bachelor education with a sa-
topics, such as mobile phone
the bright summer nights in
during the Summer School.
tisfactory result.
programming,
Denmark. Furthermore, we
Our social programme will be
sensor
net-
works, future energy systems
and many others. The Summer School runs for 3 weeks
during July and August, and
the total number of ECTS
credits is 5. You will attend
lectures
by
internationally
recognized researchers and
apply the theories and methods for solving real world
problems. You will collaborate with co-students in small
groups. Scientists from Aalborg University will offer their
I ntr o ducti o n
assistance during the Summer
School to help students achie-
http://summerschool.aau.dk
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When and How
to Apply for
Undergraduate
Programme
When and How
to Apply for an
Postgraduate
Programme
If you wish to enrol in an undergraduate programme
(from the first year) you must fulfil the entry requirements
and apply for admission via the Coordinated Enrolment
System (KOT). KOT is a joint registration system where
you can apply for admission to several study programmes
of higher education in Denmark listed in order of priority.
• Guest/exchange/Erasmus student:
An international student wishing to study at Aalborg University for 1 or 2 semesters as an integral part of a study
programme at an institution or higher education in another
country
Application form
When applying, please download the application and priority forms from the admission portal of the Danish Ministry
of Education: http://www.optagelse.dk
Also available at the site are step by step guides to filling
out the priority form and the application form.
Submitting an application
Please use this checklist before submitting your application:
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-undergraduate/
Enclose a verified copy of your secondary school diploma,
proof of English proficiency in the form of a recognised
language test, and verification of number of hours of instruction in each subject during upper secondary school
copy of passport etc.
I ntr o ducti o n
Application deadline
By 15 March applications for an undergraduate programme must be received at:
Aalborg University
Att.: The Admissions Office (Studiekontoret)
Fredrik Bajers Vej 5
DK-9220 Aalborg East
www.studyguide.aau.dk
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Or as a
• Degree student:
An international student wishing to pursue a degree from
Aalborg University
Deadlines for applicants requiring visa:
• 15th of March when applying for the September intake
• 15th of August when applying for the February intake
Deadlines for applicants with EU/EEA citizenship and applicants from partner/co-operating institutions:
• 1st of May when applying for the September intake
• 1st of October when applying for the February intake
For entry requirements:
• See web page
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-postgraduate/
entry-admission-requirements
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-exchange-student/entry-admission-requirements
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-Erasmus-Erasmus-Mundus-student/entry-admission-requirements
For further information:
Feel free to contact us directly or find us at:
http://www.en.tek-nat.aau.dk/
(Faculty of Engineering and Science)
http://www.medicine.aau.dk/ (Faculty of Medicine)
Niels Jernes Vej 10
DK-9220 Aalborg East,Denmark
Tel: + 45 9940 9940
Email: ins@adm.aau.dk
U ndergraduate
undergraduate programmes
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Sustainable Biotechnology
Mineral oil still constitutes
has been initiated or will be
gression in which you will ob-
the most important source of
initiated. After the bachelor’s
tain competences within mo-
liquid fuels, but it is also an
programme you have the op-
lecular biology, biotechnology,
In the fourth semester, you
important raw material for the
portunity to begin on a two-
microbiology,
biorefineries,
will work with the processes
production of plastics, che-
year master’s programme in
sustainability and other science
involved in sustainable bio-
micals, pharmaceuticals etc.
Sustainable
and
research
technology. Your biological
During the coming decades,
where you can specialise in
areas. Through the choice of
skills will be expanded with
we need to exploit alternative
molecular biotechnology or
projects, you will have the op-
genetics and molecular bio-
sustainable resources to com-
process biotechnology.
portunity to focus on either
logy and the focus will be
molecular biological biotech-
modification of organisms for
biological production.
Biotechnology
pensate for the forthcoming
engineering
cesses.
depletion of mineral oil but
Who can apply?
nology or process-oriented su-
also to deal with greenhouse
Students holding an upper se-
stainable biotechnology.
gases and the associated cli-
condary school exam, mathe-
mate effects.
matics at A-level, physics at B-
In the first semester, you will
to the design of a sustaina-
The fifth semester is devoted
level and chemistry at B-level/
obtain an overview of current
ble biotechnological process.
We offer a state-of-the-art
biotechnology at A-level, Eng-
biological production (food
This is supported by courses
bachelor’s programme in Su-
lish B-level and an acceptable
production, pharmaceuticals,
in biotechnological process
stainable Biotechnology in-
IELTS score may apply for this
enzymes, ingredients and che-
techniques,
corporating the newest tech-
bachelor’s programme. Inter-
micals) and how it can be un-
modelling of biotechnological
nologies and scientific results
national students are welcome
coupled from fossil resources.
processes, and statistics.
within these rapidly expan-
to apply and are evaluated for
ding fields.
admission on an individual ba-
In the second semester, the
The major part of the last se-
sis (see details on www.apply.
weight is put on biochemistry
mester is the bachelor’s pro-
aau.dk).
and cell biology in an applied
ject which you can carry out in
perspective.
Career opportunities
The
programme
qualifies
Together
mathematical
with
collaboration with a company
you for employment within
Programme structure
the first semester, this first
or as a research project in our
a number of fields where
The programme has been
year establishes the biological
group. In the theory of science
the transition to sustainable
structured to ensure a clear
knowledge foundation of the
course you will be introduced
technologies and resources
technical and scientific pro-
programme.
to ethical problems and to
U ndergraduate
the history of biotechnology.
The organisms and their pro-
Finally, you have 10 optional
ducts are the focus of the third
ECTS credits that can be used
semester. The project deals
for other AAU courses or for
with biofuels combining the
courses at e.g. a university
knowledge of the organisms,
abroad.
their diversity and their pro-
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Electronics and
Computer Engineering
The Electronics and Compu-
Topics like software design
3rd semester: Mechatronics,
stics, matrix computation and
ter Engineering programme is
and implementation, program-
algorithms & data structures,
convex optimization, database,
a full bachelor’s programme.
ming, control engineering and
mathematics, microprocessors
language & compilers, theory
Students will gain knowledge
operating systems and net-
and programming.
of science and entrepreneurs-
and insight into fundamental
works will also be part of the
4
theories, methods and prac-
curriculum.
engineering, object oriented
tical subjects within the fields
th
semester: Basic control
software
engineering,
fun-
hip, distributed computing.
Admission:
of electronics and computer
Career opportunities:
damental control theory and
Upper secondary education.
science, and they will be able
Graduates are in high de-
modeling,
The programme’s specific re-
to utilise up-to-date scientific
mand. A number of graduates
ware design.
quirements are English (level
methods, tools and techniques
continue on at the master’s le-
5 semester: Distributed com-
B and an acceptable IELTS or
to analyse and solve complex
vel. Others pursue a career in
puting, numerical methods,
TOEFL or Cambridge score),
real-time problems. Upon gra-
a national or an international
signal processing, OS & Net-
Mathematics (level A), Physics
duation, students are further-
company in Denmark or el-
work Data Communication
level B) and either Chemistry
more able to handle complex
sewhere.
6
soft-
th
th
situations that arise in research
embedded
semester: Control engine-
or Biotechnology. To learn
ering, embedded real-time sig-
more, please consult
and/or development related
Programme overview:
nal processing, distributed sy-
www.studyguide.aau.dk
environments, and they can
Electronics
Computer
stems, programming language,
or studievejledning@esbjerg.
work independently as well
Engineering is a three-year
probability theory and stati-
aau.dk.
as in collaboration with others
bachelor’s programme (180
across technical fields.
ECTS credits).
The programme features a va-
pursue from a single semester
riety of courses and projects.
up to the full programme. The
Topics involve construction and
programme has a strong focus
experimentation with software
on theorectical, methodolo-
making sure that students can
gical and practical
construct a functionality that
quired through Problem Based
allows a computer to interact
Learning.
with its surroundings. Students
1st semester: Technical project
will also acquire competencies
work, monitoring and pro-
within concepts and principles
gramming, imperative pro-
of database design. They will
gramming, linear algebra.
also touch upon analysis, de-
2nd semester: Analog and
sign and construction of me-
digital electronics, calculus,
chatronic systems such as ro-
electrical engineering, digital
bots, precision machinery etc.
design and sensors.
and
Students can
U ndergraduate
skills ac-
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IT, Communication
and New Media
Become an IT engineer
and network technologies will
with a human interface
be seamlessly integrated with
Testimonial
A bachelor’s degree in IT,
studies of economic theory,
What I love most about this education
Communication and New Me-
organisational theory and ma-
is the practical approach to problem
dia (ITCOM) gives you a very
nagement.
solving, together with gaining sufficient
theoretic knowledge about the technologies
attractive profile with competencies that are in high demand
Carrier opportunities
involved. It makes it much more interesting to learn when
by employers around the wor-
ITCOM is designed as the ba-
you can try things out yourself. If you like programming,
ld. You will have the opportu-
chelor basis for the postgradu-
then you will like this education. It looks at a wide range
nity to work with advanced in-
ate programme in Innovative
of technologies and their applications in today’s society,
formation and communication
Communication Technologies
but the education also looks at problems from a wider
technologies,
and Entrepreneurship, ICTE
perspective, as it takes economic, social, and global issues
applications based on Internet,
(see p. 38).
into consideration. I think that this very important when
mobile and broadcast (radio
With a bachelor’s in ITCOM
it comes to being prepared for jobs in the real world, ra-
& TV) platforms. You will gain
or a master’s in ICTE you are
ther than obtaining skills which lack relevance in an actual
a profound understanding of
qualified for a job within the
working environment.
the technologies and their po-
IT, telecommunications, and
tential, and you will learn how
media sectors, training and
to apply technology in prac-
research institutions and pub-
tice and develop innovative ser-
lic administration, and consul-
vices, applications and solutions
tancy. You will be able to use
that target specific user needs.
your skills for development of
The education is interdiscipli-
new concepts, services, and
nary, and as such, a detailed
solutions, and you can act as
understanding
a link between development
enabling
of
new
software
and sales & marketing func-
Programme Structure
tions.
ITCOM is a three years bachelor’s programme. Each seme-
Who can apply?
ster includes three courses and
The entry requirements for in-
a project. The project themes
ternational applicants are:
include:
• Upper
• IT-systems in a market per-
secondary
school
exam
• English B and an acceptable
IELTS or TOEFL or Cambridge score
• Mathematics A
U ndergraduate
• Physics B
• Chemistry C or Biotechnology A
All applicants to IT, Communication & New Media meeting
the admission requirements
will be admitted.
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Robert Gutke, Germany
spective.
• System development and
User Interaction
• Distributed
systems
and
communities
• Communication and Media
Technologies
• Application
Development
and Security
• IT, Communication and New
Media.
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Medialogy
Are you interested in design
technological advances in the
Admission
1st Semester: Programming,
and the technologies used in
engineering sciences in de-
As a higher secondary school
graphic design, and Problem
film, sound, computer games,
sign and in the production of
graduate with Math level B
Based Learning.
digital animations and gra-
computer games, computer-
and English level B and an
2nd Semester: Interaction and
phics?
generated animated films, 3D
acceptable IELTS, TOEFL or
physical interfaces.
To be successful in today’s me-
worlds and digital art.
Cambridge ESOL test result,
3rd Semester: processing, more
dia society, you should be able
students can apply for admis-
in-depth programming met-
to bridge the gap between
Career opportunities
sion to the 3-year Medialogy
hods and audio-visual produ-
technology and creativity. At
You will have an huge ad-
bachelor’s programme.
ction
Medialogy your creativity is
vantage in the job market
To learn more, please contact
4th Semester: Sound synthesis,
what starts the process…
by developing your skills in a
our student study counselors
music computing and interac-
You
knowledge
specialised area and creating
vejl-medialogi@aauk.dk or vi-
tion.
about film, animation and
a portfolio of creative work or
sit our webpage: www.study-
5th Semester: Computer gene-
music technology and learn
technical research. Graduates
guide.aau.dk
rated visual world: cinemato-
how design and computer
typically find work where they
science go hand in hand in
are engaged in the develop-
Programme structure
generated films.
today’s and tomorrow’s media
ment of computer program-
Medialogy is a full Bache-
6th Semester: Interactive sy-
productions. You will gain in-
mes and computer games,
lor’s programme (180 ECTS
stem design and real-time in-
sight into the creative proces-
animation, virtual reality sy-
credits).
teraction.
ses and thinking that precedes
stems, digital design, test de-
any media production.
velopment, project manage-
You will also learn how to use
ment and media production,
will
gain
graphy, gaming and computer
typically in the film, entertainment and IT industry.
Testimonial
”Medialogy offers an education where
you are the one setting the limits of your
creativity, whether you want to create arU ndergraduate
tistic installations, entertainment or programmes for companies. Medialogy is an programme where you
can express yourself creatively in the digital world. It appeals to those who wish to educate themselves in computer
games, sound design, animation and graphical interfaces.”
Iben Schandel, 5th semester student
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P o stgraduate
postgraduate programmes
20
Sports Technology
with development and te-
herent part of sports. The de-
sting of advanced sports and
velopment of sport and leisure
health related products such
activities has opened possi-
as sports equipment, shoes,
bilities for the integration of
rackets, flooring and apparel.
technology, not only for parti-
The project work is combi-
cipants in elite sports but also
ned with courses modelling of
for the population in general.
human function and applied
Simultaneously,
technology in sports.
the
accep-
tance of sports activities as an
The master’s programme in-
important factor for general
cludes a scientific communica-
health has been fully recog-
tion course, and it is possible
nised. This has made sports a
to organise a semester abroad
nical consultant. You will be
Programme structure
significant field of interest for
in the third semester, before
able to perform highly quali-
Sports Technology is a two-
the industry.
the final thesis.
fied functions in various sports
year
organizations and companies.
- 120 ECTS credits. The pro-
The master’s programme in
Sports
Technology
focuses
master’s
programme
Career opportunities
Moreover,
programme
gramme is implemented as
on the development of tech-
With a Master of Science in
provides prerequisites for re-
Problem Based Learning with
nological equipment and the
Sports Technology, you hold
search such as the PhD pro-
group projects.
interplay between equipment
a unique competence profile
gramme.
and human performance. In
with very good job opportu-
the projects, you may work
nities within development of
Who can apply?
Instrumentation and physical
sports, training and rehabilita-
In order to apply, you should
performance.
tion equipment or as a tech-
hold a bachelor’s degree in
2nd Semester:
Sports Science. However, if
Interplay between athlete and
you hold a related bachelor’s
equipment.
degree (e.g. physiotherapist)
3rd Semester:
you have the possibility to
Scientific methods in sports
qualify if supplementary cour-
technology; optional - seme-
ses within relevant scientific
ster abroad
areas have been attained and
4th Semester:
a specific academic assess-
This semester is devoted to
ment has been made.
the master’s thesis.
Testimonial
The Sports Technology programme
matches my interests in developing sport
equipment and natural science in general.
Among other things, I have measured the
strength in the ankle joint during sideways movement in
handball players. In that way, optimal shoes can be developed and tested and thereby the number of ankle injuries
may be reduced.
Frederik Heinen,
Sports Technology, 4th Semester, 2012
the
1st Semester:
P o stgraduate
Technology has become an in-
Website:
www.studyguide.aau.dk
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Biomedical Engineering
and Informatics
P o stgraduate
Biomedical
at
to real life problems.
Aalborg University is an inter-
Career opportunities
Testimonial
disciplinary programme with
The area of Biomedical Engi-
The semester in Aalborg has been ama-
focus
neering holds many job op-
zing! Working with projects in teams
and human sensory motor
portunities.
lets you learn how to use your theoretical
physiology. Potential candi-
fifty percent of our graduates
knowledge in practice and how to listen to
dates are students with a ba-
are employed at hospitals and
opinions of others instead of going on only with your own
chalor’s in biomedical engine-
in companies in research, de-
vision. Studying that closely together with other students
ering, electrical engineering or
velopment or the sale of bio-
allows you to experience the working reality. I had a lot of
an equivalent degree within
medical equipment. Twenty-
fun with my groupmates, and to be integrated in this way
information technology.
five percent are employed as
for an Erasmus student is something very special, which is
High
within
consultants in development
difficult to find at other universities! I think that Aalborg is
medical technology, neurop-
of IT solutions in the health
the best choice for an international experience!
hysiology, signal processing,
sector.
scientific communication and
The last twenty-five percent
rehabilitation technology are
are employed as research assi-
Who can apply?
Programme structure
offered. Large projects carried
stants or PhD students, for in-
Are you ready for language,
Biomedical Engineering and
out in groups of students are
stance, at Aalborg University,
cultural and maybe climate
Informatics is a two-year Ma-
a substantial part of the pro-
where Biomedical Engineering
changes? Did you study Bio-
ster’s programme - 120 ECTS
gramme, where students de-
is a large and internationally
medical Engineering or a si-
credits. The programme is im-
sign and implement solutions
recognised research field.
milar
plemented as Problem Based
on
level
Engineering
electrophysiology
courses
Approximately
Alessandra Scarton, Italy
programme
at
your
home university? If you can
Learning with group projects.
confirm the above, you may
1st Semester: Biomedical sig-
be eligible to apply for one or
nals and information, scientific
two semesters at Biomedical
methods and communication,
Engineering and Informatics.
a.o.
If in addition you hold a ba-
2nd Semester: Biomedical in-
chelor’s degree in Biomedical
formation systems.
Engineering, you can apply as
3rd Semester: Applied Biome-
a degree student to study a
dical Engineering and Infor-
full master’s programme.
matics project – optional - se-
Read more about the pro-
mester abroad
gramme, admission and entry
4th Semester: Master’s thesis
requirements at www.studyguide.aau.dk.
Website:
www.studyguide.aau.dk
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Architecture
The master’s programme in
profile that is applicable in
Architectural Design at Aal-
architecture and engineering
borg University takes its focal
professions.
point in a number of current
and future challenges in the
Programme structure
field of architecture. By way
Architectural Design is a two-
of a solid and professional
year
foundation in subjects, met-
which gives you 120 ECTS.
hods, theories and disciplines
1st semester: Tectonic De-
pertaining to architecture and
sign & Nordic Architecture
engineering, the master’s pro-
- authenticity of architectural
gramme in Architectural De-
expression by ensuring a con-
sign ensures an interdisciplina-
tinuity and integrity between
ry competence profile aimed
form and construction.
at designing the architectural
2nd semester: Sustainable Ar-
projects of the future within
chitecture - develop architec-
the fields of tectonic design,
tural concepts for zero-energy
sustainable architecture and
architecture.
the application of research
3rd semester: Architectural
and evidence based know-
Research & Development or
ledge in an integrated design
internship/external
process. It is a competence
long master’s thesis.
programme
study/
4th semester: This semester is
qualified for a wide range of
devoted to the master’s thesis.
positions. A degree in Architectural Design at Architecture &
Design prepares you for a ran-
Website:
Testimonial
The programme of Architecture has
given me valuable experience working
in larger and smaller groups and presenting ideas and projects for others. I
have learned to work with integrated design
– to combine functional, aesthetic and technical
aspects, so they melt together into a whole. These qualities
are important for the job as project developer and engineering manager, which requires good leadership, ability to
work in a team and multidisciplinary qualifications.
Lill-Ann Sildelid, Stavanger, Norway
www.studyguide.aau.dk
or
architecturaldesigner.dk/
ge of careers, including private
architectural firms, engineering
consultancies,
Career opportunities
and
research
and entrepreneurship.
As an architect from Architecture & Design you have a well-
Who can apply?
rounded set of skills aimed
Both international and Danish
directly at linking the different
students with a relevant ba-
actors in the professional field.
chelor’s degree can apply. To
The combination of the ar-
learn more about general ad-
chitect’s design expertise and
mission requirements, please
the engineer’s professionalism
visit the following webpage:
makes our candidates highly
http://apply.aau.dk
P o stgraduate
master’s
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Industrial Design
The master’s programme in
ves you 120 ECTS credits.
