AARHUS TECH
AARHUS TECH is situated in Aarhus - the second largest city in Denmark. With three main campuses and comprehensive education and training programmes the college is a very noticeable part of Aarhus.
AARHUS TECH was founded in 1828 and is one of the largest vocational education and training institutions in Denmark. The college has a long tradition of servicing the private and public sector by offering flexible education and training programmes and courses within a wide variety of occupations at different levels.
Governance and financing
Like all other Danish vocational colleges, AARHUS TECH is a self-governing, non-profit institution with a long tradition of involving the social partners at all levels of management and training provision. A governing board with equal representation of local employers' associations and trade unions is overall responsible for the college management, and the social partners are also represented in a large number of local training committees advising the college on the provision of education programmes and courses so ensure that they meet the needs of the local/regional labour market.
The main part of our activities is governed by a legal framework that has been developed in consultation with the social partners and issued by the Ministry of Education. AARHUS TECH is financed through a per student state grant system and through income generating activities.
Facts and figures
No. of employees: 500
Teaching staff: 350
No. of students: (full-year) 3,500
Annual turnover: 55,085,153 Euros (2009)
Main activity areas
- Initial vocational education and training (VET) is offered as apprenticeship programmes following the dual training principle. AARHUS TECH offers nine entrances each leading to a large of number of occupational specialisations. For further information about the Danish VET system please see the website of the Danish Ministry of Education.
- Undergraduate study programmes at Business Academy Aarhus, AARHUS TECH . Studies in an international environment with students from about 20 different countries.
- Upper secondary technical programmes in technology, design and construction.
- Adult education and continuing training programmes in a wide range of general and technical subjects.
