When taking up appointment at Aarhus University as a foreign researcher or PhD student, there are numerous practicalities to sort out.
The International Office Staff at AU provide useful information on all practical matters for foreign staff and students.
Address:
Trøjborgvej 82–84, bldg. 1910, 8000 Aarhus C
Opening hours:
Weekdays 10:00–14:00
The International Office Staff comprises the following units:
'Getting started in Denmark'
Getting Started in Denmark is an event organised by Talent Development and International Staff Office. It offers orientation and registration for newly arrived PhD students and researchers at Aarhus University and their spouses/partners. The event is held twice a month. Sign up at: internationalstaff.au.dk registration/gettingstarted/.
ISO Events and Activities
International Staff Office also provides a social and cultural meeting platform for foreign staff members and their families by hosting a number of events and activities throughout the semester.
International Community
International Community (IC) offers support to international employees and their families during their stay in the Aarhus region. IC creates social and professional networks to the benefit of expats through a wide range of events, seminars and online activities. IC counts more than 3,100 people, incl. companies, international employees, accompanying family and internationally-minded Danes. International Community website: internationalcommunity.dk/en-US/Forside.
The Relocation Service offers personalised assistance to international researchers relocating to Denmark for a position at AU as assistant professor or above.
For more information, please contact the Relocation Officers at relocation@au.dk.
The AU International Centre has a housing portal which is a great first stop for prospective staff and students looking for a place to stay. On the main page, select your location ("Aarhus") and indicate which type of applicant you are (eg. "PhD" or "international staff"), and you will be provided with a list of possibilities.
You can also contact the AU Housing Office if you want to apply for housing or have questions:
AU Housing Office
Dale T. Mortensen Building
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4
8000 Aarhus C
housing@au.dk
Opening hours: weekdays 10:00-14:00
Speaking Danish is a great way to impress the Danes. It is also an opportunity to reach a deeper understanding of Danish culture and 'the Danish way of thinking'.
Aarhus University offers Danish courses to international employees.
NemID is your digital signature, which is required to access public websites, online banking etc. It consists of the following three elements:
Once you receive your CPR no. (civil registration no.), you will be able to open a Danish bank account. It is a good idea to bring a copy of your contract/admission letter when going to the bank for the first time.
Aarhus houses a number of banks, most of which offer some services in English.
Weekdays 9:30–16:00
Thursdays 9:30–18:00
Weekends closed
A NemKonto (Easy Account) is an account into which you will receive all payments from the public sector, incl. your salary. If you only have one account, that will be your NemKonto; if you have more than one account, you assign one of them as your NemKonto.
E-boks is your personal, electronic mailbox, in which you will receive correspondence from public authorities, your insurance company, your bank etc.
You need NemID to log in.
| Nytårsdag (New Year's Day) | 1 January |
| Skærtorsdag (Maundy Thursday) Langfredag (Good Friday) Påskesøndag (Easter Sunday) 2. Påskedag (Easter Monday) | Thursday before Easter Sunday |
| Store Bededag (General Prayer Day) | Fourth Friday after Easter |
| Kristi Himmelfartsdag (Ascension Day) | 1½ week before Pentecost |
| Pinsedag (Whitsunday) 2. Pinsedag (Whitmonday) | Pentecost Monday after Pentecost |
| Grundlovsdag (Constitution Day) | 5 June |
| Juleaftensdag (Christmas Eve) 1. Juledag (Christmas Day) 2. Juledag (Boxing Day) | 24 December 25 December 26 December |
University International Club (UIC) is an AU-based network for international (and Danish) staff and their families.
UIC organises weekly seminars on social, cultural and HR-related topics (see programme) and also offers International PlayGroup, Dinner Club and language/culture training.
University International Club website
International Community (IC) offers support to international employees and their families during their stay in the Aarhus region. IC creates social and professional networks to the benefit of expats through a wide range of events, seminars and online activities (see programme).
IC counts more than 3,100 people, incl. companies, international employees, accompanying family and internationally-minded Danes.
