Bilag 1: Deltagertilfredshedundersøgelse, UCN Hjørring, Maj 2018
UCN Hjørring og Arbejdsmarkedsforvaltningen, Hjørring Kommune, har i fællesskab gennemført en kvantitativ, anonym, deltagertilfredshedsundersøgelse blandt deltagerne på danskuddannelsen på UCN Hjørring. I alt har 7 kursister gennemført undersøgelsen.
Deltagertilfredshedsundersøgelsen er blevet introduceret mundtligt på danskholdet, hvorefter deltagerne har fået tilsendt et link med adgang til undersøgelsen.
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Sign-up for Danish Classes at UCN
UCN Hjørring offers intensive Danish Classes for all international students. The Danish Course is free. Classes will be approx. twice every week (depending on other courses) and runs from September 1 (see Webuntus for the schedule). Workshops and larger tasks (such as throwing a Christmas party, in Danish) will be arranged at the latter stages.
The course takes place at Skolevangen (UCN Hjørring) and contains students from UCN (NAKU) only.
The course focuses on Danish pronunciation, rhythm, language structure and vocabulary, and is initially concentrated on language instruction, in terms of: Imitation, learning-by-heart and repetition (the first two modules).
In turn, the course aims at establishing near-to-natural pronunciation, automatized speech and solid grammatical understanding, including writing skills (spelling and syntax).
Signing up for Danish means that students commit themselves to active and steady participation and ca. 4-6 hours of homework every week.
First lesson is September 1 in room O.20 at 12:25.
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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017/2018
A COLLECTION OF USEFUL TIPS FOR NEW UCN STUDENTS University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
Introduction
The University College of Northern Denmark together with the students wants to extend you a warm welcome. It is our pleasure to congratulate you on your enrolment into Natural and Cultural Heritage Management program!
This handbook was designed by Natural and Cultural Heritage Management students who were last year in the same situation as you are right now. On account of that, these people put their heads together and created this handbook to make your first days in the new environment as simple as possible.
We believe that this guidebook will provide you with all necessary information – it covers topics like getting to Hjørring, deals with all the important arrangements and describes possibilities in this area. We hope that it will help you to get answers to your questions.
We really look forward to meeting you in person. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.
Yours Sincerely Terezia & Katerina
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Content
1. What to arrange before 6. Shopping your departure 7. Free time 2. How to get here 8. Danish 3. How to get around 9. Job possibilities 4. Arrangements 10. Going back home 5. Accommodation
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1. WHAT TO ARRANGE BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE
There are certain things you should arrange back home before coming to Denmark. Having all these matters sorted out before your departure can save you lots of time and troubles. In this chapter, we will mention the most important ones.
Tip! Look https://www.ucn.dk/english/programmes-and-courses/naku/coming-to-denmark/faq-about- denmark to see the frequently asked questions.
General Power of attorney It’s useful to arrange power of attorney before you leave your home country – this will allow the person (for instance one of your parents) to act on your behalf in various matters (receiving mail addressed on your name, dealing with legal issues etc.)
Documents Don’t forget to check expiry date of your identification documents (passport, ID, driving license, also bank card etc.). You’ll avoid trip to the embassy (or your home country) later on.
Study confimration You’ll get confirmation of your study at the beginning of the school year. If you need it earlier due to some serious reason, contact the university, they will certainly try to help you.
Medical check ups You’ll be assigned a doctor here in Denmark, as soon as you receive your CPR number (more information in section „Arrangements“). Nevertheless, it’s good to manage your regular check ups while being in your home country (especially appointments at a dentist, an eye specialist etc.)
Bank and finances Contact your bank regarding using your card abroad. Paying by card is usually without any additional fees, however, additional fees might apply if you want to cash out or transfer money abroad.
Currency Local currency is Danish krone (DKK). It’s usual to pay by card at most of the places (shops, restaurants, cafés etc.), however, it’s always useful to have some money in cash.
Tip! You cannot pay by card in the school canteen and Library café so make sure that you have some cash if you plan on eating there.
Money exchange You can exchange money in most of the banks in Hjørring. There is a limit for the amount of money you can exchange at one time and you might be asked for your ID or other identification. Check the opening times online, most of the banks are open until 16.00 (17.00) and closed at the weekends.
Danish bank account Opening a Danish account might take a while (you need to have your CPR number first), so you should take this into consideration. (For more information about banks in Denmark and opening an account, see chapter „Arrangements “)
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Monthly expenses (approximately)
4000dkk – 5000dkk per household RENT - including electricity - final price depends on how many people share the apartment, whether you have your own room etc. - 3 months deposit in advance! - apartments unfurnished - possibility to buy cheap stuff in second hand shops
100dkk – 250dkk per household INTERNET - depending on how "fast" internet you want
100 dkk MOBILE - there is a company called LEBARA (it is possible to order a free sim-card on the internet or buy it at the newsstand without any registration) - you can buy a 100/200/500 dkk credit or prepaid month packages
1000dkk – 2000dkk
FOOD - depending on how much you want to spend on food - otherwise, dumpster-diving is very "cool" here
bicycle is the way!
TRANSPORT - most of the places in Hjørring in walkable distance - great for cycling - train ticket to Aalborg: without Rejsekort 80 dkk/ with Rejsekort cca 40 dkk
Health insurance
Get in touch with your health insurance company about what rules apply when you study abroad. As an EU student, you will be covered by the Danish Health Care System provided you bring the blue EU health insurance card.
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Accommodation (more information in chapter "Accommodation")
„Cottage village“
Cottage village is a temporary accommodation for students of NCHM located near Hjørring camping site, round 15 minutes walking distance from school. Depending on number of international students, you’ll be either staying in cottages themselves or in an adjacent building (belongs to local football club).
You’ll have your own room or you will share one with other international, there is a kitchen, common room, showers, washing machines and driers available.
Staying in cottage village is a great way hot to get to know your classmates (and maybe future flatmates) and you will definitely have some fun. It will also give you time to look for proper accommodation (you can stay here from 21th August until 15th October).
Address: Børge Christensens vej. 12, 9800 Hjørring
When to come?
The official start of the programme is at the beginning of September. It’s good to arrive few days earlier in order to acclimatize and get to know the surroundings There is no point in coming well in advance (e.g. more than few weeks), unless you‘re planning to travel around the region (summer in North Jutland is really nice) or look for accommodation. In case you consider looking for a job, you’ll probably have to wait until the school starts, as some of the arrangements which are necessary regarding this issue (CPR number, residence permit), are organized by school itself.
What to take with you?
You can get (almost) everything in Denmark, nevertheless, consider wisely, what is worth taking with you – Denmark is in general quite expensive country. On the other hand, there are many second-hand shops (especially in Hjørring), where you can get things like clothes, furniture, electronics and home decorations for really affordable prices.