Industrial Design at Aalborg
1st Semester:
Testimonial
University focuses on an in-
Scandinavian Design – an op-
My master’s degree in Industrial Design
tegrated process of concept
portunity to practice compe-
has given me the unique opportunity to
design,
construction
and
tencies in actual design and
work with both engineering and design.
product
development.
Ae-
innovation management in a
I am able to participate in the design pro-
sthetical
competencies
are
client and market context.
cess all the way, not only in the initial stages, but
2 Semester:
also in the later stages regarding development, material
of construction, product de-
Advanced Integrated Design
science, etc., creating products with much higher comple-
velopment, ergonomics, ma-
- generate design driven, net-
xity and at the same time ensuring that my customer’s ini-
terials, environment, design
work oriented company con-
tial idea is expressed in the final product.
management and economy.
cepts.
This enables me to work together with both marketing de-
The projects are often done
3 Semester:
partments, engineers and other groups, because I am able
in collaboration with diffe-
Researching design or interns-
to communicate with and understand these groups, and
rent companies, as design
hip/external study/long ma-
let them understand how I want the product to be.
engineers should be able to
ster’s thesis
Aske Korsgaard Hejlesen,
understand the progress in a
4 Semester: This semester is
Industrial Designer, entrepreneur
strategic perspective from the
devoted to the master’s thesis.
combined
with
knowledge
nd
rd
th
company’s angle.
Career opportunities
to navigate in a large field of
future possibilities, e.g. design
industries and professions on
engineering, user experience
Programme structure
The combination of design,
an international scale. The
design, service design and de-
Industrial Design is a two-year
engineering,
business
careers of former graduates
sign entrepreneurs.
master’s programme which gi-
perspectives will enable you
show the broad span of your
and
Who can apply?
Both international and Danish
students with a relevant bachelor’s degree can apply. To
learn more about general admission requirements, please
visit the following webpage:
P o stgraduate
http://apply.aau.dk/
Website:
www.studyguide.aau.dk
industrialdesigner.dk/
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or
Urban Design
The master’s programme in
equip the student to address
Urban Design at Aalborg Uni-
issues pertaining to isues such
versity takes its point of depar-
as climate change, temporary
ture in a number of current and
urban development projects,
future challenges in the field of
urban mobility, projects and
urban development and urban
strategies of the culture city,
design. You will get a solid
the urban landscape and city
and professional foundation
growth.
in subjects, methods, theories
Programme structure
urban building design and
Urban Design is a two-year
technologies
master’s programme which gi-
to
knowledge
about modeling and user in-
ves you 120 ECTS credits.
volvement. The programme
offers each student a creative
1st Semester:
combination of Problem Based
Designing Urban Mobility –
Learning and realistic projects
work with the contemporary
with hands-on challenges that
network city and the urban
mobility systems and their relation to the city.
2nd Semester:
over the world to work with
Designing for Urban Trans-
the organisation of construc-
formation – the role of urban
tion developments and city
design in the transformation
spaces to provide city dwellers
process from the functional
with exciting and new urban
planned city to more experi-
experiences. This can be done,
ence based urban design stra-
for example, in private ar-
tegies.
chitectural firms, urban plan-
3 Semester:
ning practices, design studios
Scandinavian Urban Design
or engineering consultancies.
rd
Testimonial
The core of my studies in Urban Design has been work in the intersection
between sociology, architecture and city
planning as well as creative work on technical
aspects. This has given me an understanding of the importance of interdisciplinary work, and of the tools used for
that. I am still using the problem-nased approach to new
projects that was an essential part of the education at Aalborg University. Everything I do is founded in theoretical
and methodical principles. The approach is heavily inspired
by my training at Architecture & Design and has already
led to successful and innovative results.
Aslaug Tveit, Norway
Strategies or internship/external study/long master’s pro-
Who can apply?
gramme
Both international and Danish
4th Semester:
students with a relevant ba-
This semester is devoted to
chelor’s degree can apply. To
the master’s thesis.
learn more about general admission requirements, please
visit the following webpage:
Career opportunities
Urban Design combines the
architect’s
design
http://apply.aau.dk/
P o stgraduate
and disciplines spanning from
expertise
and the engineer’s professio-
Website:
nalism with insight into socio-
www.studyguide.aau.dk
logical processes. Urban De-
urbandesigner.dk/
or
sign graduates are needed all
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Environmental Management
and Sustainability Science
In the Master of Science Pro-
tools and methods are seen
Also, you must hold an English
nisations
gramme
Environmental
in relation to the political and
proficiency test – see details
2nd semester: Focuses on su-
Management & Sustainability
organisational context and the
on apply.aau.dk
stainability management in an
Science you will work with a
different actors surrounding
broad range of topics related
them.
in
to sustainability and environ-
institutional and societal perProgramme structure
spective
EMSS is a two-year master’s
3rd semester: Traineeship or
Career opportunities
programme which gives you
study abroad
programme is designed to
Graduates from the program-
120 ECTS credits. The pro-
4th semester: This semester is
meet the new challenges of
me have many possible career
gramme is PBL-based (see p.
devoted to the master’s thesis.
sustainable development by
paths, in companies, public
5).
integrating inputs from the
authorities and NGOs, and
social and human sciences
have well-developed skills for
1st semester: Focuses on su-
into the study of planning and
collaboration across discipli-
stainability management and
engineering. The focus is on
nes and cultures. Examples of
tools in companies and orga-
how as an environmental ma-
where our graduates work:
nager at firms, governments,
• Project manager, Airbus
and other organisations you
• Environmental planner, Rød-
mental
management.
The
can support sustainable development.
Some of the main areas that
ovre Municipality
• Environmental consultant,
NIRAS.
Website:
www.studyguide.aau.dk
Testimonial
I graduated from the master’s Environmental Management Programme at
Aalborg University in 2007. At present, I
am working as an environmental planner at
we cover are tools for companies to work with sustainabi-
Who can apply?
Rødovre Municipality, Denmark. I have certainly
lity and different methods for
You must have a bachelor of
applied the knowledge and experiences gained during my
environmental, social and he-
science degree in engineering,
study period to my work. The Environmental Management
alth impact assessments. The
geography or natural sciences.
Programme has provided me not only with theoretical
knowledge but also valuable experience in problem solving
through team work. The group work concept is outstanding as it provides the opportunity for applying theoretical
knowledge to problem solving in practice. I learned how to
co-operate in an intercultural group. I also carried out my
research at a consultancy in Denmark during my intern­
P o stgraduate
ship period. For me, graduating from the Environmental
Management Programme at Aalborg University opened
opportunities for an exciting career in the environmental
field.
Tina Thomsen,
Environmental Planner, Rødovre Municipality, Denmark
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en
Geoinformatics
The Master of Science Pro-
and in course work (50%).
Who can apply?
ves you 120 ECTS credits. The
gramme in Geoinformatics at
Ap­
proxi­
mately half of the
Applicants must hold a rele-
programme has a strong focus
Aalborg University is directed
courses given here will be
vant bachelor’s degree from
on PBL (see p. 5)
at science and engineering
individual courses with a de-
a recognized institution. De-
1st semester: Geoinformatics
students who are interested in
dicated curriculum and an
grees from international in-
Technology and Information
understanding concepts and
exam. The rest of the courses
stitutions are evaluated based
Systems
having the skills necessary to
are given as a supplement to
on their academic equivalency
2nd semester: Geoinformatics
manage various kinds of geo-
the project work and will be
to that Aalborg University.
–
graphic information. Students
evaluated through the pro-
Also, you must hold an Eng-
and Society
will also learn to disseminate
ject.
lish proficiency test. To know
3rd semester: Professionel De-
Integration,
Applications
more about tests and scores,
velopment
sis on utilisation of different
Career opportunities
please find out more at apply.
4th semester: This semester is
technologies, methods and
GIS experts in private compa-
aau.dk
devoted to the master’s thesis.
management theories.
nies, utilities, etc., develop
During
and
information with an empha-
this
specialisation,
Programme structure
Website:
students will work profes-
information systems in an IT-
Geoinformatics is a two-year
www.studyguide.aau.dk
sionally with spatial infor-
based environ­ment.
master’s programme which gi-
maintain
geographical
mation, digital management
and e-govern­ment, and geocommunication and visualisation. The field of concerns
the use of new technologies
within spatial analysis and
modelling, in order to solve
projects of planning, environmental management and property.
Focus is on spatial information
infrastructures,
organisation,
im­
plementation, modern diP o stgraduate
gital communication and problem solving.
On the basis of traditional
Problem Based Learning me­
thods, the students will participate in project work (50%)
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co
pe
n
g
ha
en
Integrated Food Studies
The Master’s Progamme in
ings represented in the three
tion and Health as well as a
1st semester courses (15 ECTS
Integrated Food Studies (IFS)
professional approaches de-
bachelor’s degree from other
credits): History and Mapping
has a holistic and interdisci-
scribed above. At the same
food related programmes at
of Meals and Spaces, Actor
plinary approach towards the
time the IFS programme will
Danish or foreign universities
Mapping in Food Networks,
study of food systems, food
give the students knowledge
may receive direct admission.
Public Food Systems & Tech-
socio­
logy, meal science and
of
In specific cases, an individual
nology.
design. This master’s com-
tached to the three profes-
assessment will be made.
Project (15 ECTS credits): Ob-
bines three different profes-
sions.
sional approaches: Food net-
In the profession modules
Programme structure
works and innovation, public
some of the subjects to be
Integrated Food Studies is a
2nd semester courses (15 ECTS
health nutrition, and design
taught are food policy, actor-
two year master’s programme
credits):
and gastronomy. Each of these
network analysis, change ma­
(120 ECTS credits). The study
Room for Manoeuvering in
approaches will be presented
nagement, organization theo­
will be based on Pro­
blem
Food Systems, Food Design
in separate modules and com-
ry, intervention methodology
Based Learning (PBL) which
and Meal Experience. Strate-
bined in the projects on each
or strategic design, while the
means that each semester is
gic Design, Public Health Nu-
semester. The combination is
projects will be based on real
divided into courses and group
trition.
very important in order to be
life food systems or food com-
projects. Applicants with a
Project (15 ECTS credits): Do-
able to cross traditional bor-
panies.
professional bachelor’s degree
ing Navigation – Action Lab/
in Global Health and Nutri-
Taking Action.
the
methodologies
at-
ders of professions since this
P o stgraduate
Governance
and
will offer a new way of think-
Career opportunities
tion or Nutrition and Health
ing and acting towards inno-
Graduates will find jobs in
as well as a bachelor’s degree
3rd semester courses (10 ECTS
vative solutions and ideas for
public administration at both
from other food related pro-
credits): Strategic Communi-
the future of food production
state and municipal levels and
grammes at Danish or foreign
cation and Staging, Results-
and consumption.
in private food companies or
universities may receive direct
oriented Food Projects Man-
One of the aims of the IFS
companies with focus on food
admission. In specific cases,
agement (elective).
Programme is to strengthen
as a way to raise the employ-
an individual assessment will
Projects (20 ECTS): Integrated
the analytical competences at
ee’s well-being. Other options
be made. The third semester
Food – Next Practices
different societal levels related
includes private consultancy
project will be worth 20 ECTS
a) Changing Public Food Sys-
to food (institutional or indi-
companies, NGOs or academ-
credits and the fourth semes-
tems b) Innovation in Food
vidual approaches), thereby
ic institutions.
ter will be dedicated to the
Management c) Food Design.
strengthening the ability to
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serving experiments.
master’s thesis. Each semester
act competently in relation to
Who can apply?
will give professional knowl-
4th semester: This semester is
complex problems in the area.
Applicants with a professional
edge about the three areas
devoted to the master’s thesis.
This will be done by discussion
bachelor’s degree in Global
covered.
(30 ECTS credits).
of the scientific understand-
Health and Nutrition or Nutri-
Land Management
Land management is an es-
is to provide state-of-the-art
fields are encouraged to apply
year
sential part of shaping the
knowledge and competence
online to Aalborg University,
(120 ECTS credits in total).
places where we live, as well
in dealing with land manage-
either as a:
1st semester: Land Develop-
as agreeing on and managing
ment issues and processes.
Degree
how we use them. We there-
This includes attention to land
rolment to the entire 2-year
2nd semester: Spatial Develop-
fore talk about land manage-
administration systems and
programme.
ment and Planning
ment as a key factor in ‘pla-
spatial governance as an infra-
Guest/Exchange student: 1 or
3rd semester: Internship, study
ce-making’. Focus is on how
structure to implement land-
2 semesters as an integral part
abroad or project
to manage land and natural
related policies and land man­
of the study programme.
4th semester: This semester is
resources, and the way people
agement strategies. It also
Learn about entry requirements
devoted to the master’s thesis.
relate to land in both urban
implies careful consideration
on apply.aau.dk.
and rural areas.
of the interaction between
Key areas in land manage-
public authorities, private de-
Programme structure
See Land Management on
ment include land registration,
velopers and businesses, land
Land Management is a two-
www.studyguide.aau.dk.
tenure security, land value and
owners and citizens.
student:
Full
en-
master’s
programme
ment and Law
Website:
economics, land governance,
land use strategy-making and
Career opportunities
planning,
resource
Land Management gradua-
man­agement as well as land
tes from Aalborg University
and property development.
acquire jobs throughout the
This spans from dealing with
world within a broad range
global challenges, such as cli-
of fields and employers, such
mate change and the rapid
as private surveying and con-
growth of urban regions, to
sultancy companies, national,
the details of local area de-
regional and local administra-
velopment, such as commu-
tions, NGOs or research in-
nity-led processes aiming at
stitutions. They often assume
changing land use on the scale
project leadership and mana-
of individual properties. The
ging positions.
natural
focused on improving people’s
Who can apply?
living conditions through eco-
Students, from Denmark as well
nomic growth, social stability
as abroad, with a background
and an improved natural and
and Bachelor degree in land
built environment.
management,
The aim of the programme
ning, geography or associated
spatial
P o stgraduate
professional commitment is
plan-
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ha
en
Sustainable Cities
Internationally,
and
across sectors, analyze con-
economic, social and environ-
cal authorities, creating the
business pose a significant
cities
sequences in multiple areas
mental issues are integrated in
basis for renewable energy
challenge to sustainable de-
and include stakeholders like
new ways.
velopment, not only environ-
citizens, companies and en-
Examples of projects are:
mentally, but socially and eco-
vironmen-tal
organisations.
• How is mitigation and adap-
and consultancies working
nomically. In the future, up to
The master’s programme will
tation to climate change
with mobility management
70-80% of the world popula-
cover engineering issues such
tion will live in cities, and thus
as waste, energy, water re-
• How do we secure more en-
it is important to handle the
sources and transport as well
vironmentally friendly trans-
working
challenges they pose. It is sig-
as political science, green
port in future cities?
change in users and consu-
nificant that planning is done
growth and different forms of
• How can private companies
mers in relation to sustain­
across sectors and professions
impact assessment. Graduates
contribute to sustainable de-
able construction or energy
such as energy, water, waste,
will be capable of creating the
velopment of cities?
efficient products.
urban planning etc. Thus, it is
framework for the sustaina-
necessary to be able to think
ble cities of the future, where
systems in cities
• Local authorities, companies
handled in cities?
in urban areas
• NGOs and research centres
with
behavioral
It is a priority for us that you
Who can apply?
have the opportunity to work
You must have a Bachelor of
with external partners, for in-
Science degree in engineering
stance, in your semester pro-
or natural sciences. Also, you
jects, which can be carried out
must hold an English profi-
in cooperation with authori-
ciency test – see details on ap-
ties, companies, NGOs etc.
ply.aau.dk.
This way you get to work on
real life problems, preparing
Programme structure
you for your professional ca-
1st semester: Courses and se-
reer. Beyond this, the master’s
mester project with focus on
programme offers the oppor-
sustainable urban develop-
tunity of an internship in an
ment in an organisation and
organisation in Denmark or
company perspective
abroad.
2nd semester: Courses and semester project with focus on
sustainable urban develop-
P o stgraduate
Career opportunities
Graduates
30
from
the
pro-
ment in an overall societal
gramme are expected to have
perspective
many possible career paths,
3rd semester: Internship
for example within:
4th semester: This semester is
• Energy companies and lo-
devoted to the master’s thesis.
Sustainable Energy Planning
and Management
Greenland Power Company
120 ECTS credits. The pro-
Testimonial
• System analyst, Vattenfall
gramme is PBL-based (see p.
AAU offers a richly interdisciplinary
• Climate change consultant,
5).
education at the nexus of engineering,
environmental science, and economics
to provide students with the tools to make
sound sustainable energy planning and management deci-
WWF
1st semester: Projects, techno-
• Energy consultant, Ramboll
logies, and companies – focus
• Wind and site engineer,
on specific projects and ener-
Vestas Chile.
sions. I particularly liked the student driven project-based
gy technologies from a business economic point of view.
approach to teaching which gives students the creative
Who can apply?
2nd semester: Systems, institu-
freedom to explore their interests based on real world pro-
You need a bachelor’s degree
tions, and society – focus on
blems. The unique methods and focus of the AAU educa-
in in engineering, geography
entire energy systems, inclu-
tion prepared me for research at national labs investigating
or natural sciences. Also you
ding institutional, policy and
bioenergy resource assessment, supply, logistics, and po-
must hold an English profi-
societal perspectives.
tential economic and environmental impacts in the U.S. In
ciency test. To know more
3rd semester: Internship or
short, AAU offers a learning experience unique in methods
about tests and scores, please
guest semester abroad
and scope that creates palpable insight into real world pro-
check apply.auu.dk.
4th semester: This semester is
blems.
Ethan Davis, USA
devoted to the master’s thesis.
Programme structure
In Sustainable Energy Plan-
software tools. We are also
SEPM is a two-year master’s
Website:
ning and Management you
pioneering a methodology for
programme which gives you
www.energyplanning.aau.dk
will build a broad base of
analysing foreign exchange
knowledge within engineer­
impacts and employment im-
ing, economics, and energy
pacts of energy sector invest-
systems management which
ments. Finally, our experience
will prepare you for a leading
and thinking in manners of
role in the energy market of
conducting feasibility studies
the future.
is significant.
economic energy system ana-
Career opportunities
lyses, policy analyses and in-
Graduates from Aalborg Uni-
stitutional analyses is our main
versity are in high demand
area of expertise. We have
among energy sector stake-
created an innovative envir­
holders around the world.
onment for the development
Some examples of where our
of various techno-economic
graduates work are:
methods, including various
• Development adviser,
P o stgraduate
The integration of techno-
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Surveying and Mapping
The master’s programme in
ve real world problems related
Surveying and Mapping is
to positioning/mapping.
Testimonial
I
directed at science and engi-
chose
Aalborg
University
mostly
neering students who are
Career opportunities
because of its unusual style of teaching.
interested in methods and
Graduates are working in a
I believe it has enriched my study experi-
technologies used for posi-
wide range of companies, for
ence and has given me a good basis for my
tioning and/or mapping of
example:
future career.
objects on or near the surface
• The National Survey and Ca-
I’m glad I had the chance to work with a wide range of
of the earth. The aim of the
dastre
specialised equipment and devices. Further, I had the op-
programme is to provide the
• Private surveying companies
portunity to meet and socialise with other people from all
students with theories and
• National and international
over the world, to learn and understand their cultures and
to make friendships that can last forever.
practical knowledge on how
engineering companies
to use positioning/mapping
• Consultancy companies
I have spent only one short semester at AAU, but it gave
tech­no­logies.
• Oil and gas industries
me more than spending a year anywhere else. I know that
Examples
of
choosing Aalborg University was one of the best decisions
these technologies include satellite positioning, photogram-
Who can apply?
