# The 37 largest research institutes in Denmark

Tamtam tracks 37 research institutes headquartered in Denmark. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University and DTU - Technical University of Denmark. Their median headcount is 672. Half of them were founded in 1940 or later. The most common headquarters are Copenhagen (14), Aarhus (4) and Roskilde (2).

This list features prominent research institutes in Denmark, predominantly large public universities and specialized higher education institutions. Key players include Københavns Universitet, the largest research and education institution in Denmark, Aarhus University, an international research university, and DTU - Technical University of Denmark, which focuses on developing technology for global challenges. Other notable entities are Aalborg University, known for its problem-based projects, and Syddansk Universitet, a higher education institution with six campuses. These organizations are central to Denmark's research landscape, covering a broad spectrum from fundamental science to applied technology and social sciences.

A clear pattern among these institutes is their significant size, with many employing thousands of staff. For instance, Københavns Universitet has over 13,000 employees, and Aarhus University has over 11,000. While most are established universities, the list also includes specialized entities like FORCE Technology, a technology consultancy, and Statens Serum Institut, which focuses on preventing and combating infectious diseases. The headquarters locations are distributed across major Danish cities such as Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Aalborg, indicating a nationwide presence of research excellence.

🇩🇰 Denmark · 37 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kobenhavns-universitet-university-of-copenhagen) (ku.dk)<br>The University of Copenhagen is the largest research and education institution in Denmark with over 40,000 students and 9,000 employees | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 13,237 | 1479 |
| 2 | [Aarhus University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aarhus-university) (au.dk)<br>Leading international research university with 11,000 staff and 44,500 students, focusing on research, education, consultancy, and talent development. | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Aarhus | 11,102 | 1928 |
| 3 | [DTU - Technical University of Denmark](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dtu-technical-university-of-denmark) (dtu.dk)<br>Develops technology for people, conducting international elite research and study programmes to solve global challenges and create a better world. | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Lyngby | 9,304 |  |
| 4 | [Aalborg University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aalborg-university) (aau.dk)<br>Education and research focused on interdisciplinary, problem-based projects collaborating with public and private sectors to solve societal challenges. | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Aalborg | 6,365 | 1974 |
| 5 | [Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/syddansk-universitet-university-of-southern-denmark) (sdu.dk)<br>Higher education institution with 6 campuses, offering teaching and research opportunities to over 27,000 students and collaborating with businesses for skilled labor | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Odense | 5,480 | 1966 |
| 6 | [Copenhagen Business School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/copenhagen-business-school) (cbs.dk)<br>Business school offering interdisciplinary research and education focused on societal challenges, with diverse programs and global partnerships. | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Frederiksberg | 3,806 | 1917 |
| 7 | [FORCE Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/force-technology) (forcetechnology.com)<br>Technology consultancy providing testing, calibration, analysis, sensor systems, and training to support sustainable and safe technological advancements for companies. | Engineering Services | 🇩🇰 Brøndby | 2,372 | 1940 |
| 8 | [Københavns Professionshøjskole](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kobenhavns-professionshojskole) (kp.dk)<br>Delivering practical education and research to the welfare society, aspiring to offer high-quality education, creating strong professional environments in the capital region | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave | 2,300 | 2018 |
| 9 | [Herlev og Gentofte Hospital](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/herlev-og-gentofte-hospital)<br>It is one of the largest acute hospitals in the country, a National Cancer Center, a research hospital, with over 6,000 employees and 949 beds | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇰 Hellerup | 2,191 |  |
| 10 | [Psykiatriforskning i Region Hovedstaden](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/psykiatriforskning-i-region-hovedstaden) (security-check.regionh.dk)<br>The company is the largest psychiatric hospital in Denmark, treating 50,000 children and adults annually for mental illnesses with a focus on individualized treatment and recovery | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 1,455 | 2007 |
| 11 | [Statens Serum Institut](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/statens-serum-institut) (ssi.dk)<br>The organization works to prevent and combat infectious and congenital diseases through research, surveillance, diagnostics, and advice in collaboration with various departments | Research Services | 🇩🇰 DK-2300 København S | 1,207 | 1902 |
| 12 | [Professionshøjskolen Absalon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/professionshojskolen-absalon) (phabsalon.dk)<br>A professional school in Region Sjælland offering a variety of higher education programs, courses, conferences, and job opportunities for students and professionals | Education Administration Programs | 🇩🇰 Slagelse | 1,148 |  |
| 13 | [Aahus Universitets Hospital.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aahus-universitets-hospital) (medarbejdere.au.dk)<br>The Research Support Office assists researchers in preparing and tailoring proposals for research funding, ensuring clarity, structure, and compliance with funding requirements | Fundraising | 🇩🇰 Aarhus C | 1,072 |  |
| 14 | [Aarhus BSS - Aarhus University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aarhus-bss-aarhus-university) (bss.au.dk)<br>Aarhus BSS is a faculty at Aarhus University focusing on business and social sciences, offering internationally recognized education in various disciplines | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Aarhus C | 1,056 | 1939 |
| 15 | [IT-Universitetet i København](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/it-universitetet-i-kobenhavn) (itu.dk)<br>Leading IT university in Denmark offering state-of-the-art education and research in computer science, business IT, and digital design, with strong industry collaborations | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen S | 913 | 1999 |
| 16 | [University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-copenhagen-kobenhavns-universitet) (ku.dk)<br>A public research university located in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1479, and is the second-oldest university in Scandinavia | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 778 |  |
| 17 | [Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/danmarks-medie-og-journalisthojskole) (dmjx.dk)<br>We educate future talents, develop current employees, and research possibilities in the media and advertising industry | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Aarhus | 751 |  |
