18 REGISTRATION WITH AUTHORITIES RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE/PERMIT Depending on nationality, students need to apply for a residence certificate (for EU students) or permit (non-EU students) for the duration of their stay in Aarhus. Nordic citizens staying in Denmark do not need a residence permit. EU/EEA citizens need a residence certificate only if they are staying in Denmark for more than three months. It is recommended that EU/EEA citizens apply for residence certificate, during the mandatory AU Intro Days. NON-EU/EEA citizens who are planning to stay in Denmark for more than three months will need to obtain a residence permit. The permit must be applied for and received prior to their arrival in Denmark. CPR NUMBER All students, regardless of their nationality, must apply for a Danish Social Security Number (CPR number). This number is used when dealing with public authorities, health authorities, libraries, banks, etc. All students can apply for a CPR number, during the mandatory AU Intro Days. INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE If students plan to stay in Denmark for less than three months, they should purchase private health insurance to cover any medical treatment that they might require during their stay. The Danish Health Security Act covers foreign students staying for more than three months. It means that once students have their yellow Health Insurance Card, showing their name, address and personal registration number (CPR number), they will be allowed to receive free medical treatment in clinics and hospitals. Please note that the Danish Health Insurance does not cover the costs of medical evacuation back to the home country, emergency repatriation and personal liability. For this reason, we encourage everyone to purchase travel insurance as well. STUDENT EXCHANGE exch stud 2 100 THE NUMBER OF STUDENT NATIONALITIES 80 THE NUMBER OF STAFF NATIONALITIES 1,000 THE NUMBER OF COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH 3 WELCOME TO AARHUS UNIVERSITY Aarhus University stands for quality and the continued pursuit of excellence in research and research-based education. Knowledge exchange, talent development and collaboration with society are high priorities. Established in 1928 on the initiative of local citizens, th 4 I chose AU because of its good reputation and many recommendations, and it was absolutely the right choice! Student life means being motivated and engaged for me; we have smaller classes than at my home university and it s very effective and interactive. Marlene Schulz Former exchange student from 5 6 WHAT COURSES DOES AU OFFER? As an exchange student it is possible to study at Aarhus University either for one or two semesters, or to attend one of the many courses offered by AU Summer University during July and August. The university offers more than 1000 courses taught in English each year, wi 7 Aesthetics Agricultural Sciences Anthropology Arab and Islamic Studies Archaeology Biology and Molecular Biology Business Administration Business Communication Chemistry and Medical Chemistry Cognitive Science Comparative Religion and Theology Computer Science Earth Sciences Education and Pedagogi 8 The student life at Aarhus University is the best I have ever experienced. Never have I felt homesick or lonely. Within the first week I had met people from all over the world who all were experiencing the exact same thing I was. Its incredible. Ive loved my time at Aarhus and I would recommend it 9 10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR AUTUMN SEMESTER Late August until late January SPRING SEMESTER Late January until late June *Depending on exams, some students might finish earlier and others later. AU EXPERIENCE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS At Aarhus University we offer our international students a range of special s 11 STUDENTERHUS AARHUS Studenterhus Aarhus is the meeting place for international and Danish students in Aarhus. It organises social and cultural activities for members throughout the year. Regular events include the popular Tuesday night International Night, a weekly dinner club, theme parties and 12 The standard of spoken and written English language in Denmark is as high as it gets, for a non-native English speaking population. Aarhus is a relatively young and educated city, packed with students and young professionals fluent in multiple European languages, with English being the most promi DENMARK 13 EUROPE AARHUS HERNING COPENHAGEN 14 There was no time to feel bored or homesick with all the organised events, such as Aarhus Model United Nations, or Student House international nights. I opted to dwell in a shared facility house, proposed by the AU Housing Office, with many other exchange students. It was a fantastic experience. 15 320,000 people live in Aarhus and 1.2 million people live in the greater Aarhus area. 33 per cent of all Aarhusians are university- educated, making Aarhus Denmarks best-educated city. 16 I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of students life at Aarhus University. All teachers are high-level specialists with strong practicing skills. The students seem to be very enthusiastic and hard-working. In addition, the technical equipment at the university is the most modern and 17 18 REGISTRATION WITH AUTHORITIES RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE/PERMIT Depending on nationality, students need to apply for a residence certificate (for EU students) or permit (non-EU students) for the duration of their stay in Aarhus. Nordic citizens staying in Denmark do not need a residence permit. EU/EEA 19 HOW TO APPLY FOR EXCHANGE AT AARHUS UNIVERSITY: www.au.dk/exchange 20 21 22 USEFUL LINKS AND INFORMATION * * LINKS CONTACT AARHUS UNIVERSITY www.au.dk/en INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4 DK-8000 Aarhus C INTERNATIONAL OFFICE www.au.dk/ic FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS www.au.dk/exchange AU SUMMER UNIVERSITY www.au.dk/summeruniversity INFORMATION ABOUT STUDYING IN DENMA 23 1,000 THE NUMBER OF INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS 3,300 THE NUMBER OF FULL DEGREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS exch stud ent ange 24 Aarhus University International Office Dale T. Mortensen Building Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, Bldg. 1650 8000 Aarhus C Denmark Tel: (+45) 8715 0220 Email: icau.dk Web: www.au.dk/exchange