Jobs for students. Studentlife in the region. Aarhus - University city of the region. Students. Registration and practical issues.

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1 Students Jobs for students Studentlife in the region Aarhus - University city of the region Registration and practical issues Stu dents

2 Study in Denmark In Denmark, higher education is focused on bringing about solutions for the real world. Traditional lectures are combined with industrial collaborations and teaching methods that promote students ability to use what they have learned and to turn new knowledge into innovative solutions. The Danish way of studying requires a high degree of personal initiative and independent thinking. Thus, for some people studying in Denmark can be challenging and different from what they are used to. As an international student in Denmark you can expect world-class education in areas such as engineering, life sciences, social sciences and IT. You will also be studying in a safe, friendly and innovation-driven environment. The main parts of the courses are for free when you are an EU citizen, however tuition fees are low for students from outside the EU. The Region of Midtjylland has the vision of being an international growth region in a cohesive Denmark. So great emphasis is placed on promoting international education partnerships. Studying in Region Midtjylland is an international affair. Every year the major educational institutions in Midtjylland s largest cities attract thousands of international students to a wide range of higher education courses, many of which are offered in English. International cities of education Aarhus is the largest city in Region Midtjylland with the highest concentration of students in Denmark. The average age of its inhabitants is among the lowest in Europe. With more than 130 different higher education courses in 10 different institutions, Aarhus has almost 50,000 students, 4,700 of whom are international students. A whole raft of combination possibilities makes the available courses extremely diverse. This means that 11% of the municipal population has completed a higher education. In recent years Aarhus University (ill.) has ranked in the top 100 of the world s 17,000 universities, while VIA University College is the country s largest professional college with some of the most desirable education programmes. There is also a wide range of artistic educational institutions that contribute a particular value to the provision of higher education. Both AU and VIA University have campuses in Herning. AU Herning is Aarhus University s department of research and further education in Herning, where about 2,000 students are studying for a bachelor s degree or in one of the two master s courses included in the offers. VIA University s department in Herning is TEKO Design + Business, which offers a large number of short further education and professional bachelor courses with specialisation in the fashion and lifestyle sector. (click English) Studenterhus Aarhus Studenterhus Aarhus is a venue for students in Aarhus to meet, socialize and party. The house offers a help desk for all international students. In addition to the bar, the cafe, the concerts and other events, Studenterhus Aarhus arranges trips to famous places in Denmark, for example Skagen and Legoland. Studenterhus Aarhus is dependent on volunteers and is always looking for new enthusiastic and committed volunteers. Studenterhus (Student House) Herning The Student House in Herning is run by volunteer students who live and are studying in Herning. 3

3 It s a multi-function house open to all students, where it s possible to train, hire a music room or relax with friends during the week, whether meeting to watch a soccer match or participating in one of the many parties. The Student House is distinguished by being a meeting place for both Danish and international students in the area. Educational Institutions in Midtjylland Aarhus University in Herning is located in the main area of the School of Business and Social Sciences and offers six bachelor programmes, two Master s programmes and a variety of continuing education programmes. All courses are in the areas of engineering, economics, management, business communication and multimedia. The programmes are all based on close interaction with the surrounding business community. AU Herning is home to around 2,000 students, of whom about 300 come from countries other than Denmark. Aarhus University also has a research centre at Foulum near Viborg. AU Foulum houses much of the university s research in foodstuffs and agriculture. Research topics include pets, plants, foodstuffs, ecology, bio-energy, the environment, climate, soil, genetics and technology. VIA University College has eight campuses distributed over Region Midtjylland: Holstebro, Viborg, Randers, Herning, Ikast, Silkeborg, Horsens and Aarhus. VIA UC offer a wide range of international educational programmes, which qualify students for jobs, both in the private and the public sector. More than 35 bachelor degree programmes are offered within the areas of health, social education, technology, trade, design, business and animation, and a range of continuing education programmes is also offered. The Animation Workshop in Viborg (ill. p.11) is a part of VIA. The Animation Workshop is widely known and respected for the top courses it provides for the international film industry, yet it is much more than a school. The Animation Workshop is an international centre of knowledge and development for animation (and related) professions and businesses. The European Film College (EFC) is situated in Ebeltoft. The EFC is unique in its approach to teaching film-making. Anyone with an interest in learning about and making film or TV is welcome. As it is a residential school, you will live and breathe film 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even when you are not in class or part of a film crew you will be screening movies, analysing and discussing them. TEKO Design + Business in Herning and Aarhus is a part of VIA. TEKO is the largest design and business academy in Scandinavia and is known for its close cooperation with the business community. TEKO offers a variety of business and design programmes within the furniture, fashion and lifestyle sectors e.g. Branding and Marketing Management and Fashion Design. More than 1,400 students are participating in a vocational or higher education course

4 Accommodation Student housing Many new students come to Midtjylland every year. Consequently, it can be hard to find accommodation. Starting to look for somewhere to live as early as possible improves your chances considerably. Your educational institution can often be your guide. Larger institutions even manage their own housing. Being a student is a great opportunity to look for a room in a student dorm. They are often cheaper than private rooms and apartments. At the same time it can be a good way to meet other students as most dorms have communal areas and kitchens. At ungdomsboliger.dk you can find links telling you how to apply for student accommodation across the whole country. (click English) Boligportal.dk and lejebolig.dk are online platforms for contact between tenants and landlords throughout Denmark. Note that they take a fee for use of their services. (click English) Once you have found somewhere to live in Denmark, you should be aware that your lease must comply with the Danish Rent Act for it to be valid and that you will often need to pay three months rent in advance in addition to a deposit corresponding to three months rent. If you encounter problems with your landlord or other problems in relation to your accommodation, you can join a tenants organization, which can help you. 6 7

5 Jobs for students As an international 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. But remember that your studies are usually a full-time job in themselves. Ask your educational institution how much work they recommend you can take on alongside your studies. It will appear from your residence permit if you have the right to work. Finding a job For exchange students it can be difficult to find a job alongside your studies. So it is always recommended that as a student you are able to support yourself during your stay in Denmark and are not dependent on income from a job. The easiest way to find a job is to contact various companies/employers to hear whether they have any vacancies. Otherwise you can always use the wide range of online job sites. is a good place to start. Many educational institutions run their own job sites that can help you find a relevant student job. You must remember that in accepting paid employment you need to pay tax and to be registered and issued with a tax card. To do this you should contact SKAT. If you do not have a tax card, 60% of your pay will be deducted in tax instead of paying the tax rate you would otherwise have to pay. 8 9

6 Registration and practical issues There are a number of practical things to deal with when moving to Denmark. Read the step guide in the Welcome booklet and you will be well under way! Also check out these websites for an overview of the practical considerations you should be aware of as an international student in Denmark:

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