I’ve ever made in my university life.
metry, remote sensing and la-
You must have a bachelor’s
Josef Sobek, exchange student, Czech Republic
ser scanning. After completing
degree in Surveying and Map-
8th semester Measurement Science
the programme, the students
ping or a similar degree.
will be able to analyse and sol-
You must also hold an English
proficiency test. To find out
2nd semester: Sensor and Data
more about which tests and
Integration – focus on Coor-
scores, please have a look at:
dinate systems, Coordinate
apply.aau.dk.
Conversion, Object Recogni-
P o stgraduate
tion and Modelling, IntegraProgramme structure
tion of Positioning Sensors,
Surveying and Mapping is a
Photogrammetry and Remote
two-year master’s programme
Sensing
which gives you 120 ECTS
3rd
credits. The programme has a
study abroad, or ”prolonged
strong focus on PBL (see p. 5)
project period”
1st semester: Collecting Spatial
4th semester: This semester is
Data – focus on Spatial Data
devoted to the master’s thesis.
semester:
Traineeship,
Infrastructure, Land Administration Systems, GPS, Pho-
Website:
togrammetry, Statistics and
www.studyguide.aau.dk
Least Squares Adjustment
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Urban Planning and Management
In the Urban Planning and Ma-
with personal identity, offe-
nagement programme, you will
ring a master’s programme
be introduced to the newest
that points to a lifelong enga-
theories and methods within
gement with the fascinating
the field of urban planning.
world of urban planning.
You will learn how to produce
concrete proposals for plans
Career opportunities
and interventions in real-life
Urban
urban planning situations. The
from Aalborg University are
Urban Planning and Manage-
employed in private consul-
ment programme recognises
tancies,
that planning and managing
or­
ganisations, public gover-
cities has as much to do with
nance institutions from the
communication
inter-
local to the European level, as
action as with technical and
well as internationally recog-
theoretical skills, combining
nised research institutions and
the best from engineering
universities.
and social sciences. Focusing
Examples of workplaces of our
on a solid ability to build and
graduates:
sustain personal relationships
•M
idttrafik, Light Rail Secre-
means fusing professionalism
graduates
non-governmental
• Grontmij Gfl GmbH, Germany
gramme has a strong focus on
• Aalborg Municipality, Den-
One of my main areas of work is to
design, guide, moderate and evaluate
public participation processes for urban
planning projects such as European “Shared
Space” projects or city development plans. At
Aalborg Uni­versity I learned to understand the different
views and interests of stakeholders in planning processes.
This is a beneficial skill in managing planning processes
with differing private and public interests in daily business.
Maren Friederike Ritter,
Urban Planner, Grontmij GfL GmbH, Germany
PBL (see p. 5).
1st semester: The complex city:
mark
• Feet First (non-profit organisation), Seattle, USA
Evaluate a particular urban
context, strategy or plan and
suggest alternative solutions
tariat, Denmark
Testimonial
120 ECTS credits. The pro-
Who can apply?
2nd semester: Planning and
Students seeking to enrol in
power: Conduct in-depth po­
the programme must have a
wer analysis of a topical na-
bachelor’s degree in planning,
tional or international urban
engineering,
or infrastructure development
architecture,
geography, social science or
project.
the equivalent. You must also
3rd semester: Internship or
hold an English proficiency
study abroad
test. To find out more about
4th semester: This semester is
tests and scores, please look
devoted to the master’s thesis.
at apply.aau.dk.
P o stgraduate
and
Planning
More details can be found on
Programme structure
www.studyguide.aau.dk
UPM is a two-year master’s
the
programme which gives you
www.urban.aau.dk.
programme’s
and
website:
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Acoustics
Acoustics is the science of
have access to facilities of a
sound
all
very high standard, incl. ane-
Testimonial
aspects of generation, trans-
choic rooms, standard liste-
“I’ve always been interested in sound
mission,
and
ning rooms, listening cabins,
and signal processing. The programme
possible effects on humans,
audiometry room, infrasound
at Aalborg University was therefore a na-
including how sound is percei-
chamber, an auditory virtual
tural choice for me. During the study I could
ved. This master’s programme
reality workbench, and high
develop a profile within my personal interests in a good
provides students with clas-
quality measurement equip-
study environment with good facilities. Today I work with
sical and modern aspects of
ment and signal processing
electro-acoustic system design for hearing aids. The pro-
physical
equipment.
gramme in Acoustics at Aalborg University can be used
acoustics, and electro-acou-
Many international (and Da-
broadly within audiology, signal processing and hardware
stics. Methods within signal
nish) students have follo-
development.”
processing, psychometry, buil-
wed one or all semesters of
Jesper Krogh Christensen, Oticon A/S (2003 graduate).
ding and room acoustics, tests
our master’s programme in
of human hearing and percep-
Acoustics since 1997. Their
Applicants with other bache-
analysis and processing, and
tion are all integral disciplines
interest and general success
lor’s degrees (e.g. Mechanical
machine learning.
in the programme, enabling a
worldwide encourage us to
Engineering, Physics, Media
2nd Semester:
contemporary understanding
continue and expand the pro-
Technology, etc.) will be sub-
Courses and projects on audio
and utilisation of the newest
gramme, most recently with a
ject to individual evaluation.
engineering, human hearing
sound and audio technology.
revision in 2011.
Proficiency in English is a pre-
and sound perception, incl.
requisite.
3D sound, sound field control,
P o stgraduate
The
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and
embraces
propagation
acoustics,
programme
psycho-
provides
quality of reproduced sound
students with a broad back-
Career opportunities
ground in Acoustics and Audio
Graduates pursue careers in
Programme structure
and more.
Technology, with opportuni-
consulting, development and
Acoustics and Audio Tech-
3rd Semester:
ties for involvement in our re-
research engineering in vari-
nology is a two-year Ma-
Courses and projects on mul-
search activities. Students will
ous fields of acoustics in the
ster’s programme (120 ECTS
ti-modal interaction, architec-
industry for sound and audio
credits) with Problem Based
tural acoustics and environ-
products, for instance loud-
Learning, group work and a
mental noise, advanced signal
speakers, hearing aids, mobile
new supervised project each
processing and methods for
phones, audio equipment and
semester (15 ECTS credits).
multi-dimensional scaling of
measurement equipment.
1 Semester:
perceptual attributes.
Courses and projects on fun-
4th Semester:
Who can apply?
damentals of acoustics, trans-
Master’s
Students with a Bachelor of
ducers and advanced measu-
credits) by personal prefe-
Science degree in Electronic
rement techniques, including
rence, either individually or in
Engineering or the equivalent.
methods for stochastic signal
pairs.
st
thesis
(30
ECTS
Control and Automation
Intelligent systems are auto-
are focused on system-level
mated systems that through
design with in-depth compe-
smart control are able to na-
tences in estimation and con-
Programme overview
chanical and energy systems,
vigate in a complex environ-
trol. Companies working with
Control and Automation is a
optimality and robustness, ro-
ment. An example is an intel-
complex electronic and electro-
two-year master’s programme
bot vision and fault detection
ligent car that can drive along
mechanical systems will value
(120 ECTS credits). Students
and isolation. Projects on mul-
the motorway on its own wit-
your skills in handling complex
can also choose to pursue one
tivariable control.
hout being driven by a person.
design and development.
or two semesters. The pro-
3rd Semester:
Such intelligent systems must
sult www.studyguide.aau.dk
2nd Semester:
Courses on modeling of me-
gramme has strong focus on
Courses on systems of sy-
Who can apply?
Problem Based Learning.
stems, machine learning, and
make control decisions enti-
A background in electronics,
1 Semester:
non-linear control. Projects on
rely on the basis of perception
computer engineering, electri-
Courses on distributed real
complex systems.
of the environment through
cal engineering, mathematics
time systems, multivariable
4th Semester:
sensor and without relying
or equivalent is required. Pro-
control, and stochastic pro-
This is devoted to work on the
on human intervention. The
ficiency in English is a prerequi-
cesses. Projects on control sy-
Master’s thesis.
programme in Control and
site. To learn more, please con-
stems in a network.
operate
autonomously
and
st
Automation provides education related to the development of intelligent control systems capable of unsupervised
operation in noisy, dynamic,
unknown, non-linear, real-time
environments. The students
will gain skills and abilities related to the development and
application of advanced intelligent control techniques to
the design and construction
of autonomous vehicles, wind
turbines, power plants, produP o stgraduate
ction lines, cooling and heating
systems, and many other complex systems.
With a master’s degree in Control and Automation your skills
within Electrical Engineering
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Data Engineering
Foto: Lars Horn
The data engineering program
industry and academia. The
covers a range of topics in the
program is managed by the
Testimonial
field. Today’s software sy-
Center
Data-Intensive
I have a bachelor’s degree in computer
stems manage large amounts
Systems, Daisy (www.daisy.
science from Lithuania. For my final de-
of traditional and non-traditi-
aau.dk) at the Department of
gree I chose the Department of Computer
onal data including temporal,
Computer Science. Daisy is one
Science at Aalborg University. When I arrived
spatial, spatio-temporal, and
of the world’s leading research
at AAU I was pleasantly surprised with the differences in
multi-dimensional data. The
groups within spatial, temporal
education compared to the studies back home. The study
program focuses on techno-
and spatio-temporal data ma-
environment at AAU is quite attractive; for example, each
logies for managing this kind
nagement and business intel-
semester you and your project group are given a room at
of data covering conceptual
ligence (data warehousing and
department that you can access 24/7. As computer science
modelling and database de-
data mining). Student projects
students you have access to the servers of the department
sign, data models, query lan-
are usually directly related to
that you can use interactively or for heavy computations.
guages, query processing and
the current cutting-edge re-
The free access to world class research material is just your
optimisation and indexing.
search conducted at Daisy. In
student login away. Lastly, but most importantly, I am very
The program features traditio-
addition, projects are done in
satisfied with the level of education I’ve received from
nal courses as well as projects
collaboration with local and
AAU.
that typically involve construc-
national industry.
for
tion and experimentation with
Donatas Saulys, Software Engineer, Infineon.
Who can apply?
1st semester:
Career opportunities
Students with a relevant Ba-
Projects, data mining and
the program provides strong
Candidates are in high de-
chelor degree in computer
data warehousing, distributed
theoretical foundations, it also
mand. A number of graduates
science, natural sciences or
systems, programming para-
emphasises
software
prototypes.
While
entrepreneurial
continue their careers as PhD
engineering can apply. Pro-
digm, complexity and compu-
values, enabling students to
students; others become sy-
ficiency in English is a prere-
tability, query languages and
become highly valued staff at
stem developers in their home
quisite. To learn more, please
algorithms.
their future employer, both in
countries or in Denmark.
consult
2nd semester:
www.studyguide.aau.dk
Data engineering, database
P o stgraduate
systems, software engineeProgramme structure
ring, software innovation.
Data Engineering is a two-ye-
3rd and 4th semester:
ar Master’s programme (120
This year is devoted to the
ECTS credits).
Master’s thesis. A seminar
also choose to pursue one or
course
two semesters. The programe
engineering is held in the third
has a strong focus on PBL (see
semester
p. 5).
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Foto: Jiri Srba
Students can
on
advanced
data
Embedded Software Engineering
stem based on Lego Mind-
programme is on software
storm. The second semester
development for embedded
focuses on modelling, valida-
systems, networks and di-
tion and verification of soft-
stributed systems. The pro-
ware with special em­
phasis
gramme is intended for soft-
on embedded systems. Pro-
ware development in general,
ject examples include model-
and with special emphasis on
ling and verification of net-
software for consumer elec-
work protocols, scheduling
tronics as well as transport,
systems as well as automatic
control,
telecommunication
synthesis of control program-
and security systems. Both
mes. The third and the fourth
practical
semester are devoted to work
and
theoretical
aspects are covered. The pro-
on the master’s thesis.
gramme is conducted with a
The master’s programme is
combination of courses and
managed by the Distributed
project work.
and
The first semester focuses on
Group, which is one of the
the practical realisation of se-
leading research groups on
lected aspects of a distributed
tools for analysis, verification
system – e.g. distributed web
and testing based on models
services or a toy control sy-
for embedded systems. The
Embedded
Systems
group has substantial connec-
Testimonial
Embedded Software Engineering was
tions to the Danish IT industry
Programme structure
with the research centre CISS
Embedded
(www.ciss.dk). This gives stu-
neering is a two-year ma-
dents the opportunity to work
ster’s programme (120 ECTS
with companies during their
credits).
project and thesis work.
choose to pursue one or two
Software
Engi-
Students can also
semesters. The programe has
Career opportunities
strong focus on PBL (see p. 5).
Candidates are in high de-
1st Semester:
mand and career opportuni-
Project on practical develop-
ties are wide ranging. Former
ment of embedded systems
students have continued their
and courses on distributed
careers as researchers at the
sys­tems, complexity and com-
university and others work as
putability, semantics and ve-
project managers or specialists
rification, real-time software,
in private or public companies
programming paradigms.
all over the world.
2nd Semester:
Projects on distributed sys­
a natural continuation of my previous
Who can apply?
tems semantics, database sys­
programme and the programme content.
Students with a relevant Ba-
tems, software engineering,
Group work was a challenge at first, but I lear-
chelor degree in computer
software innovation, seman-
ned a lot and today I think that Problem Based Learning is
science, natural sciences or
tics and verification.
the most agile style of education in today’s dynamic world.
engineering can apply. Pro-
3rd and 4th Semester:
Today I work as a postdoc at the department and I enjoy
ficiency in English is a prere-
This year is devoted to a pre-
life on campus and life with my wife and two kids.
quisite. To learn more, please
specialisation project and as-
consult www.studyguide.aau.
sociated courses, and the ma-
dk
ster’s thesis.
studies. I was very satisfied with the ESE
Foto: Lars Horn
Marius Mikucionis
P o stgraduate
The focus of this master’s
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Innovative Communication
Technologies and Entrepreneurship
Information and communica-
will become an engineer with
tion technologies such as the
a very attractive profile. You
Testimonial
Internet, mobile communica-
will gain in-depth knowledge
I chose the ICTE master’s programme
tion and advanced e-services
and experience with advanced
because of the combination of in-depth
are evolving rapidly and are
communication technologies
technical knowledge, entrepreneurship
increasingly influencing our
and applications, which are
and market aspects. The four semesters
lives. The technologies are
the foundation for the future
fully lived up to my expectations. Working in a
combined in new ways and
Internet and mobile commu-
team is challenging, but rewarding. During my studies I
create exciting opportunities
nication. You will learn how to
visited HUAWEI in China and I have just presented a paper
for new services and applicati-
transform this knowledge into
based on my master’s thesis at an international conference
ons. If you would like to learn
innovative services, applicati-
in Hungary. I am currently studying for my PhD.
about these developments,
ons, and solutions, targeting
understand what is happening
specific needs in people’s lives.
”behind the scenes”, and lea-
Andrei Lucian Stefan
vices, and solutions, as well as
The programme has strong
rn about how new technolo-
Career opportunities
for analysis, strategy and busi-
focus on project and Problem
gies can help to address user
The programme’s interdisci-
ness development. With your
Based Learning.
needs and create new busi-
plinary profile addresses the
broad profile you could act as
First, you will acquire a deep
ness opportunities then you
growing need for engineers
a link between research and
understanding of platforms,
should choose the Innovative
who are capable of combining
development and sales and
technologies, services and ap-
Communication Technologies
knowledge from different di-
marketing functions.
plications, building on compe-
and Entrepreneurship (ICTE)
sciplines. You will be able to
programme.
use your skills for develop-
Who can apply?
education. We focus on the
Through this programme you
ment of new concepts, ser-
Students are required to have
interplay between technology,
a bachelor’s degree in Com-
entrepreneurship, users, mar-
puter Engineering, Computer
ket and business.
Science, Electronic Enginee-
During the programme you
ring or equivalent. Proficiency
choose one of the following
in English is a prerequisite.
tracks: Service development,
tences from your bachelor’s
business development, secure
Programme structure
services
and
technologies,
P o stgraduate
ICTE is a two-year Master’s­ cognitive radio or eHealth.
programme (120 ECTS cre­
Different tracks are offered in
dits). Swith specializations in
Copenhagen and Aalborg. To
Converging Media Technolo-
learn more: www.studyguide.
gies (Copenhagen) and Tele-
aau.dk
com Infrastructures (Aalborg).
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Intelligent Information Systems
This programme is targeted
Programme structure
val and mining and courses
Admission
at students with a bachelor-
Intelligent
Sy-
on information retrieval and
A bachelor’s degree is required
level education in computer
stems is a two year researched
mining, information retrieval
in in Electronics and Compu-
engineering, electrical engi-
based master’s programme
and search engines, scalable
ter Engineering, or Electronics
neering, or a closely related
(120 ECTS credits). Students
information systems, socially
and IT, Electronics and IT, In-
field of
The pro-
can also choose to pursue one
intelligent computing
ternet Technologies and Com-
gramme features a variety of
or two semesters. The pro-
courses and projects within
gramme has a strong focus on
3rd Semester:
the areas of information sy-
Problem Based Learning.
Project on applied intelligent
be admitted upon application
information
and
to the board of studies. Pro-
study.
Information
stem design and develop-
puter Systems, Students with
another bachelor’s degree can
systems
ment. Candidates will acquire
1 Semester:
courses on state-of-the-art
ficiency in English is a prere-
competencies
applying
Project on Intelligent Systems.
within intelligent information
quisite. To learn more, please
computing techniques that
Intelligent systems, Fuzzy Lo-
systems, machine learning,
consult www.studyguide.aau.
involve searching for optimal
gic, Knowledge Representa-
machine intelligence.
dk or studievejledning@es-
solutions in large solutions
tion and Management
spaces. Furthermore they will
2nd Semester:
4th Semester:
be able to creatively and in-
Project on information retrie-
Master’s thesis.
in
st
bjerg.aau.dk.
novatively identify and propose new business solutions
that are scalable and involve
some form of computational
intelligence. The programme
is structured in modules and
organised as a problem-based
study.
Career opportunities
Graduates in Intelligent Information Systems are in high
demand. A number of graP o stgraduate
duates continue their careers
as Ph.D. students, others pursue a career in a multinational
company in their home countries or in Denmark.
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Intelligent Reliable Systems
The Department of Software
continue their careers as Ph.D.
cation and estimation, and
reliable systems, and courses
and Media Technology at
students, others pursue a care-
courses on probability theory,
on adaptive and optimal con-
Aalborg University Esbjerg, in
er in a multinational company
statistics and stochastic pro-
trol, intelligent control and
conjunction with two partner
in their home countries or in
cesses, system identification
reliability-orientated design.
universities, offers this Inter-
Denmark.
and diagnosis, modeling of
national Masters level degree
dynamic systems, Kalman fil-
4th Semester:
ter theory and its application
Master’s thesis
targeted at students with a
Programme structure
bachelor-level education in
Intelligent Reliable Systems
computer engineering, elec-
is a two year research-based
2nd Semester:
Admission
trical engineering, or a closely
master’s
(120
Fault diagnosis and reliability
Admission requires a relevant
related field of study. The
ECTS credits). Students can
analysis, and courses on con-
bachelor’s degree in Electro-
programme features a va-
also choose to pursue one or
trol and surveillance processes
nics and Computer Enginee-
riety of courses and projects
two semesters. The program-
and systems, fault detection
ring, Electronics and IT, or the
within the areas of intelligent
me has a strong focus on Pro-
and diagnosis techniques, re-
like. Proficiency in English is a
reliable systems. Candidates
blem Based Learning.
liability modeling and analysis.
prerequisite. To find out more,
thin system identification and
1 Semester:
3 Semester:
guide.aau.dk or studievejled-
identification and its applica-
Project on, system identifi-
Project on design of intelligent
ning@esbjerg.aau.dk.
programme
please consult www.study-
will acquire competencies wi-
tion in engineering systems
including comprehension of
probability, statistic and stochastic processes. Students
will also touch upon fault
diagnosis and reliability analysis. Upon graduation they
will be able to creatively and
innovatively
develop
and
design intelligent reliable systems. The program is structured in modules and organiP o stgraduate
sed as a problem-based study.
