Master's Introduction
Welcome to your new Master's degree programme
Below, you will find all the information relevant to your commencement of studies.
There will be an introduction day for new Master's degree students from other universities. Please stay informed on this page, as the programme and dates might change.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Contact
- For questions about your introduction or your study programme,
please contact the student counsellors
Get a virtual introduction
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".
Introduction day
Introduction meeting
Please note:
- The introduction day is for students who are new to Aarhus University.
- The introduction day is free of charge, and you can sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/8NDzrSrad8.
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Friday 30 August
Meeting point: Main entrance, Fuglesangs Allé 4, building A, 8210 Aarhus V (use the app "AU Find")
| 9:30 | We meet at the main entrance at Fuglesangs Allé 4. (Please bring your laptop) |
| Before noon |
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| Afternoon |
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| 15:00 | Attend the semester’s first Friday bar! (Konverter Bar, building R) |
* If you do not have a bike, you can rent a bike here: https://www.donkey.bike/cities/bike-rental-aarhus/
Select your corses
It is important that you select your courses for the fall semester before the Introduction day. You can do this via the Student Self-service system at mystudies.au.dk between 14 - 18 August.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student counsellor at counsellor@econ.au.dk before the introduction day.
Important to know as a new student
How to stay informed as a student
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.
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You can log on to your AU email at post.au.dk
Get help and guidance during your studies
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.
IT support, the bookstore and the library
IT support
Bookstore
Stakbogladen is Aarhus University's book store located on Ringgaden. Here you can find all the literature you need for the semester. You can also buy your books online at www.stakbogladen.dk, where you can find a list of all the literature you need for your degree programme. You receive 10% student discount.
It is also possible to purchase your books at our pop-up shop at Fuglesangs Allé 18, which is open twice a year at the beginning of the semester.
AU Library
At AU Library, you can:
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find academic information and literature
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find areas for studying and rooms for group work
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get assistance in how to search, assess and organise academic information.
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There are two libraries in Aarhus affiliated with Aarhus BSS:
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Bartholins Allé 11
Read more about the library
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Fuglesangs Allé 4
Read more about the library
Time table and course descriptions
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.
Understand the organisation
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.
Code of Conduct and freedom of speech
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.
Get a virtual introduction
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".
Contact
- For questions about your introduction or your study programme,
please contact the student counsellors