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PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
FOR NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
AT AALBORG UNIVERSITY COPENHAGEN
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Welcome to Aalborg University Copenhagen
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Planning your stay
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International Welcome Day at AAU CPH
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How to register in Denmark for non-EU students
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How to register in Denmark for EU-Students
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Living in Denmark15
How to save money
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Transportation19
Learning Danish22
Services at Aalborg University Copenhagen
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Study environment26
Important network28
The Student Guidance Centre
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Important contacts30
WE LC O M E TO
A A LB O RG U N I V E R S I T Y.
WE HO P E YO U WI LL
E N JOY YO U R STAY !
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WELCOME TO
AALBORG UNIVERSITY COPENHAGEN
On behalf of the International Office at
AAU CPH, we would like to welcome you to
INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE AAU CPH
Aalborg University Copenhagen.
HOW TO CONTACT US?
This Practical Information leaflet will help
you to prepare your journey and arrival at
Aalborg University Copenhagen, so please
read the folder carefully and make use of the
PHONE +45 99 40 37 75
information already prior to your arrival.
The International Office at AAU CPH acts as a
E-MAIL [email protected]
central service unit for all new international
students, where you can get non-academic
guidance both prior to your arrival and
WEB
www.internationaloffice.aau.dk
throughout your studies.
www.en.aau.dk/International
+Students/
We strive to provide you with our excellent
service and look forward to assist you in
making your stay a great experience.
Sincerely,
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE AAU CPH
PLE ASE DO N OT
HE SI TATE TO CON TACT
US I F YOU HAVE
QUE STI ON S OR N E E D
ASSI STAN CE
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JOIN US!
FACEBOOK
• International Office - Aalborg University
FACEBOOK GROUPS
• AAU-CPH International Corner
• International Accommodation Office AAU CPH
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PLANNING YOUR STAY - CHECK LIST
TO DO
BEFORE ARRIVAL
REMEMBER TO TAKE
WITH YOU
Apply for visa and residence Valid passport and ID card
permit (non-EU students only)
(and 2 photo copies)
Arrange for insurances (for Debit card/traveller’s example health/travel/
cheques/Danish currency
personal insurance)
Travel adopter for electrical Apply for the EU European appliances (220V)
Health Insurance Card (the blue card) (EU students only)
Mobile phone
Make travel arrangements
Dictionary, books or other
study material
Find accommodation
Weatherproof clothing
Any documents required for your registration in Denmark (see checklist on page 11 and 13)
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PLANNING YOUR STAY
RESIDENCE PERMIT &
CERTIFICATES
NON EU/EEA STUDENTS
Non EU/EEA students are
As an international student you must apply
expected to apply for and receive
for a residence permit in Denmark. You
their residence permit prior to
must apply for both a residence permit/
their arrival in Denmark.
certificate and a Civil Personal Registration number (CPR-number). To obtain a
residence permit/certificate you must be
enrolled and active in a study programme.
EU/EEA STUDENTS
If this is not the case, the Danish Immigra-
EU/EEA students can apply for their
tion Service can revoke your residence
residence certificate on Interna-
permit /certificate. The University is
tional Welcome Day between 13:00
obliged to inform the Immigration Service,
- 14:00 on Wednesday 31 August at
if you are not actively attending the study
the State Administration, Ellebjerg-
programme.
vej 52. Busses will take you there on
Wednesday 31 August.
We recommend you to check the
Danish Immigration Service website:
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/
frontpage.htm to learn more about the
NORDIC STUDENTS
requirements which apply to applicants
Nordic students do not need
from your country.
a residence certificate or a permit
to reside or study in Denmark.
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PLANNING YOUR STAY
INSURANCE & HEALTHCARE
expenses related to illness, injuries, medical
When you have received your residence
and dental treatments and usually also
permit and live in Denmark, you are
cases of theft.
entitled to the health insurance services and
treatment offered by general practitioners
We also recommend you to take out a
(GP) and at hospitals.
personal accident insurance to cover your
stay in Denmark. It is particularly important
As an international student staying in
for students conducting laboratory work to
Denmark for more than three months,
insure that their insurance covers accidents
you are required by law to apply for a
involving laboratory work.
