Aarhus BSS vs. Copenhagen Business School

Dear WSO.

I am an aspiring management consultant from Denmark.

I am currently in my third year of high school, and I will soon have to decide which university to study at for my bachelor's degree. There are two schools that stand out to me; Aarhus BSS and CBS. I am unsure about which school to pick, as they both have their respective pros and cons.

I intend to pursue a degree in "Economics and Business administration", which both schools offer. However, Aaarhus' program is taught in English, which is a HUGE plus, as I want to get my graduate degree in America.

CBS is considered to be the most prestigous business school in Denmark. It also has closer ties to top firms. However, accomodation is much more expensive in Copenhagen. Aarhus is also much closer to my stomping grounds.

Both programs have almost identical curriculums.

Which school should I go for?

Thanks in advance.

-Sumsar

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