AAU Faculty of Engineering and Science


The Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University is one of five faculties at AAU. Research at the Faculty of Engineering and Science is wide-ranging, spanning from basic to application-oriented research that can solve the major global societal challenges. Areas include: converting to green energy, ensuring clean water for the world's population, and smart and innovative methods of production. Research at the faculty is conducted by six departments, each within their core area as well as collaboratively across areas and with other national and international research institutions in order to achieve the best results.
The departments are:
  • The Built Environment
  • Materials and Production
  • Chemistry and Bioscience
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Energy Technology
Internationally, the faculty distinguishes itself with high placement on a number of reputable rankings of the world's universities. These include AAU being fourth best engineering university according to U.S. News & World Report "Best Global Universities" 2020. Regarding education, Aalborg University is also ranked as one of the World's best universities to educate within the field of engineering. According to the MIT report "The Global state of the art in engineering education, 2018", Aalborg University ranks ad best in Europe and fourth best ind the world for engineering programs.

The programs under The Faculty of Engineering and Science conducted in English