Civil Personal Registration Number (CPR
Please note, since medical treatment is only
number) at the Danish National Register / the
free of charge when you have received you
International House.
residence permit, you may want to take out
After your registration, you will receive a
a personal insurance to cover the first 4 to 6
yellow health insurance card, that allows you
weeks of your stay in Denmark. The permit
to receive free medical treatment.
may take a few weeks to arrive.
Always remember to bring the yellow Health
Insurance Card when you see your GP or
dentist. The name, address and phone
HEALTH INSURANCE
number of your GP will be printed on the
For more information:
card. Please note that this card does NOT
kortlink.dk/mgxt
cover the costs of emergency repatriation
and personal liability.
Before leaving your home country we
therefore encourage you to purchase an
additional travel insurance covering the full
period of your stay in Denmark.
A travel insurance will typically cover the
Y EL LOW
HEALTH
I NSU RANC E
C ARD
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ACCOMMODATION
Finding accommodation in Copenhagen is a great challenge. The two
main offices in Copenhagen - KKIK and CIU - who administer student
accommodation in Copenhagen are under pressure as the demand this
year far exeeds the number of rooms available. We recommend that
you join their waiting lists if you plan to study in Copenhagen for more
than one year. Please note, it may take up to 12 months before you
receive an offer from them.
The International Accommodation Office at AAU Cph exclusively offers
guidance on how to search for accommodation on your own.
Renting a room in Copenhagen usually costs between DKK 3,000-5,000
per month. You can find more information on how to search for student
accommodation and private accommodation at our website:
http://www.en.aau.dk/education/apply/international-accommodation-office/
copenhagen/
ALL ROOMS
ADMINISTERED
BY AAU CPH ARE
BOOKED !
We are sorry to inform you that
Aalborg University Copenhagen no
longer has available rooms for the
autumn of 2016.
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INTERNATIONAL WELCOME DAY AT
AALBORG UNIVERSITY COPENHAGEN
On your first day you will attend the
up your AAU card, if you have ordered it in
International Welcome Day on Wednesday
advance.
31 August 2016. At this meeting you can pick
I M P ORTANT
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
IN DENMARK
When you arrive in Denmark you need to register
your arrival. Please do the registration in the
afternoon of the International Welcome Day
31 August, 2016.
Residence certificate at the State Administration
between 13:00-14:00
CPR number at International House
between 16:00 - 18:00
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HOW TO REGISTER IN DENMARK
FOR NON-EU STUDENTS
YOU NEED
VISA
You need to apply for/
receive your visa BEFORE your arrival
TO OBTAIN A CPR NUMBER,
YOU NEED TO BRING TO
THE INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE
Your passport or other valid ID with photo
RESIDENCE PERMIT
You need to apply for/
A completed “arrival from receive your residence permit foreign countries” form. Find
BEFORE your arrival
it in your Welcome Bag /
https://www.klxml.dk/KLB/
CIVIL PERSONAL
Blanket/Gaelder/fr050.pdf
REGISTRATION NUMBER
You need to go to the
International House in order
to get your CPR number. A Your Danish address
bus will drive you there on (e.g. rental contract)
Wednesday afternoon
31 August, 2016
Valid residence permit
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HOW TO REGISTER IN DENMARK
FOR EU STUDENTS
YOU NEED
RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE
The State Administration (in
Danish ‘Statsforvaltningen’) will
issue your registration certificate.
Please complete the OD1 form “Application for EU-residence document”. You will find the
form in your Welcome Bag or at this link:
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION
IN DENMARK
When you arrive in Denmark you need to register
your arrival. Please do the registration in the
afternoon of the International Welcome Day
31 August, 2016.
Residence certificate at the State Administration
between 13:00-14:00
CPR number at International House
www.statsforvaltningen.dk/
between 16:00 - 18:00
site.aspx?p=6110
CIVIL PERSONAL
REGISTRATION NUMBER
The International House
will issue your CPR number.
www.ihcph.kk.dk/
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TO OBTAIN A
REGISTRATION
CERTIFICATE YOU NEED TO
BRING TO THE STATE
ADMINISTRATION
A completed OD1 form.
