INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2010/2011

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
2010/2011
- FOR FULL-DEGREE STUDENTS
COMING TO AARHUS UNIVERSITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 A WARM WELCOME
06 PLANNING YOUR STAY IN AARHUS
12 TRAVELLING TO DENMARK
14 ARRIVING IN DENMARK
18 TRAVELLING AROUND DENMARK
19 GETTING AROUND AARHUS
22 STUDYING AT AU
26 WORKING IN DENMARK
28 LIVING IN AARHUS
32 GOING OUT IN AARHUS
34 LEARNING DANISH
36 IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
38 USEFUL LINKS
Credits
Text: International Centre
Layout & design: Mio Schrøder
Photo: AU
Version: 2010/2011
International Centre
Fredrik Nielsens Vej 5, 2.
8000 Århus C
E-mail: ic@au.dk
Tel: +45 8942 2320
Web: www.au.dk/ic
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A WARM WELCOME
Welcome to Aarhus University! We are
pleased that you have decided on our university as your future study institution and
we look forward to greeting you in Aarhus.
Year after year Aarhus University welcomes
an increasingly large and diverse group of
international students. The University believes
in the growing importance of students having
an international dimension in their education and is a strong supporter of international
mobility.
Arriving in a new country and enrolling at a
new and different university can seem confusing and overwhelming at times. This Student Guide caters to international full degree
students and aims to make your transition
from home to here as easy and pleasant as
possible. Read the guide carefully and make
sure to bring it with you when you leave for
Denmark. The guide will cover everything
you need to know to prepare your arrival in
Aarhus. Remember, that the more thorough
your planning is the less confusing your arrival will be.
The International Centre is here to help you
throughout your stay. All of us at the International Centre aim to provide you with the
best possible services and we are looking
forward to assisting you in making this the
best experience possible.
Sincerely,
The International Centre
Aarhus University
Where are we located?
Aarhus University
International Centre
Fredrik Nielsens Vej 5, 2.
8000 Aarhus C
How can you contact us?
Phone: +45 8942 2320
Fax: +45 8942 2329
Email: ic@au.dk
www.au.dk/ic
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PLANNING YOUR STAY IN AARHUS
RESIDENCE
Checklist
Practicalities before arrival
c Residence certificate, permit or visa and
work authorisation (page 6)
c Insurances (page 8)
c Housing (page 9)
Checklist
What to bring with you
The following is a list of items you should
consider bringing with you.
c Tickets and insurance papers
c Passport and passport sized photos/ID card
c Letter of admission
c Marriage certificate (if applicable)
c Credit card/traveller’s cheques/Danish
currency
c Cell/mobile phone
c Adaptor for electrical appliances (220V)
c Laptop
c Good dictionaries
PERMIT/CERTIFICATE
It is a condition for the residence permit/certificate that you are active and enrolled in
an educational programme. If this is not the
case, the Immigration Service can revoke
your residence permit/certificate. The University is obliged to inform the Immigration
Service if you are not actively following the
educational programme.
We encourage you to check
www.newtodenmark.dk to see if there are
any special requirements for applicants from
your country. Read the appropriate section
to find out what further steps you must take
to apply for a residence permit/certificate.
Nordic citizens
If you are a Nordic citizen, you are free to enter,
reside, study and work in Denmark. You do
not need a visa, residence permit/certificate
or work authorisation. For further information,
please see www.newtodenmark.dk under EU
and Nordic citizens.
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EU/EEA citizens
Since you will be in Denmark for more than
three months, you will need to apply for a
residence certificate. To obtain it, you must
submit an application to the Regional State
Administration immediately after your arrival.
With the residence certificate, you will gain
work authorisation (See page 24 for more
about working in Denmark).
Please take note that representatives from the
Regional State Administration will be at the
University at the beginning of the semester
to receive your application.
When applying, you need to bring the following documents:
• Residence certificate application form
• Valid passport or ID card
• A photocopy of your passport
• One passport-sized photo
• Letter of admission to Aarhus University
The residence certificate is valid as long
as you are actively enrolled as a student at
Aarhus University.
Other foreign citizens
Since you will be in Denmark for more than
three months, you will need to obtain a residence permit. You are expected to apply for
and receive the permit prior to your arrival
in Denmark.
Upon acceptance to the University, you will
receive the appropriate application form. The
University completes part 2 of the original ST1
form and sends the application to you. You
then complete your part (part 1) of the form,
attach the required documents, and submit
the entire original application to a Danish
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diplomatic mission in your country of residence. You must apply for a Danish residence
permit before you leave for Denmark. It takes
approximately three months to obtain your
permit therefore you should apply at least
three months prior to arrival.
Documentation required to be submitted
along with your application:
• Copy of passport (all pages including the
front page). Your passport must be valid
for 6 months longer than your intended
stay in Denmark.
