On behalf of the dean, the vice-dean for education approves the framework for admission for all of the faculty’s degree programmes, thereby ensuring that the courses offered are in accordance with the faculty’s overall strategic and financial framework.

This involves establishing:

The courses offered and possible restricted admission

The distribution between quota 1 and quota 2

The academic admission requirements

Suspension of admission to the faculty’s programmes, if required

The head of department engages in dialogue with the director of studies on recommending changes to courses offered, restricted admission and allocation of admissions via quota 1 and quota 2. If necessary, the head of department will forward any requests to close down a degree programme to the vice-dean, who, on behalf of the dean, will submit the request to the rector for the final decision.

The board of studies develops specific admission requirements for the Bachelor’s degree programmes, which are submitted to the ministry for approval.

The board of studies also develops admission requirements for Master’s degree programmes.

Efforts in relation to international students are carried out across the university and, as mentioned above, Admissions is responsible for the admission process; Aarhus BSS Communication and External Relations is responsible for recruitment and retention; and the International Office, Aarhus University, is responsible for non-academic services. All departments involved are responsible for guidance and information for their area.

When the central unit (Admissions) has assessed the applications, applicants are either sent an offer of admission or a rejection. While waiting for an answer to their application, applicants receive an Aarhus BSS newsletter aimed at international students who have applied for a student place. The purpose of the newsletter is to maintain the students’ interest in Aarhus BSS by providing information on everything, from the faculty and AU, to education, student life, career and living in Denmark. The newsletters are supplemented by other efforts to maintain student interest such as through social media and the opportunity of personal contact. In addition, international applicants can contact a current student at Aarhus BSS to seek further advice and information.

Naturally, throughout their studies, international full-degree students can access AU’s full range of services: Student guidance, career guidance, alums programmes and so on. Furthermore, certain services are specifically aimed at international students, such as counselling regarding housing, visa services, various social events, etc.