Before you start

Starting your studies

For students starting your Master's programme in the winter term your first day of class is Monday 26 January.

Make sure to plan your arrival so you are here in time to participate in the Intro Days and get settled in your new city before your first day of class.

  • 21 January: Faculty Welcome Day for international students
  • 23 January: Introduction Day at your department for new students at Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology (time and place will be updated as soon as possible)
  • 25 January: Welcome to Aarhus University for all new international students
  • 26 January: First day of class 

Sign up: You will receive an email invitation with a link to sign up for the introduction activities. 
Please contact us at international.nat-tech@au.dk if you need an invitation link.

We highly recommend participating in all intro day activities to get the best possible start to your studies at AU. 

Student ID and key card

It is important that you get a personal student identity card at the very beginning af your studies at AU.

Your student identity card is your identification when you are on campus or need to document that you are enrolled at Aarhus University. The ID also functions as a keycard and gives you access to buildings outside normal hours.

Especially at exams it is important that you bring your identity card and you can also use it to get student discounts at museums, cinemas etc. 

It is only possible to get the card after you have been enrolled at AU and hence have been assigned a personal matriculation number. Enrolment of students is an ongoing process that starts after the application deadline.

Read here how to find your student registration number, how to get your student identity card, and who to contact in case of questions or problems.

Master's contract

It is mandatory to complete a Master's Contract before you begin your studies at AU. The Master's Contract provides an overview of your entire 120 ECTS degree programme.

The programme will consist of compulsory courses and any electives you choose to give your Master’s degree the direction and profile you want.

Prior to semester start you will receive an email with further instructions on how to complete the Master’s Contract. You should expect to complete your Master’s Contract as soon as possible after your enrolment in the programme and at least 3 weeks before classes begin. 

You fill in your Master's Contract via the online contract generator.

The Master’s Contract can be amended on an ongoing basis subject to agreement with the Head of degree programme.

Course registration - 1st semester

Prior to semester start you will receive an email with instructions on how to register for courses. The final deadline for submitting your course contract will be around 1-2 weeks before classes begin. You will register online at mystudies.au.dk.

E-mail and IT

Brightspace – AU’s learning platform

Brightspace is where you access your courses, communicate with teachers and fellow students and find material and other relevant course-related information.

On this page, you can read more about Brightspace and how to get started: 
studypedia.au.dk/en/technical-guides/brightspace/


Your AU-email

You can access your AU-email through mitstudie.au.dk/en
You find manuals for setting up your AU-email and FAQ here.

It's very important that you often check your AU-email (studentnumber@post.au.dk).

All written information between AU and your takes place to/from your AU-email.


IT and support

You find IT support (print and copy, self-service, etc.) for students here.

Before you contact IT-support, please check serviceinfo.au.dk to see if the problems you experience are caused by maintenance or interruptions in AU's systems.  

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions regarding starting your study, you can contact either your...

  • Student counsellor (who you find under 'Student Counselling' > 'Contact Student Counselling' in the menu),
  • or your Head of degree programme (who you find under 'Contact and Study Service' (in Danish only))