You will find it in your Welcome Bag or at this link:
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TO OBTAIN A CPR NUMBER,
YOU NEED TO BRING TO
THE INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE
Your passport or other valid ID with photo
A completed “arrival from www.statsforvaltningen.dk/site.
foreign countries” form. Find
aspx?p=6110
it in your Welcome Bag / www.klxml.dk/KLB/Blanket/
Final Confimation letter – you
log-in to STADS DANS in order
to get it
Your passport
Gaelder/fr050.pdf
Valid residence permit, that
you got from the State
Administration
Two colour photocopies of your Your Danish address
original passport. Photo must (e.g. rental contract)
be visible
One passport photo of yourself
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ABOUT REGISTRATION
If you are unable to complete your registration on International Welcome Day Wednesday 31
August, the State Administration and the International House are open on regular work days.
SERVICES AT THE
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
THE STATE ADMINISTRATION
The International House covers a wide
(in Danish: “Statsforvaltningen”)
range of areas and will be able to provide
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you with a number of services. These
2450 København SV
services include:
Phone: (+45) 72 56 70 00
E-mail: [email protected]
•
Issuing Civil Personal Registration
www.statsforvaltningen.dk
numbers (CPR-numbers)
•
Registration of address and relo-
Opening hours, for personal assistance
cation. (It is not an accommodation
•
•
agency, they just register your
Monday, Tuesday
address)
and Wednesday:
8:00 - 12:00
Issuing the yellow Health Insurance
Thurdays:
13:00 - 16:00
Card
Friday:
9:00 - 12:00
Assigning general practitioners (GP)
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
TO THE INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
International House Copenhagen
Gyldenløvesgade 11
1600 Copenhagen V
•
•
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Your passport with photo
www.kk.dk/borgerservice
Valid Registration Certificate
Address (e.g. rental contract)
Special opening hours between
22 August - 9 September, 2016 for
international students:
Monday to Friday: 16:00 - 18:00
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LIVING IN DENMARK
BANK ACCOUNT
LIVING EXPENSES
You can choose any bank you want. All banks
It is never too early to start preparing your
require your Civil Regististration number
budget for your time in Denmark. In general
(CPR number) in order for you to open a bank
the cost of living in Denmark is high but this
account. You must also bring a photo ID, a
will, of course, vary according to personal
letter of enrolment/admission (an email),
requirements, living situation, spending
and provide the bank with information on
habits and standards.
your name, current address, date of birth,
nationality, gender, e-mail address and CPR
number. Remember to ask the bank whether
AVERAGE LIVING EXPENSES
they charge a fee for opening an account
Average cost of living (including
and whether they offer internet banking in
travel expenses):
English.
approx DKK 5,500 per month
CURRENCY
Renting a room in Copenhagen:
The estimates in this brochure are stated in
approx DKK 3,000-4,500 per
the Danish currency called ‘KRONER’ and
month
abbreviated ‘kr.’ or DKK. 1 Danish krone is
equal to 100 Danish ‘Øre’.
Basic food expenses:
approx DKK 1,500-2,000 per
month
JUNE 2016
1 US-dollar ≈ DKK 6.67
1 Euro ≈ DKK 7.44
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HOW TO SAVE MONEY
Even though living expenses are generally
GROCERY SHOPPING
high in Denmark, you can keep expenses at a
Please note that some supermarkets do not
minimum by borrowing study books from the
accept foreign credit cards, so it might be a
library, cooking your own meals, shopping
good idea to bring cash, when you go shop-
in discount supermarkets or at second-hand
ping. The cheapest places to do your grocery
shops and by looking for sales, students
shopping are in Aldi, Lidl, Netto, Fakta and
deals, etc.
Rema1000.
On Borgbjergsvej, in walking distance of
CLOTHING
campus, at Sydhavnen, you will find a Fakta
Clothing prices are generally high in
supermarket in which you can do your
Denmark. However, you can find places to
budget grocery shopping.
buy clothes at reasonable prices in some of
the budget shops. In the large Danish
supermarkets such as Føtex, Kvickly and
GENERAL OPENING HOURS
Bilka, you can find cheap clothes.
Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
If you have a tight budget, a great
Saturday: 10:00 - 15:00
alternative may be second-hand clothes. In
Sunday: Closed
Denmark, buying second-hand and vintage
clothes have become a popular trend.
Please note that opening hours may vary.
Supermarkets tend to have longer hours and
most are also open on Sundays.
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PHONE
STUDENT JOBS
The easiest way to call your home country at
The amount of student jobs available to
a low cost is by using the DKK 10 Lebara
international students in Copenhagen is
sim-card that you will be given at Aalborg
rather limited.
University Copenhagen on International
However, if you get a student job remember
Welcome Day.
that you have to pay Danish tax on your
The card gives you a personal Danish phone
salary. To search for student jobs, please
number and allows you to make very
visit AAU Jobbank at: www.jobbank.aau.dk.
inexpensive international as well as
You can find important information about
domestic calls.
working in Denmark, Danish tax rules etc. at:
If you do not want a sim-card for your phone,
www.workindenmark.dk
you can buy a prepaid calling card called
www.facebook.com/globejob
‘Global One’. The Global One card costs DKK
100 and offers some of the cheapest prices
At Aalborg University Copenhagen you can
for international calls. You can buy it at the
also make an appointment with our career
post offices and in various types of kiosks.
counsellor. They offer career coaching,
information about the Danish system and
Of course, you can also use the various apps
how to apply for jobs in Denmark.
and freeware systems for calling and texting
for free, such as Skype, Viber, Tango etc.,
when you have access to free Wi-FI.
CAREER GUIDANCE
(at the Student Guidance Centre)
CONTACT [email protected]
PHONE
(+45) 99 40 29 40
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE
at www.en.cph.aau.dk/
student-guidance-centre.
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FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE OR LAPTOP
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
Google’s free online language translation service allows you
to instantly translate single words, texts, documents and
entire web pages online.
translate.google.com/?hl=da#da/en/
JOURNEY PLANNER (REJSEPLANEN)
If you need to find out how to get from one place to another
by public transportation, an easy way is to use the Journey
Planner. Just type in your starting point and ending point and
the Journey Planner will map out your entire trip.
www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en
THE AAU SEARCH ENGINE
Find information available on the University’s website or
the contact information of employees of Aalborg University.
www.search.aau.dk/?type=person&q=&submitButton.
x=4&submitButton.y=7&locale=en
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TRANSPORTATION
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation in Denmark consists of
buses, trains and the metro.
To find out how to get from one place to
another you may use the online Journey
tions or directly from your smartphone. When
Planner (in Danish ‘Rejseplanen’). Type in
travelling by bus you can also buy tickets from
where you will be travelling from and to and
the bus driver, if you bring small change (coins
the Journey Planner will generate options
only). Remember to keep your ticket througout
for your trip. Find the Journey Planner here:
the journey in case a conductor wants to see
www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en
it. Travelling without a valid ticket will incur
a fine.
FIND FURTHER TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Train: www.dsb.dk/en/
PRICES
Metro:intl.m.dk
There are several ways of obtaining discount
Bus: www.dinoffentligetransport.dk/
on public transport. You can by a monthly
service/for-tourists/
travel card at a ticket office. You must bring
your ID e.g. your passport and passport
TICKETS AND ZONES
photo. For more information on monthly
The Greater Copenhagen area is divided into
travel cards, please visit the ticket office at
zones. At bus stops and stations you can find
Copenhagen Central Station.
zone maps (see the image on the next page).
You can also apply for an “Ungdomskort”,
At each station you will find a card, attached to
which will give you student discounts on
the map, indicating its zone. Zones are divided
public transportation. You can apply for the
by the white lines, and the names written in
“Ungdomskort” when you have obtained a
black are names of all the stations in each
NEM-ID. Apply for the “Ungdomskort” at
zone. The coloured areas on the map are
www.ungdomskort.dk
referred to as zone rings.
