As an EU/EEA citizen, you pay no tuition: bachelor's studies at Aalborg University are free, exactly as for Danish students. Applying through Optagelse.dk has no fee. The only real cost is living, estimated at approximately €9,000-€13,000 per year in Aalborg (accommodation ~€400-€600/month, food ~€250-€350/month, transport and miscellaneous ~€100-€150/month). Aalborg is significantly cheaper than Copenhagen. A non-European student would pay tuition of approximately €8,000-€14,000 per year, so the advantage of being an EU citizen is complete.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL), known as the "Aalborg model", is the university's distinctive way of teaching. Instead of only listening to lectures and sitting classic exams, roughly half of each semester is dedicated to working in teams on real projects, often proposed together with companies or institutions. You solve concrete problems, under the guidance of a supervisor, and learn collaboration, critical thinking and practical application. This model is internationally recognized as one of the most effective applied learning systems and is AAU's hallmark, highly valued by employers.

In the QS World University Rankings 2026, AAU is around position 306 worldwide, in the top 5 universities in Denmark. Its strong point, however, is engineering: a report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on the global state of engineering education placed AAU among the best engineering universities in the world and a leader in Europe in this field. In the U.S. News Best Global Universities ranking for engineering, AAU consistently appears among the top positions in Europe. For a student interested in applied engineering, AAU is one of the strongest choices in Northern Europe.

Yes. AAU offers bachelor's programs taught entirely in English, so you do not need to know Danish to begin your studies. Examples include engineering programs (for example at the Esbjerg campus) and economics and business administration in Aalborg. For these programs you must prove English at the Danish "English B" level, generally equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT around 88. Check the AAU website for the updated list of programs in English, because the offer changes from year to year.

In Denmark you do not apply directly to the university, but through the national portal Optagelse.dk, part of the coordinated admission system KOT (Den Koordinerede Tilmelding). Here you can choose up to 8 programs ranked by preference, at one or more universities. Deadlines: the standard application closes on 5 July, 12:00 CET; for quota 1 (with priority, based mainly on grade average) the deadline is 15 March. Admission responses arrive around 28 July. The Romanian Baccalaureate diploma is assessed for equivalence with the Danish access level.

No. As a Romanian (EU) citizen, you have the right to study and live in Denmark without a study visa. After arrival you register with the local authorities and obtain an EU registration certificate plus your personal number CPR (Det Centrale Personregister). CPR is essential for a bank account, public health insurance and everyday life. The process is free and is usually done in the first weeks after moving. You also have the automatic right to work part-time, which matters for SU eligibility.

Possibly, yes. SU (Statens Uddannelsesstotte) is the monthly state grant for students in Denmark. EU citizens can become eligible, as a rule if they work part-time in Denmark (approximately 10-12 hours per week) and are considered "EU workers" under European rules. SU can cover an important part of the monthly cost of living. The conditions are updated periodically, so check early with the Danish authorities before relying on SU in your budget.

The bachelor's takes 3 years (180 ECTS), according to the European Bologna system, optionally followed by a 2-year master's. Yes, you can stay to work: as a Romanian EU citizen you have the automatic right to work in Denmark without a work permit. Denmark has a strong economy in engineering, energy, IT and design, with companies such as Vestas, Grundfos, Novo Nordisk and an active startup ecosystem. The practical profile gained through the "Aalborg model" and collaboration with companies on real projects clearly works in your favor on the job market. With an EU diploma you can then work anywhere in the European Union without a visa.