Student in Denmark

Studying in Denmark is a unique experience and the benefits are many

Several formal issues should be taken into consideration when studying in Denmark. In the text below you can read how and where to get help to get settled in one of the best student capitals in the world.

The International citizen service center

This is a very important center to visit. They can assist you in issuing a CPR number (a personal identity number), registering your postal address, assigning a doctor and have your medical card issued, provide information on how to fill in your tax form and other valuable information.

Health insurance:

Any person who lives in Denmark has access to free emergency hospital treatment. For health insurance you need to have a CPR-number and a Health Insurance Card. You can get this at your local National Registration Office (Folkeregisteret) at the municipality (Borgerservice) where you live . Borgerservice will also make sure you are registered with a local doctor. Remember to bring your passport, Residence Permit or Certificate of Registration, a copy of your tenancy agreement with your address on and your Acceptance Letter from Metropolitan University College when you go to register. The yellow Health Insurance Card will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks of your registration. In the first weeks, until you get yellow Health Insurance Card, it is important to have a health insurance for incidental medical bills.
You should always carry the card with you and remember to bring it when you go to see a doctor.
Note: The yellow Health Insurance Card does not cover dental care or transport to your home country in case of illness.

Work in Denmark

Students, who have to have a residence permit in order to study in Denmark, are allowed to work a maximum of 15 hours per week. However, during the summer months, June, July and August, foreign students are allowed to work full time.
Read more about work permits