Tickets can be purchased at ticket offices,
from ticket machines at train and metro sta-
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TRAVEL CARD (REJSEKORT)
Rejsekort is an electronic ticketing system
PRICE EXAMPLE - 2 ZONES:
for travelling by bus, train and metro. Rejse-
Single Ticket
DKK 24
kort unites the different transport operators,
Monthly travel card
DKK 365
travel zones, ticketing systems and discount
schemes into one common system. You can
buy a rejsekort at:
http://www.rejsekort.dk/?sc_lang=en
ZONE MAP
SYDHAVN
S-TRAIN STATION
(Station closest to Aalborg
University Copenhagen)
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TAXI
Taxi services are rather expensive in
back.
Denmark.
A new bicycle costs between DKK 1,500-
For example; the 9.5 km trip from
3,000. In some of the larger supermarkets
Copenhagen Airport to Aalborg University
such as Kvickly, Føtex and Bilka, you can buy
Copenhagen is around DKK 170 – 220.
new bicycles at a cheaper price.
There are several different taxi companies in
If you don’t mind riding a used bicycle,
Copenhagen, these are just a few of them:
you can also buy a cheaper one at either
the Police Auction for lost properties, at
AMAGER-ØBRO TAXI
‘Kjøbenhavns Genbrugs Compagni’ or on the
Phone:
Internet. Please note when buying a bicycle
(+45) 32 51 51 51
at an auction, additional expenses for repairs
may arise.
TAXA 4X35
Phone:
(+45) 35 35 35 35
POLICE AUCTION
Tæbyvej 3 B, 2610 Rødovre
DANTAXI
Phone: Phone:
www.topauktioner.dk/kalender.htm
(+45) 70 25 25 25
(+45) 39 62 02 72
BICYCLES
KJØBENHAVNS GENBRUGS COMPAGNI
An alternative to public transportation and
(Second-hand bicycles)
taxi services is cycling. Most locations in
Valdemarsgade 14 (in the yard)
Copenhagen are situated within rather short
1665 Copenhagen V
distances. Therefore, travelling by bicycle
Phone: (+45) 33 31 45 13
is usually cheaper, healthier and sometimes
even faster.
When it is dark outside, you are required by
law to have lights on your bike, so remember
to always bring two lights for the bicycle, a
white light at the front and a red light at the
DBA.DK
Visit www.dba.dk to find used bikes search for ‘cykler’ or ‘cykel’
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LEARNING DANISH
The City of Copenhagen offers free Danish
KØBENHAVN SPROGCENTER
lessons to international students. Attend-
Courses on campus every Thursday
ing these lessons will give you a grasp of
Sign up here:
the language, and an understanding of the
www.kbh-sprogcenter.dk/learn_danish
Danish society.
IA SPROG COURSES
We are happy to inform you that you can also
Courses on campus every Tuesday
attend Danish language courses at campus.
Sign up here:
You may select any language provider;
www.iasprog.dk/en/
however, only the following two providers
currently offer Danish language courses at
FURTHER DETAILS
the Aalborg University Copenhagen campus.
www.en.cph.aau.dk/international-students/
learning-danish/
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE COPENHAGEN
You can contact International House
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE COPENHAGEN
Copenhagen, if you are in need of additional
Gyldensløvesgade 11
help with any of the following:
1600 Copenhagen V
www.ihcph.dk
•CPR-registration,
• Improving your CV
Special opening hours for international
• Information on culture and
students, 22 August - 9 September, 2016:
Monday to Friday:
leisure activities
• Tax-questions
16:00 - 18:00
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SERVICES AT AALBORG UNIVERSITY
COPENHAGEN
CANTEEN
IT SUPPORT
The main canteen is located on
IT support is available to all students at
A.C. Meyers Vænge 15, ground floor,
Aalborg University Copenhagen. Visit
and a smaller canteen is located on
the webpage www.its.aau.dk for topics
Frederikskaj 12, ground floor.
concerning login, guides, printers, lab
You can see the menu of the week here:
computers, personal computers, network
Intranet.cph.aau.dk.
