As an EU citizen, bachelor's study at AU is completely free: you pay zero tuition, exactly like a Danish student. For comparison, a non-European student pays between 8,000 and 17,300 EUR per year. The only real cost for Romanians is living in Aarhus, estimated at 800-1,200 EUR per month (accommodation 400-650 EUR, food 250-350 EUR, transport 40 EUR, other expenses 100-150 EUR). Aarhus is more affordable than Copenhagen.

Applications to all Danish universities are centralized through Optagelse.dk, the portal of the coordinated admission system KOT. You can choose up to 8 programs ranked by priority and you are admitted to the highest possible priority based on your grade. Authentication uses the Danish MitID, but there is a guide for applying without MitID aimed at international students. The Romanian Baccalaureate diploma is assessed as an access qualification, and AU calculates an equivalent admission grade for you.

For English-taught programs you need English B level: IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 or TOEFL iBT minimum 83. A few more demanding programs require English A level: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100. A Romanian Baccalaureate with advanced-level English can be accepted as proof in some cases, but an official IELTS or TOEFL test is the safe way to meet the requirement.

Yes. AU offers more than 50 full degree programs taught in English at bachelor's and master's level, so you do not need Danish to study here. Among the strong English-taught bachelor's degrees are those at Aarhus BSS (Business Administration, Economics and Business Administration), Cognitive Science, engineering programs and natural sciences. Some bachelor's degrees are taught in Danish, so check the language of instruction on each program's page before you apply.

Possibly, yes. SU (Statens Uddannelsesstotte) is the monthly Danish state grant. As an EU citizen, you can become eligible if you meet the conditions for an EU worker, in practice if you work alongside your studies for a minimum number of hours per week. Many Romanian students combine university with a part-time job in Aarhus, which can open access to SU for them. Eligibility is assessed individually; check the up-to-date rules on SU.dk or Borger.dk.

Bachelor's degrees at AU follow the European Bologna system and usually take 3 years (180 ECTS), shorter than in Spain (4 years) or the USA (4 years). 1 ECTS represents approximately 25-30 hours of total study, and a standard academic year has 60 ECTS. After the bachelor's you can continue with a 2-year master's (120 ECTS), also free as an EU citizen. The ECTS system lets you transfer credits to other European universities.

As a Romanian (EU) citizen you do not need a study visa for Denmark. After arrival you must obtain an EU registration certificate and a CPR, the Danish personal number used for healthcare, banking, contracts and administration. The CPR gives you access to the Danish public health system and is required for almost any formality. AU offers support with these steps during the introduction week for international students.

Yes, as an EU citizen! Unlike the USA or the UK where you need a work visa, as a Romanian (EU) citizen you have the automatic right to work in Denmark without a special permit. Denmark has a strong labor market, especially in business and finance (many Aarhus BSS graduates), tech and engineering, health, green energy and shipping (Maersk). Aarhus is a growing hub for companies and startups. With an AU degree recognized across the EU, you can later work anywhere in the Union without a visa.