University of Aarhus - DENMARK
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
(all photos provided by the University of Aarhus)
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines
for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in late February/early March. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study
Abroad Coordinator.

The University-University
of Aarhus, Denmark
The
University of Aarhus was founded in 1928 and was the first Danish
university to be established outside the capital of Copenhagen.
The University has five faculties: Faculty of Arts, Faculty
of Health Sciences, Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Currently, 20,000 students are enrolled at the University. *Special Note: Aarhus offers a travel grant to students from Canada, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. Students can be reimbursed for up to €1,000.00.
For more information visit: http://www.au.dk/en/is/application/grants

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 by an
unknown King of Denmark, 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.
Location
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 centres, and night clubs.
Cultural events take place all year round and the city has an international
reputation as a live music venue.
Study and Teaching
The
University of Aarhus offers many courses taught in English, so exchange
students have a wide offering to choose from. A Danish university
education requires self-discipline. This is mainly due to
the fact that in most courses, students are not evaluated during
the semester. Often, the final exam or paper is worth 100%
of the course mark. Thus, it is up to the individual student
to get the most out of what is offered - another reason why study
groups play an important role within the system.
Another stimulating factor is the academic environment which may seem informal to foreign students. Professors and staff members speak with the students and associate with them during breaks and professors are often addressed by their first name.

Language
Requirements
Danish
is the national language of Denmark. However, English is widely
used and most Danes can speak English fluently. At the University
of Aarhus, the first language of instruction is Danish. However,
in most departments, there are courses taught in English which students
on exchange programmes are able to participate in. Students
do not need to be proficient in Danish (or have any Danish language
abilities at all) to be able to study at the university and reside
in Denmark. As long as the student is proficient in English,
they will be able to manage in both educational and social settings.
However, exchange students should not forgo an opportunity to learn
Danish. Learning Danish allows an exchange student to gain
a better appreciation of the Danish culture and provides an opportunity
to participate in daily life at a more meaningful level.
Course
in Danish language and culture
"Denmark
Today" is the title of the intensive pre-semester language and culture
course for international students coming to study for a period of
time at the University of Aarhus. The course, which is held
every year in January and August, is a full-time course consisting
of three language lessons every morning (Monday-Friday) and a wide
variety of cultural and social arrangements (lectures and excursions)
in the afternoons and evenings. The course is free of charge
for all MAUI exchange students at the University of Aarhus.
The aim of the course is to provide the students with sufficient Danish language skills to be able to communicate with their fellow students and university staff and to cope with non-academic activities like shopping, visits to public authorities or to follow current issues debated in the media, etc. The course will not necessarily enable the students to take part in academic discussions, but it will provide them with a solid platform for continuing their practical and theoretical studies of the Danish language.

Mentor
programme
All
exchange students coming to the University of Aarhus are offered
a mentor to ease through the first weeks of their stay. The
mentor will typically be a Danish student from the same department/faculty
where the exchange student will be studying. The
mentor can help the exchange student to settle in, e.g. pick him/her
up upon arrival and provide a key to the room where the student
will be living. Furthermore, the mentor can give an introduction
to academic and social life at the university, to the city, and
be the first link to the Danish student body. The mentor can also
help with practical matters such as opening a bank account, going
grocery shopping, registering for a social security number, etc.
Housing
The
University of Aarhus finds housing for all exchange students.
Accommodation will be found in halls of residence or in private
sub-lettings. See the information grid below for more information
on housing.
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | Aarhus University |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | 2 students in fall semester 4 students in spring semester |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | All areas |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | N/A - business |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | N/A |
| Utrecht Network contact person | Mette Brandenborg International Centre Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4 8000, Aarhus C Denmark mb@adm.au.dk 0045 8715 2554 |
| Contact person incoming students | Helle Seiersen International Centre Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4 8000, Aarhus C Denmark hcs@adm.au.dk 0045 8715 2547 |
| General website of the university | www.au.dk |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | www.au.dk/exchange |
| Academic calendar | September 1 to January 31 February 1 to June 30 |
| Examination period | December 1 to January 31 May 1 to June 30 |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | Late August ( appr. 500 DKR) and early September (Free) Early February (Free) |
| ECTS available | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | November 1st and May 1st |
| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | Only online: http://studerende.au.dk/en/exchange/admissiontoau/ |
| Course registratoin deadline(s) | Depending on department |
| Language requirements | English or Danish |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | N/A |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | Danish course in August (appr. 500 DKR). |
| Courses taught in English | http://kursuskatalog.au.dk/en/ |
| Internships available? | No |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | No |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | http://www.au.dk/en/exchange/housing/ housingforexchangestudents/ |
| Housing options | November 1st and May 1st |
| Housing application deadline(s) | |
| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | |
Housing |
€400 max. |
Meals |
€160 |
Books |
€30 (depending on the area of study) |
Local Transportation |
€35 for a bus pass |
Health Insurance |
Free (once registered in DK) |
Other |
|
| Additional fees to pay | No |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | Health Insurance Third Party Liability Insurance |
| Health facilities at the university | N/A |
| Other relevant information | Special travel grants may be available: http://www.au.dk/en/exchange/livingindk/ costsmoneyandbanking/travelgrants/ |
| Summer courses available? | http://www.au.dk/en/summeruniversity/ ausummeruniversity/ |
| Last update of this information | December 2011 |
How to Apply/Application Process
You must be nominated by your Study Abroad Coordinator. Please check with your home university coordinator for deadlines, availability, & application procedures for this program.
*If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.

