Studenterhuset Aarhus

International

Studenterhus Aarhus is the meeting place for students from all over the world, who study in Aarhus for shorter or longer periods of time. Through a number of international projects we lessen the distance between danish and international students – both metaphorically and literally – by providing the place to meet.

We host weekly International Nights; parties, hygge, and relaxing evenings in the Student Café, where all students are welcome. Furthermore, our volunteer group plan and host different activities, from trips to Legoland and Skagen, to stand-up comedy, pub quizzes, board game nights, and much more.

Studenterhus Aarhus is also the driving force behind the dinner club Internationalize With Us, where international PhD.-students and post-docs are paired with Danish families, and the running club Run for Friendship, where Danish and international students and employees from local businesses run with professional coaches. Once a month, we get together with international and Danish students to explore our city with Culture Buddies, a collaboration with Aarhus Municipality.

Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

Studenterhus Aarhus’ International group constitutes Erasmus Student Network of Aarhus.

If you’re interested in the international leg of the student house, the international volunteer group, or if you have any ideas for what we can offer the international students in Aarhus, you are more than welcome to reach out to our International Coordinator Sigrun Schaumburg-Müller in our office or at sigrun@studenterhusaarhus.dk.

ESN-kort

The ESN card is your ESN membership card. It gives you access to ESN events and discounts for services provided by ESN partners and can be used all over Europe. The ESN card is valid for 1 year from the date of registration. Please note that the ESN card is not the same as a Student House membership card which provides discounts specifically for Student House activities and services. You do not need an ESN-card to join any of the activities hosted by ESN Aarhus/Studenterhus Aarhus.

You can get your ESN-card after you have arrived in the city of your exchange.

You can buy your ESN-card in Studenterbaren during opening hours.

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Internationalize with Us

Every year Aarhus University and Studenterhus Aarhus organize the successful Internationalize with Us, where we match international PhD students with Danish families. This is your chance to get to know a Danish family, get insight into Danish culture and find friends for life. 

 

How does it work

We match the PhDs who sign up with a Danish family from Studenterhus Aarhus’ business network. You and the family arrange (min.) four meet-ups and are invited to participate in four other events with all the other participants – the kick-off dinner, a dinner at AU, dinner at a local company and the finale dinner. If your family is here with you, they are of course welcome to join.

In case of an uneven number of a match applications we will select among all applicants to ensure the best matches.

 

Important dates

4 April: Intro Meeting

16 April: Kick-off Event 

18 June: AU Visit

16 September: Company Visit

25 October: Friday Bar

27 November : Final Event

 

Why should you join?

It is a unique opportunity for you to get to know a Danish family and build a social network outside of your workplace.

 

Requirements

You are a PhD student at Aarhus University

You are able to participate for the whole duration of the programme (April to November 2024).

 

Sign up for the program:

Fill out our questionnaire  – you’ll hear back from us no later than 2 April.

Deadline: 1 April 2024

 

If you have any questions, please contact Sigrun at sigrun@studenterhusaarhus.dk

Kickstart your Stay in Denmark

Do you want to get the best possible start to your stay in Denmark? 

As an AU full-degree student you can join our one-week “Kickstart your stay in Denmark” before your semester starts (August 12-16). Studenterhus Aarhus and Sprogcenter Midt host a full week programme to give you a headstart on your life in Denmark, where you will learn basic Danish, get a crash course introduction to the Danes, and explore Aarhus and all it has to offer with other students.

The Danish course will give you a basic understanding of Danish society and provide you with the necessary skills for meeting the Danes. You will learn some basic Danish vocabulary and get familiar with Danish greetings and expressions.  
Every day, following the Danish course in the morning, we have a full social programme for you, where we will show you all the known and hidden gems of Aarhus, and make sure you get to know each other. We will share our favorite spots and a few survival tips, and help you get the best out of your stay in Denmark.   

Programme:

Monday – Thursday  9.30-13.00: Introduction to the Danish language and society
Friday  13.00-16.00: Introduction to the Danish language and society

 

Social programme:

The programme includes daily activities, coffee & tea, and lunch
Monday-Thursday as well as brunch and dinner Friday.

Monday:
Morning: Welcome
Afternoon: Classic Danish lunch & get to know each other hygge
Evening: Quiz night

Tuesday:
Afternoon: Get to know the city and each other with a city treasure hunt

Wednesday:
Morning: Nordic Dip in the sea
Afternoon: Board Game hygge or a break from all the activities

Thursday:
Afternoon: Visit to the wonderful open-air “Old 
Town Museum”

Friday:
Morning: Breakfast and a movie
Evening: Dinner & party