Aalborg, Denmark

Overview

With its 160,000 inhabitants, Aalborg is now Denmark's fourth largest city and one of the most important trade and industrial centers in the country. From Aalborg, it is not far to the white beaches of the North Sea, to the forest of Rold, the lovely Rebild Hills or the slopes of the Jutlandic Ridge. Aalborg University is a medium sized university with about 13,000 students including about 300 international students. Watch a video about studying at Aalborg. (QuickTime video, for other formats email the Study Abroad Advisor)

Academics

At Aalborg University students take part in International Cultural Studies and participate in a project theme. Read more about the different project themes. Content classes are taught in English and one Intensive Danish Language course. Recommended majors include: Anthropology, Politics, Rhetoric and Media Studies, Economics, and History. Find more course information on the ICS website.

Students live in the Danish version of residence halls called kollegium. Accommodations are typically a single room with a kitchen and bath or shared kitchen and bath.

Dates

The Aalborg program is available during either fall or spring semester. Fall semester starts in September and end in late December; spring semester starts in February and ends late June.

Cost

Willamette tuition. Room and board are not included in the cost paid to Willamette University. The cost of room will be paid directly to the owner of the kollegium. More information about expected expenses can be found on the ICS website.

Pre-Departure Resources

Aalborg University
International Cultural Studies (ICS) at Aalborg
ICS Courses
International Students at Aalborg
Student Life at Aalborg
Expected expenses information
Residency Permit Information (do not start this process until advised by the OIE)
Application to Aalborg (do not complete this application until instructed by the OIE)
Danish News
Embassy of Denmark: historical and government information
CIA World Factbook
Lonely Planet Guide