| 18 | [Danish Meteorological Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/danish-meteorological-institute) (dmi.dk)<br>This company specializes in meteorological services and information, providing weather forecasts and climate data to the public and various industries | Public Safety | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 707 |  |
| 19 | [Roskilde University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roskilde-university) (ruc.dk)<br>State university founded in 1972 offering research and education in natural science, social science, and humanities at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, including programs in English | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Roskilde | 672 | 1972 |
| 20 | [SEGES Innovation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seges-innovation) (segesinnovation.com)<br>Offers solutions for the agriculture and food sector, developing business opportunities and services with partners, bridging research and practical farming. | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Aarhus | 669 | 1971 |
| 21 | [Royal Danish Academy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/royal-danish-academy) (kglakademi.dk)<br>A merged institution offering education and research in architecture, design, and conservation, formed from three prestigious Danish schools Visit website for more information | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 549 | 2011 |
| 22 | [Royal Danish Defence College](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/royal-danish-defence-college) (fak.dk)<br>The organization is a knowledge center for the Danish Defence, providing education, research, consultancy, and knowledge management in military affairs | Armed Forces | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 545 |  |
| 23 | [Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/steno-diabetes-center-copenhagen) (security-check.regionh.dk)<br>Specialized research and patient care center focusing on diabetes, offering innovative clinical approaches and treating over 5,700 individuals annually in Scandinavia | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇰 Herlev | 509 | 1932 |
| 24 | [GEUS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/geus) (geus.dk)<br>Independent research institution under the Danish Ministry conducting geology research, advising public/private sectors, and managing geological data for Denmark and Greenland | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 433 | 1888 |
| 25 | [University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/university-of-copenhagen-faculty-of-law) (jura.ku.dk)<br>This company's Faculty of Law plays an active role in shaping the legal landscape for Danish and international societies of the future | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 387 | 1479 |
| 26 | [SFI - The Danish National Centre for Social Research](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sfi-the-danish-national-centre-for-social-research) (sfi.dk)<br>An independent national research center focused on welfare research, providing high-quality research to inform the development of Denmark's welfare society | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 364 | 1958 |
| 27 | [Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/niels-bohr-institute-university-of-copenhagen) (nbi.ku.dk)<br>Cutting-edge research in Astronomy, Geophysics, Nanophysics, Particle Physics, Quantum Physics, and Biophysics exploring sub-atomic particles, stars, planets, gamma rays, and galaxies | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 337 | 1921 |
| 28 | [DTU National Food Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dtu-national-food-institute) (food.dtu.dk)<br>A research institute focusing on sustainable solutions in food and health, with an interdisciplinary approach involving nutrition, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, epidemiology, and technology | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Kgs. Lyngby | 336 |  |
| 29 | [ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ices-international-council-for-the-exploration-of-the-sea) (ices.dk)<br>Global organization providing science and advice for sustainable ocean use, with a network of 4000+ scientists from 20+ countries Based in Copenhagen, Denmark | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 326 | 1902 |
| 30 | [Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, UCPH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculty-of-health-and-medical-sciences-ucph) (healthsciences.ku.dk)<br>Leading health and medical sciences faculty focusing on disease understanding, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment through research, teaching, and collaborations | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 312 |  |
| 31 | [DTU Wind and Energy Systems](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dtu-wind-and-energy-systems) (wind.dtu.dk)<br>A global science hub with 400+ experts researching wind energy, power systems, nanoscale structures, atmospheric flow, turbines, digital solutions, and renewable energy planning | Research Services | 🇩🇰 Roskilde | 308 | 1979 |
| 32 | [Arkitektskolen Aarhus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arkitektskolen-aarhus) (aarch.dk)<br>Educating architects at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels with a research-based approach, offering continuing education and international connections in architecture | Architecture and Planning | 🇩🇰 Aarhus C | 284 |  |
| 33 | [Health - Aarhus University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/health-aarhus-university) (health.au.dk)<br>Cutting-edge health research and education in Denmark's second-largest city, Aarhus Collaboration with hospitals, state-of-the-art facilities, and global engagement | Higher Education | 🇩🇰 Aarhus | 184 | 1936 |
| 34 | [Designmuseum Danmark](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/designmuseum-danmark) (designmuseum.dk)<br>A major exhibition venue for Danish and international design, industrial art, and crafts Researching and showcasing design history through collections, exhibitions, and publications | Museums | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 79 | 1890 |
| 35 | [Danish Technological Institute - Production and Food](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/danish-technological-institute-production-and-food) (dti.dk)<br>Specializing in sustainable food production in the meat industry through operations improvement, process design, digital solutions, and automation for minimal environmental impact | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Taastrup | 30 | 1954 |
| 36 | [CIMT - Centre for Innovative Medical Technology](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cimt-centre-for-innovative-medical-technology) (cimt.dk)<br>Virtual innovation and research center supporting health innovation and research in the field of medical technology through collaboration with researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and educational institutions | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇩🇰 Odense C | 20 |  |
| 37 | [Multisensory Experience Lab](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/multisensory-experience-lab) (melcph.create.aau.dk)<br>A research lab at Aalborg University Copenhagen focused on advancing multisensory technologies for basic research, applied research, and art and culture projects | Software Development | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 3 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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