Documents: ID, passport, passport photos, other documents you might find relevant (for job search etc.), medical records (translated, in case you had some serious issues in the past) Electronics: sockets (two-wired plug, „the Europlug“, 220/230 volts.), MS office is provided by school Clothes: don’t underestimate local weather, don’t forget outdoor clothes (few lessons will be held outside, especially during Nature classes) proper shoes, wellingtons, raincoat, something warm, swimsuit (there is a swimming pool at UCN) Medicine: medicine you regularly use, medicine for cold, painkillers, vitamins etc. Other: if you go by car, you can consider taking your bicycle with you, it’s a great way how to get around
Tips!: books in your language, slippers (especially for cottage village!), your favourite mug, hair dryer, speakers…
Tip! In August, Facebook group will be created for new students.
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2. HOW TO GET HERE
There are many different ways of how to get to Hjørring. This chapter will try to sum them up and help you deciding which one to choose and what to consider when travelling.
There is great page - rejseplanen.dk - where you can find possibilities of getting from one place to another (not only inside Denmark but also from Europe → Denmark and etc.). This also applies on searching for connection between airports and Hjørring. You can just write the place you want to go from in the line named From and Hjørring in the line named To.
By plane
Going by plane is probably the fastest and most common way. Major airports are located in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Billund and Aalborg. Located in Northern Jutland, travelling to Hjørring from an airport can take some time and often becomes quite expensive. Prices of trains or buses shouldn't be overlooked, as they can easily reach the price of your flight ticket. For more details see the list of airports below.
1) Aalborg The closest airport, approximately 50 km from Hjørring. The flights are not as frequent and destinations are limited, also the prices can be slightly higher than at the other airports. Nevertheless, you will save money for additional transportation and avoid long travelling through Denmark.
Direct flights to: London Gatwick, Copenhagen, Spain (Malaga, Alicante, Mallorca) Low-cost airlines: Norwegian, soon also Ryanair
How to get from the airport: FROM: “Aalborg Lufthavn” TO: Hjørring University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
One option -the easiest one - is to take the Bus 71 directly from the airport. It costs 70dkk and takes approx. 90min to Hjørring.
Another alternative is to take the Bus12 from the airport to the Lindholm train station and from Lindholm train station take a train to Hjørring. It costs 102dkk and takes approx. 50min.
2) Aarhus The second closest airport located near the second largest city in Denmark (aprox. 180 km from Hjørring), you can find flight tickets for reasonable prices when searching well in advance.
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Airlines: Scandinavian Airlines, Ryanair, Sun-Air of Scandinavia A/S, Finnair, Danish Air Transport A/S, GreyBird, Jet Time A/S
How to get from the airport: FROM: “Aarhus Lufthavn (rutebil)” TO: Hjørring
The airport → Aarhus Central Station - bus 925X/212 - the bus departs at specific times depending on flight arrivals. In other words, the bus will wait for all the passengers and then leaves, it doesn’t departure in specific intervals as it’s common at the bigger airports. - it takes 50 min
Aarhus Central Station → Hjørring - train, 2h
Overall, it takes approx. 3 hours, the price is around 359 DKK (it's also possible to pay in other currencies or by card), you can use your Rejsekort (for more information about Rejsekort see the chapter "How to get around").
You can buy the train ticket at the office or via the machine at the train station, it's necessary to have the ticket before you enter the train, as it's not possible to buy one on board. When travelling from Aarhus/Randers, make sure you enter the right carriage (it should be the one terminating in Frederikshavn, some of the carriages might be terminating in Aalborg already. These carriages are usually located further down at the platform (search for letters A, B, C and signboards).
3) Billund The second largest airport in Denmark - Billund - is located cca 230 km apart from Hjørring.
Low-cost airlines: Wizzair, Ryanair, Norwegian ...
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How to get from the airport: FROM: “BillundLufthavn” TO: Hjørring
- take the bus 43 to Vejle; from there,take the train to Frederikshavn ( be aware: you have to be in 81-82 wagons, spor C. The carriages will separate in Aarhus and Aalborg) - time: 3 h 33 min - price: about 300 dkk
If you want direct and cheap travelling, you can book your flight tickets on Billund Airport (www.bll.dk) . It has direct flights to over 90 places.
4) Copenhagen The largest airport in Denmark located in Kastrup, less than 15 minute trainride away from Copenhagen Central Station. You can easily find really cheap tickets when searching in advance, nevertheless, you have to count with additional expenses for transportation all the way up to the Northern Jutland.
Low-cost airlines: Norwegian, Ryanair, Easyjet, Wizz Air, Jet2,.. Direct flights to: almost everywhere
How to get from Copenhagen to Hjørring:
1. plane ○ the fastes way ○ from Copenhagen to Aalborg ○ 45 minutes ○ doesn’t have to be that expensive when booked well ahead ○ for more information about the prices of tickets, see for instance https://www.norwegian.com/ University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
2. train ○ the most comfortable way ○ departs directly from the CPH airport (concerning transportation within Denmark, check the chapter ‘How to get around’). When travelling to Hjørring, you will have to change only once at CPH Central Station (København H) ○ 5 hours and 20 minutes ○ the price is 453 DKK ■ which is quite a lot, on the other hand, travelling by train in Denmark is very comfortable. ○ plugs in most of the carriages and free wifi on board ○ goes almost every hour ○ the last one going to Hjørring leaves the airport around 17.30 ○ It’s possible to take later trains which terminate in Aalborg, in that case you have to make sure there is someone who can pick you up. ○ There are also night trains going to Aalborg, but the travel time is longer and usually you need to change more than once.
3. bus ○ to Aalborg ○ much cheaper than taking a train ○ nevertheless, there is possibility that you might miss your connection if your flight is delayed ○ If you go by bus from Copenhagen, make sure the gap between your flight arrival and bus departure is big enough. The bus company Rødbillet (http://rødbillet.dk) departures from Copenhagen next to the Central Station and drops you off next to Aalborg train station. From Aalborg, take the train to Hjørring, the connection is very good, trains departing every half an hour during rush-hours, and once an hour at other times. ○ The last train departs from Aalborg at 23:12, so make sure your arrival is before this time unless you have a ride arranged from Aalborg to Hjørring. ○ The first morning train goes at 5:12
BY TRAIN
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- Tip! Cheap train tickets can be found on www.DSB.dk (more information in „How to get around“) - for instance: Aalborg – Hamburg (few times a week)
BY BUS
Going by bus to Denmark is also a possibility, especially if you decide to travel last minute and flight tickets are expensive. However, most of the international buses depart in Copenhagen and you have to take another bus or train in order to get to Hjørring.
Some of the companies include Student Agency and Eurolines (going from Slovakia through Czech Republic and Germany). Check their websites for more information. (https://www.studentagency.eu/en/, https://elines.cz/en/)
BY CAR
Going by car is a comfortable way how to get all the things you want with you from your home country! On the Danish highways there are no fees, except for the bridges that connect Sealand to Fyn and Jutland. The price for a regular car is 240 DKK/one way. However, It is good to know a few things about having a foreign car in Denmark: If you have your address in Denmark, you are not allowed to keep a foreign car without registering it to the Danish system within 30 days (very costly process, not recommended). However, if you don’t have your address here yet (e.g. if you are staying in the Cottage village), there is no problem with having the car in the country for max. 185 days. It is wise to obey the rules, especially lately when there has been border controls, and your documents might be checked. Driving a foreign car illegally (= not properly registred when you are officially living in the country) can result in a very expensive fine. For more information on this issue, check SKAT’s (The Danish Tax Office) website: https://www.skat.dk/SKAT.aspx?oId=2068721
Transportation companies (Czech Republic, Slovakia)
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Many students from the Czech Republic and Slovakia arrived by transportation companies. It is usually the cheapest option and for newcomers also one of the easiest ways how to get here. We have personally tried company led by “Zdenko Bohovsky Blahovsky” (can be found on FB). They will pick you up at home or at the place you agree on and drive you directly to the Hjørring (from Bratislava it takes approximately 20 hours). It costs around 120€ (depends from where exactly you want to depart) and price includes two big suitcases. What is more, the drivers are really kind and willing to help you with everything you need.
