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Become a student member for free

- and get a gift card

Over 38,000 STEM students are already part of Denmark's largest community for students in IT, science and engineering. Become a member today and get access to events, cash discounts, sparring and much more. Membership is free for the first year and DKK 20/month thereafter.

Note: Don't wait too long! There is a limited number of gift cards.

Campaign offer

Choose your gift

This is an overview of the gifts you can choose when you become a student member of IDA during the campaign.

If you choose a gift card, you will receive it via SMS within 3 business days. Therefore, make sure to double-check that you have entered your phone number correctly before signing up.

The welcome gift offer is valid until 31.10.2025, and only while stocks last. Does not apply if you have been a student member of IDA within the last 6 months.

The gifts cannot be exchanged, redeemed for cash or resold.

Max. 1 gift per person. In case of violation of the terms, we reserve the right to cancel gifts. We also point out that it is a criminal offense to use other people's names and personal information, and can be reported to the police.

Elgiganten - Gift card 250DKK

Is your computer ready for writing assignments and studying? Find all electronics accessories at Elgiganten and get ready for the semester.

Boozt - Gift card 250DKK

Are you missing something for your wardrobe? Discover Boozt's fashion universe, where you'll find everything from clothes and shoes to bags and accessories.

JYSK - Gift card 250DKK

New to Denmark and need the basics? Or does your room need an upgrade? At JYSK you will find everything you need for your home.

headspace - Donation 250DKK

headspace is Denmark's largest counseling service for young people between the ages of 15 and 25. With your donation, you make a difference to the mental well-being of young people.

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And if you need inspiration and good advice for a balanced student life, we're always here.

Have a good start to your studies!

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Start your new chapter in life with IDA

Student life is full of new impressions. It can be exciting – but also overwhelming.
At IDA, we are ready from day one. We help you get started and support you all the way from the start of your studies to your first job.

Denmark's largest community for STEM students
As a student member, you get access to the professional and social network that gives you energy and overview – both when you need to perform and when you want to relax.

It costs DKK 0 to get started

Free for the first year

No commitment

Only DK 20/month after the first year

Join IDA now

Fem unge går udenfor på vej hen mod indgang til deres universitet

New to Denmark?

If you are an international STEM student navigating the practicalities of settling into a new country, we’ve got you covered with essential insights and ressources that can help make the transition smoother.

Welcome - we are so happy you have chosen Denmark as your adventure abroad!

New to Denmark

Home Contents insurance for DKK 0

The insurance covers personal items and cost DKK 0 during your time as a student. Read more about all our student insurances.

Study insurance

Banking advantages with IDA+Lån&Spar

Need to open a bank account in Denmark? Get a student account through IDA+Lån&Spar.

Student account

Events for students

Balance your social and study life and join IDA for rockclimbing, company visits, movie nights, networking events and online webinars.

Events

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student members

campus locations

3,000

annual events

networks

From Uni to Job

Find inspiration, advice, and methods for an effective job search as you approach your time as a new graduate.

From Uni to Job

Unemployment benefits

Become a student member of Akademikernes A-kasse for free and earn the right to unemployment benefits after you graduate.

Unemployment benefits

Free online therapy

Are you experiencing stress or anxiety from student life or job? As a student member of IDA, you can get free access to professional therapy fast.

Mental health

About the student membership

When you have completed your first year as a member, you will be charged DKK 120 per six months. These collections take place in October and April. You can sign up for automatic payment service (Betalingsservice) that deducts your fee from the payment option of your choice.

The form is in Danish, so we have also made this guide for you of all the input fields.

Questions and answers

What is IDA?

IDA is a trade union and Denmark’s largest community for students in IT, natural sciences and engineering. And you can be part of IDA when you study in these subjects. With 38,000 student members, we are present in the student cities and make a difference to your student life and future job market.

Being a student member of IDA does not mean that you get a different, more limited membership. On the contrary, you get access to all member benefits on an equal footing with the rest of our members. You just get it cheaper and in some cases even free, because we believe managing life on a student budget is hard enough already and being a part of your trade union is important.

We help you during your studies with benefits for study and fun events, as well as advice on student jobs and well-being. There are both cash discounts and cooperation agreements that you can use to sweeten and improve your study time.

And when you are about to graduate, we have many offers that can ease the transition from study to job. You can get competent sparring on everything from salary to skills development and more.

Get inspiration for how you can use your membership under “What can I use IDA for during my studies?”

Who can become a member?

You can join IDA if you study a program in either IT, natural science or engineering.

Please check out the list of eligible graduate program

Are you interested in a student membership, but still not sure if you can become a member?

Call us at 33 18 48 48 for individual membership support.

How can I use IDA while studying?

Events

We arrange a lot of events for students throughout the country all year round.

You get access to free study courses, gin tasting, wall climbing, investing for students and IDA Comedy and much more. The vast majority of events are at SU-friendly prices or free.

Read more abouth IDA events and what to expect: Events.

Counselling

Did you know that you can use IDA when you want to have your contract read through before signing and receive a salary check when you apply for a student job?

Are you in doubt and do you need an overview of what your education can be used for? We can advise you if you need insights into your future job market from someone who knows what to expect and what you are entitled to.

You can also contact us if you experience troubles in your studies that the student counselling office can´t help you with. Together we can find ressources that can help you back on your feet.

For legal advice: Get help with salary and contract | IDA for students

For counseling: Personal sparring

Cash discounts and benefits

Finally, there are also the many SU-friendly discounts and benefits that make studying more fun.

There are discount codes for food and experiences, Denmark’s best student account with IDA+Lån&Spar, free study courses, cheap insurance and much more.

Get the full overview at Member benefits

I have signed up during the gift campaign; when will I receive my gift card?

You should have received a confirmation email stating that you have been registered with IDA as a student member.

This email states that you will receive your gift card via SMS within three business days.

If you have not received your confirmation email or gift card within three business days, please contact Member Services on 33 18 48 48.

How much is the student membership?

The first year of your student membership is free, and after that it only costs DKK 20 per month.

After your first year as a member, you will be charged DKK 120 per half-year.

These charges will be made in October and April. To make paying your membership easier, you can sign up for Betalingsservice.