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 tips to make your transition smoother.

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Your guide to establishing yourself as a student in Denmark

Navigate the (unwritten) rules of your new study

Choosing to study one or more semesters in Denmark is both exciting and challenging. With this guide, we support you in understanding some general unwritten rules in your study, so that you can get off to a good start.

Effective personal planning while studying

Use IDA's simple planning tips to get concrete help on how to better structure your tasks and become more efficient in your daily life.

Events for students

Very few places you will have as good of a chance to mingle with your fellow students - Danish and internationals alike - as a social event. Attend here.

Events for students

The practicalities of moving to Denmark

You must have so many questions relocating to a new country. CPR-number, MitID, insurance and SU. We want to give you the best opportunities to make the transition as pleasant as possible.

Learning Danish

Are you worried about the language barrier, or do you want to learn the language in order to get by on another level as an international in Denmark? Get our tips here.

Student insurance

IDA student insurance is one of the best and cheapest on the market in Denmark. Get a free Home contents insurance while you study and keep it for a full year after you graduate. Yearly savings of around DKK 900

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Welcome to Denmark!

We are so happy that you have chosen Denmark as your study abroad experience. We will try to make your transition as smooth as possible.

But first and foremost, it is essential to have a complete understanding of the practical circumstances associated with living and studying in Denmark. We have compiled a comprehensive list here to make it easier for you to find the right information:

Amongst other, you will find essential info on: 1. CPR-number; 2. MitID; 3. Student insurance; 4. SU.

And when you want help with upskilling, meeting other Danes and internationals, finding a student or part-time job and getting insights into your future job market, IDA is right alongside you.

The practicalities of moving to Denmark

En personer åbner for døren til sin studiebolig

Student life in Denmark

The quisine you can´t afford, the hot-potatoe-in-mouth-language - it´s not always easy to be an international student in Denmark.

Luckily, you have your fellow students along for the ride.

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Navigating student life in Denmark

Navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of living in Denmark with this introductory guide tailored to new international students to Denmark. Start your community building well off.

Get insights and tips into:

- Danish culture and values
- How to network and establish routines in a new place
- Practical tips for meeting Danes through social activities
- and much more

As a student member of IDA, you have free access to the course on IDA Campus alongside other professional courses.

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What can IDA do for you?

Hear what we can do for you and how we can support you through your first time in Denmark.

IDA is Denmarks largest academic and social community for professionals and students in engineering, IT and natural sciences with around 38,000 student members – both Danes and internationals alike.

As a student member of IDA, you get access to cash benefits, student events, free online courses, budget-friendly services and many other benefits.

What can IDA do for you?

Events for students

Very few places you will have as good of a chance to mingle with your fellow students - Danish and internationals alike - as a social event. Danes tend to let their reserved guard down, and it is the perfect setting to get to know each other.

Learn more about our events for students and get going.

Events for students

To drenge står til et øl brygningsevent og nærstuderer noget

Selected member benefits

ida insurance

Free Home Contents Insurance

The insurance covers personal items as well as crisis counselling and liability for the duration of your studies and one year of graduation.

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Banking advantages

Need to open up a bank account while in Denmark? Get a student account with IDA+Lån&Spar and get access to some of the best advantages.

Banking account

ida discounts

Discounts

Save money with your IDA student membership. Get discounts on clothing, textbooks, and more. Get your codes in the newsletter IDA for Students.

Member benefits

You can always reach out for help

You can always reach out for help at IDA. Our professional career counselling can provide you with feedback on your professional profile as you progress in your studies and start reflecting on the time after graduation.

You can also build your network through our many professional and social events. Many international students take advantage of this opportunity.

Personal Career Advice Events