BY FERRY If you travel by car, it is good to know that taking a ferry is often a cheaper option than if you travel on land (you save the gas and avoid costly fees for bridges). Mols-Linien (https://www.mols-linien.dk) operates between Sjællands Odde and Aarhus (travel time 75min, prices vary depending on the time/season). It is a great option in case you are travelling by car from direction Copenhagen/Sealand. In case you are arriving from direction Sweden/Norway, Stenaline (http://www.stenaline.dk) is a good choice. There are good connections from both countries to Northern Jutland, saving you both time and money!
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3. HOW TO GET AROUND
Intro Denmark has a good system of public transportation and getting around the country is really easy. The prices are in general quite high and travelling can get expensive if you travel often or longer distances. On the other hand, there are several ways how to save some money whether by using so called Rejsekort, buying tickets in advance or cycling. Schedules
On http://www.rejseplanen.dk you can find schedules for buses and trains in Denmark. The website can be used in Danish, English and German. You simply put in your departure city, time and date and where you're going: the website shows you all possible departures within the timeframe. It will also show you if there are any changes / trains running late or trains which are cancelled.
Tip!: Download the Rejseplanen app, and have the schedules while on the go.
TRAIN One of the easiest ways to get around is by train, it will take you to pretty much to any larger town. Schedule and tickets can be found on http://www.dsb.dk (go to the bottom of the webpage and choose the option "in English").
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Tickets Adult: anyone over the age of 16 that you spend 30 dkk on a seat ticket, that way you're sure that you have a place to sit. Youth: in order to use this discount, you have to buy a youth card (150 dkk per year). You will save Buying tickets: online, through the app, in shops 50% on most tickets during Monday -Thursday and (7-eleven shops on the train stations or if it's a Saturday and 25% on Friday and Sunday (doesn’t bigger station, you can use DSB ticket counter / apply on route Hjørring - Aalborg), only if you go shop). There are also ticket machines where you further. can buy tickets (you can pay with credit card or in cash). Orange tickets: these are cheap tickets that you can buy online up to two months before departure until three days before your departure. Sometimes you can get a ticket for 99dkk from Hjørring to Copenhagen (this is usually 453dkk for an adult). Tip!: Download the DSB app and you can buy The only thing you have to bare in mind is that you cheap tickets via your smartphone. can only use it for the time printed on your ticket. Your ticket in not valid at other times or dates. Good to know!: You CANNOT buy tickets on the train and if you travel without a ticket you will Seats in the train: if you travel longer distances be fined 750dkk (approximately 100 euro). (and especially if you travel between Copenhagen and Aarhus during busy hours) we would suggest
BUS
Public buses: Buses will take you to especially to smaller cities and villages. The schedules can be found on http://www.rejseplanen.dk
You can buy tickets in the bus, so remember having some cash with you - prices vary depending on the region (in Hjørring 2 zones cost 22 dkk)
When travelling longer distances Instead of taking the train you can opt to take a bus. We have two different bus companies in Denmark: www.rødbillet.dk : Stops in every bigger city (however it doesn't run north of Aalborg, so you'll have to take the train to Hjørring), this bus crosses Storebæltsbroen (the bridge between Sjælland and Fyn)
Price example: 149dkk (student) from Aalborg -Copenhagen www.abildskou.dk : Stops in larger cities (like Randers, Århus, Odense, Roskilde, Valby/Copenhagen) - depending on where you're going this bus uses the ferry from Århus to Kalundborg which makes a nice little break
Price example: 149dkk (student) from Aalborg to Valby. The prices vary a lot starting on 50kr, the cost depends on when you travel and when you book your ticket.
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REJSEKORT
We have mentioned how to buy tickets for public transportation under the different sections.
If you plan to use public transportation more than a couple of times you should buy a "rejsekort" – Danish travel card. The card costs 50dkk and you can deposit money in it whenever you want (minimum of 100dkk).
You can use rejsekort both for trains and buses.
Types: the cheapest way to travel is with a personal rejsekort that has your picture and name. You can also get a standard one, then you can lend it out to other people. If you want to travel across the country with your rejsekort make sure the card is approved for it.
You can deposit money on the card online or at the train station (notice that if you do it online it may take up to 24 hours until the money is ready to be used).
You have to check in on the blue dot on the station before you enter the train/bus - if you change to a different train, check in again and when you're arrived to your final destination, don’t forget to check out.
Tip!: If you're travelling longer distances, it can be a good idea to compare the rejsekort prices with normal tickets on the websites. The prices can differ a lot.
Tip!: You can check fellow passengers on your rejsekort as well. You can do this by checking in at a ‘check in extra card reader’ or at a Rejsekort ATM. The check in extra card readers are almost identical with the normal check-in card readers. However, in addition to the display, there are four buttons on top of the reader (search for plus and minus signs). There are no check in extra card readers on buses - here you have to ask the driver to help you check extra passengers in on your rejsekort.
FLEXTUR Flextur is a little bus you can use if you need to go somewhere where the normal public buses don't go. You can travel within Northern Jutland and region of mid Jutland. It can take a little longer to get to your final destination as the company may pick up other people who are going in the same direction. You can order (and pay) your trip on NT.flextrafik.dk. University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
CAR SHARING Car sharing in Denmark is always worth checking out before traveling. The Danes use a platform called GoMore (https://gomore.dk) where you can look for lifts. Payments are also done through the website, which makes the journey comfortable and trustworthy. Car sharing is a good option especially if you need to travel at hours when public transportation is not available/does not suit your plans. The best connections can often be found between bigger cities (e.g. Aalborg-Copenhagen) but sometimes you can be lucky to find rides all the way up from Hjørring as well. The cost of the ride depends on the driver, but it is cheaper than the train, sometimes even cheaper than the bus (e.g. Aalborg-Copenhagen typically costs about 200kr). However, if you want to book your journey well ahead, car sharing is not the ideal option since most of the offered rides appear on the site just shortly before the traveling date.
BIKE Eventhough everything in Hjørring is in walkable distance, cycling is another great way how to get around the town. Denmark in is really bike-friendly country and you can see cycle paths along most of the roads and pavements.
In Hjørring there is a bike-sharing system called City Bike which allows you to use local bikes for free (you have to insert 10/20 dkk when borrowing a bike from the stand, you will get these back after you return the bike). The stands are situated in various locations all over the town (train station, Metropol shopping center, school etc.). Nevertheless, the condition of some City Bikes is questionable and we would recommend you to buy your own bike if you plan to use it on daily basis.
