FAQ - find all the answers here
How do the corona restrictions in Denmark affect my study start?
Stay up to date on www.baaa.dk/corona, where we are continuously publishing important information about how study start and teaching will be conducted.
We always follow the Danish authorities’ recommendations - both for Denmark in general and Aarhus specifically.
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 | 25 August 2022
Thursday 25 August 2022 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 will be available in July)
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 (either on this page 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 have 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. Check the video guides here (guides will be updated in July 2022)
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.
Material fees and other costs
As a student at Business Academy Aarhus, you have to pay a materials’ fee. The fee covers licenses for academic literature databases, subscriptions, copies, student ID card, etc.
Besides the materials fee, (and depending on which programme you are taking), you may have to make an additional payment for books or a study trip. This must be paid with the materials’ fee.
The compulsory material's fee of DKK 600 must be paid no later than 15 May 2022.
If you pay the compulsory material's fee later than the deadline, you will be charged an extra fee of DKK 100.
On 28 July 2022 you will receive your final letter of admission and in addition a letter with important information. In the letter with important information, you will also find the link for paying material fee. Students who have already paid the materials fee must not pay again. If you haven't already paid, the deadline is 5 September 2022.
To get your student card you must have paid the materials fee. You must bring the receipt for payment with you when you pick up your student ID card. You can print the receipt or have it available on your phone, tablet or computer.
Once you have started on your programme – in addition to the costs of materials and books – there will also be expenses related to among other things, study trips and company visits.
Student identity and access card
To get your student card you must pay the materials fee.
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 2022.
For students continuing on a top-up degree
If you have completed your AP degree in June 2022: 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 0722.
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 0922.
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 NemID (this can only be done in Danish once you have your CPR number). You can apply from 10 August 2022.
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)