drives etc. If you have problems, contact IT
support:
MAIN CANTEEN
Monday - Friday E-mail 7:30 – 15:00
SMALL CANTEEN
Monday - Friday
[email protected]
Phone (+45) 99 40 20 20
Local Service Desk
A.C. Meyers Vænge 15,
5th floor
8:30 - 16:00
QUIET CONTEMPLATION ROOM
AALBORG UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY (AUB)
The quiet contemplation room is open to all,
At AAU Cph on A.C. Meyers Vænge 15, the
regardless of religious beliefs, and may be
library (AUB) does not contain books. During
used for prayer, reflection, meditation or for
opening hours, the librarians can order books
enjoying some quiet time. The room is located
for you from the main library in Aalborg, and
at A.C Meyers Vænge 15, 3rd floor, room 3060.
the books are then sent to AAU Cph for you to
pick up. www.aub.aau.dk
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STUDY PROGRAMME
SECRETARIES
STUDENT GRANTS AND
LOAN SCHEME (SU)
The programme secretaries keep track
Questions related to students grants and
of various information. If you have any
loan schemes must be directed to the SU
practical questions you can always contact
office which is located in Aalborg. For fur-
your study programme secretary. A study
ther information please visit:
secretary is assigned to one or more specific
www.sukontor.aau.dk/english/
programmes. Find a list of the secretaries
including contact information:
PHONE
(+45) 99 40 94 30
www.kortlink.dk/mgyc
between 12:00 - 15:00
E-MAIL [email protected]
STUDENT COUNSELLOR
FOR SPECIFIC COURSES
TUITION WAIVERS
In addition to the general study counselling,
If you have any questions regarding tuition
the different study programmes have
waivers, please direct them to:
student counsellors of their own. The
[email protected]
counsellor can inform you of the composition
of your study, including its study programme
Please also read more at:
and study environment. To find your student
www.ibc.aau.dk/international-education/
counsellor, please follow this link:
tuition-waivers
intranet.cph.aau.dk/students/
uddannelsernes-vejledere
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THE AAU CARD - STUDENT ID CARD
The AAU card is your student ID card during
Until activated, the card does not work;
your entire time of study at AAU CPH. The
therefore, as soon as you have received
card is required for entering the University
your card, you must go to the building
buildings both during and outside regular
supervisors’ office. If you lose your AAU card
opening hours.
we ask you to report this immediately in
order to prevent misuse.
NOTE!
To report a lost card please send an
In order to receive your AAU card at time
email to the International Office at:
of your arrival, you must upload a photo at
[email protected]
UniStart (www.en.unistart.aau.dk) before
Learn more about how you can use your AAU
15 August
card at: www.en.aaucard.aau.dk/students
YOU NEED THE AAU CARD IN
ORDER TO:
•
•
•
Enter the University buildings
Use library services
Use printing services
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STUDY ENVIRONMENT
As an international student at AAU CPH you
have ample opportunity to make your mark
“SLUSEN”
on the study environment. AAU CPH campus
Slusen is run by students, who
offers a wide variety of activities targeted
organises Friday bars and parties.
at international students, these include the
For more information about Slusen
Buddy Network, The Student Society, Sports
and their events visit their Facebook
Clubs, Coffee Spots etc.
page: “Slusen”
CONTACT: Filip Adamik
[email protected]
+45 93 95 93 59
THE COFFEE SPOT
At the Coffee Spot, you can
meet your friends for coffee
ORGANSING STUDENTS
every Wednesday between
AAU CPH has its own student organisation
14:00 and 18:00 at Frederikskaj
”Organising Students”consisting of voluntary
12, ground floor - guest
students from different study programmes.
canteen
“Organising Students” is an organization
which handles the students ‘interests on
political matters. Organising students also
plays an important role in the development
COMMITTEE OF AWESOME
PLANNING AAU CPH (CAP)
of the campus and the study environment.
Network social events for all students at
CONTACT: Jack Martin Frain
AAU CPH
[email protected]
MORE INFO: kortlink.dk/facebook/mmg3
MORE INFO: kortlink.dk/facebook/mmfy
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SPORTS
FITNESS ROOM AT THE AAU CPH CAMPUS
KAYAK
If you want to workout before or after
The AAU CPH kayak club and USG sports
your lectures you may use the gym at the
are organising EPP2 beginner classes this
ground floor A.C. Meyers Vænge 15. There
summer.With regular attendance and an
you will find a room with different exercise
overall good performance, you can achieve
machines and an exercise studio equipped
EPP2-proof. More information available at:
with mirrors. All students at AAU CPH
usg.dk/signup/kajak/beskrivelse/
may organise or attend different exercise
classes such as yoga or boxing. Find more
information on the intranet.
