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Aarhus University offers unique, alternative opportunities for research and
education cutting across many different subjects, for the benefit of both
students and researchers, as well as the authorities and the business community.
These interdisciplinary combinations provide exceptional opportunities. Aarhus
University combines quality in its services with diversity a diversity that
also makes sure that the university is in wide-reaching contact with all the
important sectors of society.
Aarhus University has an international
focus and makes targeted efforts to attract researchers and students from
abroad.
Research and education
Academic values form the basis for
all activities at Aarhus University. Via curious research, critical analysis and
ongoing debate, researchers and students endeavour to find new ways to gain
insight, understanding and education for the benefit of society as a
whole.
The university consists of nine main academic areas. Combined,
they cover the entire research spectrum basic research, applied research,
strategic research and research-based advice to the authorities. In all degree
programmes, research and education are closely connected, and the research-based
instruction including teaching that spans the main academic areas ensures
the depth of the degree programmes.
A visionary university
The
mission of Aarhus University is to ensure and develop knowledge, welfare and
culture through research and research-based education, knowledge dissemination
and external advice.
The vision of Aarhus University is to belong to the
elite of universities and to contribute to the development of national and
global welfare via outstanding research and world-class degree
programmes.
The values of Aarhus University are based on the ethical
challenges regarding freedom and independence that are described in the Magna
Charta of European Universities . Staff and students at Aarhus University work
enquiringly and critically, in open and dynamic interaction with the surrounding
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