Career opportunities
Graduates in Intelligent Reliable Systems are in high demand. A number of graduates
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Machine Intelligence
Foto: Lars Horn
Intelligent computer systems
A significant part of the stu-
need to be able to handle
dies consists of projects con-
uncertain
in-
ducted in small groups of stu-
complete data and unreliable
information,
dents. A project will typically
inputs. Methods for dealing
include more in-depth study
with these forms of uncer-
of particular methods and
tainty are of particular impor-
techniques, and practical ap-
tance in many areas of arti-
plication of these techniques
ficial intelligence, including
to a problem in multi-agent
natural language processing,
systems or data mining.
intelligent agents, robotics,
The programme is managed
machine learning and data
by the Machine Intelligence
mining. This master’s pro-
Group, one of the world’s
gramme focuses on probabi-
leading research groups on
listic and statistical methods
uncertainty in artificial in-
for intelligent decision ma-
telligence. In particular, the
king and learning. Courses
group is very strong on gra-
provide the necessary fou-
phical models (e.g. Bayesian
ndation in machine intelli-
networks). The master’s pro-
gence as well as other core
gramme in machine intelli-
subjects for a graduate level
gence satisfies academic curi-
computer science education.
osity in particular fields, while
at the same time providing a
sufficiently broad education
(120 ECTS credits). Students
in general computer science.
can also choose to pursue one
or two semesters. The pro-
Career opportunities
gram has a strong focus on
Graduates in Machine Intelli-
PBL (see page 5).
gence are in high demand and
career opportunities are wide
1st Semester:
ranging.
students
Project on model-based ma-
have continued their careers
chine intelligence, and courses
as PhD students; others work
on artificial intelligence, data-
as project leaders or system
mining, autonomous agents.
developers in private or public
2nd Semester:
companies all over the world.
Project on machine intelli-
Former
gence in reality and courses
Who can apply?
on
I am the founder and CEO of a software
Students with a relevant Ba-
systems, real-time systems,
database
house developing network management
chelor degree in computer
datamining, business intelli-
solutions for mobile network operators.
science, natural sciences or
gence.
We see that mobile network operators are
engineering can apply. Profi-
3rd Semester:
under a great deal of pressure to lower the cost
ciency in English is a prerequi-
Specialization,
of running the network, and this demands automation.
site. To learn more, please con-
multi-agent system agents,
The research at Machine Learning/Aalborg University is
sult www.studyguide.aau.dk
intelligent web systems, data
mining,
world leading and extremely relevant for modern process
management
courses
machine
automation solutions like ours.
Programme structure
graphical models.
Machine Intelligence is a two-
4th Semester:
year
Master’s thesis.
Lars Moltsen, Founder and CEO, 2operate.
master’s
programme
on
P o stgraduate
Testimonial
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Medialogy
Are you interested in design
today’s and tomorrow’s media
and the technologies used in
productions. You will gain in-
Testimonial
film, sound, computer games,
sight into the creative proces-
”Medialogy offers an education where
digital animations and gra-
ses and thinking that precedes
you are the one setting the limits of your
phics?
any media production.
creativity, whether you want to create ar-
To be successful in today’s me-
You’ll also learn how to use
tistic installations, entertainment or programs
dia society, you should be able
technological advances in the
for companies. Medialogy is an programmes where you
to bridge the gap between
engineering sciences in de-
can express yourself creatively in the digital world. It ap-
technology and creativity. At
sign and production of e.g.
peals to those who wish to educate themselves in compu-
Medialogy your creativity is
computer games, computer-
ter games, sound design, animation and graphical inter-
what starts the process…
generated animated films, 3D
faces.”
You
worlds and digital art.
will
gain
knowledge
Iben Schandel, 5th semester student
about film, animation and
Career opportunities
veloping your skills in a spe-
• Sound and Music
how design and computer
You will have a huge advan-
cialised area and creating a
• Computer Graphics
science go hand in hand in
tage in the job market by de-
portfolio of creative work or
• Medialogy
music technology and learn
technical research. Graduates
typically find work where they
In the 9th semester there are
are engaged in the develop-
opportunities for an internship
ment of computer program-
in both Denmark and interna-
mes and computer games,
tionally and to study abroad at
animation, virtual reality sy-
other major universities.
stems, digital design, test de-
It is also possible to partici-
velopment, project manage-
pate in DADIU’s (The National
ment and media production,
Academy of Digital Interactive
typically in the film, entertain-
Entertainment) game develop-
ment and IT industry.
ment course as part of the Medialogy Master’s programme
Medialogy full Master’s pro-
under DADIU’s game pro-
gramme (120 ECTS credits)
grammer profile.
P o stgraduate
In the 2-year master’s programme, students can spe-
To learn more, please contact
cialise in one of the following
our student study counselors
areas:
vejl-medialogi@aauk.dk or visit
• Games
www.studyguide.aau.dk
• Interaction
42
Networks and Distributed Systems
Do you find satellites, colla-
performance
tent, you will also learn about
Programme structure
borating robots, safety-critical
hods, network planning and
project
NDS
networks between cars and
management, fault tolerance
planning. Moreover, we fo-
ster’s programme (120 ECTS
fighting cyber terrorism in-
and reliability study in the field
cus on systems design, where
credits).
teresting? Do you want to
of distributed systems.
you will design a distributed
choose to pursue one or two
master advanced technology
The courses give you a broad
system to solve a real existing
semesters. The programme
and obtain a strong technical
foundation
problem. Part of the system
has strong focus on PBL.
competence profile, while also
such as:
will also be implemented and
learning about team work?
• Traffic theory and modelling
tested.
And would you like to com-
• Wired and wireless networks
bine theory with practice?
• Security and management.
Career opportunities
buted processing, and courses
Then you should consider the
In the projects, you are work-
Throughout NDS you will
on Stochastic Systems, Distri-
master’s in Networks and Di-
ing in-depth with problems
work with various applications
buted Real Time Systems and
stributed Systems (NDS).
of your own choice, often in
of your own choice, giving
an elective course within e.g.
NDS is a master’s in engine-
close cooperation with resear-
you an excellent opportunity
communication networks.
ering, with several specialised
chers and/or industrial part-
to design your own compe-
courses
ners.
tence profile. Previous stu-
2nd Semester:
You will become familiar with
dents have found many dif-
Project on Distributed Systems
project-based learning, and in
ferent jobs, including System
Design, and courses on Wire-
addition to the technical con-
architect/developer, Network
less
consultant, Network planner,
Fault detection, isolation and
Network
modeling, and Network Per-
computer
net-
works, network modeling and
within
met-
subjects
“Aalborg University (AAU) offered
exactly what I wanted to study. AAU is
one of the few universities that offers a
master’s programme in Networks and Distributed Systems in its Electronic Systems Department. Moreover, the university follows the Problem Based Learning
method which has definitely changed my way of dealing
with problems. Furthermore, in order to carry out the
projects assigned to us by our professors, we work with
our teammates as one group to find a solution to the pro
and
Ahmed Shawky,
is
a
two-year
ma-
Students can also
1st Semester:
Project on networks and distri-
specialist,
Project
Manager or a career in re-
Testimonial
blem.”
management
Systems
Performance,
formance and Applications.
search.
3rd Semester:
Project on Performance Ana-
Who can apply?
Students with a relevant ba-
lysis or Network Planning, and
chelor’s
electri-
courses on Complex Systems,
computer
and either Machine Learning
cal
degree
in
engineering,
science,
computer
engine-
or Non-linear Control.
ering or a similar degree. Proficiency in English is a prere-
4th Semester:
quisite. To learn more, please
This semester is devoted to
consult studyguide.aau.dk.
work on the master’s thesis.
P o stgraduate
in
analysis
Graduate from NDS in 2009 and current PhD student
43
Co
pe
n
g
ha
en
Service Systems Design
At Service Systems Design
portance of service design in
tion companies) in the service
Programme overview
you will learn about planning
creating new citizens services
sector as well as in service-re-
The programme will provide
and organisation of people,
and increasing the quality of
lated departments of product
you with professional com-
infrastructure,
communica-
existing public services. Ser-
manufacturing
petences within the following
tion, media and components
vice designers are increasing-
(e.g. IT and electronics) and in
disciplines:
of a service, in order to im-
ly requested by public autho-
design consultancies. Increa-
Industrial design
prove its quality, the interac-
rities to reorganise healthcare
sing job opportunities are also
• products, services, and env-
tion between service provider
services, tourist services, traf-
emerging in the public sector,
ironments in which back and
and customers and the custo-
fic and parking services, and
including services for healt-
front offices of a service are
mers’ experience
public administration.
hcare, tourism, transport and
physically placed
The master’s programme in
public administration.
companies
• touchpoints,
i.e.
material
In the private sector, service
Service Systems Design is the
design is increasingly consi-
first programme that specifi-
Who can apply?
mental conditions in which
dered an important competi-
cally addresses the demand
Bachelor programmes from
users meet the service
tive factor in existing services
for this professional compe-
different
areas
• aesthetics, emotion, expe-
and a support to the introdu-
tence.
give access to the master’s
rience and communication,
ction of new services. Service
aspects, timing and environ-
disciplinary
programme in Service System
especially in relation to int-
design consultants are often
Career opportunities
Design, such as: Medialogy,
eractions
required in the sectors of tra-
With a master’s in Service Sy-
Experience Design, Industrial
vel, healthcare, information
stems Design you will have
Design, Global Business Infor-
services, bank and financial
employment
opportunities
matics and bachelor program-
Information technology
services and retail services.
in private companies (e.g.
mes within It-communication,
• fundamentals of program-
Also the public sector has
banks, hotels, logistic and
digital media, software de-
recently emphasisied the im-
transport and telecommunica-
velopment and economics.
• user-involvement and participation in value creation
ming
• interaction between users
and service providers
• information and communication support to the service
Engineering and management
• evaluation of service quality
• functional
and
organisa-
P o stgraduate
tional structure that support
the service in the back office
as well as in the front office
• service strategy and business.
44
Signal Processing and Computing
The programme focuses on
line simulation environments,
art signal processing systems.
typically find jobs in industries
theories, methods and algo-
and 3) real-time hardware/
You will learn how to make
where digital signal processing
rithms for advanced signal
software architectures in or-
the right decisions in a signal
and computing is naturally ap-
processing applied to a variety
der to achieve small physical
processing design trajectory.
plied in order to provide signal
of application domains, such
size, high data throughput,
Furthermore, you will learn
analysis, signal modification,
as wireless communication,
and low energy consump-
how to improve the interac-
or signal transmission.
speech recognition, hearing
tion. Mastering design- and
tion between signal proces-
aids,
gaming,
simulation-procedures for ad-
sing algorithms and computer
Who can apply?
audio and video, and health
vanced signal processing al-
architectures, in order to mi-
Students with a bachelor’s
care. The programme aims at
gorithms, and their real-time
nimize the gap between the
degree in electronics, elec-
bridging the gap between 1)
implementation in resource
ever growing computational
trical engineering, computer
signal processing theories, 2)
optimal
hardware/software,
complexity and the require-
engineering, mathematics or
programming of parallel off-
are all crucial skills for engi-
ments for smaller physical size
similar degree can apply. Pro-
neers designing state-of-the-
and longer battery lifetime.
ficiency in English is a prere-
positioning,
quisite. To learn more, please
Career opportunities
Testimonial
With the huge amount of career opportunities within the world of Signal
Processing, choosing this subject for my
master’s studies was not difficult at all. I
graduated in 2006 after having conducted my
Master’s thesis at the American company D2Audio, Austin,
Texas. I looked into the design and implementation of
smart signal processing algorithms for Class D amplifiers
– techniques appreciated by true HiFi enthusiasts. Combining the Problem Based Learning model with the pos-
consult studyguide.dk
The skills learned pave the
way for a very broad range
Programme structure
of job opportunities found wi-
In the four semesters, the
thin domains such as wireless
programme addresses the fol-
and mobile communication,
lowing themes; Signal Ana-
consumer audio and video,
lysis, Scientific Computing or
multimedia, medical aids, in-
Reconfigurable
strumentation,
automotive
(elective), Signal Processing
applications, avionics, and na-
and Computing, and the Ma-
vigation. In general, graduates
ster’s thesis.
Computing
sibility of work in an industrial environment was a great
experience, and after having obtained my MSc degree I
decided that I wanted to learn even more in terms of a
PhD project focusing on tools for flexible design of signal
P o stgraduate
processing systems. For me, the combination of signal processing and computing has been a great experience and I
have no doubt that I can use my skills and competences in
this interdisciplinary domain for continuous development
of my career. Andreas Popp
45
Software Development
The two-year full-time pro-
ware systems. In the third and
te or public companies all over
1st Semester: Project on de-
gramme in Software Develop-
fourth
the world.
velopment of a software sy-
ment is designed to prepare
study the research methods
students for the practice of
that are relevant for studying
Who can apply?
contemporary software de-
the program’s themes, and re-
Students with a bachelors de-
and evaluation of user inter-
velopment in leading-edge
search and write the master’s
gree within social sciences, hu-
faces, programming.
software organisations and re-
thesis. The thesis addresses a
manities, design, architecture
2nd
search institutions.
Its major
topic at the frontier of practice
or similar can apply. Proficien-
user-centered and innovative
themes are agility, innovation,
research: students work with
cy in English is a prerequisite.
software development, and
software
and
problems critical for software
To learn more please consult
courses on software engine-
human-computer interaction.
firms and software-dependent
www.studyguide.aau.dk
ering, software innovation,
Students are expected both
businesses, in collaboration
to develop extended working
with leading researchers and
Programme structure
3rd Semester: Project on em-
software prototypes addres-
experienced developers.
Software Development is a
pirical research development
sing real-world problems and
Graduates will be well placed
full master’s programme (120
processes in software de-
to contribute to research on
for a development career with
ECTS credits). Students can
velopment, and courses on
the programme’s themes.
a business or innovation fa-
also choose to pursue one or
software
The programme combines the
cing software organisation, or
two semesters. The program
search methods.
latest advances in research
for a research career in the in-
has a strong focus on PBL (see
4th Semester: Ma-
and practice knowledge in a
formation systems discipline.
page 5).
ster’s thesis.
engineering,
semesters,
students
stem, and courses on system
analysis and design, design
Semester:
Projects
on
databases.
development
re-
four-semester structure. The
Career opportunities
model-driven and agile soft-
Graduates in Software De-
ware development practice.
velopment are in high de-
The second semester deals
mand and some can continue
with user-centred, sketching-
their careers as PhD students;
based and innovative de-
others work as project leaders
velopment of complex soft-
or system developers in priva-
Testimonial
This new programme focuses on userdriven innovation, software development, user orientation, interaction design,
project management and usability. ”We are
going to bring several professional competencies and qualifications into play”, says one of the founders of the programme, Professor Peter Axel Nielsen, and continues ”for
that reason we are also going to spend a lot of time gui-
P o stgraduate
ding the students and there will be very close cooperation
between the students and their supervisors. Our aim is to
recruit students from all over Europe and our graduates
will be prepared for jobs in public and private companies
all over the world.”
46
Foto: Jiri Srba
Foto: Lars Horn
focus in the first semester is
Vision, Graphics
and Interactive Systems
How is your camera able
of user needs and user expe-
to detect whether the per-
rience design. Together, these
Testimonial
son in front of it is smiling
three topics form the core of
“As a student on VGIS you are work-
or not? How is it possible to
the Vision, Graphics and Int-
ing with state-of-the-art methods and
create non-real figures, such
eractive Systems (VGIS) pro-
techniques which make VGIS an exciting
as Gollum from Lord of the
gramme.
and relevant master’s degree. You can work
Rings, and insert them into a
The VGIS programme is re-
within different sub-fields of your choosing and thereby
film? Why are some products
search-based and combines
gain more knowledge of what you think is interesting”.
so appealing and easy to use,
theory and practical project
while others are not? The an-
work, where you can apply
me, your employment possibi-
ECTS credits).
swer to the first question is
the theories introduced in the
lities range from vision systems
also choose to pursue one or
Computer Vision - that is, to
lectures. Through the projects
for automatic quality control
two semesters as exchange
automatically make a compu-
you will be designing and buil-
and handling of objects within
students. The programme has
ter understand what it sees.
ding software systems within
a production facility to desig-
strong focus on Problem Ba-
The answer to the second is
the fields of Computer Vision,
ning intuitive and user friendly
sed Learning.
Computer Graphics - that is,
Graphics and Interactive Sy-
systems and all the way to the
to make a computer automa-
stems.
entertainment industry, where
1st Semester:
the knowledge and skills you
Project on computer graphics
The answer to the third que-
Career opportunities
learn can be applied in games
together with courses on ma-
stion is a deep understanding
On completing the program-
and special effects for films.
chine learning, graphics programming and user experi-
Who can apply?
ence design.
Students are required to have
2nd Semester:
a Bachelor of Science degree
Project on computer vision
in
Engineering,
with courses on robot vision,
Computer Engineering, com-
image analysis, visualisation
puter science, mathematics
and scientific computing.
or the equivalent. Proficiency
3rd Semester:
in English is a prerequisite.
Project on interactive systems
To learn more, please consult
design together with courses
www.studyguide.aau.dk
on
Electronic
multi-modal
processing
P o stgraduate
tically visualise a virtual object.
Students can
and an elective course.
Programme structure
4th Semester:
Vision, Graphics and Inter-
This semester is devoted to
active Systems is a two-year
work on the master’s thesis.
master’s
programme
(120
47
Wireless Communication Systems
The master’s programme in
In today’s networked world,
wireless communication sy-
wireless communication plays
Testimonial
stems aims to graduate engi-
an essential role. We are all
”The set of courses offered at Aalborg
neers with competencies wi-
quite familiar with personal
University are very important. Because
thin wireless communication
mobile communication de-
of the nature of wireless communications,
systems and associated con-
vices, but wireless commu-
the skills to be gained from the courses are re-
nectivity concepts. Particular
nication
the
levant everywhere in the world. English-speaking students
focus is given to small terminal
functionality of about any
from anywhere intending to make a career in the wireless
behaviour and system radio
everyday product, from passi-
communications sector will benefit from the programme.
resource control under dyna-
ve wireless systems for produ-
This is because the content is developed from a leading
mic radio channel and traffic
ct identification to networked
centre of excellence in communications techniques, and
conditions.
supporting
and autonomous wireless sy-
conducted by staff that has been successful with theore-
topics include radio wave pro-
stems on a small or large scale.
tical, practical and commercial solutions in technologies
The
can
enhance
which are used globally”.
P o stgraduate
pagation and antenna systems
Jørgen Bach Andersen, Professor, Life Fellow IEEE
processing, wireless commu-
Career opportunities:
nication signals and access
Your role will be to help develop
techniques, application adap-
new communication solutions
with start up R&D initiatives- or
mentals and Stochastic pro-
tation and user device interac-
for wireless connectivity, plan
pursue an academic research
cesses. Project on fundamen-
tion and wireless communica-
wireless systems or devise pro-
career.
tal Wireless radio transmission.
tion systems and deployment.
cedures for their operation, and
The programme is supported
possibly assist with specialist
Who can apply?
2nd Semester:
by the strong research env-
knowledge on integration of
Students with a bachelor’s de-
Courses on Wireless System
ironment at Dept. of Electro-
wireless connectivity for new
gree in electronics, computer
Performance. Project on ra-
nic Systems. Consequently,
applications and products. Like
engineering,
telecommuni-
dio systems and/or antenna
you will have amble possibility
many of our previous candida-
cation, computer science or
systems for Wireless commu-
to work with the newest and
tes you will have opportunities
equivalent.
nications in dynamic settings.
most challenging theoretical
with large international compa-
and practical wireless commu-
nies who seek the expertise that
Programme structure
3rd and 4th Semester:
nication topics.
this education gives you, work
Wireless Communication Sy-
Courses on Multi Agent Wi-
stems is a two year master pro-
reless Radio and Antennas &
gramme (120 ECTS credits).
