Aarhus Tech

Name

Aarhus Tech

Legal name

Aarhus Tech

Website

https://aarhustech.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Adult continuing education
• Apprenticeship programs
• Gymnasium upper secondary
• Corporate workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Aarhus Tech is a self-governing institution (selvejende institution) primarily funded by the Danish government through the Børne- og Undervisningsministeriet (Ministry of Children and Education). Funding covers operational costs for vocational education, gymnasium programs, and AMU courses.
2. AMU Course Participant Fees: AMU vocational courses charge participant fees between 620-930 kr per week for most courses, with subsidies available through VEU-godtgørelse for eligible participants.
3. Youth Dormitory (Skolehjem): Revenue from student accommodation fees for eligible students living at the school's dormitory facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aarhus Tech is a Danish self-governing vocational education institution offering 28 vocational education programs (EUD) across trades such as electrician, carpenter, plumber, baker, and data technician, combining school-based instruction with company-based apprenticeships that lead to a journeyman certificate (svendebrev). It also delivers 5 gymnasium programs (STX, HTX, HF, IB, HFI) through AARHUS GYMNASIUM, 10th grade programs (EUD10 and FUTURE10), and AMU adult continuing-education courses across 13 competency areas, supported by on-campus Skolehjem dormitory accommodation.

Product overview

AARHUS TECH is a large Danish vocational school (erhvervsskole) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. Its core offerings include 28 vocational education programs (EUD) across trades such as baker, electrician, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, web developer, data technician, media graphic, and more. The portfolio is structured across multiple product lines: Grundforløb 1 (6 subject tracks lasting 20 weeks for students directly from 9th/10th grade), Grundforløb 2 (specialized foundational course for those who left school more than a year ago), EUX (a combined vocational and gymnasium qualification offered at foundation level across 17 programs), and Hovedforløb (main course with alternating school periods and on-the-job apprenticeship training). Supplementary offerings include AMU adult continuing education courses (across 13 competency areas, including certification programs for ADR, forklift, crane, welding, and transport), Realkompetencevurdering (RKV) competency assessments for adults over 25, Skoleoplæring (school-based training as an alternative to traditional apprenticeships), Full Service (free corporate certificate management), 10th grade programs (EUD10 and FUTURE10), Skolehjem (on-campus residence), and PLAN AARHUS TECH (an online teaching-plan portal). The school also offers gymnasium programs (STX, HTX, HF, IB, HFI) via AARHUS GYMNASIUM. Teaching is delivered through the Studie+ learning platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AARHUS GYMNASIUM: Separate gymnasium division offering STX, HTX, HF, IB and HFI programs across multiple locations in Aarhus and Skanderborg.

