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Admission Requirements for International Baccalaureate (IB)

Here you will find all the information you need about the admission requirements for bachelor's programmes at Aalborg University if you have an IB exam - whether from Denmark or abroad.

Bachelor

Admission Requirements for International Baccalaureate (IB)

Here you will find all the information you need about the admission requirements for bachelor's programmes at Aalborg University if you have an IB exam - whether from Denmark or abroad.

Who is this for?

If you have completed an International Baccalaureate (IB) this guide explains what you need to apply for a bachelor’s programme at Aalborg University.

Key Deadlines

  • Application deadline: 15 March, 12:00 noon (CET)
  • Documentation deadline: 5 July*
  • By 28 July, you will receive an offer of enrolment if you meet the entry requirements and national admission coordination allows it
  • Deadline to accept or decline your offer is 5 August

*Aalborg University is aware that the IB Diploma is released after the documentation deadline 5 July 12.00 noon. Therefore, it is very important that Aalborg University has access to your IB-diploma online. Any other documentation you would like to be considered in your application must be uploaded 5 July at 12 noon at the latest.

All applicants must fulfil the general entry requirement as well as the specific entry requirements.

What programmes are taught in English?

All other programmes require Danish at A-level or the Study Test in Danish as a Second Language. If your Language A HL/SL or B HL or Language A Literature HL/SL is not Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, you need to pass the Danish language test ‘Studieprøven i dansk’

How do I apply and application deadline?

  1. 1

    Digitally fill in an application form for each programme you are appying for

    Apply via optagelse.dk before 15 March at 12.00 noon for all international applicants.

  2. 2

    Submit your signature page

    Print, sign, and email the Signature Page to bacheloroptag@aau.dk before  the deadline 15 March. Your application process is not completed until the Signature Page is received at The Admissions Office.  

  3. 3

    Log into UniStart

    Track your application in UniStart (you’ll receive login details by email).

Here you can find a guide on how to fill in your application.

If you earn your IB Diploma in the year of application 

If you apply for admission in the same year as you earn your IB Diploma, you must give Aalborg University access to your IB-diploma/certificate online.  Please inform your IB-coordinator to register you at IBNETs “result service”. The Aalborg University institution code is: 000148.

Please note that if you are a paying applicant, then you cannot apply if you earn your IB exam in the year of application as the documentation deadline for paying applicants is 1 May.  

What documents do I need to upload?  

Upload these to optagelse.dk:

  • A copy of your IB Diploma/Certificate
  • Separate documentation for language proficiency in case requirements are not met via subjects in your exam

If you hold a non-EU/EEA citizenship you must also upload 

  • Passport copy
  • Residence permit if you are already staying in Denmark

Are you completing a retake?
If you are completing a retake in the year of application, you will also need to inform your IB-coordinator to register you at IBNETs “result service”. Furthermore, you must upload your original diploma programme course results to your application on www.optagelse.dk and inform us in your application that you will be completing a retake.    

Only complete applications will be considered.

Quota 1 and Quota 2 Explained

These apply only to programmes with restricted admission (e.g., Economics and Business Administration, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology).

  • Quota 1: Most places go to applicants with a comparable upper secondary exam. Selection is based on GPA.
  • Quota 2: A few places are available. Selection considers grades in required subjects and up to 12 months of documented relevant work experience or education.
    • If you are in doubt whether your activities will be taken into consideration, we advise that you submit documentation for all your activities, and The Admissions Office will select the activities that serve you the best.

What happens after I apply?

  1. Confirmation Email
    After you send the signed signature page to bacheloroptag@aau.dk, you will receive an automatic email confirming that your application has been received.
  2. Access to UniStart
    Within a few days, you will get an email with a password for our self-service system, UniStart.

    You must use UniStart because the Admissions Office communicates exclusively through this platform. In UniStart, you can:
    - Track your application status
    - Receive important updates
    - Accept or decline your offer of enrolment
  3. Email Notification
    Whenever new information is available in UniStart, you will be notified via the email address you provided at www.optagelse.dk.
    Tip: Check your spam folder regularly to avoid missing updates.
  4. Offer of Enrolment
    By 28 July you will receive an offer of enrolment if you meet the entry requirements and the national coordination allows it. 
  5. Deadline to Respond
    The deadline to accept or reject your offer is 5 August
    Please note: you must respond through UniStart. 

We continuously send rejection notices to applicants who do not meet the admission requirements.