Propagation. Project on Multi
Students can also choose to
agent wireless systems (either
pursue one or two semesters
separate 3rd and 4th semester
projects or a single extended
1 Semester:
master’s thesis covering two
Courses on Wireless funda-
semesters).
st
48
Mathematics
Studying mathematics at Aal-
• PhD
borg University will give you a
• Teaching
new experience and perspecti-
• Statistics
ve. For more than 30 years, we
• Novo Nordisk
have successfully carried out
Education
Who can apply?
in mathematics and statistics
For admission, you will need
combining education at a high
documentation for a progres-
academic level with the de-
sive range of skills:
velopment of additional teamwork skills highly valued in the
professional world. Each group
of students has its own office
with up-to-date IT facilities.
• 3rd semester: Calculus, Linear Algebra
• 4th semester: Group Theory,
Mathematical Analysis
• 5th
semester:
Probability
Theory
Career opportunities
Our graduates obtain em­
ploy­ment in a wide range of
companies and at public au­
tho­
rities. Some examples of
where they are now:
• 6th – 8th semester: Please
consult the programme coordinator, associate professor, Martin Raussen raussen@math.aau.dk.
In addition, you must take an
English proficiency test – see
apply.aau.dk.
Programme structure
Testimonial
The mathematics programme
Modelling and Analysis Cour-
is usually combined with two
ses:
semesters within a second
• Geometry
discipline (computer science,
• Computer Algebra
physics, engineering, biology,
• Statistical Inference for Li-
sports or within social sciences
or humanities), either during
the bachelor’s or the master’s
programme.
combination of theory and application
has given me a solid foundation for my
work at Novo Nordisk where I work as a statistician. Another aspect of my master’s programme at Aalborg University is that it gives an excellent transition from
school to industry because the education focuses on both
theory and practise.
Wan Hui Ong Clausen, China
6th – 8th semester:
These semesters are more
specialised and prepare the
3rd semester - Project Area:
students to do independent
Extrema, Theory and Practice
mathematical work aimed at
Courses:
the master’s thesis.
• Algebra 1: Groups
• Analysis
1:
Convergence
and Continuity
• Linearity and Differentiability
The project-oriented group work has
greatly benefitted me, because the
near Models
The 6th semester introduces
the students to a particular
focus area within one of the
following fields: Applied Mathematical Analysis and Geo-
4th semester – Project Area:
metry, Discrete Mathematics
Symmetry Courses:
and Mathematical Statistics.
• Algebra 2: Rings and Fields
• Analysis 2: Metric Spaces
• Probability Theory
• Complex Analysis
5
th
semester, from autumn
2012 - Project Area: Statistical
During the last year (7th and
P o stgraduate
Project-Organised
8th semester), the students
concentrate on their chosen
subject and write their master’s thesis supported by a
supervisor from the faculty.
49
Applied Physics
This programme aims at com-
to select appropriate physical
three semesters, you will split
rials and nanostructures. In
bining practical engineering
theories, methods and tools
your time equally between
addition,
skills with a fundamental phy-
to solve practical problems.
courses and projects. The
tions and materials properties
sical understanding of under-
You will be able to commu-
courses will give you the basic
(electronic, magnetic, chemi-
lying principles. For example,
nicate research-based know-
knowledge and the projects
cal, etc.) will be investigated.
design of electronic circuits,
ledge and discuss professional
will allow you to dig deep into
Through application of micro-
semiconductor devices and
scientific problems with both
the matter and strongly focus
and macroscopic modelling,
optical components can be
peers and non-specialists.
on particular subjects.
you will be able to describe
understanding of the physical
Competencies
1st Semester:
nality of nanostructures. The
laws governing electric fields
You will be able to manage
You will become experienced
courses cover surface science
and materials. The master’s
complex and unpredictable
in advanced methods for syn-
and nano-optics.
Degree in Applied Physics is
work and development situa-
thesis and characterisation of
focused on practical and theo-
tions, requiring new solutions,
materials from macro to the
3rd Semester:
retical studies of devices and
to independently initiate and
nanoscale. Focus is on optical
You will apply physics to a
technologies including fabri-
implement discipline-specific
spectroscopy,
chosen
cation, characterisation and
and interdisciplinary coopera-
phy and advanced microscopy
Focus is on applied aspects of
simulation.
tion and assume professional
(e.g. electron microscopy and
nanotechnology. You will use
greatly improved via proper
P o stgraduate
applica­
the properties and functio-
nanolitho­gra­
technological
area.
responsibility, and to inde-
scanning probe microscopy).
different tools from physics to
Knowledge
pendently take responsibility
The courses cover materials
find solutions to an actual pro-
You will obtain knowledge ba-
for your own professional de-
chemistry, synthesis and cha-
blem. The courses cover con-
sed on the highest level inter-
velopment and specialisation.
racterisation as well as semi-
tinuum mechanics, nano-elec-
conductor physics.
tronics and optoelectronics.
national research in fields such
50
possible
as solid state physics, optics,
Who can apply?
semiconductor physics, pro-
Students with a relevant ba-
2nd Semester:
4th Semester:
perties of materials and com-
chelor’s degree in electrical
You will obtain experience
This semester is devoted to
ponents on the nanoscale,
engineering, materials science
with advanced methods for
the master’s thesis.
and you will be able to un-
or natural science can apply.
creation of functional mate-
derstand and reflect on theo­
It is expected that you have
ry, methods and applications
a knowledge of mathematics
with­in these areas mentioned.
and physics.
Skills
Programme structure
You will be able to use basic
This is a two-year master’s
scientific methods and tools
programme consisting of four
within the field of physics and
semesters. During the first
Biotechnology
at the master’s level requires
During the last two semesters,
a bachelor’s degree in relevant
students specialise in a subject
To study biotechnology at Aalborg Uni-
natural science and engine-
of their interest and individu-
versity was one of the best choices that
ering disciplines. In addition,
ally carry out their master’s
I have ever made. Being in Denmark at
you must take an English profi-
thesis. The areas of specialisa-
ciency test – see details at
tion are typically within:
apply.aau.dk.
• Environmental
Testimonial
Aalborg University, collaborating and working with international researchers and a good team in wellequipped scientific laboratories was a great experience.
Biotechno-
logy
Not only gaining experience for an academic career but
Programme structure
• Protein Sciences
also being in Aalborg gave me the opportunity to meet
The 1st and 2nd semesters
• Functional Genomics
people from all over the world, experience new cultures
consist of problem-oriented
• Bioprocess Technology
and traditions and new ways of life. I will never forget the
project work carried out in
warm-hearted and smiling faces of the Biotechnology De-
groups of three to six students
All project-oriented work is
partment.
and supported by relevant
carried out in close collabo-
I had wonderful time and returned to my country perso-
lectures and exercises. The
ration between students and
nally and academically more mature and self-confident.
overall themes of these two
their supervisors, and often
semesters are:
in collaboration with external
• Molecular Biology
partners from industry, other
• Protein Science
universities or research insti-
Arife Candas Adigüzel, Turkey
Do you want to work with
crobial consortia with respect
biological
to composition and function.
molecules,
gene
tutions.
technology, micro-organisms
and cell cultures? Biotechno-
Career opportunities
logy combines biology, chemi-
You will be qualified to work
stry and engineering science
in
to
products
management and production
such as enzymes to improve
in the biotechnology industry
laundry detergents, textiles
as well as in food or pharma-
and food products. You will
ceutical industries, or you can
acquire the skills and know-
start your own company. Suc-
ledge to grow natural and
cessful graduates will also be
genetically modified microor-
qualified to apply for further
ganisms, to produce proteins,
PhD studies.
new
research,
development,
P o stgraduate
develop
other bio-molecules and pharmaceuticals and to use advan-
Who can apply?
ced techniques to characterise
Admission to the international
genes, proteins, cells and mi-
programme in Biotechnology
51
E
j
sb
er
g
Chemical Engineering
The aim of this programme
areas such as the chemical
is to provide you with solid
industry, in the medical indu-
Testimonial
knowledge of the chemical
stry or in the oil industry. In
The project during my 9th semester was written during a
process industry and its or-
addition, you have the op-
stay abroad in Glasgow and the subject of the project was
ganisation. You will obtain
portunity to work in the food
to examine new methods for determining the photocataly-
knowledge and understan-
industry, in a consulting engi-
tic activity of TiO2 film. Photocatalysis is used for example
ding of the key processes and
neering company or in public
in self-cleaning window glass. The benefit is that window
equipment in chemical-related
administration. Examples of
glass coated with TiO2 is activated by the sun’s UV rays re-
production. Moreover, you
tasks could be: development
sulting in the forming of reactive components which break
will be able to apply mathe-
of new materials, optimisation
down the organic material on the window glass.
matical models to describe
of chemical productions or in-
and simulate relevant proces-
specting the quality of foods.
ses and equipment as well as
With an master’s in Chemi-
ster for the master’s program-
English proficiency test – see
use modelling tools for plan-
cal Engineering from Aalborg
me should have a bachelor’s
details on apply.aau.dk.
ning and optimisation.
University, your job options
degree or equivalent in Che-
are many and varied.
mical Engineering awarded by
Programme structure
Morten Simonsen, Denmark
a recognised university or in-
Themes:
As a chemical engineer, you
Who can apply?
stitution of higher education.
1st Semester: Process Develop-
may obtain employment in
Candidates who wish to regi-
In addition, you must take an
ment and Process Design
Career opportunities
2nd Semester: Process Analysis
and Modelling
3rd Semester: Specialisation in
Chemical Engineering
4th Semester: Master’s thesis in
Chemical Engineering.
The final semester is devoted
to full time work on the master’s thesis. No courses are given in this semester. The thesis
work is very often a continuaP o stgraduate
tion of the project from the
third semester. It is carried out
individually, or in small groups
of two to three students.
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Chemistry
not merely educated in chemistry. Students at AAU learn
chemistry through Problem
Based Learning in groups. This
gives you unique training in
problem solving and improves
your collaborative skills.
• Develop new materials and
new processes
• Discover and model new
scientific phenomena
It is recommended that the
students
conduct
industry-
related or problem-oriented
projects proposed by teachers
This programme provides you
in collaboration with external
with solid knowledge and
partners from industry and re-
expertise in chemistry. The
search institutions.
programme contributes to developing your ability to:
Career opportunities
• Resolve practical problems
Graduates from the Chemistry
related to chemical engine-
programme have many possi-
ering
Testimonial
In my master’s thesis, I collaborated with LEGO A/S on
developing better plastic. In order to achieve this goal, I
used the opportunity to work with other parts of Aalborg
University. In this regard, I was involved in an interdisciplinary cooperation with the Department of Production
as they have much expertise from which I could benefit. I
chose to write my master’s thesis over two semesters (3rd
and 4th) in order to be able to concentrate on my subject.
This way, I also felt that my collaboration with my partners
was enhanced. Concerning my future, I hope for a PhD
scholarship for which AAU provides great opportunities.
Peter Jacobsen, Denmark
ble career paths such as pro-
Who can apply?
science and engineering disci-
• Innovate, design and opti-
cess chemist, residue chemist,
In general, admission to the
plines. In addition, you must
mise production processes
plastics and polymer chemist,
chemistry studies at the Ma-
take an English proficiency test
of chemicals and materials,
service chemist and analytical
ster’s level requires a bache-
– see details on apply.aau.dk.
chemist.
lor’s degree in relevant natural
Programme structure
Themes:
1st Semester:
Materials Technology
2nd Semester:
Controlled Release and Functional Polymers
3rd Semester:
Specialisation
in
Inorganic
Materials, Controlled Release,
Functional Polymers, and So-
P o stgraduate
At Aalborg University, you are
lid-separation
4th Semester:
Master’s thesis in Chemistry
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Combustion Technology
The master’s specialisation in
Career opportunities
nology presupposes become
design, analyse and model
Combustion Technology (CT)
The knowledge gained en-
requires a bachelor’s degree in
units for combustion of fossil
primarily focuses on advan-
ables the graduate to work in
thermal energy engineering.
and biomass fuels and gases.
ced competences in com­bus­
project engineering, research,
In addition, you must take an
tion
bioenergy
development and manage-
English proficiency test (IELTS,
2nd Semester:
systems, fluid mechanics and
ment in Danish and internatio-
TOEFL or Cambridge ESOL
The project focuses on how
flow systems, including CFD
nal industries or public institu-
test) – see details on apply.
to design, analyse and model
and multiphase flows. The
tions, e.g. energy companies,
aau.dk.
bioenergy systems and how to
programme
technology,
covers
optimise the refining and the
energy
process engineering compa-
sys­tem modelling, control and
nies, a wide range of produ-
Programme structure
diagnostic of these systems.
cers of high efficiency ener-
Combustion
Technology
is
ject should be based on full
The programme is multidisci-
gy devices and counselling
a
master’s
pro-
scale bioenergy systems under
plinary and covers the inte-
companies involved in energy
gramme (120 ECTS credits).
development. System analy-
gration of general engineering
technology and systems.
You may also study here as a
sis, process monitoring and
two-year
combustion process. The pro-
guest student for one or two
optimisation and new techno-
systems, fluid and aerodyna-
Who can apply?
semesters. The programme is
logy development should be
mics, control engineering and
Admission to the master’s pro-
taught in an innovative, dyna-
included.
electrical engineering.
gramme in Combustion Tech-
mic and challenging environ-
disciplines, such as thermal
ment, through a combination
3rd Semester:
of
courses,
The project will consider opti-
team-based project work and
misation, control or diagnostic
a high degree of interaction
systems for combustion sys­
with industrial partners and
tems. First, the system is to be
energy supply companies. The
modelled and different system
companies take an active part
identification methods can be
in providing project proposals
applied to determine the para-
for the problem-oriented pro-
meters of the system. Second,
ject work, guest lectures and
the system model is verified
visits to the companies.
by simulations and data time
research-based
series from either a real sy1 Semester:
stem or a laboratory set-up.
st
P o stgraduate
The purpose of the project is
to contribute to students’ at-
4th Semester:
tainment of knowledge about
This semester is devoted to
project-organised,
work on the master’s thesis.
Problem
Based Learning and how to
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Design of Mechanical Systems
Global competition has in-
ory of elasticity, plasticity
creased the demands for ef-
and micromechanics)
ficiency and functionality in
• Finite element methods
industrial products. Therefore,
• Fracture mechanics and fa-
the world needs engineers
who can develop advanced
and competitive mechanical
tigue
• Energy and various methods
with applications
systems, machines and pro­
• Multi-body system analysis
ducts. The master’s program-
• Engineering design optimis-
me Design of Mechanical Systems (DMS) prepares you for
meeting such challenges.
ation
• Mechanics
of
composite
materials and structures
• Engineering design of me-
The programme offers courses
chanical systems
and projects within the following fields:
The project work is focused
• Stress and deformation ana-
on putting theory into prac-
lyses of load-carrying struc-
tice. You will do your project
tural elements
work in cooperation become
• Continuum mechanics (the-
collaboration with a company,
a great opportunity to try out
your ideas and knowledge in a
real life-situation.
• The
composite and polymer
industry.
Project examples:
Who can apply?
• Crash simulation, Ford, Ger-
You are required to have a
many
bachelor of science degree in
• Bio-mechanical analysis of
ligament injuries
engineering. In addition, you
must take an English proficien-
• Failure analysis of a wind
cy test – see apply.aau.dk.
turbine blade
• Simulation model of a dumper
Programme structure
DMS is a two-year master’s
programme which gives you
I graduated as a mechanical engineer in
”Design of Mechanical Systems” from
Aalborg University in 2008. Since my graduation, I have been employed as an industrial PhD at Liftra in Aalborg. Liftra is developing special
lifting and transportation equipment for the wind turbine
industry. Most Liftra projects are about prototype development, which assume creative and technical skills. In my
daily work, I use my background from Aalborg University
when doing structural calculations and mechanical designing.
Rasmus Mørk, Denmark
120 ECTS . The programme is
Graduates from the program-
PBL-based (see p. 5)
me have many possible career
1st Semester:
paths. Examples of where our
Stress and Deformation Ana-
graduates work:
lysis of Load Carrying Structu-
• Wind
turbine
industry:
ral Element
Vestas, Siemens, LM Wind-
2nd Semester:
power, Suzlon
Engineering Design of Mecha-
• Companies such as Grund-
nical Systems
fos, Danfoss, B&O, NKT,
3rd Semester:
Man B&W, FLS, Novo Nor-
Traineeship or study abroad
disk, Danisco
4th Semester:
• All industrial companies designing products
P o stgraduate
Testimonial
Career opportunities
This semester is devoted to
the master’s thesis.
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Electrical Power Systems
and High Voltage Engineering
The master’s programme in
• Network planning, including
Electrical Power Systems and
High
Voltage
Engineering
• Fault calculation and locali-
I once did a project together with four
sation and relay protection
other students. We used an entirely new
(EPSH) enables you to meet
the compete with the chal-
Testimonial
stochastic planning tools
calculation method that we had program-
• High voltage technology
med ourselves from scratch. The project gave
lenges of the future smart and
intelligent power system net-
Career opportunities
me so much because we made things work, and we found
works. The study includes:
Upon completion of this pro-
out something new which had never been examined be-
gramme, you are able to work
fore. • Computer
simulations
of
in
production,
Unnur Stella Gudmundsdottir, Iceland
transmission,
transient and steady-state
distribution and utilisation of
systems or the like. In addi-
1st Semester:
phenomena, including po-
electrical energy. Moreover, you
tion, you must take an English
Project-organised,
wer flow
will be able to apply different
proficiency test – see details
Based Learning including a
advanced
analysis and synthesis methods
on apply.aau.dk.
technical problem related to
surveillance
for design and simulation of va-
• Application
control
and
of
strate­­gies
rious electrical energy systems.
• Stability, reliability and po-
Problem
the dynamics of electrical
Programme structure
energy systems or electrical
Electrical Power Systems and
apparatuses.
wer quality in the future
Who can apply?
High
network grid
Admission to Electrical Power
is a two-year master’s pro-
2nd Semester:
• Compensation systems both
Systems and High Voltage
gramme (120 ECTS credits).
The project will study a com-
for local distribution net-
Engineering assumes a ba-
You may also study here as a
ponent, an application or a
works and for the transmis-
chelor’s degree in Electrical
guest student for one or two
process involving control or
sion network
Energy Engineering, power
semesters. The programme is
surveillance of electrical po-
taught in an innovative, dyna-
wer systems (digital SRO-sy-
mic and challenging environ-
stems).
Voltage
Engineering
ment, through a combination
P o stgraduate
of
research-based
courses,
3rd Semester:
team-based project work and
The project will consider opti-
a high degree of interaction
misation, control or diagnostic
with industrial partners and
systems for electrical power
energy supply companies. The
systems or a high voltage sys­
companies take an active part
tem.
in providing project proposals
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for the problem-oriented pro-
4th Semester:
ject work, guest lectures and
This semester is devoted to
visits to the companies.
work on the master’s thesis.
Electro-Mechanical System Design
The master’s programme in
Project work
Electro-Mechanical
System
The project work is focused
Design
produces
on putting theory into prac-
graduates who are able to
(EMSD)
tice. You will typically do your
engineer systems and devices
project work in cooperation
where mechanics, electronics
become collaboration with a
and intelligent control systems
company; this is a great op-
are tightly integrated. As a
portunity to try out your ideas
graduate of the programme,
and knowledge in a real-life
you have a broad knowledge
situation.
within the areas of mechatroProject examples:
and analysis of electro-me-
• Integration of electric and
chanical systems, information
combustion engine in a
technology and control the-
Mercedes S400 Hybrid car
ory. This enables you to take
•D
esign and control of power
part in interdisciplinary techni-
take-off system for wave-
cal development and research
energy power plant
projects.