• Two passport-sized photos
• Proof (original documents) that you can
pay tuition fees and support yourself financially while in Denmark. This should
include documentation from your own
bank account or a receipt of scholarship
certifying that you have the equivalent
of DKK 4,200 per month during your intended stay.
We recommend that you check with the Danish diplomatic mission in your country of residence for any additional requirements such
as fees or additional copies of the application
and work permit application procedures (See
page 24 for more about working in Denmark).
If you have not received your residence permit before arriving in Denmark, contact the
International Centre as soon as you arrive.
Extension of residence permit
An application for extension can be submitted no earlier than four months and no later
than one month prior to the expiration of your
current permit. All application forms can be
found on the relevant websites.
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The application must be submitted to the
Immigration Office (Udlændingekontoret)
at the Århus Police Station along with the
documentation required for your original
permit. Make sure all of this documentation
is up-to-date, especially the confirmation that
you are currently enrolled at the University.
medical treatment in clinics and hospitals.
However, please note that this does not cover
the costs of medical evacuation back to your
home country, emergency repatriation and
personal liability. For this reason, we encourage you to purchase travel insurance as well.
Nordic students
You are automatically covered by the Danish
Health Security Act.
The Regional State Administration
www.statsforvaltning.dk
Tel: +45 7256 8456
Telephone hours: Monday-Wednesday
9-15, Thursday 12.30-17, Friday 9-12
Email: midtjylland@statsforvaltning.dk
The Danish Immigration Service
www.newtodenmark.dk
Tel. students: +45 3530 8750
Telephone hours: Monday-Friday 9-15
Email: study@us.dk
INSURANCE
Health Insurance
If you plan to stay in Denmark for less than
three months, you should purchase private
health insurance to cover any medical treatment that you might require during your stay.
The Danish Health Security Act covers foreign
students staying for more than three months. It
means that once you have your yellow Health
Insurance Card, showing your name, address and personal registration number (CPR
number), you will be allowed to receive free
EU/EEA students
You should get your European Health Insurance Card from your local authorities before
travelling to Denmark. This card is proof that
you are entitled to health insurance in your
home country. Above all, it gives you access
to free medical care in Denmark until the
Danish Health insurance covers you.
To be covered by the Danish Health Security
Act, you must register at the Borgerservice
(Citizen Service) immediately upon receiving
your residence certificate.
Other foreign students
As an international student from a country
other than the above mentioned, you are
covered by the Danish Health Insurance
Scheme as soon as you register at the Borgerservice (Citizen Service). You must register
at the Borgerservice within five days after
your arrival in Denmark.
Other insurance
It is your responsibility to insure yourself while
you are staying in Denmark as Aarhus University does not cover any losses that may occur.
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We highly recommend that you take out the
following insurance policies either before or
immediately after arriving in Denmark.
Third-party insurance/liability insurance
(ansvarsforsikring) is a must: this insurance
covers any losses you might have if you have
to pay compensation to another person.
Accident insurance (ulykkesforsikring): this
insurance covers the financial consequences
of an accident.
Home insurance (indboforsikring): insurance
of your personal belongings.
If you decide to buy insurance in Denmark,
the University recommends that you contact
different insurance companies to find the one
that best suits your needs. The large insurance
companies such as TRYG, Alm. Brand Forsikring and Top Danmark have homepages
in English.
HOUSING
It can be difficult to find housing in Aarhus.
We therefore strongly recommend that you
start looking for a place to live as soon as
you have been accepted to the University.
The easiest and quickest way is to apply for
a room at a hall of residence. You can apply
for a room at a hall of residence at the Central Housing Office called Kollegiekontoret.
www.studenthousingaarhus.dk.
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You can also find a private room or flat to
rent or sublet.
www.sr.au.dk/web/index.php?option=com_
wrapper&Itemid=215 (free of charge)
www.boligportal.dk (fee)
www.lejebolig.dk (fee)
You can read more about housing in Aarhus
here www.au.dk/exchange
Hotel bookings (temporary housing)
If you arrive in Aarhus prior to the start of your
lease you will not be able to move into your
accommodation. Below you can find a few
resources with temporary housing options. www.citysleep-in.dk
www.aarhus-danhostel.dk
www.cabinn.dk
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TRAVELLING TO DENMARK
BY AIR
To Copenhagen Airport
There are direct flights to Copenhagen Airport
from most European cities. When you arrive
at Copenhagen Airport, you can either continue your flight to Aarhus, Karup or Billund
or catch a train.
To Aarhus Airport
There are direct flights to Aarhus Airport from
some European cities and Copenhagen. It is
a 45-minute drive from Aarhus to the airport.