INTRANET
www.student .cph.aau.dk
Access: Use your AAU login
(e-mail + password)
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IMPORTANT NETWORK
INFORMATION ON THE BUDDY NETWORK
www.en.cph.aau.dk/international-students/
buddy-network/
E-MAIL [email protected]
HOME COUNTRY NETWORKS
AAU would like to encourage our
international students to connect and
network across study programmes and
across nationalities.
THE BUDDY NETWORK
However, we do know that it is important to
At Aalborg University, we encourage our
our international students to network with
students to support and help each other
other students from their home country.
across study programmes and nationalities.
Currently, we have information of the
If you would like to connect with students,
following home country networks:
who may help you settle in during your first
weeks in Copenhagen, we suggest that you
LITHUANIAN YOUTH SOCIETY IN DENMARK
make use of the Buddy Network
Webpage: www.lys.lt
on campus.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LYSin
You will meet your Buddy on the International
Denmark.
Welcome Day. During the first semester, your
Buddy will participate in several events with
ROMANIAN YOUTH ORGANISATION
you. This includes gatherings at the Coffee
A local branch of a global Romanian youth
Spot on campus, visiting the Student House,
organisation: www.mygrasp.org/about-us/
public ‘Meet n’ Eat’-evenings, pub crawls,
game nights, etc.
The students you meet through the Buddy
Network may become friends for life.
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THE STUDENT GUIDANCE CENTRE
The Student Guidance Centre are available from your first day on
campus and until you complete your studies at Aalborg University Copenhagen.
We can help you find answers to questions that may arise during your studies.
These may relate to your participation in group work, traineeship, studying abroad
or questions related to your career development. At the Student Guidance Centre
the counsellors will help you make the most of your studies at Aalborg University
Copenhagen.
If required, we will refer you to the proper expertise and/or help you to contact
other relevant contact units at campus.
OUR SERVICES
• Application procedure and admission
• Leave of absence due to illness, maternity leave, etc.
• Study methods
• Lack of personal motivation, loneliness and other personal issues
• Studying and traineeships abroad
• Career opportunities and preparations for work life
• Accommodation in Copenhagen
FIND US AT THE STUDENT LOUNGE
(in Danish: ‘Studentertorvet’)
Frederikskaj 12 (1st Floor)
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
HOSPITALS WITH
ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENTS
(In Danish: ‘Skadestue‘)
BISPEBJERG HOSPITAL
Bispebjerg Bakke 23
2400 Copenhagen NV
Phone: (+45) 35 31 35 31
HERLEV HOSPITAL
Herlev Ringvej 75
IN CASE OF
2730 Herlev
EMERGENCY 112
Phone: (+45) 38 68 38 68
SICKNESS
1813
HVIDOVRE HOSPITAL
Kettegård Alle 30
112 2650 Hvidovre
Call 112 if you need to to contact any emergency
Phone: (+45) 38 62 38 62
service such as an ambulance, the fire department
or the police.
1813 (HELP LINE)
Call 1813 outside your own GP’s opening hours. The
specially trained nurses at will advise you about
proper treatment and can also refer you to a
hospital, if necessary.
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HOSPITALS OPEN
24 HOURS
HOSPITALS WITH LIMITED
OPENING HOURS
BISPEBJERG HOSPITAL
AMAGER HOSPITAL
Bispebjerg Bakke 23
Italiensvej 1
2400 Copenhagen NV
2300 Copenhagen S
Phone: (+45) 35 31 35 31
Phone: (+45) 32 34 32 34
HERLEV HOSPITAL
Monday - Sunday
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Herlev Ringvej 75
2730 Herlev
FREDERIKSBERG HOSPITAL
Phone: (+45) 38 68 38 68
Nordre Fasanvej 57
2000 Frederiksberg
HVIDOVRE HOSPITAL
Phone: (+45) 38 16 3816
Kettegård Alle 30
2650 Hvidovre
Monday - Sunday
Phone: (+45) 38 62 38 62
IMPORTANT!