The prices of new bicycles can reach few thousands Danish crowns, but you can get good quality second hand bikes much cheaper. Be extra careful when buying used bike (it’s quite useful to have someone knowledgeable with you), as you can’t return it when something breaks down. The largest selection is probably in AVV (http://www.avv.dk/borgere/genbrugsbutikken/), located at Hjørring periphery. You can find used bikes on various FB groups as well (more information in chapter Shopping).
Reparation of flat tyre in specialized shop costs round 100dkk, completely new tyre approximately 300dkk. We have really good experience with AC Cykler (located in the very centre), quick handling, friendly staff, alongside new bicycles, they sometimes sell used ones as well (ask directly in the shop if interested).
4. ARRANGEMENTS
Most of the passages in this chapter are taken over from the ‚International students’ survival guide to life in Denmark‘
To see the full handbook go to http://studycph.dk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/International-students- survival-guide-to-life-in-Denmark-vers.-1-May-2016.pdf
This chapter will give you a brief overview of how to get started when you arrive in Denmark. In general, check up on the links and follow the instructions given to you by the various authorities. This is not a definite checklist, but a way to get most of your bases covered without too much trouble.
Residence certificate For EU students
Residence certificate is the first thing you have to sort out after coming to Denmark. Getting a residence ceritificate is organized by UCN, you don’t arrange this by yourself. A specific day will be set at the beginning of the school year when new students go to Aalborg’s Regional State Administration office together with tutors and apply for the residence ceritficate.
Things that you need to bring with you:
• Your letter of admission to your university in Denmark • Your passport • Two colour photocopies of your original passport • A photograph that fulfils the passport photo requirements • A completed “Application For EU- Residence” form
For non-EU students
You need:
• Visa: You have to apply for/receive your visa BEFORE your arrival. • Residence permit: You have to apply for/receive your residence permit BEFORE your arrival.
Before coming to Denmark you need to find out whether you need a VISA or a residence permit: See which nationalities need a visa to enter Denmark. If your country of residence requires a visa for you to enter Denmark, you must apply for a residence permit prior to arriving in Denmark.
Where to file your application: You can apply for a visa at any authorised Danish mission in your home country. These include the Danish Embassies and certain consulates abroad.
CPR number CPR is an abbreviation for Det Centrale Personregister, translated to: the civil registration service. The CPR-Number is used for almost all of your dealings with Danish authorities, such as the health care system, and is the main information on the national health insurance card (sygesikringkort). You will need a CPR number to gain access to the authorities’ self-service online system, to open a bank account, to buy a phone, get a gym membership and much more.
You can get your CPR number after you receive you residence certificate. The Citizen Service Office (in Danish ‘Borgerservice’) in Hjørring municipality will issue your CPR number. Bring these things with you to the municipality in order to get it:
• Your passport • A completed “Arrival From Foreign Countries” form (possible to fill in at the municipality as well) • Valid Residence Certification • Proof of your address in Denmark (e.g. rental contract)
NemID NemID (“Easy ID”) is the Danish digital login solution for both public self-service, online banking and access to the digital portals for SU, SKAT etc. NemID consists of a User ID, a Password and a code card with one-time codes. You log on by entering your User ID and your password first, and then a code from your code card. The code card is a small laminated card, the size of a credit card, with one-time codes corresponding solely to your user.
You can get a NemID if:
• You have a Danish CPR number • You are over 15 years old • You have a valid and approved ID (as a valid passport and/or driver’s licence from a EU/EAA country.)
Where to get it: You can get your NemID at the Hjørring municipality after you receive your CPR number or you can arrange it when opening a bank account.
Tip! Once you have a NemID, you can access Borger.dk, where you will find links to almost all of the Danish public services and authorities. https://lifeindenmark.borger.dk
Tip! Read more about NemID here: www.nemid.nu
Bank account It is a good idea to open a Danish bank account if you have to study here. If you want to have a job you will definitely need one. To open a back account you first need a CPR number and NemID (but sometimes it is possible to open a bank account without having NemID), so start by getting that sorted out. If you are wondering about which bank to choose, it’s a good idea to ask your fellow students for recommendations. Opening an account is pretty simple.
To open an bank account, you will need:
• Your national health insurance card (Yellow card) • CPR number • NemID • Your passport
Some of the banks in Hjørring are:
• Danske Bank • Nordjyske Bank • Jyske Bank • Spar Nord Bank • Nordea
Most of the banks are located in Østergade, the main shopping street In Hjørring. Don’t forget to check the opening times online.
Nemkonto – the public payment system
You need to register your Danish bank account with the Danish tax authority as your ‘Nemkonto’ (translated: ‘easy account’). This will make it possible for the public authorities to make direct payments to you – like wages, tax rebates or maintenance payments. It is mandatory for all foreigners with a CPR-number to have a NemKonto, so remember to talk to your bank about it when setting up the account. Once it has been set up, it can be managed online as well.
Tip! Follow the link www.nemkonto.dk/da/Servicemenu/Engelsk
Healthcare The Danish healthcare system ensures universal access for all residents. When you are an international student and a resident in Denmark, you will have access to free medical treatments except for a few things like dental care and physiotherapy. Doctors and prescriptions
If you need to see your General Practitioner you should arrange an appointment by telephone. The phone number is on your yellow health card. This can be done a few days in advance or on the same day if your illness requires more immediate attention. Most GPs also offer a consultation service by telephone, often available for about an hour every day.
Danish prescriptions can be done as a paper-in-hand version or (more often) as a digital registration, that the pharmacies can access through your CPR-number.
The Danish National Health Insurance Card When you register for your CPR number, you will receive a national health insurance card (‘Sygesikringskort’). This card is proof that you are entitled to all public healthcare services in Denmark. Remember to bring it with you to all visits to the doctor, hospitals and at the pharmacy when collecting prescription drugs. The card states your name, address and your Civil Personal Registration (CPR) number as well as the name and address of your general practitioner (in Denmark referred to as “family doctor”).
Internet Free wifi can be found at school campus, Hjørring library and most of the restaurants and cafés. Usually, there is a wifi on trains as well.
If you are living in a private flat without any Internet, talk to your landlord before ordering a cable line. The building might have a deal with a provider, and you don’t want to spend more money on this than you should.
At HAS (Hjørring Antenneselskab) the prices ranges from 99 dkk – 249 ddk per month (per household) depending on how „fast“ internet you want. It’s usually paid every three months.
For more information see https://www.has.dk/bredb%C3%A5nd
Mobile Eventhough the sim card from your home country will most probably work in Denmark, it’s useful to have a Danish phone number.
Most of the cheapest options will be online-based phone plans, where you pay either a fixed amount per month or pay-as-you-go for the services. The price will depend on how much you talk and how much traffic you want on your phone.
There is a company called LEBARA - it is possible to order a free sim-card on the internet or buy it at the newsstand without any former registration (you to don’t have to have CPR numberin order to buy it).
