University of Aarhus*DENMARK

THE UNIVERSITY Aarhus University is among the top 100 universities in the world. Founded in 1928 it has a long tradition of offering broad and internationally recognized research and education. The study environment at the University is concentrated around an attractive campus in the centre of the city of Aarhus, and the University plays a decisive - and essential - role at the hub of the city. The wide range of on-campus facilities for students as well as the abundance of social and academic activities contributes to the unique study environment at Aarhus University. It is a lively, modern university, which collaborates with the business community, cultural centers, and other universities around the world. The aim of the University is to sustain and enhance a high degree in both research and education, which has placed it among the international elite. Since the University was founded, it has provided the Danish as well as the international communities with more than 42,000 graduates, and it has left its own special mark on the city of Aarhus, on Danish society and on the international research community.

THE CITY With a population in excess of 250,000 inhabitants, Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark. It was founded around the year 900, at the time when the Vikings ruled the country. Today, Aarhus is known as the capital of the provinces and has a thriving business and commercial sector as well as many schools and

educational institutions located in the area. The city hosts more than 30,000 students of higher education, making Aarhus a young and vibrant city. Aarhus combines a country setting with all the advantages of city living. Situated on the waterfront, it is never far to sunlit beaches or refreshing green woods. In addition, Aarhus offers all the usual city comforts, such as restaurants, cafes, parks and gardens, theatres, art galleries, shopping centers, and nightclubs. Cultural events take place all year round and the city has an international reputation as a live music venue.

LOCATION Aarhus, Denmark

GENERAL WEBSITE http://studieguide.au.dk/en/internationalstudents/

EXCHANGE STUDIES It is among the best universities in the world: on Times Higher

Education - QS World University Rankings Aarhus University ranks number 2 in Denmark, number 2 in Scandinavia and number 20 in Europe.

Aarhus University has received the ECTS label. This means that the University has been awarded for excellence in supporting mobile students and that the University fully meets the goals from The Bologna Process about documentation, procedures for credit transfer and transparency in the educational system.

The vibrant campus life gives you the opportunity to meet people through a wide range of activities.

Aarhus is a dynamic university town with numerous cultural experiences.

APPLICATION

To become an exchange student at Aarhus University, you need to fill in an online application form. If you wish to apply for housing through the International Centre, you need to fill in the housing section within the online application form. Further

instructions follow below. We recommend that you use the Internet Explorer web browser to complete the online application as many applicants have experienced problems when using other web browsers such as Firefox or Safari.

1. Self-service system and Application form In order to gain access to the online application form you must create an account in the Aarhus University self-service system. You will find directions on creating a self-service account here.

*Before you create your self-service account and start your application process please read the application instructions on this page carefully, including the relevant Online application instructions under step 2 and the document regarding courses under step 3.

Once you have created a self-service account and read all the instructions below you are ready to start filling in the online application form to become an exchange student at AU.Create your self -service account and Apply online here. In your self-service account you will have access to the form Application form for exchange students, incl. housing application. This is the application form you must fill in order to apply for admission to Aarhus University.

2. Choose the correct campus The application procedures vary slightly from campus to campus so please make sure to select the instructions that relate to the campus you wish to apply to. You can find instructions on how to choose the correct campus in the document below under step 3. Choosing your courses.

Online application instructions (Campus Aarhus, Aarhus University, Main Campus) Online application instructions (Campus Aarhus, Business and Social Sciences, former

Aarhus School of Business) Online application instructions (Campus Aarhus, Aarhus University School of Engineering) Online application instructions (Campus Herning, Business and Social Sciences, Herning) Online application instructions (Campus Emdrup (Copenhagen), Department of Education)

It may be a good idea to print out the appropriate online application instructions and have them next to you as you go through the process. You may also find it useful to have a printed version of the document below regarding courses.

3. Choosing your courses Please carefully read the instructions given in this document before selecting courses and filling in the study plan in the online application form. Please do not attempt to choose courses before reading the instructions. Student applying to Aarhus School of Business will receive directions on how to choose courses separately after admission to Aarhus University.

4. Consider housing options Familiarize yourself with the AU housing service and decide whether you wish to apply for housing through the International Centre or if you prefer to find housing on your own. Students wishing to apply for housing through the International Centre will do so in the application form Application form for exchange students, incl. housing

application. No students applying for housing through the International Centre should fill in a separate housing application.Documents to be attached with your online application

Official transcript of records from your home university (must be in pdf format)

Your transcript of records is a list of grades from courses you have completed at your home university. Please note that your application cannot be submitted until you have uploaded your transcript of records.

APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall Semester: February 15 Spring Semester: September 15

ACADEMICCALENDAR Academic semesters start at the end of August/ beginning of September and the

end of January/beginning of February

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

As an exchange student at Aarhus University, you come to follow courses and are expected to participate actively in class discussions, group and project work. You must also be able to write academic papers and take written exams. Therefore, you must have a high level of English proficiency. This means that you are expected to have English language qualifications comparable to the English B level from the Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium). International qualifications comparable to this level are for example:

TOEFL test results of at least 560 (paper based test) or 83 (internet based test) IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.5 points C1 level obtained by examination from a CEFR-validated English language course 

Since you are expected to have the appropriate English skills, you should not include language documents in your applications. However, Aarhus University reserves the right to take action if students do not comply with the required language skills.

HOUSING IC Housing GuaranteeThe IC guarantees a housing offer for all exchange students (including Erasmus Mundus and executive MBA students) who submit their application by the stated deadline. Once you have been assigned accommodation, you will receive an email with further information. You will be asked to visit the online Self-Service website where you need to confirm that you accept the offered lease. You can find more practical information about your housing – rent, distance to the University, shared facilities, location, etc. – on the website of the International Centre.

Depending on the type of housing assigned to you, you will either have to pay the first months

rent and deposit shortly after arrival or, in case you have been assigned a room to sublet, to transfer the rent and deposit to your landlord before arrival. What applies to you will be made clear by email. Please read the instructions regarding housing:http://www.au.dk/exchange

INSURANCE If you plan to stay in Denmark for less than three months, you should purchase private health insurance to cover any medical treatment that you might require during your stay. The Danish Health Security Act covers foreign students staying for more than three months.

This means that once you have received your yellow Health Insurance Card, showing your name, address and personal registration number (CPR number), you will be allowed to receive free medical treatment in clinics and hospitals. However, please note that this does not cover the costs of medical evacuation back to your home country, emergency repatriation and personal liability. For this reason, we encourage you to purchase travel insurance as

well.

EXPECTED COSTS Living expenses on average per month

Accommodation/rent: (dorm room/student residence) + three month’s deposit DKK 1,900–3,200Food and daily expenses: DKK 1,700–2,400Telephone: DKK 200Leisure activities: DKK 500–1,500Transportation: (10-trip bus pass) DKK 120Insurances: (accident and personal belongings) DKK 2000 / yearTotal (approximately): DKK 4,600-7,600

ADDITIONAL INFO International Centre

Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4, bldg. 1650DK-8000 Aarhus CE-mail: ic@au.dkTel: +45 8715 0220Web: www.au.dk/ic

Full Student Guide available at:http://www.e-pages.dk/aarhusuniversitet/222/

* Information subject to change