To make education accessible and affordable to its international students, Aarhus University has established the PhD Position in Healthy Ageing for the academic year 2025-2026.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree in Food Science or Sensory and Consumer Science, have experience in advanced statistical analysis, and be skilled in planning, designing, and conducting human studies. Candidates should also be motivated to work closely with older adults and demonstrate strong research and analytical abilities.
Founded in 1928, Aarhus University is one of Denmark’s leading research-intensive universities and ranks among the top institutions globally. Located in the vibrant city of Aarhus, it offers a broad range of academic programmes across science, engineering, health, business, and the arts.
Aarhus Universitet Information
Established in 1928, Aarhus Universitet (Aarhus University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aarhus (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Central Denmark Region. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aarhus Universitet (AU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aarhus Universitet (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 91 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Submit your application via the official Aarhus University portal by 25 August 2025 at 23:59 CEST. You must upload the provided project description as a PDF in your application. Follow the guidelines in the application guide before submission.