Before you start

Introduction days

Your introduction days at Aarhus University consists of several parts:

  • The international centre at Aarhus University has planned several introduction activites for you. Read more about all the acitivities here and make sure to save August 24 for a big "Welcome to Aarhus University" event. 
  • August 20: Your Faculty will host an introduction day, where you can meet other international students and learn more about the e-learning platforms and systems
  • August 21-22: Some departments also invite new students to an introduction day, to welcome you at the department and at your programme. 

Welcome meeting at your department (main subject area)

Meet the academic coordinators from your department and learn more about your degree programme, the local study environment and meet your fellow students. Find the specific time and location for your departmental introduction below. 

You can find a map of AU through this link or download the app 'AU Find' to your smartphone.


PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE MEETING HERE (link will be available in mid-August)


Degree programmes/subject areas:
 

  • Agrobiology and IMSOGLO
    Time: 21 August at 10:00-12:00 and 22 August at 10:00-16:00
    Place: Bldg. 1170, room 347, Ole Worms Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus
  • Physics, Astronomy and QuanTEEM
    Time: 21 August at 15:30-16:30
    Place: Bldg. 1525, room 626, Ny Munkegade 120, 8000 Aarhus C
  • Chemistry
    Time: 22 August at 10:00-11:00
    Place: Bldg. 1511, room 215, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C

  • Computer Science and IT Product Development
    Time: 22 August at 10:00 - arrival from 9.30  
    Place: Building 5510-104 (INCUBA, Lille Aud), Åbogade 15, 8200 Aarhus N
  • Biology
    Time: 21 August at 11:00-12:00
    Place: Bldg. 1220, room 127, Biologiens Hus, Wilhelm Meyers Allé, 8000 Aarhus C

  • Molecular Biology and Molecular Medicine
    Time: 21 August at 11:00-12:30
    Place: Bldg. 1872, room 547, Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C

  • Molecular Nutrition and Food Science
    Welcome Day
    Time: Thursday the 21st of August 2025 at 10 -12 AM
    Place: Building 1170, auditorium 347, Ole Worms Allé 3 , 8000 Aarhus C

    Intro Day  
    Time: Friday the 22nd of August 2025 at 10 AM – 7 PM
    Place: Meet at Building 1170, Ole Worms Allé 3 , 8000 Aarhus C and end at Department of Food Science, Agro Food Park 48, 8200 Aarhus N

  • Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science and Science Studies
    Master's Welcome

    Time: 21 August at 11:30-13:30 
    Place: Bldg. 1534, room 125 (Aud. F), Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C. 
    International meeting
    Time: 21 August at 13:30-15:00 
    Place: Bldg. 1531, room D-01 (1531-011), Ny Munkegade 118, 8000 Aarhus C

  • Bioinformatics
    Time: 22 August at 10:00-12:00
    Place: Bldg. 1872, room 347, Universitetsbyen 81 , 8000 Aarhus

  • Geoscience and Geophysics
    Time: 21 August at 10:15-11:15
    Place: TBA (the information will be updated in August)

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))