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 to anyone and everyone! Savannah Hallett Former exchange student from Australia STUDENT LIFE CAMPUS LIFE The main campus at Aarhus University is located in the centre of Aarhus. Though students will be enrolled at a particular department, they will also feel that they are part of the university as a whole. The campus provides a unique and dynamic study environment which influences both the academic and social environments. Students from different departments meet in the Friday bars, in the student centre, Studenterhus Aarhus, at concerts in the University Park and around the rest of the city. STUDY AND TEACHING ENVIRONMENT Instruction at Aarhus University is generally structured around lectures, seminars and practical exercises. Students are expected to participate actively in academic discussions during class. It is a good idea to join a study group as soon as the semester begins. In some cases, students are automatically assigned a study group. As dialogue and interaction between professors and students are considered central to the learning experience at AU, the academic atmosphere is unusually relaxed and informal. EXAM AND EVALUATION The examination system at the Danish universities is unlike most other systems in Europe. Students will experience a variety of different exam forms, which can include sit-down exams, oral exams, project-based exams and more. The grading scale also differs from what students might be used to, as in Denmark the grades are given on a 7 point scale. The ECTS equivalent can be seen in the table below. GRADING SCALE COMPARISON DANISH 12 10 7 4 02 00 -3 ECTS A B C D E F x F 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