Aarhus University International Centre

Information Updates – Academic Year 2010-2011

Contact address International Centre Fredrik Nielsens Vej 5, 2 nd , bldg. 1445 8000 Århus C

Phone +45 8942 2328 Fax +45 8942 2329 [email protected] http://www.au.dk/en/ic Contact person for incoming Helle Colding Seiersen students [email protected], phone +45 8942 2321 Outgoing students overseas Mette Brandenborg, [email protected] , phone +45 8942 2327 Outgoing students Erasmus Trine Høj Eriksen, [email protected] , phone +45 8942 2321 Outgoing students Lis Eriksen, Nordplus/Nordlys [email protected] , phone +45 8942 2326 Academic calendar Autumn semester: September 1 st – January 31 st Spring semester: February 1 st – June 30 th Academic calendar for the Faculty of Science at http://science.au.dk/en/studies/teaching/teaching- calendar/ Orientation week Mandatory Intro Week for all exchange students prior to semester start in the 3 rd week of August Examination Period(s) Autumn semester: December/January Spring semester: May/June Application deadline(s) for May 1 st for Autumn semester admission November 1 st Spring semester Course registration deadline(s) Variable (depending on the department). However, students can usually register upon arrival. Application material on the Only online applications including attached Transcript website or being mailed of Records are accepted. Application form can be downloaded at http://www.au.dk/en/is/application Website of the International International Centre: http://www.au.dk/en/ic Centre FAQ: http://www.au.dk/en/is/faq Geographical situations of Aarhus University offers courses for exchange Aarhus University students in 3 cities. It is not possible to follow courses in more than one city (due to distance) Areas of study open for All areas of study are open to exchange students exchange students

Areas of study not available to The Faculty of Health Sciences only offers courses in exchange students Danish Courses taught in English A wide variety of courses are taught in English. However, the selection of courses varies from semester to semester. Thus students should ask when applying http://mit.au.dk/coursecatalogue/

Short explanation: how to read Bachelor programmes: BA/BSc our study guides Master’s programmes: MA/MSc Explanation credit and grading system - one credit is equal to: One academic year: 60 ECTS = full time study - full time study is X 30 ECTS per semester courses/units per semester: - grading used: Grading: -3 to 12 (Equivalent to ECTS grades F-A). Twelve is the highest grade - pass is: Pass: 02 or higher

http://www.au.dk/en/is/studies/grading ECTS available Yes Courses on Bachelor’s and/or Majority of courses taught in English are on MA/MSc Master’s level available for level. Students choose courses with different ECTS incoming exchange students points. On each faculty’s homepage you will find information about credits awarded for each courses, allowing you to plan your academic year. Student participation in Yes, after consulting the faculty or research group research programmes possible concerned Internships available Yes, after consulting the organization concerned Language requirements Proficiency in English or Danish depending on the courses chosen Language test certificate None (few institutes requires a language test) required Preparatory language course Pre-semester Danish language and culture course for incoming students (Destination DK in August. Course fee 500 DKK See http://www.au.dk/en/is/learndanish Housing assistance The International Centre provides housing to all exchange students. Apply through the online application form mentioned above Housing options Mainly student halls of residence but also sub- lettings and private rooms. Further information at http://www.au.dk/en/is/housing Housing application deadline(s) May 1 st for Autumn semester November 1 st for Spring semester Cost estimates per month - Housing Max. 400 Euro - Meals 160 Euro - Books 30 Euro (depending on the area of study) - Local transportation 35 Euro for a bus pass Health insurance/other Health Insurance insurances Students staying for more than 3 months are covered by the Danish Health Insurance after having received CPR-number (apply upon arrival). Students staying less than 3 months have to obtain a private health insurance before arriving to Denmark.

Third Party Liability Insurance It is the responsibility of the student to take out insurance (from home) for your personal belongings, accidents and third party liability while studying in Denmark. Aarhus University does not cover any losses that may occur. Additional fees to pay Student are required to pay a deposit of approx. 2-3 months’ rent. Student jobs available/allowed It is difficult to find a student job in Aarhus and foreign students cannot base their economy on the chance of getting a job. EU/EEA citizens are allowed to work 37 hours per week. Non EU/EEA citizens are allowed to work 15 hours per week. Work permit must be obtained. Health facilities at the university Medical Clinic on Campus Student psychological service on Campus Last update of this information January 2010