When you arrive at the airport, you can take
the airport shuttle (SAS), which stops close
to the University and at the railway station
in Aarhus.
www.aar.dk
To Billund Airport
Aarhus is also serviced by another international
airport, Billund Airport, which is located about
75 km south-west of Aarhus. A 90-minute shuttle bus ride takes you to Aarhus.
www.billund-airport.com
To Karup Airport
Karup airport is closest to Viborg. There are
direct flights to Karup from Copenhagen. For
further information, please visit
www.karup-airport.dk
BY TRAIN
If you travel by train all the way from your
home country, your local railway station will
inform you about prices and schedules. Remember to ask for discount tickets.
By train to Aarhus
If you want to travel from Copenhagen to
Aarhus by train, you can either take the airport shuttle to Copenhagen’s central railway
station or, more conveniently, take a direct
train from the airport to Aarhus. The train ride
takes 3–4 hours and there are trains leaving
for Aarhus every half hour during the day and
the evening. When travelling in Denmark,
there are special discount tickets for people
below the age of 26, but you must obtain a
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Wild Card (ID card) from DSB first.
www.dsb.dk
BY BUS
For international bus connections, Eurolines
is a possible choice: www.eurolines.dk
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How can I get from the train station to the
International Centre?
You can take one of the following buses: 3
(towards Trige or Århus Nord), 14 or 17 ( towards Skejby Sygehus) and get off the bus
at the stop Nordre Ringgade/Randersvej.
How much does bus fare cost?
By bus to Aarhus
Abildskou Coaches operates within Denmark
and is often a cheaper alternative to the train
for travel between Copenhagen and Aarhus:
www.abildskou.dk.
A single ticket costs DKK 19.
A 10-ride ticket for two zones costs DKK 120.
A 1-month ticket costs DKK 345.
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ARRIVING IN DENMARK
Checklist
What to do when you arrive
You should contact the following institutions:
c Regional State Administration
(EU citizens only) (page 7)
c Borgerservice (CPR number and choosing
a doctor) (page 12)
c Bank (opening a bank account & pay
back the housing deposit) (page 26)
c Tax authorities (tax registration, if
applicable) (page 24)
c Regional customs and tax authorities (car
registration, if applicable) (page 18)
You need to carry out the following tasks at
the University:
c Attend the Introduction Week (page 13)
c Contact your coordinator to sign up for
courses and exams (page 20)
c Sign up for a membership at Studenterhus
Århus (page 26)
CIVIL REGISTRATION (CPR)
NUMBER
After you have obtained your residence permit or certificate, you must apply for your
Danish CPR number. This number is used
when dealing with public authorities, health
authorities, libraries, banks and the like. The
CPR number is issued at the Borgerservice
(Citizen Service). The card with your CPR
number is also referred to as your health insurance card or ’yellow card’. If you need
medical attention before you receive your
CPR number, please contact the IC or the
emergency room.
Nordic students
You must apply for a CPR number if you
are staying in Denmark for more than three
months. As soon as you arrive, you should
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visit the Borgerservice, bringing your passport or other photo ID, in order to obtain a
CPR number.
INTRODUCTION WEEK/
EU/EEA students
Once you have received your residence certificate, you must apply for a CPR number at
the Borgerservice. It takes approximately 1-2
weeks before you receive your CPR number.
This event is designed to give new students an
introduction to the University and to the city
of Aarhus. The introduction programme offers talks, tours and a welcome party to allow
students to get to know each other and the
surroundings. You will receive further information about the programme at a later date.
Other foreign students
You must register at the Borgerservice
within five days after your arrival. Bring your
residence permit with you. It takes approximately 1-2 weeks before you receive your
CPR number.
CHOOSING A DOCTOR
When you fill in the forms for a health insurance certificate, you receive a list of general
practitioners (GP) in your area of residence,
and you can choose your own practitioner.
You are free to choose between the GPs who
accept new patients which are indicated
on the list.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
If you are married you must bring your original
marriage certificate as well as an officially
translated copy (Danish or English). You must
present this when applying for a CPR number
and bring this even if your partner is not with
you in Denmark.
INTRODUCTION DAYS
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TRAVELLING AROUND DENMARK
TRAINS
JOURNEY PLANNER
DSB is the Danish railway network that runs to
all regions of the country. You can get discount
tickets, called DSB Orange, which are considerably cheaper than the regular prices. You
can also purchase a Wild Card which offers
discounted tickets to students. For information
on ticket prices and timetables, contact the
DSB Customer Centre at +45 7013 1415 or book
your tickets online at www.dsb.dk. You can buy
either electronic tickets or paper tickets that
you have to pick up at the railway station.