•M
odelling and control of
hydraulically actuated servo
In addition, you must take an
robot
English proficiency test – see
apply.aau.dk.
Career opportunities
Graduates from the program-
Programme structure
me have many possible career
EMSD is a two-year Master’s
paths. Many pursue a techni-
programme which gives you
During my EMSD education, I have ob-
cal career in either industry/
120 ECTS credits. The pro-
tained a broad technical profile which
academia,
gramme is PBL-based (see p.
Testimonial
makes me capable of solving problems
within a number of exciting engineering
whereas
others
favour project management
5)
positions.
1st Semester:
A few examples
of where our graduates work
Electric and fluid power servo-
career possibilities where I can work with motivating and
include:
mechanisms
challenging problems, and I would recommend the EMSD
• Vestas Wind Systems
2nd Semester:
programme to anyone interested in mechatronic enginee-
• Grundfos
Design and control of power
ring. For example, during my education, I have been invol-
• Siemens Wind Power
transmission systems
ved in constructing and controlling an automated labyrinth
• MAN B&W.
3rd Semester:
fields. For me, this profile opens up a range of
Traineeship or study abroad
game and a Segway, both of which can be reviewed on
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/DanielBeckRo-
Who can apply?
4th Semester:
mer
You are required to have a ba-
Master’s Thesis.
Daniel Beck Rømer, Denmark
P o stgraduate
nic system design, modelling
chelor’s degree in engineering.
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Environmental Engineering
This programme aims to give
to handle environmental chal-
you the knowledge and skills
lenges.
Testimonial
I had already been working a year in
to provide solutions to the environmental problems facing
Career opportunities
Denmark when I decided to start a ma-
us today and to prevent new
With a degree in Environmen-
ster’s degree in Environmental Engine-
problems in the future.
tal Engineering you may be-
ering. It was both a challenge to start with
come a consulting engineer or
a new programme and a great opportunity to
based
you may work in the industry
focus on environmental issues which are among the major
on a unique combination of
managing environmental is-
concerns nowadays.
theoretical courses and prac-
sues for a major manufacturer.
Studying at AAU was a new experience, as the way of
tical project work designed to
Many of our graduates also
learning is really different from my previous university. We
give you not only theoretical
work in the environmental
were studying in groups on different projects. The group
knowledge but also hands-on
sections of municipalities or
work is perfect training to begin one’s working life; and
experience with solutions to
counties. Several of our gra-
it is both fun and efficient. Responsibilities were shared
real problems in collaboration
duates have started their own
among group members and all results and divergences
with companies outside the
companies within consulting
were discussed. Concerning the projects, we were always
university. You will learn to
or manufacturing often based
confronted with real-life situations, and it was really moti-
use biological, chemical and
on an idea they developed
vating to match both theoretical and practical challenges.
physical knowledge in com-
during their studies at Aalborg
Having the possibility to combine field, laboratory and mo-
bination with technical design
University. If you are intere-
delling work to build up a solution is very exciting.
Our
programme
is
Elise Rudelle, France
sted in further scientific work,
Programme structure
you may also consider our
Themes:
PhD programme.
1st Semester:
Soil science and groundwater
2nd Semester:
P o stgraduate
Who can apply?
In general, admission to the
Wastewater treatment and
Environmental
aquatic pollution
studies at the master’s level re-
3rd Semester:
quires a bachelor’s in relevant
Topics in environmental engi-
natural science and engine-
neering
ering disciplines. In addition,
4th Semester:
you must take an English profi-
This semester is devoted to
ciency test – see details on
the master’s thesis.
apply.aau.dk.
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Engineering
Fuel Cells
and Hydrogen Technology
The specialisation in Fuel
tion and storage. The pro-
Cells and Hydrogen Tech-
gramme is multidisciplinary,
nology (HYTEC) covers ad­
integrating general enginee-
vanced
aspects,
including
ring disciplines, such as ther-
energy
system
modelling,
mal systems, fluid dynamics,
heat and mass transfer, con-
control engineering and elec-
trol engineering and expe-
trical engineering.
rimental work. The specialisation also in­volves different
Career opportunities
hydrogen and fuel cell related
The graduate is able to work
components and energy sy-
in project enginee­
ring, re-
stem aspects. We have a
search, development and ma-
new laboratory, giving you
nagement in Danish and in-
bachelor’s degree in Thermal
the problem-oriented project
the possibility of constructing
ternational industries or public
Energy Engineering or the like.
work, guest lectures and visits
and operating fuel cell-based
institutions, e.g. companies
In addition, you must take an
to the companies.
technologies in real applicati-
involved directly in fuel cells
English proficiency test – see
ons.
and
details on apply.aau.dk.
energy
supply
technology,
companies
The themes of the study in
and other thermo-mechanical
Programme structure
Fuel
companies.
Fuel
Cells
and
Hydrogen
Technology give you an in-
Cells
and
Hydrogen
Technology is a two-year ma-
1st Semester:
Project-organised,
Problem
Based Learning including a
technical problem related to
a thermal or fluid dynamical
problem.
depth understanding of the
Who can apply?
ster’s programme (120 ECTS
technologies of fuel cell sys­
Admission to the master’s pro-
credits). You may also study
2nd Semester:
tems and hydrogen pro­duc­
gramme in Fuel Cells and Hy-
here as a guest student for
The project focuses on mo-
drogen Technology assumes a
one or two semesters. The
delling and optimisation of
programme is taught in an
a physical fuel cell or related
innovative, dynamic and chal-
hydrogen system.
Testimonial
Working with students from a number
of different countries opened my mind
to new ways of thinking, and I can’t say
enough about the supervisors in the department. They were always there to help and
empowered the students by sharing their knowledge and
showing genuine interest in the projects being completed.
Leanne Ashworth, Canada
lenging environment, through
a combination of research-based courses, team-based project work and a high degree
of interaction with industrial
partners and energy supply
3rd Semester:
The project will consider optimisation, control or diagnostic
systems for fuel cell or hydro-
P o stgraduate
hydrogen
gen systems.
companies. The companies
4th Semester:
take an active part in pro-
This semester is devoted to
viding project proposals for
work on the master’s thesis.
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n
g
ha
en
d from
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septem
pe
Global System Design
Competition
between
is
intensifying
global
an
engineering
approach;
• Design of production and
Who can apply?
markets.
hence, you will be working
The programme is aimed at
logistics systems and control
In order to be successful,
with application of modern
students who have finished
of associated materials, ca-
companies must be highly in-
calculation, automation and
their bachelor’s degree, and
pacity and resources
novative, be able to ensure
IT technologies which can
a wide range of academic
high quality and sustainable
contribute to enhanced re-
backgrounds
pro­
ducts and services, gene-
source
sion: Bachelor of Engineering,
rate satisfied customers and
other things.
utilisation
amongst
employees, and ensure a sustainable financial situation.
merit
admis-
Bachelor of Engineering and
Science, and bachelor’s
de-
Career opportunities
grees in Economics and He-
As a graduate, you will be
alth Science. All applicants will
The master’s programme in
prepared for working in in-
receive individual assessment.
Global System Design enables
dustry and to contribute to
you to handle modern day
developing and maintaining
Programme structure
business complexity. You will
competitive workplaces and
This is a two-year Master of
be able to analyse and model
production systems. You will
Science and Technology pro-
specific business processes as
be able to map and optimise
gramme divided into four se-
well as complete product, ser-
processes, market and pro-
mesters with 30 ECTS credits
vice and production systems.
duction data, and, based on
per semester.
You will learn to develop,
analysis of such data, you will
simulate
cost-benefit-
be able to simplify, automate
1st Semester:
evaluate solutions and simpli-
and optimise business proces-
You will be working with the
fication proposals as well as
ses across industrial fields. You
following subjects:
standardisation and automa-
may work as a production ma-
• Introduction to Problem Ba-
tion of work procedures and
nager, Lean Six Sigma consul-
sed Learning and scientific
processes.
tant, IT consultant or logistics
methodology
and
manager – to mention but a
In the programme, we take
few.
•D
evelopment and design of
product and service systems
P o stgraduate
from different perspectives
The following subjects are addressed:
• Automated and intelligent
production systems
• Analysis, advanced simulation and optimisation of
processes as well as formulation and implementation
of product, service, business
and production strategies
• Process
excellence,
Lean
Six Sigma philosophies and
tools, project management
and organisational change
3rd Semester:
In this semester, you have the
opportunity to define your
own semester. You may, for
example,
acquire
industrial
experience via a traineeship
in an international company,
study at a foreign university
or specialise within a specific
(customer focus, finance, lo-
area through project work.
gistics and sustainability)
4th Semester:
•A
nalysis and modelling of
This semester is dedicated to
business systems and pro-
the master’s thesis. You will
cesses
work independently on sol-
•B
usiness economics and statistics
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2nd Semester:
ving a business, production
related or logistics problem.
Indoor Environmental
and Energy Engineering
Testimonial
tural backgrounds. Examples
Energy Engineering is a two-ye-
of where our graduates work:
ar master’s programme which
Long before my arrival in Denmark, I
had heard about the masters programme in Indoor Environmental and Energy
Engineering. At that time, I was studying at
Poltava Technical University in Ukraine, and one
gives you 120 ECTS credits.
• R&D in the private and public sector
However, you can also choose
to visit us as a guest student
• Danish Technological Institute
and study one semester.
1st Semester:
of the professors kept telling us that if we wanted to learn
• Contracting industry
Advanced Modelling of Ener-
from the best within this field, it was a good idea to study
• Consulting
gy Transport in Buildings and
Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering at Aalborg
companies
University. We were trained in independent thinking and
to not just accept rules and words at face value. The pro-
Engineering
HVAC systems
• In EU working with paten-
2nd Semester:
Integrated Design of Buildings
ting
ject subjects were always up-to-date, and the course ma-
and Building Services
terial included updates on the newest results, exactly as my
Who can apply?
3rd Semester:
Ukrainian professor had told us.
You are required to have a
Ventilation, Airflow and Con-
Olena Kalyanova , Assistant professor,
Bachelor of Science in Engi-
taminant Transport in Buil-
former PhD and degree student at
neering. In addition, you must
dings or Traineeship at an
Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering
take an English proficiency test
engineering company
– see details on apply.aau.dk.
4th Semester:
An engineer specialising in
consumption considerably by
Indoor
optimal design of the building
Environmental
and
Energy Engineering is respon-
and the building envelope,
sible for creating an ideal en-
choice of materials, utilisation
vironment for work as well
of different kinds of renewa-
as leisure, that is, an environ-
ble energy and optimisation of
ment that considers the need
the operation of the building.
This semester is devoted to
the master’s thesis.
Programme structure
Indoor
Environmental
and
of the individual. Construc-
Career opportunities
tion and operation of buil-
Graduates from Indoor En­
dings are responsible for more
vironmental and Energy Engi-
than 40 percent of the energy
neering have many possible
and
consumption
career paths, both in compa-
in the world­today. An engi-
material
nies and public authorities,
neer specialising in Indoor
and have well-developed skills
Environmental
Energy
for working with others from
Engineering can reduce this
different professional and cul-
and
P o stgraduate
for well-being and comfort
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Manufacturing Technology
This programme provides you
• Simulation
with competences to solve
• Production Modelling and
complex
production-related
Monitoring
problems and is designed
• Production
to develop both theoretical
During my studies in Manufacturing
Planning
and
Control
Technology, I have worked with very
different topics such as injection moul-
understanding and practical
• Intelligent Manufacturing
ding of wood-polymer composites, analysis
experience. Focus is on de-
• Engineering Optimisation
and development of error reporting procedures
sign, development and im-
• Product Development and
at a production facility, simulation of the sintering process
plementation
manufacturing
of
and
products,
Modelling
in metal injection moulding, the development of a mobile
robot and utilisation of brand new technologies within ro-
control
systems, primarily in relation
Project work
botics. And this is exactly the strength of the Manufactu-
to development, planning and
The project work is focused
ring Technology curriculum; although I have been focusing
implementation of industrial
on putting theory into prac-
on robotics and automation in my thesis, I have gained a
production.
tice. You will do your project
broad knowledge of the various production processes and
work in cooperation with a
planning.
You will get the opportunity
to specialise within specific
areas; such as virtual product
and
process
development,
material and process technology and operation and robot
technology.
portunity to try out your ideas
and knowledge in a real lifesituation.
Project examples include:
• Barrier properties of polyester nanocomposites - in
ding you in-depth knowledge
cooperation with Danfoss
• Process Modelling
Mikkel Rath Pedersen, Denmark
company; this is a great op-
The programme aims at proviwithin:
P o stgraduate
Testimonial
• Roller hemming of magnesium automobile door panels
– in cooperation with Daim-
take an English proficiency test
ler Chrysler
– see apply.aau.dk.
• Pool Playing Robot – in cooperation
with
Colorado
School of Mines.
Programme structure
Manufacturing
Technology
is a two-year master’s proCareer opportunities
gramme which gives you 120
Graduates from the program-
ECTS credits. The programme
me have many possible career
is PBL-based (see p. 5)
paths. Some examples of whe-
1st Semester:
re are graduates work are:
Production Analysis and Effi-
• Grundfos A/S
ciency Improvement
• Danfoss A/S
2nd Semester:
• Novo Nordisk A/S
Development of Manufactu-
• Simens Wind Power A/S
ring Systems.
3rd Semester:
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Who can apply?
Traineeship or study abroad
You are required to have a
4th Semester:
Bachelor of Science in Engi-
This semester is devoted to
neering. In addition, you must
the master’s thesis.
Es
bj
er
g
Mechanical Design
Is it possible to design a life-
the programme, you will ob-
boat the size of a suitcase and
tain a high level of theoretical
Testimonial
which has a seating capacity
knowledge to solve complex
Upon completion of my upper secondary education, I
for 150 people? Can you de-
problems and to invent new
spent a couple of years at the Royal Danish Life Guards,
sign a hand blender for ice
solutions to existing problems,
and thus, I lived in Copenhagen. Here, I had several op-
crushing? How are cell pho-
for example improving the
portunities regarding further education; however, I didn’t
nes, CDs, bicycles or fruit gum
shape of wind turbine wings.
doubt it for a second that I wanted to go back to Esbjerg
to study. The Aalborg model caught my attention, and I
produced?
Career opportunities
chose to study Mechanical Design at Aalborg University
As an engineer specialising in
Graduates from Mechanical
Esbjerg. I really like the small environment where you get
Mechanical Design you will
Design have many possible
to know everybody. The students cooperate closely with
take part in the designing and
career paths and have well
the teachers; you are not merely another face in the crowd
improving a lot of the things
developed skills for work-
at lectures. I am challenged academically, because we con-
surrounding us. It could be the
ing with others from diffe-
stantly work on optimisation. It is exciting to come up with
largest machinery or the smal-
rent professional and cultural
new and better solutions.
lest technique that is absolu-
backgrounds.
tely essential in our everyday
work areas:
lives. If you like to work with
•T
esting
research and development,
wind
of
turbine
wings
•M
aintenance of offshore in-
Who can apply?
Programme structure
You are required to have a Ba-
Mechanical Design is a two-
chelor of Science in Enginee-
year
ring within Mechanical Design.
which gives you 120 ECTS.
However, you can also choose
master‘s
programme
Mechanical Design would be
stallations
In addition, you must take an
interesting for you. During
• Consulting
English proficiency test – see
to visit us as a guest student
details on apply.aau.dk.
and study one semester.
1st Semester:
Analysis and Design of LoadBearing Structures
2nd Semester:
Offshore Structures
3rd Semester:
Analysis and Solution of an
Advanced Civil and/or Structural Engineering Problem
P o stgraduate
construction and calculations,
of
Examples
Søren Leth, Denmark
4th Semester:
This semester is devoted to
the master’s thesis.
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Mechatronic Control Engineering
English proficiency test - see
1st Semester:
details on apply.aau.dk.
Problem-based, project-organised learning with a technical
problem related to a hydrauli-
Programme structure
En­
gi­
cally actuated mechanical sys­
neer­
ing is a two-year ma-
tem that is to be controlled as
ster’s programme (120 ECTS
a feedback system.
Mechatronic
Control
credits). You may also study
one or two semesters. The
The projects study a given fre-
programme is taught in an
quency converter-based con-
innovative, dynamic and chal-
trolled motor used to drive a
mechanical load.
have a wide range of job op-
lenging environment through
neer­
ing (MCE) offers a pro-
portunities. The knowledge
a combination of research-ba-
gramme that teaches you to
gained enables graduates to
sed courses, team-based pro-
3rd Semester:
create and control mechatro-
work in project engineering,
ject work and a high degree
The projects will consider op-
nic systems and products and
research,
and
of interaction with industrial
timisation, control or diagno-
develop communication with
management in Danish and
partners. The companies take
stic systems for mechatronic
team members from other
international industries or pub-
an active part in providing
systems.
disciplines. It covers the fun-
lic institutions with topics such
project proposals for the pro-
damental scientific principles
as control and development
blem-oriented project work,
4th Semester:
and technologies used in the
of all types of mechatronics
guest lectures and visits to the
This semester is devoted to
design of modern compu-
systems and components, ad-
companies.
the master’s thesis.
ter-controlled machines and
vanced control of systems and
processes, and it puts special
components in wind turbines
focus on the synergies in the
and in the wave energy indu-
design process.
stry, and participation in multi-
The emphasis of the syllabus is
disciplinary development and
on application and extension
research projects.
Control
development
of fundamental theory, e.g.
P o stgraduate
2nd Semester:
En­
gi­
Mechatronic
in-depth modelling of specific
Who can apply?
applications, and advanced
Admission
topics in control theory.
Control Engineering assumes
to
Mechatronic
a bachelor’s in Mechatronic
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here as a guest student for
Career opportunities
Control Engineering or the like.
Mechatronic control engi­neers
In addition, you must take an
Nano-Physics and –Materials
Nanotechnology is the fabri-
use scientific methods and
other areas of engineering or
2nd Semester:
cation, study and application
tools within the field of phy-
natural science may apply to
You will obtain experience
of structures on the scale from
sics and materials science. And
the “Applied Physics” pro-
with advanced methods for
a few to some hundreds of
you will be able to select ap-
gramme.
creation of functional nano-
nanometers. On this scale,
propriate theories, methods
completely new material pro-
and tools to solve practical
Programme structure
tions and properties of the
perties emerge. Thus, proper-
problems, and to communi-
This is a two-year master’s
created nanostructures will be
ties can be designed by clever
cate research-based know-
programme consisting of four
investigated. Through applica-
choices of composition and
ledge and discuss professional
semesters. During the first
tion of micro- and macrosco-
geometry, and this makes new
scientific problems with both
three semesters, you will split
pic modelling, you will be able
engineering
peers and non-specialists.
your time between courses
to describe the properties and
and projects. The courses give
functionality of nanostructu-
pos-
and understanding of diffe-
Competencies
you the basic knowledge and
res. The courses cover surface
rent nanostructures and mate-
You will obtain the ability to
the projects allow you to dig
science and nano optics.
rials. The practical application
manage complex and unpre-
deep into the matter and fo-
of nanostructures in devices
dictable work and develop-
cus on particular subjects.
is taught with an emphasis
ment situations requiring new
on practical examples and lab
solutions. And you will be able
1st Semester:
plying nanotechnology within
work. You will obtain the fol-
to independently initiate and
You will become experien-
a chosen technological area.
lowing:
implement discipline-specific
ced in advanced methods for
You will use different tools
and interdisciplinary coopera-
synthesis and characterisation
from physics to find soluti-
tion and assume professional
of nanostructures and nano-
ons to an actual problem. The
responsibility, and to take re-
materials. Focus is on optical
courses cover continuum me-
sponsibility for your own pro-
spectroscopy of nanostructu-
chanics, nano-electronics and
fessional development.
res, nanolithography and ad-
optoelectronics.
