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 a brief introduction by the student counsellors for all new Master's degree students from other universities. Find the informatin below.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Contact
Contact
- For questions about your introduction or your study programme,
please contact the student counsellors
Get a virtual introduction
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 webinar and startup event
Introduction webinar and startup event
Webinar for new Master's students in August
Webinar for new Master's students in August
Dear new economics students
Welcome to Aarhus University!
We, the student counsellors, will host a webinar where we will introduce you to important information and regulations regarding your Master’s degree programme in Economics.
The webinar is relevant for new master’s degree students in Economics or Public Policy who have not studied their Bachelor’s degree at Aarhus University.
During the webinar, we will cover academic regulations, the programme structure as well as the process for course registration, as you are supposed to register for courses on your first semester between 14-18 August.
- TIME: August 10, 12:00–13:00.
- PLACE: Join the webinar via this link: https://aarhusuniversity.zoom.us/j/64738729049
We look forward to meeting you!
Startup event for everyone in September
Startup event for everyone in September
Dear all Master's students
To introduce you to the Master's degree programme we invite all of you to a cozy evening event, where you will get to know your new fellow students. The event is for both students from AU and new students at AU.
TIME AND PLACE
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 18:30
The evening begins with a dinner at the university, and then the planned activities will continue in Aarhus City Center.
Deadline for registration
September 1, 2026.
If you want to participate in the entire event, there is a personal payment of DKK 165. The payment is made via Mobilepay just before the start of the event. Please note that registration is binding.
Link to registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Nh39Ycv-yke319DfA3ChmNHbmmCEv7JNp6fxiR0atlFUOU5WMzVLM0U2UlVKN0c4N0M4VkJGWlpRTS4u
We hope you will join us for a gnice evening with both familiar and new fellow students.
If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact us at [email protected]
Best regards
The introduction week coordinators 2026
Jacob Gasseholm Bæk and Kathrine Elmgaard Sørensen
Select your corses
Select your corses
It is important that you register for courses for the fall semester before the commencement of studies in September. 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 counsellors at [email protected].
In the sections below, you can find further information about how to access the various student platforms and your AU e-mail account.
Important to know as a new student
Important to know as a new student
How to stay informed as a 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 full personalised overview of your courses, timetable, announcements and events.
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Brightspace
Brightspace is a learning management system, where you can communicate with lecturers and co-students. Here you can find individual courses, teaching material, literature lists, cancelled lectures etc.
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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. Use this email when you contact the Student Counsellors' Office or similar recipients. It is important that you check your AU email, as you will receive important information – for instance about deadlines.
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Teams
Teams gives you the opportunity to collaborate with your fellow students in various groups, where you can share files and communicate.
Get help and guidance during your studies
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, the bookstore and the library
IT support
IT support
IT will be an integrated part of your life as a student. You are always welcome to contact the IT support who can help you with usernames, passwords, your student email, wireless network etc.
You will find the IT support at the University Park (building 1350, room 126) and Universitetsbyen (building 1854, level 0).
Bookstore
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.
AU Library
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.
Adress: Bartholins Allé 11, Building 1351, 8000 Århus C
Time table and course descriptions
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
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
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
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
Contact
- For questions about your introduction or your study programme,
please contact the student counsellors