Tip! You can buy Lebara prepaid package in the newsstand in Metropol (next to Kvickly) or at most of the supermarkets.
For more information see http://www.lebara.dk/
Tip! You can also buy 100 dkk credit and sometimes pay-as-you-go is usually better option than prepaid month package
Another company that provides mobile services is called OISTER. They offer tarifs for reasonable prices as well – for more information see
(https://www.oister.dk/mobilabonnement/). Unlike with Lebera, you have to order it online, t’s not available in a regular shop.
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5. ACCOMMODATION Intro Searching for accommodation is one of the main things you have to figure out after (or even before) you come to Denmark. Looking for accommodation in Hjørring can be challenging, especially if you are international searching for apartment which is both student-friendly and affordable. With little patience, you’ll definitely find an apartment fitting your needs.
Cottage village The school doesn’t provide any long-term accommodation for students (like student dorm or other form of student housing). Nevertheless, you have an opportunity to stay in so called „Cottage village“ after your arrival (more information in chapter “Before your departure“). It is a good way how to get to know other internationals and it also gives you some extra time to find proper accommodation.
Looking for accommodation in Hjørring If you plan to live alone, prepare to pay round 3500dkk for rent monthly. If you want to live in a shared apartment, the prices range from 1500dkk - to 2500dkk, depending on whether you have your own room or share room with someone else. The more people stay in one apartment the better price of course. Nevertheless, it might be hard to find larger apartments which would be suitable for group of individuals (with separate rooms of similar size etc.).
We recommend to talk to your classmates first, there are in the same situation as you and most of them will be looking for accommodation as well as potential flatmates . It’s also smart to get in touch with older NCHM students, there is usually someone looking for a new place or someone who is just about to move out.
Where to search? Search for accommodation is usually carried out through the internet, useful websites include https://www.boligportal.dk/, https://www.lejebolig.dk/ and https://www.akutbolig.dk/.
Tip! You have to create an account in order to contact landlords! University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
It’s also possible to find a room on various Facebook groups - for region North Jutland it’s for instance
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Udlejningforalle/.
Last but not least, you might find adverts with housing offers on notice board at school or at certain supermarkets.
Tip! The contract is mostly written in Danish, so it’s useful to go through it with someone who masters the language well. In addition, don’t forget to check whether all the things in your apartment work and if needed, take pictures of those which are broken.
Tip! list of landlords, contacts on people who are willing to help
Accommodation in advance If you want to look for accommodation in advance (to make sure you already have a place when you come to Denmark), it is a good thing to get in touch with DOMEA.dk. It is a company that has a number of new apartments and a strong online and phone presence. You can easily get in touch with them over their web page https://www.domea.dk/ and call them if you need further information.
You will, however, have to provide proof that you have been accepted to UCN in order to apply for an apartment. It takes you about three weeks to arrange everything. The deposit is around 3 monthly rents, and in comparison to private accommodation the rent is fairly cheap (for Denmark anyway). All Domea apartments are UNFURNISHED, all defects are taken care of in a very short period and the laundry is in a low-price range.
Living in Aalborg Some students choose to stay in Aalborg and commute to school. Bigger city definitely offers more opportunities, not only in terms of housing, but also concerning part-time jobs and free time activities.
You can search for accommodation on www.aku-aalborg.dk and websites mentioned above. There are some FB groups regarding housing in Aalborg - for example Find Room/Roomate in Aalborg or Rooms Housing/Bolig Aalborg, you can also see apartment offers in groups focused on internationals (e.g. Slováci a Češi v Aalborgu,...)
Rents can be slightly higher in comparison to Hjørring and vary a lot depending on location. If you decide to look for accommodation here, search for places near the train stations, it will save you some time when travelling. University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
Travel expenses is something you should bare in mind if you decide to live outside of Hjørring, One-way ticket between Aalborg-Hjørring costs 80 kr (if you have to take a bus to the train station, prepare to pay some extra money). You can save a lot by using Rejsekort (for more information see chapter “How to get around”) or by arranging Ungdomskort.
Tip! Ungdomskort - costs 630 kr per month and pays off if you travel on daily basis. You need to have your NemID in order to apply for Ungdomskort. Check http://www.ungdomskort.dk/ungdomskort/ to learn more.
Applying for Housing support (Boligstøtte) If your rent an apartment, you may receive housing benefits from Udbetaling Danmark to pay the rent. It depends on a number of things whether you can get the housing benefit. It depends for example on how much is your rent, how many children and adults live there, and what is the total income of all the people who live in the dwelling.
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6. SHOPPING
Intro Denmark can be quite expensive when it comes to shopping. However, if you know where to go, you can save considerable amount of money from your monthly budget. Apart from regular shops there are many second-hand shops were you can get used things in great shape for very good prices.
List of shops Shopping centres Metropol is a shopping center located in the very centre of Hjørring, near the train station.
It’s closed on most Sundays (opened just first Sunday every month), for more information about shops and opening hours see http://butikscentretmetropol.dk/
Food Cheaper shops with food include Rema 1000, Netto, Aldi, Lidl or Fakta.
More expensive shops (but usually those with greater selection of goods) are Meny, Fotex or Kvickly (located in Metropol)
Cosmetics and cleaning products: Normal (fairly cheap), Matas, supermarkets mentioned above
Healthy food, organic products: Aurion, regular supermarkets
Stationary (eg. notebooks, pens, postcards, but also home decorations and kitchen utensils): Søstrene Grene, Tiger, Kontor og Papir (huge selection, but bit more expensive)
Stamps: Post (Postbutik) located in Metropol (a stamp for letter to Europe for 25 DKK)
Tip! if you want to send a postcard to student you can use STS (Student o student) instead of buying a stamp
Clothes: Metropol, Østergade (the main shopping street), second hand shops
Furniture: second hand shops, Jysk, Ikea Aalborg
Electronics: second hand shops, Elgiganten, Hvidt og Frit
Bikes: AVV, AC Cykler (sells new bikes, ask about the used bikes directly in the shop)
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Furnishing your apartment BOXIT You will have a possibility to get free furniture and other things for your apartment collected from older students. These will be stored in a rented unit in Boxit which is situated at the periphery of Hjørring. The amount of items is of course limited and assigning them works on the basis ‘first-come first-served’. For more information about things that are available contact your tutors.
Second hand shops There are many second-hand shops all over the town, where you can get used furniture, kitchen utensils, home decorations, electronics, books or clothes for reasonable prices and in very good condition. Among our favourites are:
AVV http://www.avv.dk/genbrugspladser/hjoerring-vest/
Guld &Rod http://guldogrod.dk/book-en-stand-hjoerring/
Danmission Genbrug Hjørring https://genbrug.danmission.dk/hjoerring/
Jysk You can get here furniture and home decorations, it’s a bit more expensive than IKEA, but more easily accessible as it’s located at the outskirt of Hjørring.
You can check the offer online at https://jysk.dk/
IKEA The closest IKEA is situated in Aalborg. It pays off to go there if you need to do bigger shopping and you have someone who can take you there by car.
