7 best universities in Denmark in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
University of Copenhagen
Average rank: #71
No. 1University of Copenhagen
Denmark's oldest university, founded in 1479, consistently ranked among Europe's very best.
No. 2Aarhus University
Denmark's second-largest university, founded in 1928, globally recognised for research and its iconic green campus.
No. 3Technical University of Denmark
World-renowned Danish engineering school, a pioneer in energy, biotech and digital technologies.
No. 4University of Southern Denmark
Modern Danish public university on five campuses, combining strong research with graduate employability.
No. 5Aalborg University
Danish public university famous for its PBL model, with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
No. 6Roskilde University
Danish public university known for its project-based, interdisciplinary teaching model, 30 km from Copenhagen.
No. 7Copenhagen Business School
Denmark's leading business school and one of Europe's finest, with more than 20,000 students in Frederiksberg.