You can book your trip online by using the
Journey Planner (Rejseplanen), which finds
the possible travel options (buses and trains)
when you type in departure and destination
points. It is an easy way to plan your travels
until you get an understanding of the transportation network.
www.rejseplanen.dk
LONG DISTANCE COACHES
There are a number of bus companies that
offer transportation within Denmark and to
larger European cities. See some of the following web sites:
www.abildskou.dk
www.eurolines.dk
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GETTING AROUND AARHUS
BICYCLES
Cycling is the easiest way to get around in
Aarhus. Everything is reachable within cycling distance and you can find bike facilities
everywhere. It is possible to rent a bicycle for
a shorter stay in Aarhus. Companies such as
bikes4rent and BikeMe offer special rates for
students.
www.bikes4rent.dk
www.bikeme.dk
You can also purchase a second-hand bike
at the police auction held on the first Wednesday of every month. You can take a look
at the bikes from 12:00 and the auction starts
at 13:00.
www.1-auktion.dk
1-Auktion A/S
Skanderborgvej 104-106
8260 Viby J.
Another possibility is to look for a secondhand bike in newspapers such as Gul & Gratis
and Den Blå Avis (in Danish only).
www.guloggratis.dk
www.dba.dk
Major supermarkets such as Bilka, Kvickly
and Føtex offer new, but cheap bikes from
around DKK 1,500.
During the summer, Aarhus provides city bikes which you can use free of change. You
release the bike from its stand by depositing
DKK 20, which you get back when you return
the bike to one of the 58 designated parking places in the city. For further information,
please see www.aarhusbycykel.dk.
City bikes can also be found in Viborg and
Copenhagen.
BUSES
Regional buses are run by the five regional
bus companies in Denmark. The buses are
usually blue. You enter the bus at the front and
buy your ticket from the bus driver. Multi-ride
tickets and season cards are much cheaper
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than ordinary tickets, and you can purchase
them in most kiosks and department stores.
Midttrafik – the municipal bus company – runs
the yellow buses in the city. The bus route
number is indicated at the front and the back
of the bus and the destination is displayed at
the front and above the rear door. Aarhus is
the only city in Denmark where passengers
enter through the back door and exit through
the front.
Every bus is equipped with a ticket machine
and a validation machine at the back of the
bus. You can purchase single and multi-ride
tickets, as well as season cards if you are
planning on taking the bus more frequently.
Night buses operate after hours and run every
hour on the hour. They are double the price
of a regular fare, which means that if you are
riding with a multi-ride ticket, you must stamp
it twice. Be sure to check the schedule since
there are only a few bus routes at night and
most only operate until 03.00 in the morning
and do not run all year round.
www.midttrafik.dk and www.midttrafik.
dk/Kundeservice/In+English
CAR
Because of the 25% VAT, cars in Denmark are
very expensive. Add to that a high registration
duty – 60–63 % of the market price – and you
will understand why many people choose alternative means of transportation in Denmark.
If you wish to register your car in Denmark,
you must do so within 14 days of your arrival
in Denmark. Registration of vehicles is administered by SKAT, where you can also find
rules and tax rates for imported cars.
For further information, please see
www.workindenmark.dk under Information >
Information for jobseekers > Life in Denmark
> Transport > Car in Denmark.
Converting your driving licence
You do not need to convert a drivers licence
issued in an EU country, Iceland, Lichtenstein
or Norway. Driving licences issued in other
countries are valid for 14 days after establishing permanent residence in Denmark.
After this time, you must convert your licence.
Contact the nearest driving licence office and
bring along your:
• national driving licence
• officially issued identification and your CPR
number
• passport, original baptismal record or birth
certificate
• valid residence permit or certificate of registration, unless you can legally reside in
Denmark without a permit
• photo
• medical certificate
• DKK 260
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STUDYING AT AU
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2010/2011
Christmas Eve
24 December
Christmas Day
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December
New Year’s Day
1 January
Maundy Thursday
April 21
Good Friday
April 22
Easter Day
April 24
Easter Monday
April 25
Labour Day
May 1
Store Bededag
May 20
Ascension Day
June 2
Constitution Day
June 5
Whit Sunday & Monday
June 12-13
Academic semesters start at the end of August/beginning of September and the end of January/beginning
of February.
COURSE REGISTRATION
EXAM REGISTRATION
You should sign up for courses at your department as soon as possible. This is usually
done at your coordinator’s office, but ask your
mentor or buddy for any specific procedures.
It is very important to register for exams in
advance. You may not be allowed to take
your exams if you fail to sign-up in due time.
In most cases, it can be done online or at the
departmental secretary’s office. We encour-
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age you to ask your coordinator, mentor or
student counsellor about this as soon as the
semester starts.
WORKLOAD
Just like any other university, Aarhus University
has high academic standards and requires
that exchange students keep up with these
standards. Students are expected to complete
30 ECTS credits per semester and complete
at least the equivalent number of study hours.
STUDY METHODS
Teaching at Aarhus University is generally
structured around lectures, tutorials (teaching
in small groups) and practical exercises. Active participation is expected from students.
Students regularly organise guest lectures and
often form study groups among themselves
to discuss class topics and to help each other.