You can check the offer online at http://www.ikea.com/dk/da/
Facebook groups There are various groups on Facebook focused on mostly internationals where people offer stuff for free or for reasonable prices (furniture, bikes etc. )
Tip! Some of the groups are for example Aalborg market or Aalborg free stuff
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7. FREE TIME
Hjørring Hjørring is located in the Northern Denmark in the region of North Jutland. It has a population of about 25 000 inhabitants and it is the administrative seat of Hjørring Municipality. You will find here almost everything you need including various places to shop, public library, cinema, historical museum, art gallery, plenty of nice parks as well as numerous sport facilities.
Hjørring Library https://opac.hjbib.dk/
Hjørring Library is situated in the Metropol shopping centre and is accessible to everyone. It is perfect place to study, read or just relax. There is a free WIFI and you can registrate and borrow books using your yellow card. Hjørring tourist centre is located here as well and you can get here various maps and brochures about the surroundings of Hjørring. Part of the library a small café too, which is definetely worth visiting.
Tip! Sprog café - Language café for anybody who wants to meet new people and have a chat about everydag things - PÅ DANSK! Check https://opac.hjbib.dk/arrangementer/it-internet- undervisning/sprogcafe/cafe
Vnedsyssel Theatre http://vendsyssel-teater.dk/
Vendsyssel theatre was established in Hjørring in 1984, in January 2017 it moved to a brand new building in front of the train station. The groundfloor is meant as a public space, there are plenty spots to sit and it also includes a restaurant.
Vendsyssel Historical Museum http://vhm.dk/
Vendsyssel historical museum is focused on natural history of the region. Apart from Hjørring it has a branches in Hirtshals, Mosbjerg and at Rubjerg Knude. It’s a home to an exhibition from the Stone Age to modern times and part of the complex is also a herb garden with medicinal plants. University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
Vendsyssel Museum of Art http://eng.vkm.dk/
Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum is situated in former textile mill in the centre of the town. The collection focuses on modern Danish art associated with Northern Jutland, some of the most significant painters include Svend Engelund or Johannes Hofmeister. Apart from paintings, the museum exhibits sculptures, graphics and handicraft.
Hjørring cinema http://www.hjbio.dk/
Hjørring Biocenter is a small cinema next to Lidl, not very far from the train station. It offers daily screenings of recent films, a single ticket costs around 90dkk.
Parks The prettiest park in the town is probably the Svanelunden park, with its lake, ducks and Svanelunded restaurant. It’s a great place for jogging or to have a picnic with friends.
Sports There is a large swimming pool (Vandhuset), which is located near the camping site. In Hjørring, you can find number of fitness centres and sports halls as well as large football stadium. The town is perfect for cycling as there are cycling paths almost everywhere.
Restaurants/cafés/bars Café Lige efter bogen For cheap and good coffee visit library’s café. You’ll pay only 12dkk for a black coffee, 25dkk together with a cake. Enjoy with daily newspapers or magazines, which are also available, eventhough mostly in Danish.
UNO kaffebar If you look for a proper cappuccino, don’t miss UNO kaffebar. Location in the very centre, plenty of spots to sit and nice interior makes it a perfect place to enjoy cup of coffee with a friend.
Sason Relatively cheap and nice restaurant, situated near the teathre, where you can have tasty pizza, sandwiches, durum or pasta during the lunch time (11.00-15.00) only for 55dkk. University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
Bistro V Slightly higher in price, but with pleasant atmosphere and interesting menu. Bistro V is ideal for special occasions or festive Sunday brunch.
The HAPPY Cookery If you are fan of burgers and burritos, go to the HAPPY Cookery. This small business opened just recently and offers good quality fast food for reasonable prices.
Bars Zwei Grosse Bier Bar - bar with free entrance and live music - half-price before 24:00 - http://zweigrosse.dk/lokationer/hjoerring.aspx
Buddy Holly - club with paid entrance - https://www.facebook.com/buddyhollyhjorring/
Events There are various events throughout the whole year, the most famous one probably being the Dana Cup, which takes place in July and is said to be one of the largest football tournaments for the youth.
In September, there is Hjørring LIVE, an event which gathers young people together and shows the town from the new perspective in an entertaining way.
Hjørring library and Vendsyssel Historical Museum also organize interesting activities all year round, however, most of them are in Danish.
Last but not least, there is a group called Hjørring Internationals, which gathers foreigners and enables them to meet in a friendly environment and gives an insight into Danish culture. For more information see their website https://www.facebook.com/hjoerringinternationals/. University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
For more details about upcoming events in the municipality have a look at http://www.visithjoerring.dk/ln- int/toppenafdanmark/tourist.
Trips North Jutland is popular tourist destination in the summer months. There is number of really nice beaches in the neighbourhood, most of them reachable by bike. The water can be quite cold, however, there are other things you can do apart from swimming, you can try for instance horse riding or surfing.
Rubjerg Knude, lighthouse located near Lønstrup is a famous sight in the area. The lighthouse has been threatened by shifting sands and coastal erosion and in couple of years it might disappear completely.
Skagen, town situated at the very top of Denmark is the place where the Baltic Sea and the North Sea meet. Apart from the Grenen beach, Denmark’s northernmost point, Skagen is also famous for the group of impressionist artists known as Skagen painters, who worked here in the 19th century.
Aalborg, the fourth largest city in Denmark is just 50 kilometers far from Hjørring with trains departing every hour (or more often). It offers more possibilities in terms of cultural life or shopping and there is also another campus of UCN.
For more information about interesting places to visit and tips for trips in the neigbourhood see http://www.visitnordjylland.com/ln-int/places
Activities at UCN The school is also one of the places where you can spend your free time. The building is accessible with your student card every day from 7.00 until 22.00 and it’s possible to use most of the rooms.
Apart from study rooms you can borrow books from the school‘s library, have a meal at school canteen, work out in the gym or a visit school’s swimming pool.
Friday bar, which is also situated at the school campus and as the name suggest - only opens on Fridays is a perfect place to have a beer after busy school week.
There are various activities happening at school throughout the school year, both for international and Danish students. You will be informed about them in more detail at the beginning of the semester. University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring
8. DANISH
Origins Danish is like Swedish and Norwegian a Nordic language with origins in old Norse which is reflected in specific sounds that are unusual for other European languages. Modern Danish has however come under heavy influence from German and English, and Danish today bears a lot of resemblance to especially German in terms of grammar and vocabulary. English influence is found in more technical/ advanced language areas.
Character Many consider Danish difficult, which may be linked to some of the sounds of Danish. There are Icelandic traits (the soft d and vowels æ, ø, å), German traits (guttural r) and perhaps Anglo-Saxon (the glottal stop). Getting acquainted with the sounds and making them ‘natural’ requires a lot of work. However, once the basic structures of Danish have been acquired, the language quickly opens to most learners.
Danes and English Danes are often quite proficient in English; and enjoy speaking English. It can therefore be a challenge to ‘force’ the Danes to speak and practice Danish with you. Finding a study partner who understands your situation is a huge advantage.
Danish classes Danish classes in Denmark are free. UCN Hjørring has since 2014 provided free and specialized Danish classes to UCN students. However, a new law-in-the-making (2017) proposes that you may have to pay a deposit of 1.200dkk. The deposit will be returned on completion of a module.
