Balance your student life

Did you know that IDA can help you find a relevant internship or project collaboration,provide tips and tricks for your final project, and much more? We have gathered everything you need to develop good study habits and optimise your student life.


IDA Salary Compass

Calculate your future salary

IDA’s Salary Calculator can show you what to expect in starting salary, where job opportunities are best, and what benefits are typical in your field. It gives you a clear picture of your future finances and helps you plan your career. Ready to try?
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IDA Student Jobfinder

Your path to work experience

Use our portal to find your next student job, internship, or project collaboration. Filter by your field of expertise and find the perfect opportunity for you.
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Mental first aid for students

Are you experiencing distress, anxiety, stress, or depression during your studies? As a student member of IDA, you can receive free help and support. You don’t have to stand alone.

IDA offers free counselling and support to student members facing significant challenges. The most important thing is to acknowledge it and reach out for help before it becomes too much.
IDA Campus

Optimise your student life with free study courses

As a student member of IDA, you can take online study courses that provide you with skills you don’t learn in the classroom. These courses can be crucial for both your student life and your career after your studies.

Danish courses are with English subtitles.
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C# next level
This course is aimed at both developers and students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of C# and Entity Framework Core. You will learn to configure and work with Entity Framework Core, store and manipulate JSON data in databases, and more.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness helps you find peace and create balance in a busy everyday life. Through simple tools, you learn to let go of racing thoughts and become more present, whether it’s about improving sleep or reducing stress.
Python next level
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Python’s core features while building practical skills. You’ll gain the ability to structure code logically, interact with data effectively, and implement efficient solutions to complex programming challenges.
Python for beginners
Understand Python's interface and capabilities. Learn skills in data entry, formatting, and manipulation. Master Python's computational and logical functions. Learn techniques for API interaction and exception handling.
Data analysis in Python
Use key Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib for data processing and visualisation. Clean and transform data for modeling. Build predictive models using classification and regression. Evaluate model performance to improve accuracy.
Career inspiration: Biotech
This course provides insight into career opportunities in biotechnology through experiences from researchers and engineers. You will hear about PhD opportunities, challenges and successes in both research and industry, as well as receive practical advice.
Frontend development in React/JavaScript
Understand frontend-backend collaboration in web development. Create and manage Firebase databases. Develop API requests for data interaction. Structure data for a user-friendly interface. Practice with realistic examples and exercises.
Balance in your study life
Gain insight into psychological mechanisms and learn to handle them constructively. Explore tools to create a healthy and balanced study routine. Learn to develop study habits that help reduce stress. Gain insight into your brain under pressure.
Navigating student life in Denmark
Navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of living in Denmark with this series. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone wanting to experience Danish culture, this guide offers essential insights and practical tips.
Introduction to Visual Basic Application
Gain a deep understanding of data management in Excel. Create custom dialog boxes and event-driven programming. Develop specialised functions and macros for automation. Learn techniques for effective use in professional environments.
Startups
Gain an understanding of the Lean Framework and building a strong startup structure. Gain insight into the Business Model Canvas to develop your business idea. Learn about focus and survival in a startup’s challenging environment.

Articles

Selected articles that can optimise your student life.
Learn more about salary in a student job
Have you remembered to familiarise yourself with what your labour as a student employee is worth? Make it part of your job search preparation to align expectations about salary. This way, you will be stronger in a negotiation.
Funds and grants: A guide for university students
As a student, finances can be tight. To get financial support for your tight budget and a good opportunity for fantastic experiences, you can seek support from funds where you can apply for scholarships.
How to find a student job, an internship or a company to write your thesis with
There are many benefits to collaborating with a company when you are submitting either a bachelor’s project or a thesis. There is experience for you to gain, the company can obtain useful knowledge, and maybe even hire you later on.
Become aware of your strengths and make the most of them
Getting to know your personal competencies and using them actively in your studies can both increase your well-being and your academic results. But do you even know your strengths, and do you know how to use them optimally?
Relationship circle – this is why good relationships in your studies are important
As a student in higher education, an often overlooked element for academic success and well-being in your studies is building good relationships. Here are some key arguments for why it is worth focusing on.
Considering taking a break from your studies?
There can be many reasons to take a break; Time for yourself, financial considerations, or prevention of burnout. But what does it really entail? How can you best plan it so that it benefits you in the long run?
How to return from a stress-related sick leave
It can be difficult to return to the study environment that made you ill, but with the right tools and guidance, you can overcome it and come back even stronger. Read more and get the necessary tools.
What to know about salary and conditions when doing an internship as a Bachelor of Engineering
As a student in the diploma engineering programme, you must do a six-month internship. You negotiate your own employment contract, but there are a number of working conditions to which you are entitled. Here you can read more about what you need to be aware of.

Let’s optimise your student life

As a student member of IDA, you can always contact us for help with questions during your studies. Our professional career counselling offers guidance on study choices, CVs, applications, and much more.

You can also stay updated with all our events in your local area. It can broaden your horizons alongside your studies.