There is considerable interaction between
students and professors, and students often
make group presentations in class.
LIBRARIES
Almost every department has its own library
where you can take out specialized books.
You can find more information regarding
the location and the opening hours on the
websites of the departments.
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The State and University Library is the main
library of the University. You need your yellow
health insurance card to take out books, but
you are allowed to consult books in the reading room without it. There are photocopiers
and printers available to students. The State
and University Library also subscribes to all
major newspapers around the world. Furthermore, it has an extensive electronic journal
database, which you can use by logging on
as a student or researcher at the library or
from home. For further information on how to
become a user of the many online facilities of
the library, see www.statsbiblioteket.dk or visit
the State and University Library on campus.
Aarhus has a network of municipal libraries,
where the main library is called Hovedbiblioteket and is located in the centre of town.
To get a library card, you need to show an
ID card obtained in Denmark, such as your
health insurance card. Both the State Library
and the municipal libraries provide free internet access.
STUDENT SERVICES
AT THE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT HOUSE
Here you will find the offices of the Student
Council as well as various student organisations. There are also a number of facilities
available to students such as exercise, music
and coffee rooms.
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See www.au.dk/exchange for on-campus
activities and services for students
Student Counsellor
Student counsellors are experienced students
who advise other students in their department. This is the first place to go when you
have questions, and they will be able to help
or advise you on where to go for additional
help. You can find the contact information
for your student counsellor on the website
of your department.
Århus Student’s Film Society
The Århus Student’s Film Society is one of the
oldest clubs at the University. Each semester
they show about forty films in their original
language with Danish subtitles.
filmklub.au.dk
Aarhus University Sports (AUS)
The AUS is open to all University students and
organizes a wide range of activities, from
badminton to fencing to chess.
www.aus.dk
Legal Aid Office (Studenterrådets Retshjælp)
The office provides free legal advice to students on all matters. If they are not able to
provide you with an answer right away, they
are likely to investigate the matter further for
you. The office is located in the University
Student House.
www.sr.au.dk (Danish page)
Student Advisory Office
This group of social workers and psychologists is employed by the Danish State to assist
students with personal matters. The service is
free of charge and completely confidential.
www.studraadgiv.dk
CSC
The Counselling and Support Centre offers
counselling and assistence for international
students who facing difficulties caused by
dyslexia, physical, mental or behavioral disabilities. We offer free counselling and full
professional secrecy. please contact the
Counselling and Support Centre by email
rsc@au.dk or phone 8942 2375
Studenterlauget at ASB
Studenterlauget strives to create the best possible social and professional opportunities for
the students at ASB. The organisation is comprised of eight business units which cover a
wide range of activities, including fitness and
social events. You can learn much more about
the different units and their specific activities
on the website www.studenterlauget.dk
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WORKING IN DENMARK
As a foreign student following a higher educational programme, you are allowed to work
37 hours per week (EU & Nordic citizens) or
15 hours a week (other foreign citizens), as
well as full-time during the months of June,
July and August. For full-degree students,
the same applies during the job-seeking period after the completion of your educational
programme. Apply for a work permit at the
same time as applying for a residence permit/
certificate. If you are a Nordic citizen, you can
work without a permit.
TAX REGISTRATION
All residents of Denmark, as well as people
staying in Denmark for more than six months,
are fully liable to taxation in Denmark. This
means that any income earned in Denmark
is subject to taxation in Denmark. Any income
earned in another country is subject to tax
in that particular country. Denmark has entered into double taxation agreements with
a number of countries in order to avoid tax
being paid on the same income in both countries. Prior to departure you should contact the
local tax authorities in your home country to
settle this matter.
As soon as you arrive in Denmark and accept
employment, you must contact the local tax
authorities in your municipality. They will issue
an electronic tax card, which your employer
needs in order to calculate your taxes. The
Danish tax rules are quite complicated so it is
important that you talk to the local tax administration before taking up work. If you do not
have an electronic tax card, your employer
must withhold 60% of your salary.
How to contact the tax authorities
Phone: +45 7222 1818
Phone hours: Monday-Wednesday 9-16:00,
Thursday 9-18:00, Friday 9-14:00
Address: Lyseng Alle 1, 8270 Højbjerg
Opening hours: Monday-Wednesday 1014:00, Thursday 10-17:00, Friday 10-14:00
Things to remember when registering at the
tax authorities
You need to bring:
• Information about salary and pension (contract of employment)
• Your purchase agreement if you have purchased a property
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• Information about free benefits (free car or
free board and lodging)
• Credit information about interest income
and expenses, foreign accounts etc.
• Personal identification, e.g. a passport
Read more about taxation at www.workinden
mark.dk under Information>Information for
jobseekers>Tax rules or on the SKAT website,
www.skat.dk.
