VIA University College is a large public higher education institution in Denmark, located in the heart of Jutland. It has campuses in several cities, with Aarhus being one of its main campuses. Here are some key information about VIA University College Aarhus:

Overview

Established: 1 January 2008 (by the merger of five educational institutions)

Institutional nature: Public

Main campus locations:

Aarhus

Hillerød

Horsens

Esbjerg

Viborg

Other cities

History

VIA University College was established on 1 January 2008 by the merger of five long-established educational institutions, including ALPHA Higher Education Centre, MID-WEST Higher Education Centre, VITA Higher Education Centre, JUTLAND University College and VITUS BERING University College.

The college is affiliated to the Danish Ministry of Education and is an independent self-governing institution.

School Strength

VIA University College has about 17,000 full-time students and 23,000 part-time students.

It offers undergraduate professional degree courses (AP Degree) and bachelor's degree courses (Bachelor's Degree), as well as master's courses.

It enjoys a good reputation in many disciplines, especially in engineering, design, teacher training, health sciences and other fields.

Educational philosophy

It emphasizes practical learning and encourages students to develop skills through internships and actual projects.

It focuses on interdisciplinary cooperation, especially collaboration between different majors.

It attaches importance to international education, recruits international students, and provides courses taught in English.

Disciplines

Undergraduate courses (Professional Bachelor's degrees):

Engineering Technology

Design and Communication

Teacher Training

Health Sciences

Business and Management

Social Work

Tourism and Hotel Management

Professional degree courses (Academy Profession Degrees, AP Degrees):

Computer Science

Design Technology

Financial Management

Hotel and Tourism Management

Marketing Management

Master's Degrees):

Engineering Management

Health Sciences

Education

Management and Development

Other professional fields

Courses taught in English:

International Business

International Nursing

Engineering Technology

Information Technology

Tourism and Hotel Management

Design and Communication

Professional Directions

Engineering Technology: Covers multiple directions such as mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and civil engineering.

Design and Communication: Teaches knowledge in the fields of visual communication design, interactive design, and media production.

Teacher Training: Cultivates primary and secondary school teachers with multi-disciplinary teaching capabilities.

Health Sciences: Including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.

Business and Management: Cultivates professionals in business management and marketing.

Social Work: Teaches the theory and practice of social work and cultivates professionals who can support vulnerable groups.

Tourism and Hotel Management: Training professional managers in the tourism and hotel industries.

Campus

Aarhus Campus:

Located in the center of Aarhus, it is conveniently located.

The campus has modern teaching facilities, laboratories, libraries and social spaces.

The new campus Ceres Grounds provides an advanced learning environment and facilities.

Other campuses:

There are also campuses in Silkeborg, Horsens, Albert, Viborg and other places, providing diverse learning resources.

International Cooperation

VIA University College actively participates in international exchange programs and has established cooperative relationships with many higher education institutions around the world.

Provide exchange student programs to promote students' international vision and cultural exchanges.

A variety of English-taught courses are offered for international students, and preparatory courses are provided.

Expenses

For EU/EEA students, VIA University College is usually free, but a small registration fee is required.

For non-EU/EEA international students, tuition fees vary depending on the major, generally between 6,000 and 14,000 euros per year. The specific fees should be consulted directly with the school or visit its official website for the latest information.

In terms of living costs, Aarhus is relatively expensive, but you still need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.