Knowledge
You will obtain knowledge in
fields such as solid state physics,
optics,
semiconductor
physics, surfaces and interfaces, properties of materials
and components on the nanoscale, polymer and composite
materials and nano-electronics. You will be able to understand and reflect over theory, methods and experiments
within these areas.
3rd Semester:
You will gain experience in ap-
vanced microscopy. The courWho can apply?
ses cover materials chemistry,
4th Semester:
Students with a relevant ba-
synthesis, characterisation and
This semester is devoted to
chelor’s in natural science or
semiconductor physics.
the master’s thesis.
materials science can apply.
Some knowledge in physics,
P o stgraduate
solutions
sible. Focus is on fabrication
structures. Possible applica-
including elementary quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, solid state physics and
Skills
optics is expected. Students
You will obtain the ability to
with bachelor’s degrees in
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Nanobiotechnology
This masters programme pro-
in general. With a masters de-
vides you with knowledge in
gree in nanotechnology, you
Testimonial
the bio-related areas within
can enter all such engineering
As a person who loves nanotechnology,
nanotechnology. You will ob-
fields and contribute with new
I spent much time choosing the right uni-
tain a detailed understanding
knowledge, methods and ideas
versity, and Denmark in general and AAU
and the necessary laboratory
from a new perspective hel-
in particular was a smart choice for a number
skills to match the technolo-
ping to develop new products.
of reasons. At AAU, I found a dynamic environment of
teamwork and scientific discussion that gave me the op-
gical challenges within biotechnological research areas
Who can apply?
portunity to improve my knowledge. The so-called Aal-
focusing on design, produc-
Students with a relevant ba-
borg-model is way more efficient than the conventional
tion and characterisation and
chelor’s in natural sciences,
routine methods, and it makes each student a confident
modelling of biological nano-
materials science or biotech-
scientist. What I mostly enjoy is that I am given so much
structures.
nology can apply. Also, you
freedom - and of course responsibility - to define and do
must hold an English profi-
my project in my own way. This freedom has improved
Career opportunities
ciency test – check apply.aau.
my academic confidence and the feeling that I am really
Nanotechnology operates on
dk.
touching the essence of science.
the interfaces of traditional
scientific areas. It has already
Programme structure
contributed
Nanobiotechnology is a two-
substantially
to
the understanding of interdi-
year
sciplinary phenomena with­
(120 ECTS credits). Students
in science and engineering.
can also choose to pursue one
Therefore, it is rapidly gaining
or two semesters.
master’s
programme
ground in the traditional engineering areas such as mate-
1st Semester:
rial science, electronics, energy,
Nano-bioengineering – You
biotechnology, medicine and
will obtain the knowledge and
health science and technology
skills to design, model and ma-
Zeinab Esmail Nazari, Iran
nufacture different biological/
relevant scientific theories and
organic nanostructures and be
me­thods to a formulated pro-
able to apply the fundamental
blem. The project you are doi-
concepts of engineering.
ng this semester can be considered the first half of your
Master’s thesis where you will
2nd Semester:
Characterisation
Nano-
have a half-term evaluation
biostructures – You will gain
of
and be able to continue on
knowledge about methods
the same project on the 4th
and tools and obtain the skills
semester. It can also be used
used for production and cha-
to give students the possibility
racterisation of biological/or-
to either go abroad or to work
ganic nanostructures.
in collaboration with other
P o stgraduate
Danish institutions/companies
3 Semester:
as part of their master’s thesis.
rd
Advanced
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Nanobiotechno-
logy - During this semester,
4th Semester:
you will gain the necessary
This semester is devoted to
skills to identify and apply the
work on the master’s thesis.
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d
septem from
ber 20
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Offshore Energy Systems
The master’s programme in
Mechatronic Control Engine-
2nd Semester:
sys­
tems. Based on a model,
Offshore
Systems
ering or the like. In addition,
The purpose of the project is
the control, diagnostic or sur-
(OES) primarily focuses on
you must take an English pro-
to contribute to students’ at-
veillance system is set up to
advanced competences in de-
ficiency test - see details on
tainment of knowledge about
improve the performance of
sign, analysis and modelling of
apply.aau.dk.
how to design, analyse and
the system, either with regar-
model offshore energy sys­
ds to power output, energy
Energy
offshore energy systems and
the system component inter­
Programme structure
tems and relationship bet-
efficiency, life time extraction
action. The specialisation in-
Offshore
Systems
ween the used components,
or fault detections etc. The
cludes advanced competences
is a two-year master’s pro-
including fluid power compo-
sys­
tem is implemented and
regarding fluid mechanics and
gramme (120 ECTS credits).
nents, electrical machines as
verified experimentally.
flow system, such as CFD and
You may also study here as a
well as compressors, pumps,
multiphase flows, fluid power
guest student for one or two
etc.
and mechanical systems to-
semesters. The programme is
gether with control, optimisa-
taught in an innovative, dyna-
3rd Semester:
work on the master’s thesis,
tion and diagnosis of offshore
mic and challenging environ-
The project considers opti-
dedicated to topics in the field
energy systems.
ment, through a combination
misation, control or diagnostic
of offshore energy systems -
of
sys­
tems for offshore energy
wind, wave, oil & gas fields.
Energy
research-based
courses,
Career opportunities
team-based project work and
Graduates are able to work in
a high degree of interaction
project engineering, research,
with industrial partners and
development and manage-
energy supply companies. The
ment in Danish and internatio-
companies take an active part
nal industries or public institu-
in providing project proposals
tions, e.g. energy companies,
for the problem-oriented pro-
process engineering compa-
ject work, guest lectures and
nies, a wide range of produ-
visits to the companies.
4th Semester:
This semester is devoted to
cers of high efficiency energy devices and counselling
1st Semester:
companies involved in energy
The purpose of the project is to
technology and systems.
contribute to students’ attainject-organised, Problem Based
Admission to the programme
Learning and how to design,
in Offshore Energy Systems
analyse and model fluid power
presupposes a bachelor’s de-
and/or
gree in Dynamic Systems,
used in offshore energy systems.
mechanical
P o stgraduate
ment of knowledge about proWho can apply?
systems
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Oil and Gas Technology
The specialisation in Oil & Gas
Career opportunities
Technology takes place in the
The job opportunities as an
Testimonial
city of Esbjerg where AAU’s
engineer in Oil & Gas Tech-
At Aalborg University in Esbjerg, the teaching takes pla-
Department of Chemistry and
nology are very good. Today,
ce as group work and the problems are solved in groups.
Applied Engineering Science is
engineers in Oil & Gas Techno-
There are more of us involved in understanding and the
located.
logy from Aalborg University
community is good for me. I cannot wait to explore orga-
The aim of the programme is
in Esbjerg work with offshore
nic chemistry and environmental chemistry in order to gain
to reach international engi­
processes, reservoir engi­
neer­
a deeper understanding of how it is all linked together.
neer­ing standards within:
ing and biogas production.
When I finish my studies, I would like to work as a laboratory manager.
• Research and development
Who can apply?
• Planning, production and
Students
maintenance
are
admitted
Rasmus Hjorth Erichsen, Denmark
as
degree students for the en-
nical engineering) awarded by
1st Semester:
• Exploitation, transportation
tire master’s programme or as
a recognised university or in-
Processes in the Oil and Gas
and treatment considering
guest/exchange students for
stitution of higher education.
Industry.
economic and environmen-
single semesters. Candidates
In addition, you must take an
tal aspects as well as health,
who wish to register for the
English proficiency test – see
2nd Semester:
safety and working environ-
master’s programme in Oil &
details on apply.aau.dk/apply/
Process Modelling and Analy-
ment
Gas Technology should pos-
entryrequirements.
sis in Oil and Gas Industry.
sess a bachelor’s degree or
The programme is directed to-
equivalent in any engineering
Programme structure
3rd Semester:
wards international as well as
discipline (e.g. chemical, civil,
Each semester is governed by
Operation, Production and
local employment.
electrical, process, or mecha-
a project theme:
Maintenance.
4th Semester:
Master’s thesis.
The final semester is devoted
to full time work on the master’s thesis. No courses are
P o stgraduate
given during this semester. The
thesis work is very often a continuation of the project from
the third semester. It is carried
out individually, or in small
groups of two-three students.
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Operations
and Innovation Management
This programme is designed
•P
lanning and management
to develop your international
of technological and organi-
practical experience and theo-
sational change
retical understanding of inter-
• Continuous innovation
national aspects of strategy,
• Organisational design
innovation and change pro-
• Enterprise Engineering
cesses. Focus is on develop-
• Culture
ment, operation and maintenance of business systems
Project work
and you will obtain a balanced
The project work is focused
analytical, systemic and ma-
on putting theory into prac-
ment of an international
chelor’s degree in engineering.
nagerial understanding of glo-
tice. You will do your project
supply chain
In addition, you must take an
bal business development and
work in collaboration with a
English proficiency test – see
apply.aau.dk.
company; this is a great op-
Career opportunities
portunity to try out your ideas
Graduates from the program-
The programme aims at provi-
and knowledge in a real life-
me have many possible career
ding you with in-depth know-
situation.
paths. Examples of where our
ledge within:
• Strategic planning and management
Project examples include:
•C
ontinuous
• Innovation and technology
management
Improvement
(CI) project aimed at developing an improved im-
• Integrated problem solving
• Science technology
plementation process of CI
• Implementing a self-governing organisation
•C
onfiguration and manage-
Testimonial
Studying ITL (OIM) was one of the
Programme structure
OIM is a two-year master’s pro-
graduates work:
gramme, which gives you 120
• Grundfos A/S - as Supply
PBL-based (see p. 5)
ECTS credits. The programme is
Chain Manager in Shanghai,
1st Semester:
China.
Integrated Solution – focusing
• B&O A/S – as Senior Direc-
on Enterprise Engineering and
tor of Technology, Platforms
Design,
and Innovation
Development and Organisa-
• Vestas Wind Systems – as
Global
Operations
tional Analysis and Design.
Team Leader of Planning
2nd Semester:
and
Global Implementation – fo-
Control
in
Madrid,
Spain
cusing on Innovation and
Change Management, Global
greatest decisions I’ve ever made in my
• Novo Nordisk A/S – as exe-
life. Not only would I gain insight into
cutive assistant to Manufac-
Business
turing Development
Business Intelligence.
traditional engineering subjects such as
robotics, constructing databases, programming
etc.; I would also gain insight into managerial subjects such
• LEGO system A/S – as Lean
Consultant.
Alexia Jacobsen, Denmark
and
3rd Semester:
Traineeship or study abroad
4th Semester:
as project management, innovation management, supply
chain management etc.
Performance
P o stgraduate
its underpinning disciplines.
Who can apply?
This semester is devoted to
You are required to have a ba-
the master’s thesis.
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Physical Geography
• Environmental Research Institutes.
student and study one semester.
Who can apply?
1st Semester: Climate Changes
You can apply when you have
and Natural Resources
a bachelor’s in geography or
2nd Semester: Landscape, Land
similar. You must also pass an
Use and the Environment
English proficiency test – see
3rd Semester:
details on apply.aau.dk.
hods in Physical Geography.
Applied Met-
Alternatively, you can do a
If you love nature and want
For further information about
to gain extensive knowledge
the programme, you are wel-
about natural resources, cli-
come to contact Morten Lau-
mate changes and protec-
ge Pedersen, mlp@civil.aau.dk
tion of the environment, you
or Eva Ritter, er@civil.aau.dk.
Programme structure
traineeship. You may also
Geography with specialisation
choose to do a long Master’s
in Physical Geography is a
thesis during the 3rd and 4th
two-year master’s programme
semester.
which gives you 120 ECTS
4th Semester: This semester is
credits. However, you can also
devoted to the master’s thesis.
choose to visit us as a guest
P o stgraduate
should study Geography with
specialisation in Physical Geo-
Career opportunities
graphy. With a master’s de-
Graduates from Geography
gree in Physical Geography,
with specialisation in Physical
you will be able to analyse
Geography have many pos-
and understand both natural
sible career paths, both in
and man-made processes in
companies, public authorities
nature and create solutions
and NGOs. They have well-
for a sustainable environment.
developed skills for working
In order to gain a deeper un-
with colleagues from different
derstanding of the subject, re-
professional and cultural back-
search and field trips are a part
grounds. Examples of where
of the study programme. On
our graduates work are:
site, you will acquire a better
understanding of the problem
you are investigating, and you
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• Danish
Defence
with GIS
will be able to put your project
• Consulting Firms
into a context.
• Municipalities
working
Testimonial
This year here at Aalborg University
was full of new experiences for me. The
method of studying proved to be novel;
instead of attending formal and frontal lectures, as I was used to from my home university,
project work in small groups provides the centre-piece of
education here at AAU. The process of going through all
stages of the project work was among the most intense
and enriching experience I gained from here. Having experienced this very application-oriented work, I can conclude
that I have gained significant self-confidence in approaching scientific problems. I believe that studying here in
Aalborg offers a perfect opportunity to apply the accrued
theoretical knowledge obtained over the previous years to
practical applications.
Timothy Thrippleton, Germany
Power Electronics and Drives
The Power Electronics and
Career opportunities
Drives (PED) programme stu-
The knowledge gained en-
Testimonial
dies efficient and intelligent
ables graduates to work in
Project-based learning and the strong
energy conversion, employing
project engineering, research,
focus on group work distinguishes Aal-
power electronic technology
development and manage-
borg University in Europe. At the Depart-
and electrical machines. The
ment in Danish and inter-
ment of Energy Technology, a lot of emphasis
specialisation combines state-
national industries or public
is put on practical laboratory work which gives a wonder-
of-the-art technologies with
institutions e.g. within wind
ful opportunity to test your own theories or designs in the
conventional
technologies,
energy for converter and ge-
“practical world”. What I liked the most was the powerful
for example power semicon-
nerator design, electrical dri-
connection with industry and the fact that lots of projects
ductor devices, electronics,
ves, high power converters for
are commissioned or even sometimes financed by compa-
electro-magnetics, digital sig-
compensation or active filters
nies.
nal processors, control theory,
or for machine design, PV sy-
EMC and energy technology.
stems etc.
tory is available, offering you
Who can apply?
excellent
for
Admission to the program-
constructing and testing pro-
me in Power Electronics and
totypes of electronic systems
Drives assumes a bachelor’s
and electric machines.
degree in Electrical Energy
opportunities
Engineering or the like. In ad-
1st Semester:
dition, you must take an Eng-
Problem-based and project-
lish proficiency test - see de-
organised learning including
tails on apply.aau.dk.
a technical problem related
to the dynamics of electrical
Programme structure
energy systems or electrical
Power Electronics and Drives
apparatuses.
is a two-year master’s programme (120 ECTS credits).
You may also study here as a
guest student for one or two
semesters. The programme is
taught in an innovative, dynamic and challenging environment, through a combination of research-based courses,
team-based project work and a
high degree of inter­action with
industrial partners. The companies take an active part in providing project proposals for the
2nd Semester:
The project will study modelling, analysis, simulation and
control of an electric system
which must include a power
electronic converter and an
electric machine.
3rd Semester:
The project will consider optimisation, control or diagnostic
systems for power electronic
P o stgraduate
A large, well-equipped labora-
Maciej Swierczynski, Poland
drives or converters.
problem-oriented project work,
4th Semester:
guest lectures and visits to the
This semester is devoted to
companies.
work on the master’s thesis.
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Structural and Civil Engineering
In this programme, you will be
Civil Engineering have many
part of the realisation of large
possible career paths such as
Testimonial
buildings and constructions.
in companies as consulting
One of the reasons why I chose Aalborg
As a graduate, you will be
engineers, contractors, ma-
University was the study method, project-
able to determine the load on
nufacturers, or within public
oriented work in groups. You gain a lot from
buildings and constructions,
authorities. You will have well-
discussions, correcting other people’s work,
design and analysis of struc-
developed skills for working
being corrected, studying for an exam together etc.
tures by means of theoretical,
with others from different
I have found the project-oriented study form rewarding,
experimental and computer-
professional and cultural back-
as you work with entire projects similar to being in the in-
based methods. During your
grounds. Examples of where
dustry instead of solving problems that are just fragments
study, you will progress from
our graduates work are:
of a project. This master’s programme allows you to do
learning to analyse a simple
• COWI Consulting Firm
experimental work, investigate different theories and the
structural part to being able to
• Grontmij Consulting Firm
limitations of these theories by yourself and in that way
design large structures such as
• Vestas
gain a better understanding of the theory. Furthermore,
suspension bridges, buildings,
• Siemens
you are trained in how to write a scientific report and how
to make an oral presentation.
harbour structures, the structural parts of wind turbines
Who can apply?
etc. The programme is availa-
You are required to have a
ble on both our Aalborg and
bachelor’s degree in structural
Esbjerg Campus.
and civil engineering or similar.
In addition, you must take an
Career opportunities
English proficiency test – see
Graduates from Structural and
details on apply.aau.dk.
I spent my third semester of my master’s programme
working as a trainee at Rambøll (a Danish Engineering
Company). I worked on different projects and was relieved
to find that what I learned at the university could be used
in the industry. It is a nice feeling that something you designed will in fact be built.
Jannie Jessen Nielsen, Denmark
Programme structure
2nd Semester:
Structural and Civil Engine-
The Excitation and Founda-
ering is a two-year master’s
tion of Marine Structures
programme which gives you
120 ECTS credits. However,
P o stgraduate
you may also visit us as a
guest student and study one
semester.
1st Semester:
Analysis and Design of Loadbearing Structures
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3rd Semester:
Analysis and Solution of an
Advanced Civil and/or Structural Engineering Problem
4th Semester:
This semester is devoted to
the master’s thesis.
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Sustainable Biotechnology
Mineral oil still constitutes
Who can apply?
cular biological biotechnology
jection of a complete biorefi-
the most important source
Students with a bahelor’s in
or process-oriented su­stainable
nery. To put this progression
of liquid fuels, but it is also
engineering in biotechnolo-
biotechnology
into perspective, sustainability
an important raw material
gy, bio­chemistry and biology
choice of courses and projects.
for the production of plastics,
may apply for this master’s
chemicals,
programme.
through
the
and life cycle analyses are involved in the courses, and to
International
In the first semester, a broad
maintain the application per-
etc. During the coming deca-
students and those with ba-
biological foundation with re-
spective, a business plan is
des, we need to exploit alter-
chelor’s degrees with other
spect to sustainable biotech-
prepared in connection with
native sustainable resources
specialisations are welcome
nology is established.
the design of the biorefinery.
to compensate for the forth-
to apply and are evaluated for
coming depletion of minerals
admission on an individual ba-
In the second semester, the
The fourth semester is dedi-
and deal with greenhouse
sis. In addition, you must take
complexity is increased de-
cated to the master’s thesis
gases and the associated cli-
an English proficiency test –
veloping molecular biology,
which constitutes an inde-
mate effects.
see details on apply.aau.dk.
microbiology and biochemical
pendent project attached to
skills which are increasingly
a research group and/or a
integrated with process tech-
company. A more comprehen-
nological disciplines.
sive two-semester project can
pharmaceuticals
We offer a state-of-the-art
master’s programme in Su-
Programme structure
stainable Biotechnology in-
The
corporating the newest tech-
structured to ensure a clear
nologies and scientific results
technical and scientific progres-
In the third semester, this
semester project incorporated
within these rapidly expan-
sion and to offer the opportu-
scientific and technical inte-
as the first part of the master’s
ding fields.
nity to focus on either mole-
gration concludes in the pro-
thesis.
programme
has
been
be done by having the third
Career opportunities
This
programme
qualifies
you for employment within
a number of fields where the
transition to sustainable technologies and resources has
been initiated, or will be. You
will be qualified for working
P o stgraduate
with general biotechnology
disciplines, in biotechnological
and bioenergy companies, research institutions, consulting
engineering companies and
public institutions.
