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Faculty of Engineering and Science

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, we address global societal challenges through research, education and knowledge collaboration. We work across disciplines and sectors - emphasising cooperation with businesses and public sector authorities - so that our research creates knowledge for the world.

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ENGINEERING supports

A sustainable development of the society

The Faculty of Engineering and Science's research and sustainability profile is based on the faculty's spearhead agendas as well as local, national, and international agendas, and sets the direction for how the faculty will engage with sustainability in the coming years. The link between engineering, science and digital tools is the focal point of a profile that addresses nine sustainable focus areas.

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ENGINEERING supports

A sustainable development of the society

The Faculty of Engineering and Science's research and sustainability profile is based on the faculty's spearhead agendas as well as local, national, and international agendas, and sets the direction for how the faculty will engage with sustainability in the coming years. The link between engineering, science and digital tools is the focal point of a profile that addresses nine sustainable focus areas.

Read more about ENGINEERING's nine sustainability areas
De sytten verdensmål på hver sin kasse, stablet i en pyramide
laboratorie, to personer i hvide kitler

World-class programmes for tomorrow's labor market

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science (ENGINEERING) we train graduates for the future labour market. This means that we are continuously ensuring that our programme offerings meet the need of graduates in the surrounding community. We train graduates in both Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

laboratorie, to personer i hvide kitler
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Department of the Built Environment

BUILD conducts research, trains students and consults in the urban, residential, construction and infrastructure areas. Based on this the department contributes to solving society's biggest challenges, such as the climate crisis, population development, resource scarcity and urbanisation.

Department of Energy

The Department of Energy trains students and conducts research in areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification and CO2 storage. With this focus, the department invests its expertise and impact in the green transition.

Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience conducts research and trains students in chemistry, environment, biology and biotechnology. The department has a tradition of collaborating with the business community on new and innovative research, nationally as well as internationally.

Department of the Built Environment

BUILD conducts research, trains students and consults in the urban, residential, construction and infrastructure areas. Based on this the department contributes to solving society's biggest challenges, such as the climate crisis, population development, resource scarcity and urbanisation.

Department of Energy

The Department of Energy trains students and conducts research in areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrification and CO2 storage. With this focus, the department invests its expertise and impact in the green transition.

Department of Chemistry and Bioscience

The Department of Chemistry and Bioscience conducts research and trains students in chemistry, environment, biology and biotechnology. The department has a tradition of collaborating with the business community on new and innovative research, nationally as well as internationally.

Department of Mathematical Sciences

The Department of Mathematical Sciences conducts research and trains students in mathematics, mathematics-technology and mathematics-economics. The department's research contributes to basic scientific discoveries and to solving society's challenges.

Department of Materials and Production

The Department of Materials and Production conducts research and trains students in materials, mechanics, physics, production and production management. With this starting point, the department strives to develop materials, products and production systems for future needs.

Bibliotek, kvinde og mand sidder med hver sin computer, og kigger i en bog sammen

Admission course

AAU Admission Course offers fast, targeted single-subject courses, turbo courses and a full entrance exam for all engineering courses, Surveying and Planning courses and mechanical courses in Denmark.

Department of Mathematical Sciences

The Department of Mathematical Sciences conducts research and trains students in mathematics, mathematics-technology and mathematics-economics. The department's research contributes to basic scientific discoveries and to solving society's challenges.

Department of Materials and Production

The Department of Materials and Production conducts research and trains students in materials, mechanics, physics, production and production management. With this starting point, the department strives to develop materials, products and production systems for future needs.

Bibliotek, kvinde og mand sidder med hver sin computer, og kigger i en bog sammen

Admission course

AAU Admission Course offers fast, targeted single-subject courses, turbo courses and a full entrance exam for all engineering courses, Surveying and Planning courses and mechanical courses in Denmark.

Collaboration, part of the University's DNA

The grand challenges of society call for innovative and sustainable solutions solved in close interaction between knowledge institutions, industry and governments. Therefore, collaboration with the surrounding community is a high priority.

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leadENG-projects

Students collaborate across related fields of study to find sustainable solutions to common problems.

Kvinde kigger i et mikroskop

Education programmes at ENGINEERING

At ENGINEERING we have a wide range of education programmes.

Europe's best engineering university

Internationally, Aalborg University distinguishes itself in engineering. This includes Aalborg University being Europe's best engineering university on U.S. News and World Report's list of the world's best universities in engineering (2022). Regarding the education of competent engineers, Aalborg University also stands strong internationally. In 2018 the US top university MIT places engineering studies at Aalborg University as the fourth best in the world - surpassed only by three US universities.

Read more about the U.S. News and World Reports list over 'Best Global Universities'

Academic Council

The Academic Council at the Faculty of Engineering and Science is responsible for developing and maintaining a high academic standard.

Counsultation Committee

The consultation committee is tasked with promoting good cooperation between staff and management.

The Doctoral School

The aim of the Doctoral School is to develop the Faculty’s PhD studies, including further development of existing PhD studies as well as the development of new Doctoral Programmes, and to ensure their quality.

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