Job search resources
The following websites offer job listings in
Denmark. The IC will also post job listings on
the website when available.
• ASB career center www.asb.dk/corporate/
karrierecenter_old/jobbanken.aspx
• Temp agencies can offer periodic office and
cleaning work: www.moment.dk,
www.aarhusvikarservice.dk, www.adecco.dk
• Large job databases such as www.jobindex.dk
and www.jobnet.dk
• Work import offers job postings in English
www.workimport.dk
• www.projektzone.dk
• www.workindenmark.dk
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CV & interview tips
An application normally consists of a cover
letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae). In Denmark,
the cover letter is very important. It is one
page long and should include reasons why
you are good for the job and what you can
offer the company with respect to your previous experiences. The CV should be at least
one page long and give an outline of your
educational and work experiences. Depending on the job, the application may require
additional documentation.
It is difficult to find a job in Denmark without adequate Danish language skills. The
most important thing you can do when job
searching is to ask your network of friends
and acquaintances.
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LIVING IN AARHUS
MEETING OTHER
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Studenterhus Århus (Aarhus Student House)
Studenterhus Århus organises a number of
activities throughout the semester for international and Danish students, ranging from
parties to road trips to language classes to
weekly international nights.
www.studenterhusaarhus.dk
MONEY & BANKING
Living expenses for the average student
in Aarhus are estimated at DKK 5,000 per
month, including travel expenses. However,
expenses vary depending on your own
spending habits and your living situation.
The prices of housing, food, transport and
leisure activities are relatively high in Denmark
in comparison with many other countries.
However, salaries are also relatively high, and
many services such as medical treatment
and schools are paid for via taxes and the
Danish welfare system.
Please note that the amounts below are an
estimate and that expenses may vary according to individual needs.
2010/2011
BUDGET AND SAMPLE PRICES
Living expenses on average per month
Accomodation/rent:
(dorm room/student residence)
+ three month’s deposit
DKK 1,900-3,200
Food and daily expenses:
DKK 1,700-2,400
Telephone:
DKK 200
Leisure activities:
DKK 500-1,500
Transportation (10-trip bus pass):
DKK 115
Insurances (accident and personal belongings):
DKK 2000 / year
Media licence:
DKK 200
Total (approximately):
DKK 4,600-7,600
Further information, see www.workindenmark.dk under Information>Information for
jobseekers>Life in Denmark>Living expenses
Sample prices
Milk:
6 DKK / litre
Bread:
5-30 DKK / loaf
Butter:
8 DKK / package
Cheese:
50 DKK / 600g
Beef:
30 DKK / 400g
Chicken:
35 DKK / 400g
Eggs:
12-20 DKK / half dozen
Rice:
18 DKK / kg
Newspaper:
15 DKK
Wine:
30-150 DKK / bottle
Beer:
3-10 DKK / 33cl
Cinema:
100 DKK
International City Cost Guide: www.tefl.com/home/col_survey.html?ci_id=cou-58&tefl_session=9f
ad1961fc581111f947e98b26b81f3d&x=1&y=1
You can keep expenses down by borrowing school books from the library, cooking your own
meals, shopping at discount supermarkets and looking out for sales and student deals.
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Currency and Taxes
The currency in Denmark is the Danish Krone
(DKK) and one krone equals 100 øre. For the
latest exchange rate:
www.finance.yahoo.com/currency
Tips are automatically included in all bills, but
it is common to leave a small tip if you are
at a good restaurant and think the service
has been good.
There is 25% consumer tax (moms) on all
goods and services sold in Denmark. In stores,
this consumer tax is always included in the
price (incl. ‘moms’).
Danish Bank Account
All banks require a CPR number to open a
bank account. It is also wise to bring your admission letter along. Once you have opened
a Danish bank account, you will be able to
have your rent debited from your acount
automatically and make other similar payments. Another benefit of having a Danish
bank account is that you will be able to use
a Dankort to make payments in most stores.
Debit and Credit Cards
Dankort is the most widely used debit card in
Denmark. We therefore highly recommend
you to get one when you open an account.
All major credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Euro Card and
Diner’s Club are widely accepted in large
stores and international chains. However,
most of your day-to-day grocery shopping
in smaller stores cannot be carried out with
your foreign credit card. In those places you
can either pay cash or use a Dankort.
Electronic money transfer
Today, many types of payments are increasingly transferred electronically to people’s
bank accounts. These include wages and
salaries, cash payments, child benefits and
pensions. Most people therefore have a bank
account.
Money Withdrawals
Contact your local bank in order to obtain
a credit card, which you can use in all cash
dispensers in Aarhus. Be aware of transaction fees.
Travellers’ Cheques
It is really easy to convert travellers’ cheques in
Denmark but it might be an expensive option
as there is a substantial fee for cashing them.
Most international students only use travellers’
cheques to open a Danish bank account as
personal cheques are not accepted.