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Programme Structure
those outside and within tech-
Techno-Anthropology is a two-year, PBL-based master’s programme (120 ECTS credits).
nological circles. This will ena-
Semester
Project
Courses
ble the graduate to develop
1st Semester
Expert Cultures and Sustainable
Technology
Corporate Culture: Organisation,
Responsibility and Innovation
Sustainable and Innovational Knowledge Production
Elective
responsible solutions to com-
Anthropology of the Sciences
Theories of Techno-Science
Elective
combine technological know-
Reflections on and Management of
Empirical Material
nary problems are in high de-
2nd Semester
The Anthropology of the Product
3rd Semester
Field Study
4th Semester
Master’s thesis
The
Techno-Anthropology
Graduates who are able to
with
skills
enabling
them to address cross-disciplimand by the various kinds of
companies and organisations
Career opportunities
technology cultures to other
programme presents students
Graduates from the program-
cultural categories, as well as
with theoretical accounts of
me have numerous possible
to be involved in responsible
knowledge production, user-
career paths in companies,
technological innovation and
driven innovation, expert cultu-
NGOs and different authori-
decision-making.
res and social responsibility and
ties. Graduates will have well
more. It combines sustainable
developed skills for teamwork
and responsible technological
with people from different
innovation with competence
cultural, educational as well as
in carrying out anthropological
professional backgrounds and
studies of users of new techno-
will be equipped to navigate
logy as well as the experts who
in specialist technological cul-
develop cutting-edge techno-
tures, analyse these cultures,
logy.
bridge cultural gaps between
mentioned above.
Who can apply?
In order to apply, you are required to have a relevant professional or a university Ba-
The programme provides stu-
chelor degree in areas such as
dents with academic skills that
Natural Science, Engineering
enable them to act and in­
or Health; or a Bachelor de-
ter­act professionally in cross-
gree in areas such as Sociolo-
disciplinary and inter-cultural
gy, Ethnology or any other si-
positions,
and
milar educational programme
advancing insights in cutting
where acquiring the ability to
edge technology with applied
make use of qualitative me­
anthropology.
thods is a part.
combining
ster’s programme in Techno-
P o stgraduate
problems.
ledge
Students completing the maAnthropology are able to analyse and understand cultural
aspects of new technology
and facilitate and promote
this
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understanding
among
Furthermore, you must pass
an English proficiency test
prior to enrolment, for more
information please consult:
apply.aau.dk.
Thermal Energy
and Process Engineering
The master’s specialisation in
tion of general engineering
Thermal Energy and Process
disciplines such as thermal
Testimonial
Engineering (TEPE) pri­
marily
systems, fluid- and aerodyna-
Through the group work, you learn to
focuses on thermal energy
mics, control engineering and
make compromises and cooperate with
technologies and systems, and
electrical engineering.
others. Furthermore, it prepares you for
entering industry since team work is practiced
energy system modelling, heat
Career opportunities
and highly appreciated in many companies.
and mass transfer, control
The graduate is able to work
engineering and experimental
in project engineering, re-
work with focus on different
search,
components and energy sy-
management in Danish and
stem aspects.
international
development
industries
and
or
public institutions, e.g. energy
The themes for the projects
companies, process en­­gi­­nee­r­
are particularly focused on
ing companies, a wide range
thermal energy and process
of producers of high efficiency
engineering and in-depth un-
energy devices and consulting
derstanding of the technolo-
companies involved in energy
gies and scientific disciplines
technology and systems.
involved in energy conversion,
utilisation and transport. The
Who can apply?
programme is multi-discipli-
Admission to the master’s
nary and covers the integra-
programme in thermal energy
Feng Li, China
and process engineering as­
the problem-oriented project
sumes a bachelor’s degree in
work, guest lectures and visits
Thermal Energy Engineering
to the companies.
or the like. In addition, you
must take an English proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL or
Cambridge ESOL test) – see
details on apply.aau.dk.
Programme structure
1st Semester:
Project-organised,
Problem
Based Learning including a
technical problem related to a
thermal or fluid dynamic problem.
Thermal Energy and Process
2nd Semester:
Engineering is a two-year ma-
The project focuses on mo-
ster’s programme (120 ECTS
delling and optimisation of a
credits). You may also study
physical energy system, e.g. a
here as a guest student for
power plant, cooling plant or
one or two semesters. The
industrial process system.
programme is taught in an
innovative, dynamic and challenging en­vi­ron­ment, through
a combination of research-based courses, team-based project work and a high degree
of interaction with industrial
3rd Semester:
The project will consider optimisation, control or diagnostic
systems for a thermal energy
and process engineering sys­
tem.
partners and energy supply
4th Semester:
companies. The companies
This semester is devoted to
take an active part in pro-
work on the master’s thesis.
P o stgraduate
it covers advanced aspects of
viding project proposals for
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Water and Environment
Do you want to work with the
ment as your specialisation,
most important resource in the
your job opportunities are
Testimonial
world? As an engineer in the
unlimited worldwide - from
“I finished the Water and Environment
field of Water and Environ-
planning jobs in the public
degree from Aalborg University in 2007
ment, you will work in the area
sector to consulting jobs in
and since then, I have had the job of
of resource and environmen-
the private sector and re-
my dreams at the Danish consultancy firm
tal management with specific
search jobs in R&D organi-
COWI working on nature restoration and water
reference to the use of water.
sations. You get the oppor-
resources. At COWI, I work on a lot of different assign-
With your background and
tunity to work within many
ments:
understanding of the way in
fields - all with water as a
• Flooding analysis along rivers and impact of climate
which industrial plants, roads,
central key element. Nature
buildings and other construc-
restoration and water resour-
• Nature restoration of wetlands and rivers
tions impact on the natural
ces, remediation of contami-
• Water Frame directive related assignments
environment, you will be a
nated soil and groundwater,
• Analysis of aquifer systems by means of pump tests.
key person in evaluating the
urban and rural drainage,
environmental effects of major
climate change adaption and
installations. As a part of the
coastal and marine pollution
study programme, you will get
are some of the issues that
the opportunity to carry out
graduates from Water and
experiments in the laboratory
Environment are presently
or to do measurements in the
engaged in.
natural environment using hydrological, hydrographic, geo-
Who can apply?
logical and hydrogeological
You are required to have a
techniques as well as advanced
bachelor’s degree in water
computer modelling.
and environment or similar.
P o stgraduate
In addition, you must take an
Career opportunities
English proficiency test – see
With Water and Environ-
details on apply.aau.dk.
change
I spent my third semester as an intern on a big airport project in Oman with COWI, working with drainage of the
airport. This was a great working experience where I got
a taste of working abroad on a big multidisciplinary project and it made my contact with COWI. The Water and
Environment programme has given me a good basis for
working with all kinds of environmental issues, and Aalborg University is a place I am inclined to go back to.
Minna Ørberg Simonsen, Denmark
Programme structure
2nd Semester:
Water and Environment is a
Pollution of Coastal Waters
two-year master’s programme
3rd Semester:
of 120 ECTS credits. However,
Numerical Modelling and Ex-
you can also choose to visit us
perimental Methods and Ad-
as a guest student and study
vanced Urban Drainage or
for one semester.
Traineeship at an engineering
1st Semester:
company.
Soil and Groundwater Pollu-
4th Semester:
tion
This semester is devoted to
the master’s thesis.
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Wind Power Systems
Through the master’s specia-
tween the wind turbines and
lisation in Wind Power Sy-
the grid.
stems (WPS), you will gain
experience with project work
Career opportunities
in connection with problems
The knowledge gained en-
in the areas of electrical engi-
ables graduates to work in
neering and wind generation
project engineering, research,
technology, and you are going
development and manage-
to work with the dynamics of
ment in Danish and inter-
wind generators under nor-
national industries or public
mal and abnormal conditions
institutions, e.g. in electrical
of duty. The dynamic beha-
transmission companies, the
viour of wind turbine systems,
wind industry, the power in-
when connecting them to a
dustry, power system or elec-
English proficiency test – see
1st Semester:
power system with time va-
tronics companies and consul-
details on apply.aau.dk.
Project-organised,
ting companies.
the stability in such a system
Programme structure
technical problem related to
is examined. Different types
Who can apply?
Wind Power Systems is a two-
the dynamics of electrical
of wind turbines are analysed
Admission to the programme
year maste’s programme (120
energy systems or electrical
together with their control
in Wind Power Systems as-
ECTS credits). You may also
apparatuses.
principles and the use of po-
sumes a bachelor’s degree in
study here as a guest student
wer electronics interface be­
Electrical Energy Engineering,
for one or two semesters. The
power systems or the like. In
programme is taught in an in-
addition, you must take an
novative, dynamic and challenging environment, through
Testimonial
a combination of research-based courses, team-based pro-
2nd Semester:
The project will study a wind
turbine system which has to
be controlled under time varying loads, either as a standalone system or coupled to a
power network.
Day by day I realised the differences
ject work and a high degree
between the system I was used to before
of interaction with industrial
3rd Semester:
coming to Denmark and what I was now
partners and energy supply
The project will consider opti-
experiencing at the Department of Energy
companies. The companies
misation, control or diagnos­tic
Technology. Its education system enabled me to work
take an active part in pro-
systems for wind power sy-
in collaborative groups and delve into real industry pro-
viding project proposals for
stems.
blems. Thus, Aalborg University gives you the opportunity
the problem-oriented project
to link your theoretical knowledge to practical cases.
work, guest lectures and visits
to the companies.
Cosmin Eugen Banceanu, Romania
P o stgraduate
rying loads, is analysed, and
Problem
Based Learning including a
4th Semester:
This semester is devoted to
work on the master’s thesis.
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Wind Turbine Systems
The master’s progamme in
misation and diagnosis of wind
Who can apply?
tainment of knowledge about
Wind Turbine Systems (WTS)
turbine sys­tems.
Admission to the programme
project-organised,
primarily focuses on ad­vanced
competences
within
aero-
Problem
in Wind Turbine Systems pre-
Based Learning and analysis
Career opportunities
supposes a bachelor’ degree
and modelling of the aerody-
around
The knowledge gained enables
in Dynamic Systems, Mecha-
namic conditions around wind
the wind turbine and in wind
the graduates to work in pro-
tronic Control Engi­neering or
turbines and in wind power
farms as well as design, analy-
ject engineering, research, de-
the like. In addition, you must
plants.
sis and control of different con-
velopment and management
take an English proficiency
trol systems for wind turbines.
in Danish and international in-
test - see details on apply.aau.
2nd Semester:
Furthermore, this specialisation
dustries or public institutions,
dk.
The purpose of the project is
includes advanced competen-
e.g. energy companies, pro-
ces regarding fluid mechanics
cess engi­
neering companies,
Programme structure
tainment of knowledge about
and flow system, such as CFD
a wide range of producers of
Wind Turbine Systems is a
design, analysis and model-
and multiphase flows, fluid po-
high efficiency energy devices
two-year master’s programme
ling of different control sy-
wer and mechanical systems
and counselling companies in-
(120 ECTS credits). You may
stems for wind turbines inclu-
and flow-structural interaction
volved in energy technology
also study here as a guest
ding sys­tems, for instance for
together with control, opti-
and systems.
student for one or two se-
pitch- and stall control, con-
mesters. The programme is
trol of the mechanical brake
taught in an innovative, dyna-
and control of the generator.
dynamic
conditions
to contribute to students’ at-
P o stgraduate
mic and challenging environ-
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ment, through a combination
3rd Semester:
of
courses,
The purpose of the project is
team-based project work and
to contribute to students’ at-
a high degree of interaction
tainment of knowledge about
with industrial partners and
how to design advanced con-
energy supply companies. The
trol-, diagnostic- or surveil-
companies take an active part
lance systems for wind turbine
in providing project proposals
systems or wind power plants
for the problem-oriented pro-
with respect to life time opti-
ject work, guest lectures and
misation and optimisation of
visits to the companies.
the power production.
1st Semester:
4th Semester:
The purpose of the project is
This semester is devoted to
to contribute to students’ at-
work on the master’s thesis.
research-based
Guest/exchange programmes
G uest / e x change pr o grammes
As a Guest/Exchange student (incl. ERASMUS) you
can either study one of the following programmes
or choose from the list of programmes under Postgraduate or Undergraduate. You can study only one
programme and follow that programme’s courses for
either one or two semesters.
Please note! If you are an EU citizen studying at a university that does not have an exchange programme
with Aalborg University, you will have to pay a tution
fee. To learn more about tuition fees please look at
page 5.
Please also note that if you apply for a postgraduate
programme you will be expected to have obtained a
full bachelor’s degree in advance.
For entry requirements, please see:
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-exchangestudent/entry-admission-requirements
http://www.apply.aau.dk/how-to-apply-ErasmusErasmus-Mundus-student/entry-admission-requirements
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Undergraduate Energy Engineering
During your stay here as a
e.g. wind turbines and wave
Energy is to provide the neces-
5th Semester:
guest student, the bachelor’s
energy systems and perhaps
sary background to continue
Dynamic systems:
programme in Energy provides
also including new hydrau-
on one of the master’s specia-
mester aims for a complete
you with a broad theoretical
lic systems. Other aspects
lisations offered. The know-
dynamic system analysis of a
basis and solid practical tools.
may be dynamics of energy
ledge gained also enables you
wind turbine. Furthermore, a
You will work in depth with
saving apparatuses.
to work in design, consulting,
controller is to be developed,
development and research.
tested and verified by labora-
This se-
different areas, for example
• Thermal Processes: Focus is
within new energy production
on knowledge about ther-
systems and usage as well as
mal processes, e.g. renew­
Who can apply?
Thermal Processes: The ob-
efficiency
of
able power production and
In order to be enrolled, you
jective of this semester is to
energy. You will choose a spe-
new energy saving appa-
must have completed your
design and simulate thermo-
cialisation within one of the
ratuses, bioenergy and fuel
1st - 4th semester (plus your
mechanical energy systems.
two following areas:
cell systems.
5th, if you are applying for the
The steady-state model is to
6th semester) of a relevant
be studied and possibly veri-
enhancement
• Dynamic systems: Focus is
tory experiments.
Career opportunities
bachelor’s programme, in re-
fied by experiments and data
on knowledge about dy-
The primary purpose of the
lation to the specialisation you
for existing systems.
namics in energy systems,
bachelor’s
are applying for. In addition,
programme
in
you must take an English pro-
6th Semester:
ficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL or
Dynamic systems: This seme-
Cambridge ESOL test) – see
ster focuses on the design of
details on apply.aau.dk.
wave motion compensating
G uest / e x change pr o grammes
systems. The aim is to de­
Programme structure
crease the impact of the water
The programme is taught
waves on offshore energy sy-
in an innovative, dynamic
stems, e.g. oil rigs, wind turbi-
and
nes, wave energy converters.
challenging
ment through a combination
Thermal Processes: The ob-
of
courses,
jective of this semester is to
team-based project work and
provide knowledge about the
a high degree of interaction
construction of flow machi-
with industrial partners. The
nes and components used in
companies take an active part
thermal energy systems. En­
in providing project proposals
viron­mental issues in relation
for the problem-oriented pro-
to the thermal systems are
ject work, guest lectures and
considered.
research-based
visits to companies.
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environ-
Undergraduate
Energy Engineering
based project work and a high
Mechatronic
degree of interaction with in-
neer­ing: A project concerning
This programme provides you with a
dustrial partners. The compa-
a mechatronic system or pro­
broad picture of many various energy
nies take an active part in pro-
duct that is to be analysed and
forms and applications. Students work
viding project proposals for
modelled.
with both improvement of well known tech-
the problem-oriented project
nologies and development of and research on new energy
work, guest lectures and visits
6th Semester:
forms. This means that you always keep abreast of the la-
to the companies.
Electrical Energy Engineering:
Testimonial
test developments.
Control
Engi­
A project about designing po-
Project work and group work give you an opportunity to
5th Semester:
wer electronic apparatus and
collaborate with industry and solve problems from real life.
Electrical Energy Engineering:
understanding their function.
Lars Grundahl, Denmark
A project concerning an elec-
Thermal Energy Engineering:
(student, Thermal Energy Engineering, BSc)
trical machine to which energy
A project which focuses on
is transmitted to an electrical
flow machines and other ther-
distribution system which is
mal flow system components.
either isolated or connected to
Mechatronic Control Engine-
As a guest student, the pro-
enables you to work in design,
gramme provides you with
consulting, development and
a broad theoretical basis and
research.
the distribution network.
ering: A project concerning
Thermal Energy Engineering:
the design of mechatronic sy-
work in depth with different
Who can apply?
A project concerning a ther-
stems and components, eva-
areas, e.g. within new ener-
In order to be enrolled, you
modynamic energy system,
luating the suitability of the
gy production systems and
must have completed your
either a new one, or one that
different solution principles.
usage as well as efficiency en-
1st-4th semester (plus your
hancement of energy. You will
5th, if you are applying for
choose a specialisation within
the 6th semester) of a rele-
one of the following areas:
vant bachelor’s programme.
Thermal Energy Engineering,
In addition, you must take an
Electrical Energy Engineering
English proficiency test – see
or Mechatronic Control Engi-
details on studyguide.aau.dk/
neering.
apply/entryrequirements.
Career opportunities
Programme structure
The primary purpose is to pro-
The programme is taught in
vide you with the necessary
an innovative, dynamic and
background to continue on one
challenging
of the master’s specialisations
through a combination of
offered. The programme also
research-based courses, team-
needs further development.
G uest / e x change pr o grammes
solid practical tools. You will
environment,
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Undergraduate Mathematics
Studying mathematics at Aal-
Who can apply?
borg University will give you a
For admission, you will need
Testimonial
new experience and perspecti-
documentation for a progres-
The project-oriented group work has
ve. For more than 30 years, we
sive range of skills:
greatly benefitted me, because the com-
have successfully carried out
Project-Organised
Education
in mathematics and statistics
combining education at a high
academic level with the development of additional teamwork skills highly valued in the
professional world. Each group
of students has its own office
with up-to-date IT facilities.
Career opportunities
Another aspect of my master’s programme at Aalborg Uni-
Mathematical Analysis
• 5th
semester:
versity is that it gives an excellent transition from school
Probability
to industry because the education focuses on both theory
Theory
and practise.
• 6th – 8th semester: Please
consult the programme coordinator, associate professor, Martin Raussen raussen@math.aau.dk.
ploy­ment in a wide range of
English proficiency test – see
companies and at public au­
apply.aau.dk.
tho­
rities. Some examples of
Programme structure
The mathematics programme
G uest / e x change pr o grammes
at Novo Nordisk where I work as a statistician.
• 4th semester: Group Theory,
In addition, you must take an
• PhD
is usually combined with two
• Teaching
semesters within a second
• Statistics
discipline (computer science,
• Novo Nordisk
given me a solid foundation for my work
near Algebra
Our graduates obtain em­
where they are now:
bination of theory and application has
• 3rd semester: Calculus, Li-
physics, engineering, biology,
Wan Hui Ong Clausen, China
sports or within social sciences
• Computer Algebra
or humanities), either during
• Statistical Inference for Li-
the bachelor’s or the master’s
programme.
6th – 8th semester:
semester - Project Area:
These semesters are more
Extrema, Theory and Practice
specialised and prepare the
Courses:
students to do independent
3
rd
• Algebra 1: Groups
mathematical work aimed at
• Analysis
the master’s thesis.
1:
Convergence
and Continuity
• Linearity and Differentiability
4
th
semester – Project Area:
The 6th semester introduces
the students to a particular
focus area within one of the
following fields: Applied Ma-
Symmetry Courses:
thematical Analysis and Geo-
• Algebra 2: Rings and Fields
metry, Discrete Mathematics
• Analysis 2: Metric Spaces
and Mathematical Statistics.
• Probability Theory
• Complex Analysis
During the last year (7th and
8th semester), the students
semester, from autumn
concentrate on their chosen
2012 - Project Area: Statistical
subject and write their ma-
Modelling and Analysis Cour-
ster’s thesis supported by a
ses:
supervisor from the faculty.
5
th
• Geometry
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