Taking Danish classes – also at the UCN – is voluntary. It is however necessary to learn Danish, if you plan on or decide to stay in Denmark on a longer term. On a shorter term, learning the language is also a good idea for social life, understanding the culture and interacting with the administrative system. When it comes to finding a part-time job, knowledge of Danish is in most cases crucial.
Tests Currently, taking tests as a part of Danish classes is not obligatory. Doing a test often takes place when students change programmes. However, new laws (2017) might make tests and exams compulsory.
Resources: Apps, such as Duolingo, are useful to support your learning process. A free and good web- dictionary (Danish-Danish) is www.ordnet.dk. Another resource providing simple texts for the beginner might be http://www.kidsnews.dk/
Personal tips: 1) Decide at early stage if you want to do the work and acquire this resource. 2) Organize your work and stick to it! Practice a little every day, and if you can – integrate it in your daily routines (e.g. using post-its or identifying and repeating phrases that you want to learn). 3) Be curious, and be patient.
Eventually, you might become one of not that many people in the world who speak a Nordic language. Who knows which opportunities this will open for you in the future?
Jens Peter, Danish teacher at UCN
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9. PART-TIME JOB
Finding a part time job in Denmark alongside with studies is a necessity for many students. Generally, the bigger city the more job opportunities. Hjørring is certainly not the biggest town, therefore finding a job in here is a challenging task mainly because of the language. However, there are a few possibilities and tips that definitely help in succeeding this hunt.
Basic information First of all, you need to get a CPR-number (civil registration number every citizen has). Without CPR you cannot sign a contract, therefore, legal employment is not possible. (You will receive your CPR in October the latest).
However, you can use the time before having CPR in your favour. Making a research of possible places around the town is a great idea. There is only one thing that is better; networking. Recent study proved that 90% of all work positions have been gotten by networking- “when you know someone who can recommend you or knows where you could get a job”. Vast majority of NCHM students can confirm that fact as well. It is crucial to talk to people. Not necessarily ask them about jobs, but simply making acquaintances. Brilliant opportunity where to do that is the “Hjørring Internationals group” (more information in chapter Free time). They organize monthly meetings where everyone can join and we strongly recommend you to be part of it. General advice is to talk to the Danes. They are locals, not necessarily from Hjørring, but they network much easier, that means if you get in touch with them, they can tell you what they know. Talking to the older students helps a lot as well.
It is essential to lower your expectations and standards from the beginning. Find a job that will give you at least some money and meanwhile you can look for a new one that would fit your standards better.
The most common part-time jobs are usually in hospitality, newspaper delivery, in cleaning or fish industry.
Danish will be probably the biggest obstacle. If you study Danish, it is much easier to get a job. The employers in most cases demand at least some knowledge of Danish, so even though you have various past experiences, do not rely that it will help you.
Job search There are some websites that might help you searching; jobnet.dk, power-people.dk, Linked-in.com, jobindex.dk, ofir.dk, mmeploy.dk etc.
Few students got a job outside of Hjørring as well. Mostly in Hirtshals- 20km north from Hjørring; Fredrikshavn - 40 km east from Hjørring, Løkken & Lønstrup - two tourism-based cities on the western coast, 10-20 km far. Aalborg is as well always a possibility as quite a big city.
Finding a job is easier in spring since the tourist season starts and a lot of resorts/hotels/cafés/restaurants seek more people. Getting employed is particularly difficult from November to February because some places are closed during winter and the choice is limited.
TIP! While searching for a job in person, always ask for a manager or someone in charge, not just regular workers. Don’t hold your CVs in your hands, because it looks as if you were applying everywhere around. Put it in your bag.
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TIP! It is VERY important to do a follow up on places you have applied before. Simply go there for example every Tuesday to say that you are still interested in working for them. (One of NCHM students got a job for the 7th time he was there following up after multiple refusals.)
Jobs What conditions to expect from a job in Northern Jutland? The colleagues are overall very nice and the relation between employee-boss is often loose. Danish working week is 37 hours. (Full time jobs!)
Money-wise: 100DKK/hour is the lowest standard. Generally, don’t expect more than 120DKK/hour.
Luckily, there are some employment possibilities that are almost immediate. Newspaper delivery for the local press – Nordjyske Medier or a fish factory in Hirtshals.
Hereby is a list of places where NCHM students have been employed so far:
1. Nordjyske Medier, Hjørring 9. UCN, Aalborg, Hjørring 2. Fish factory, Hirtshals 10. Benthe & Claus Ørntoft, Mygdal 3. Netto, Hjørring 11. Hjørring Kommune, Hjørring 4. Hotel Skaga, Hirtshals 12. IKEA, Aalborg 5. Grøndals Haveservice, Hjørring 13. Casa Blanca, Løkken 6. Restaurant Firenze, Fredrikshavn 14. Shisha house, Hjørring 7. Gaia sushi, Hjørring 15. Karma sushi, Frederikshavn 8. Blomster cafeen, Hjørring 16. …
SU SU (in Danish Statens Uddannelsesstøtte) is students' Grants and Loans Scheme, simply put, Danish “scholarship”. Currently 6.015 DKK before tax per month. As a non-Danish student, you have to meet specific requirements in order to apply for SU.
1. live without your parents 2. be EU or EEA citizen 3. have a paid (legal) job 4. work at least 10-12 hours per week (it must give 43 hours in minimum per month) 5. study at a Danish university full time (not as an exchange students) 6. (work in a consecutive period of 10 weeks – however, you can apply for SU as soon as you start working!)
If you fulfil the criteria, you still need to apply for the SU to get it. Go to the SU office at your school or check SU.dk. When you apply you need to provide:
1. Apply on the website su.dk 2. You have to hand-in following papers at the office no later than in two weeks from the application on the website I. Contract (it is useful to have written the number of hours you will be working per month) II. Pay slip (with number of hours) III. Work permit (you will get it together with residence permit)
If you receive SU, there is a limit to how much you can earn per year while getting the grant. If you earn more than that limit, you have to pay back some of your SU, so plan your working hours accordingly.
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TIP! The approval process varies and generally takes around 2 – 3 months. Nevertheless, if you should receive the money since the date you applied.
TIP! To find out more about SU, check the official website - http://www.su.dk/english, you can also contact university regarding this topic.
SKAT SKAT is Danish tax administration. Taxes in Denmark are very complicated; therefore, we will explain it just briefly. Detail information on can be found on http://www.skat.dk/SKAT.aspx?oid=3099&lang=us. There are different tax cards in Denmark (so called “skattekort”) and each has different tax rate.
People who earn less than 44.000 DKK/year have “frikort” (this applies on most of the students as they don’t exceed this amount of money) and pay 8% tax.
“Hovedkort” is the primary tax card that is used for a job where you earn the most money.
“Bikort” is the secondary tax card that is used when you have more jobs; you use it for the job with the least income.