Products and services

• Erhvervsuddannelser (Vocational Education Programs) 28 vocational education programs (EUD) covering trades such as baker, electrician, carpenter, plumber, mechanic, web developer, and media graphic. Programs consist of a basic foundation course (grundforløb) followed by a main course (hovedforløb) with on-the-job training through company apprenticeship, leading to a svendebrev journeyman certificate.
• AMU-kurser (Adult Vocational Education Courses) Adult vocational education courses (Arbejdsmarkedsuddannelser) across 13 professional competency areas (FKB), offering upskilling and continuing education for employed and unemployed adults. Includes certification courses for dangerous goods (ADR), forklift, crane operations, welding, and transport. Participant fees range from 620-930 kr per week for VEU-eligible participants.
• 10. klasse (10th Grade Programs) Two 10th grade pathways: EUD10 focused on craftsmanship and trade skills, and FUTURE10 with tracks in nature and product development, preparing students for vocational education or general upper secondary.
• Gymnasieuddannelser (Upper Secondary Programs) Five gymnasium programs: STX (General), HTX (Technical), HF (Higher Preparatory), IB (International Baccalaureate), and HFI, offered through AARHUS GYMNASIUM across multiple campuses in Aarhus and Skanderborg.
• EUX (Vocational Education with Gymnasium Level) Combined vocational and gymnasium (upper secondary) education offered at the foundation level across 17 vocational programs, allowing students to earn both a vocational qualification and a Higher Preparatory Examination certificate.
• Full Service til Virksomheder (Full Service for Companies) A free management service for companies handling employee certification tracking, renewal scheduling, and government subsidy applications for mandatory workplace certificates (ADR, forklift, road work, welding fire safety, etc.).
• Skolehjem (School Residence) On-campus student accommodation for vocational education students who live more than 45 minutes from the school, offering furnished rooms, meals, and pedagogical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Denmark will face shortage of up to 100,000 skilled workers by 2030, creating strong employment prospects for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• headspacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly visits from headspace volunteers offering free, anonymous counseling to students. Covers topics including personal matters and educational concerns. Partnership supports student mental health and wellbeing.
• MOT DanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with MOT Danmark on scheduled modules across certain programs. Uses exercises and discussions to strengthen students' courage to embrace opportunities and set boundaries.
• Me&WeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen young people's social competencies and relationships as protection against disengagement. Uses shared activities that train social skills and class cohesion.
• 10 Other Danish Vocational Schools (EU Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded project involving 10 other vocational schools developing methods to increase student wellbeing and completion rates across vocational education sector.
• Erhvervsskolernes Analysesamarbejde (Vocational Schools Analysis Cooperation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation between numerous vocational schools and gymnasiums producing high-quality analyses to support relevant and attractive education offerings for youth and adults.
• Local Business Community (Aarhus Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard representation from local employers and employees, local business community engagement through uddannelsesudvalg (local education committees), and company partnerships for apprenticeships and training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TEC (Technical Education Copenhagen): TEC is one of Denmark's largest vocational education and training institutions, headquartered in Copenhagen. It offers a comparable breadth of EUD vocational programs, gymnasium tracks, and AMU adult courses, making it the closest scale-comparable VET peer to Aarhus Tech.
• EUC Lillebælt: EUC Lillebælt is a vocational school in Southern Jutland offering EUD and EUX programs in trades overlapping with Aarhus Tech's portfolio, including construction, metal, and service. It is a comparable peer in scale and selvejende governance model.
• Roskilde Tekniske Skole: Roskilde Tekniske Skole is a VET institution on Zealand offering EUD and AMU programs across comparable trades. It serves as a direct peer in program scope, funding model, and Danish VET regulatory framework.
• U/NORD (Aalborg Tekniske Skole): U/NORD is a major Jutland-based vocational school offering EUD programs, EUX, and AMU courses across similar trades (construction, metal, transport, food). It is the most direct regional VET peer in Northern Jutland, comparable in scope and government funding model.
• KEA (Copenhagen School of Design and Technology): KEA is a large Danish vocational institution offering technical and business programs at the same scale as Aarhus Tech. Its combined EUD, EUX, and continuing education portfolio directly mirrors Aarhus Tech's program mix, including digital and media trades.
• CELF: CELF is a vocational education institution on Lolland-Falster with EUD programs spanning agriculture, food, and trades. It shares the same Danish selvejende funding model and apprenticeship-based curriculum structure as Aarhus Tech.
• EUC Nordvest: EUC Nordvest is a vocational education institution serving Northwestern Jutland with similar EUD programs in construction, metal, and service trades. It operates under the same Danish selvejende institutional model and government funding structure as Aarhus Tech.
• Learnmark Horsens: Learnmark is a VET institution in Horsens, Jutland, offering EUD, EUX, and AMU programs across trades that overlap significantly with Aarhus Tech's portfolio. It is a comparable scale peer within the same Jutland region and Danish regulatory framework.
• EUC Sjælland: EUC Sjælland is a regional VET provider in Southern Zealand with a comparable program mix (EUD, EUX, AMU) and similar employer-driven apprenticeship model. It directly mirrors Aarhus Tech's structure in trades, governance, and funding.
• AMU Nordjylland: AMU Nordjylland is a dedicated adult vocational training (AMU) provider in Northern Jutland. It is a direct peer to Aarhus Tech's AMU division, offering the same certification courses (ADR, forklift, welding) and operating under the same government funding framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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