Normal banking hours in Denmark
Weekdays: 9.30 - 16.00
Thursdays: 9.30 - 18.00
Weekends closed
2010/2011
ALL CITIZENS MUST HAVE A
NEMKONTO
A NemKonto (Easy Account) is an account
into which all payments from the state, such
as wages, the State Education Grant and Loan
Scheme (SU in Danish), tax rebates, pensions,
etc. are paid. When you open a bank account, you therefore also need to choose a
NemKonto.
A NemKonto is an ordinary bank account – one
you already have. It is just necessary that you
nominate an account to be your NemKonto, if
you have an existing account you may nominate that one, you do not need to open a
new account.
www.au.dk/about/digital/nemkonto
POSTAL, PHONE AND
INTERNET SERVICES
The public communication network in Denmark is highly developed. The postal service
is efficient and you can find a post office in
all towns. You can buy stamps in kiosks and
department stores. The mail boxes in Denmark are bright red and they are emptied
four times a day.
Just as everywhere in the world, mobile
phones are widely used in Denmark. If you
plan on buying a new mobile phone, be aware
that most companies offer six-month contracts.
Otherwise, it is easy to buy a prepaid SIM card
in kiosks or on the Internet. www.cbb.dk and
www.telmore.dk
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Most residences have Internet connections
and there is access to computers at your department and Internet access in all libraries.
There is also wireless internet access at all the
University campuses.
In some towns, eg. Viborg, and cities such as
Aarhus and Copenhagen you can also find
numerous Internet cafés where you can go
online for a reasonable price.
WEATHER
Because of the warm Gulf Stream on the west
coast, Denmark’s climate is relatively mild
compared with its Scandinavian neighbours.
Nevertheless, expect rain and wind all year
round. While it does not tend to snow a lot
during winter, heavy rains and strong winds
are typical for this time of year. Temperatures
in winter are often around freezing point and
during summer around 20-25 degrees Celsius.
www.dmi.dk
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
In addition to the University’s own sports clubs,
there are a number of community sport centres
open to the public, as well as private health
clubs. The municipality regularly publishes a
guide to sports clubs in Aarhus called ’Idrætsforeninger i Århus’.
www.aarhus.dk/aa/portal/fritid
Århus Softball www.aarhus-softball.dk
Århus Tigers American Football www.tigers.dk
Ultimate Frisbee www.aarhusultimate.dk
Århus Water polo www.ass.dk
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GOING OUT IN AARHUS
The city of Aarhus offers a variety of cultural experiences, and for a complete listing of the activities and events, visit:
www.visitaarhus.dk
NIGHTLIFE
Like many other university towns, Aarhus has
a bustling nightlife. From Irish pubs to jazz
cafés, you can probably find a café or bar
to fit your taste.
Down by the canal, in the pedestrian zone,
there are a number of bars and cafés, but
these tend to be a bit expensive with prices up
to DKK 50 for a beer. For cheaper places, we
recommend that you check out the numerous
neighbourhood bars, residence hall bars, or
visit one of the ’Friday Bars’ at the University.
You may also want to check out the Aarhus
Culture Guide for concert listings as bars often
serve as musical venues.
Culture Guide: www.kultunaut.dk and
www.gaffa.dk/live
There are a number of dance clubs around
the city, where the admission is around DKK
60. The minimum age for these clubs varies from 19 to 23 years of age, although you
may find that some venues have a much
younger crowd.
CULTURAL EVENTS
The Århus Theatre is worth a visit if only to take
a look at its decorative facade and interior.
Located near the Cathedral in the centre of
town, it has five stages and its own theatre
troop which gives performances from September to mid-June.
www.aarhusteater.dk
2010/2011
You might also want to check out Musikhuset,
the city’s Concert Hall. A wide range of performances are presented all year round from
international pop concerts to ballet to performances by the city’s symphony orchestra.
www.musikhusetaarhus.dk
Another option for musical entertainment
is VoxHall on Vester Allé, which showcases
music acts from around the world. A monthly
program is distributed around the cafés in
Aarhus.
www.voxhall.dk
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MOVIES
There are four movie theatres in town that
show movies in their original language with
Danish subtitles. During the week there are
student discounts and matinee tickets.
Metropol and BioCity www.kino.dk
Øst for Paradis www.paradisbio.dk
Cinemaxx www.cinemaxx.dk
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LEARNING DANISH
The University offers new international students two options to learn Danish.
Destination DK
Destination DK is a two week pre-semester
Danish language and culture course that
takes place in August. The course consists of
language lessons in the morning and cultural
arrangements of various sorts in the afternoon. The lectures and excursions will give
you a sense of the city and the political, social
and cultural life in Denmark. Many former
students have emphasized that Destination
DK was a great way to meet other students
and get a good start to their stay in Aarhus.
