You can prepare yourself by going through Aarhus University's online introductory course Study@AU which introduces you to digital platforms, counselling, support units, and life as a student.
The introduction consists of modules, which you can go through separately. The entire introduction takes about 2 hours. You can access the course in Brightspace from mid-August – under “My courses".
The commencement of studies begins with a short introduction to your new degree programme, giving you the chance to get to know your fellow students.
The Introduction begins Monday 25 August 2025, 10.00 in room 8002-2053.
Monday 26 August
10.00 | International student arrival – all day |
Tuesday
09.00 | We meet in room 8002-2053 |
Morning | Welcome with Torben Tambo |
Afternoon |
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Wednesday
08.00 | We meet in room 8002-2053 |
Morning |
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Afternoon |
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Evening | Soda/beers & pizzas at AU Herning |
Thursday
08.00 | We meet in room 8002-2053 |
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Afternoon |
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Friday
09.00 | We meet in room 8002-2053 |
Morning | Joint breakfast |
Afternoon | Campus activities – embracing campus life |
Please note: Working professionals will only have the two classes Management of Technology (MOT) and Technology Specialisation 1
Please apply for membership of the facebook group for new students.
Mystudies.au.dk
Mystudies.au.dk is your single point of access to study information and self-service systems, providing you with a personalised overview of your courses, timetable, announcements and events. You can use mystudies.au.dk on your phone or tablet as well.
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Brightspace
Brightspace is a learning management system, where you can communicate with lecturers and co-students. This is where your lecturer will inform you about changes to the timetable and upload teaching materials. Therefore, it is important that you check Brightspace often.
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The study portal
The study portal is this current website, where you can find all official information about your degree programme – e.g. academic regulations, student counselling, exam schedules and rules, everything related to your study environment, your schedule etc.
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Your AU email
All students at Aarhus University will receive an AU email address (studentregistrationnumber@post.au.dk). It is important that you use this email address when you contact the Student Counsellors' Office or similar recipients. It is also important that you check your AU email, as Aarhus University might send you important information – for instance about important deadlines.
You can log on to your AU email at post.au.dk
Student Counsellors' Office
You are always welcome at the Student Counsellors' Office with study related issues – such as questions about exams, rules and requirements, leave of absence, parental leave, study planning, dispensations, social well-being, challenges etc. At the Student Counsellors' Office, we have a duty of confidentiality, so everything you tell us will remain confidential.
At AU Library, you can:
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At the library in Herning, you will mainly find literature within engineering, management, marketing and economics.
IT support
IT will become an integrated part of your student life, and you are always welcome to contact the IT support, who can help you with a broad range of services, including usernames and passwords, your student email and accessing the wireless network etc.
You can buy all of your books at Stakbogladen Birk. As a student at Aarhus University you get a 10% discount. Stakbogladen has a bookstore in both Aarhus and Herning.
Timetable
You can always find your timetable at MyStudies and here at your study portal under Teaching > Timetable. Changes may occur and therefore it is important to check your timetable on a regular basis.
Aarhus BSS is one of the five faculties at Aarhus University and home to the academic disciplines within business and social sciences. The official name is School of Business and Social Sciences’, commonly referred to as Aarhus BSS.
Aarhus BSS has six departments: Department of Economics and Business Economics, Department of Political Science, Department of Management, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Law, and Department of Business Development and Technology.
The Code of Conduct describes some core values and expectations to student behaviour when on campus and/or when representing Aarhus BSS and Aarhus University.
You can prepare yourself by going through Aarhus University's online introductory course Study@AU which introduces you to digital platforms, counselling, support units, and life as a student.
The introduction consists of modules, which you can go through separately. The entire introduction takes about 2 hours. You can access the course in Brightspace from mid-August – under “My courses".