Bachelor’s in Computer Science

About the course

This English-taught degree in Aarhus starts with compulsory introductory courses in programming and the core of computer science. You have about 20 hours of scheduled teaching a week at the start, plus group work and self-study. Later you specialise, and the degree ends with a bachelor’s project. The bachelor’s gives you a right of admission to Aarhus University’s Master’s in Computer Science (some conditions apply). Most graduates go on to work in private companies, and the university says most find jobs straight after graduating. Other routes include a PhD or teaching, combined with a minor subject.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Aarhus University does not publish a rule just for the Irish Leaving Cert. It compares foreign school-leaving exams with the Danish system (subjects at levels A, B and C) following the Danish Ministry’s guidance. Contact admissions if you are unsure your subjects qualify.
• You need English at Danish B level and Mathematics at Danish A level. These are subject levels, not grades. Ask admissions to confirm which Leaving Cert maths level counts as Mathematics A.
• English: a completed school-leaving certificate from Ireland with a pass in English is accepted, so most Irish applicants do not need an English test.
• Quota 1 ranks applicants on overall grade average (minimum 6.0 on the Danish 7-point scale, also 6.0 in Mathematics A). The 2026 quota 1 cut-off was 11.4, so places are very competitive.
• Quota 2 looks at your grades in English and Mathematics plus documented relevant experience (for example programming, software or data work). Everything must be documented by 15 March.

How to apply

1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert covers English and Mathematics at the levels needed. Email AU admissions if you are unsure how your subjects compare.
2. Apply on optagelse.dkThe Danish national portal opens in early February. Apply for quota 1 and quota 2 by 15 March 2027 at 12:00 noon (CET).
3. Upload documentsUpload your results and any quota 2 evidence. Quota 2 activities must be completed and documented by 15 March 2027; final results can follow later.
4. Get your answerOffers come out in late July (26 July in the current cycle). Accept your place in time and start looking for housing early.

Costs

• Tuition: EU/EEA citizens pay no tuition fees (university’s current fees page).
• No application fee for EU/EEA citizens (the fee only applies to non-EU applicants).
• Budget for living costs in Denmark, which are high. Rent is usually the biggest cost.

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