The aim of the language lessons is to provide
participants with sufficient Danish language
skills to communicate with fellow students and
cope with everyday life in Aarhus. However,
the course will not give participants enough
knowledge of Danish to match an academic
working level.
The course fee for Destination DK is currently
500 DKK.
ww.au.dk/ic
LærDansk
LærDansk also offers Danish language
courses but without the cultural activities. If
you choose not to participate in Destination
DK you have the option of taking one module at LærDansk during the semester free of
charge. Further modules cost about 500 DKK.
www.laerdansk.dk
Other Language Courses
To improve your Danish skills or simply learn
the basics, you may join one of the various
off-campus classes.
Studenterhus Århus
Studenterhus Århus, in cooperation with FO
Århus, organise English and Danish courses for
beginners and intermediates each semester.
Each course costs approximately 550 DKK.
Online language resources
If you would like to learn some Danish
before your arrival in Denmark, try some of
these free online resources.
netdansk.asb.dk
www.dansk.nu
www.speakdanish.dk
www.eulanguages.net
www.grammarexplorer.eu
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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
Emergencies
In case of an emergency, dial 112 (medical) or 114
(police). It is free from all phones.
Police
Politiet
Ridderstræde 1
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8731 1448
After Hours Doctor
Tel: +45 7011 3131
Hospital
Århus Sygehus
Tel: +45 8731 5050
They will direct you to the closest emergency room.
The Regional State Administration
Statsforvaltning
Lyseng Alle 1
8270 Højbjerg
Tel: +45 7256 8300
Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 10-14
Thursday: 10-17
Foreign Police
Udlændingekontoret
Fredensgade 19
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8731 1448
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9-12
Thursday: 12-17
Health and Safety
Pharmacies are usually open between 9 and 17.30
during the week and from 9.30 to 13.00 on Saturdays.
Immigration, Residence
Permit/Certificate and Registration
Danish Immigration Service
Udlændingeservice
Ryesgade 53
2100 København Ø
Tel: +45 3536 6600
Monday-Friday: 9-12
www.newtodenmark.dk
National Registry Office
Borgerservice, Town Hall, Park Allé
Tel: +45 8940 2222
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8-15
Thursday: 10-17.15
24 Hour Pharmacy
Aarhus Løve Apotek
Store Torv 5
Tel: +45 8612 0022
Emergency Dentist
Tel: +45 4051 5162
All nights: 16-8
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Student Resources
Studenterhus Århus
Nordhavnsgade 1
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8618 3021
University Student House
Studenternes Hus
Nordre Ringgade 3
8000 Århus C
Student Advisors
Studenterrådgivningen
Ryesgade 23, 1
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8619 0488
www.studraadgiv.dk
Libraries
State Library
Statsbiblioteket
Universitetsparken
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8946 2022
Monday-Friday: 9-18
Saturday: 11-14
Main Library
Hovedbiblioteket
Mølleparken
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8940 9300
Monday-Thursday: 10-19, Friday: 10-17
Saturday-Sunday: 10-14
University Studies Office
Studiekontoret
Fredrik Nielsens Vej 5
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8942 1025
www.au.dk/en/adm/studkont
Shopping
Central Housing Agency
Kollegiekontoret
Nordhavnsgade 1, 1.th
8000 Århus C
Tel: +45 8613 2166
Monday-Wednesday: 10-14
Thursday: 10-17, Friday: closed
www.kollegie8000.dk
Bruuns Galleri
M.P. Bruuns Gade 25
8000 Aarhus C
www.bruunsgalleri.dk
Accounts Office
AU Regnskabskontor
Katrinebjergvej 89F
Building 5132
8200 Århus N
Tel: +45 8942 1111
Storecenter Nord
Finlandsgade 17
8200 Århus N
www.storcenternord.dk
CityVest
Gudrunsvej 7
8220 Braband
www.cityvest.dk
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USEFUL LINKS
Aarhus University
General Information
Aarhus University
Denmark.dk
www.au.dk
www.denmark.dk
International Centre (IC)
New in Denmark
www.au.dk/ic
www.newtodenmark.dk
Work in Denmark
Faculties
Humanities
www.humaniora.au.dk
www.workindenmark.dk
Study in Denmark
www.studyindenmark.dk
Health Sciences
www.health.au.dk
Tourist Information
Social Science
Denmark
www.samfundsvidenskab.au.dk
www.visitdenmark.com
Theology
Aarhus
www.teo.au.dk
www.visitaarhus.com
Science
www.samfundsvidenskab.au.dk
Agricultural Science
www.agrsci.org
Environmental Research Institute
www.dmu.dk/International
Aarhus School of Business
www.asb.dk
School of Education
www.dpu.dk
Aarhus University
Nordre Ringgade 1
8000 Aarhus C
Denmark
www.au.dk

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2010/2011

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