FAQ - find all the answers about your study start here
How can I confirm my study place?
Remember that the study place is actually only yours once you have accepted it.
In your letter of admission, you will find instructions on how to say 'YES' or 'NO' to your study place. Click on the link in letter of admission.
The deadlines for replying are:
- The deadline for confirming your study place for a bachelor’s top-up programme is Sunday 10 July 2023 at 12.00 midday.
- The deadline for confirming your study place for an AP Degree is Monday 31 July 2023 at 12.00 midday.
Once we have received and registered your response, you will be directed to a receipt page. You will also get the receipt by email. Look for the email in your spam filter if you can’t find it. We recommend that you save your receipt.
If you have any questions, please contact us on 7228 6000.
Housing: Still haven't found a place to live in Aarhus?
Get information about housing here
Get help from other students. Join our Facebook group for internationals at Business Academy Aarhus
Prepare for your arrival in Denmark
To prepare for your coming studies in Denmark it would be a good idea to look at the following points:
- Apply for housing now!
- Save the dates for our Orientation Days before study start
- Be well informed about insurance during your stay in Denmark
- Join our international Facebook group and expand your international Business Academy network even before you start.
Orientation Day for new students | 24 August 2023
Thursday 24 August 2023 we will have an Orientation Day for all new international students on our Multimedia Design programme. We strongly recommend that you participate.
We have arranged for incoming EU/EAA students to get both residence permit and CPR (Personal Identification Number) as part of the Orientation Days at Business Academy Aarhus.
Semester start programme - social activities for all new students
Your first weeks at the Academy will be full of fun and social events so that you can get to know your fellow students.
Semester start programme - social activities for all new students (pdf) - updated 17/8
Stay updated and find more information on the Facebook page “Basement Student Bar”
In addition to these joint events, activities specific to your programme may also be planned. You will receive information about this directly from your programme in August (either online here or in your welcome email).
Get your CPR number (personal identification number) and residence document
We have arranged for incoming EU/EAA students to get both residence permit and CPR (Personal Identification Number) as part of the Orientation Days at Business Academy Aarhus.
Requirements for your computer
You should bring your own laptop to classes. Check here if your programme has more specific requirements
IT and systems at the Academy
New students must create a password and log on to our IT systems at home, before study start. Video guides will be available in August.
Wireless Network: You can connect to the Academy’s wireless network in all our buildings.
Printers: Printers and copy machines are available at the Academy (pay as you go).
When you start studying at the Academy, you will get a careful introduction to all the Academy’s systems.
Student identity and access card
All of the Academy’s full-time students receive a student card which gives you access to the Academy. You must use the student card every time you print or copy. Your student card is also used for identification at exams.
The student card also gives you discounts and other benefits for transportaton, shopping etc., so you will benefit from always carrying it with you.
SU (Danish state educational support)
If you are not a Danish citizen, you have to meet certain requirements in order to be able to receive SU.
The earliest you can apply for SU is 10 August 2023.
For students continuing on a top-up degree
If you have completed your AP degree in June 2023: The earliest you can apply for government grants (SU), public transport discount and mileage allowance is from the 13 July and the latest by 31 July, so that you can receive SU for July and August. If you apply earlier, your application will be delayed due to technical reasons and if you apply later, you will not receive any SU for July. You must put the start date of your programme to 0723.
If you have had a break between your two programmes: The earliest you can apply for government grants (SU), public transport discount and mileage allowance is 10 August – if you apply earlier, your application will be delayed due to technical reasons. You must put the start date of your programme to 0923.
Get a discount on public transportation
If you receive SU, you can get a discount (called: Ungdomskort) on your daily transport between your place of residence and Business Academy Aarhus.
Read about ‘ungdomskort’ in English
You can apply for an ‘ungdomskort’ at ungdomskort.dk with your MitID (this can only be done in Danish once you have your CPR number). You can apply from 10 August 2023.
Textbooks – what is allowed?
Legal
- Copy a textbook in 1-2 copies for yourself or a member of your family
- Scan a hardcopy for yourself or a member of your family
- Print and copy an e-book that you’ve bought from bookstore/publisher for yourself or a member of your family
Illegal
- Copy textbooks in copyshops
- Share or sell your legally acquired e-books or scanned hardcopies
- Receive e-books (or scanned hardcopies) from Facebook or a usb stick etc. unless the publisher or the author explicitly permits free sharing
- Buy second-hand e-books or scanned hardcopies from Facebook or a usb stick etc.
Help and answers from our staff
Get help and answers during your time at the Academy.
See contact information for international office, student counselling and all our employees
If you have any further questions regarding the semester start you are welcome to contact our international team at info@baaa.dk
Still got questions? We are here to help
Be part of the Business Academy Aarhus community
Get help, ask questions, and meet students from all of our different programmes.
Join our International Facebook Group
International students' survival guide
Get relevant info and guidelines for being an international student in Aarhus and Denmark.
Download the survival guide (pdf)