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QS: AU ranks no. 99 within Computer Science in the world

The 2021 QS World University subject rankings are now available, and once again, Aarhus University marks itself as a top university as no. 99 within the subject ranking Computer Science and Information Systems. According to the 2021 QS subject ranking, the department is the highest ranked Computer Science Department in Denmark.

 “I am both happy and proud of another positive QS ranking, which clearly underlines the international strength and significance of the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University,” says Head of Department Kaj Grønbæk, and continues, “We have a growing team of world-class researchers, who work on cutting-edge research and innovation, while also teaching our two popular programs in Computer Science and IT Product Development. Being among the 100 best departments in the world is an appreciation of my colleagues’ hard work and dedication, but it is also a great asset in the recruitment of new faculty and students – in particular internationals.”

­The QS ranking covers 51 subject areas, of which the department is included in the “Computer Science and Information Systems” listing. The QS World University Rankings by Subject are compiled annually to help prospective students identify the leading universities in a particular subject. Research citations, along with the results of major global surveys of employers and academics are used to rank the universities.

Find the full QS subject ranking for Computer Science and Information Systems here