TIP! Call SKAT (contacts can be found on their website) and inform them that you are a student. Talk to your employer about which card he should tax you buy, in case you have more part time jobs. If you don’t do it your first salary will be taxed by 60% rate! (You would be given the rest back in April following year, but it unpleasantly surprising noticing that 60% of your salary is gone)
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10. GOING BACK HOME
„When can I go back home?“ is a question which particulary interests most of internationals. Here are some things you should be aware of when planning your holidays.
(For possible ways of transportation see the chapter „How to get here“, as it covers potential ways of travelling in a great detail.)
Planning long time ahead and booking your tickets well in advance can save you lots of money. Nevertheless, always double-check with your school coordinator whether you can travel in given period, if you’re not sure. Changes in schedule might occur during the school year and you might miss activities which are compulsury to attend.
Bank holidays in Denmark (for 2018) January 1 - New Year’s Day May 20 – Whit Sunday
March 29 – Maundy Thursday May 21 – Whit Monday
March 30 – Good Friday June 5 – Constitution Day*
April 1 – Easter Sunday December 24 – Christmas Eve Day*
April 2 – Easter Monday December 25 – Christmas Day
April 27 – Day of repetence and prayer December 26 – Second Day of Christmas
May 10 – Ascension Day
• these days are not legally recognized holidays, but businesses, schools and administration are usually closed • For more information, see https://www.feiertagskalender.ch/index.php?geo=3289&klasse=4&jahr=2018&hl=en
Christmas holidays - lessons in 1 semester are usually until late December (last year it was 20 December), so bare this in mind when booking your tickets - exams are scheduled for January (dates vary a lot, this year it was for instance 18/19 January) and it’s time for you to be back
Summer holidays - school in 2 semester is generally until mid June, when your exams take place - start of the next school year is again at the beginning of September
Other holidays during the school year - there might be some extra holidays during the school year, in 1 semester it’s so called Autumn break (14 October, 2017 – 22 October, 2017), in 2 semester it’s Winter break (19 February, 2018 – 25 February, 2018) Undervisningsplan for danskundervisning UCN
Moduler Indhold Materiale 3.1 Særligt fokus er på ordforrådstilegnelse og simple Bog 1 grammatiske strukturer. Ordforrådet og sprogstrukturer knyttes til simple tekster som arbejdes med skriftligt og mundtligt. Herudover spørgsmålsstrukturer. Der er en tilbagevendende opmærksomhed på korrekthed og præcision på ovenstående områder, dvs. korrekt udtale, korrekt prosodi/tryk i sætninger, korrekt syntaks og begyndende opmærksomhed mod endelser. 3.2 Fokus er fortsat på ordforrådstilegnelse, udtale Bog 1. og grammatik, men udtalefokus daler eftersom Læsning af læs let-bøger. opmærksomhed mod fluency øges. Der arbejdes med mere komplekse tekster med et begyndende fokus på forskellige tekstgenrer, herunder brug af adjektiver. Øget arbejde med mundtlig træning.
3.3 Arbejde med fluency og evnen til at beskrive og Bog 1 og 2. give udtryk for holdninger knyttet til Læsning af simple tekster, dagligdagstekster/-emner. Stærkt grammatisk f.eks. avis-udsnit. fokus på pronominer, endelser, adverbialer og præpositionsfraser. Udtale minimalt 3.4 Dalende fokus på grammatiske strukturer. Bog 2. Overvejende fokus på fluency og argumentation, Øvrig litteratur. herunder verbumsfraser. Genrekendskab. Kultur. Etc. 3.5 Igen fokus på udtale, komplekse grammatiske Bog 3 strukturer så som konjunktiver, passiv/aktiv etc. Aviser. Film. Fiktion. Ordforrådstilegnelse knyttes til argumentation og diskussioner af samfundsrelevante emner; f.eks. statistik.
Danskuddannelses 3 – Samlet kursistsoversigt
Modul 3.1:
Danskundervisning – UCN Modultest Faktura Faktura 16i og 17i Status BE/IB 30% 70% Danskuddannelse (DU) 3
Kursister N16i O.P 20.12.17 N16i I.M.C 20.12.17 N16i M. K BE 20.12.17 28.06.18
N17i C. L 28.06.18 (Mangler kontrakt) ? N17i D. S 20.12.17 N17i G. R 20.12.17 N17i I.A.A 20.12.17 N17i K.A.K 20.12.17 N17i K.J 20.12.17 N17i K.T 20.12.17 N17i L.A.C.P BE 20.12.17 28.06.18 N17i N.S 20.12.17 N17i N.D Ingen fremmøde N17i P.W 20.12.17 N17i R.K BE 20.12.17 28.06.18 N17i T.L 28.06.18 N17i T.G BE 20.12.17 28.06.18 N17i W.F.P.P BE 20.12.17 28.06.18
Udmeldt N17i G.K 20.12.17 Udmeldt 29/11-17 Modul 3.2:
Danskundervisning – UCN Modultest Faktura Faktura N15i, 16i og 17i Status Bemærkning BE/IB 30% 70% Danskuddannelse (DU) 3.2
Kursister N15i J.I BE 28.06.18 28.06.18 Kontrakt mangler N15i A.A.B 28.06.18 Praktik i udlandet Kontrakt mangler
N16i T.K BE 20.12.17 28.06.18 N16i A.V 20.12.17 N16i T.S IB 20.12.17 N16i M.K 28.06.18
N17i L.A.C.P 28.06.18 N17i R.K 28.06.18 N17i T.G BE 28.06.18 28.06.18 N17i W.F.P.P BE 28.06.18 28.06.18
Afsluttet Er modultetstet B.A.L N16i BE 20.12.17 31.12.17 3.3 Er modultetstet K.J N16i BE 20.12.17 31.12.17 3.3
Modul 3.3:
Danskundervisning – UCN Modultest Faktura Faktura N15i, 16i og 17i Status BE/IB 30% 70% Danskuddannelse (DU) 3.3
Kursister N15i P.P BE 28.06.18 28.06.18 Kontrakt mangler Kontrakt N15i J.S BE 28.06.18 28.06.18 Praktik i udlandet mangler
N16i T.K 28.06.18
N17i T.G 28.06.18 N17i W.F.P.P 28.06.18
Afsluttet N16i S.E.L BE 20.12.17 31.12.17 Er modultetstet 3.4
Modul 3.4:
Danskundervisning – UCN Modultest Faktura Faktura N15i, 16i og 17i Status BE/IB 30% 70% Danskuddannelse (DU) 3.4
Kursister N16i B.A.L 10.01.18 N16i K.J 10.01.18
Modul 3.5:
Danskundervisning – UCN Modultest Faktura Faktura N15i, 16i og 17i Status BE/IB 30% 70% Danskuddannelse (DU) 3.5
Kursister N16i S.E.L 10.01.18
Vurdering af fremmødeniveauet, danskuddannelse 3, UCN, 2018
Hold 17i
Der er en lille gruppe som viser stabilt fremmøde på hold 17; de startede september 2017. Fremmødeprocenten ligger for de 6 studerende på 95%. Resten er meget ustabile/ fraværende. Det skyldes for de sidstnævnte primært behov for at arbejde ved siden af studiet, da ingen modtager SU og derfor er afhængige af job.