YOU A LWAYS
C A L L 1813 BEFO R E GOING
TO A EM ERGENC Y ROOM
7:00 - 22:00
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DOCTORS
DENTISTS
(In Danish ‘Læge’)
(In Danish: ‘Tandlæge‘)
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (GP)
If you need to see a dentist, you may choose
When you receive your Health Insurance
any dentist and simply call to make an ap-
Card (yellow card) from the Citizen Service
pointment. Please note, however, that dental
Centre, a GP has been assigned to you. You
treatment is not free of charge in Denmark,
can visit your GP free of charge. Before visit-
actually it is quite expensive. You can find a
ing your GP, you must make an appointment.
list of dentists based in Copenhagen here:
The contact details of your new GP will be
http://www.degulesider.dk/search/Køben-
printed on your Health Insurance Card. When
havn/tandlæger/1/
visiting your GP, please remember always
to bring your Danish Health Insurance Card
(yellow card
DENTISTS - OUTSIDE
OPENING HOURS
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT YET HAVE A CPR
(In case of emergencies)
NUMBER / HEALTH INSURANCE CARD
If you do not have a CPR number and a Health
EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICE
Insurance Card (yellow card) yet, you may
(in Danish ‘Tandlægevagten’)
visit the Citydoctors. Citydoctors welcome
Oslo Plads 14,
English-speaking patients and charge per
2100 Copenhagen Ø
consultation. To see a list of their prices and
opening hours visit: www.citydoctors.dk
PHONE
(+45) 35 38 02 51
Citydoctors
Monday - Friday
Lille Strandstræde 20 (ground floor, to the
Weekends, holidays20:00 - 21:30
right)
1254 Copenhagen K
PHONE
(+45) 33 33 84 84
20:00 - 21:30
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PHARMACY
POLICE
(In Danish: ‘Apotek’)
(In Danish: ‘Politi’)
SYDHAVNSAPOTEKET
POLICE STATION - CITY
(Close to campus)
Halmtorvet 20
Borgbjergsvej 15
1700 Copenhagen V
2450 Copenhagen SV
Phone: (+45) 33 25 14 48
EMERGENCY: 112
PHONE
(+45) 33 31 16 50
Open 24 hours a day
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:30
Saturday 9:30 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
PHARMACY OUTSIDE
OPENING HOURS
COPENHAGEN STENO PHARMACY
(Close to Central Station)
Vesterbrogade 6C
1620 Copenhagen V
PHONE
(+45) 33 14 82 66
COPENHAGEN SØNDERBRO PHARMACY
Amagerbrogade 158
2300 Copenhagen S
PHONE (+45) 32 58 01 40
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POST OFFICE
LIBRARY
(In Danish: ‘Posthus’)
(In Danish: ‘Bibliotek’)
POST DANMARK – SYDVEST
THE CENTRAL LIBRARY
(Close to campus)
(in Danish: ‘Hovedbiblioteket’)
Borgbjergsvej 26
Krystalgade 15
2450 Copenhagen SV
1172 Copenhagen K
www.bibliotek.kk.dk/temaer/copenhagen-
PHONE
(+45) 70 70 70 30
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturdays 10:00 - 13:00
Sunday Closed
libraries-english
PHONE
(+45) 33 73 60 60
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 21:00
Saturday 8:00 - 17:00
SundayClosed
THE ROYAL LIBRARY
(In Danish: ‘Det Kongelige Bibliotek’)
The National Library of Denmark and
Copenhagen University Library
www.kb.dk/en/index.html
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UNIVERSITY
C OPENHAGEN
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ADDRESS
A.C. Meyers Vænge 15
2450 Copenhagen SV
Denmark
Phone: (+45) 99 40 25 00
WEBSITE
www.en.cph.aau.dk
WHERE TO FIND
THE STUDENT GUIDANCE CENTER
THE STUDENT LOUNGE
(in Danish ‘Studentertorvet’)
Frederikskaj 12, 1st Floor
2450 Copenhagen SV
Cross the bridge from A. C. Meyers Vænge 15
or take the stairs in the hallway at Frederikskaj 12
(access from Sydhavnsgade)