Study start Bachelor

When you begin your studies at Roskilde University, you will meet a team of dedicated tutors who have worked intensively throughout the summer to give you and your fellow students the best start to your studies. The tutors will introduce you to life as a student at Roskilde University, so that you have a good network when your study programme begins.

We encourage you to be to be part of this intro period that lasts two weeks and prepares you for your new student life through several different activities. During the intro period, you and your fellow students will go on an off-campus trip which is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students and create fun memories together. The friendships you build give you a social network and equip you for your new life as a student at Roskilde University.

The semester begins September 1, where you will be greeted by the staff, your teachers, and your house coordinator to kick off your study programme. The semester start focuses on the academic introduction to your studies and prepares you for the project work and the courses which make up your bachelor programme.

How to RUC

Before you begin your studies at Roskilde University, you will also gain access to "How to RUC", which is our online study start course. The course gives you the information and overview you need before starting your study programme. You will gain access to How to RUC when you are enrolled at the university.

Guide for new international students

Accommodation

Housing Anywhere

As you will soon prepare for your studies at Roskilde University, we encourage you to find a room before your arrival. Roskilde University supports the global network Housing Anywhere, which is a peer-to-peer platform where people can rent out rooms to international students.

Receive a Roskilde University VIP profile on HousingAnywhere.com by signing up:
For students: Sign-up
For landlords: Sign-up

As a student, intern, PhD candidate, researcher, or visiting professors of Roskilde University you are entitled to priority access to all accommodation available on HousingAnywhere.com. The platform allows you to choose from rooms listed by local students or verified landlords and securely book prior to your arrival.

For more information, check the local guide on living in Roskilde 

Keep in mind: The housing market in Roskilde is very seasonal. So if you don’t find a room listed right away check back regularly.

Do you need more information or have a specific question? Send an email to vip@housinganywhere.com and be treated with priority!

Links to tips and tricks on finding accommodation

Check out our brochure ‘Getting Started’ for tips and tricks on finding accommodation

You can find a lot of good information in the ‘International Students’ Survival Guide to life in Denmark’ – also on how to find a place to live. 
 

Buddy Programme

The Buddy Programme is a face-to-face introduction to Denmark facilitated by current students at Roskilde University. You get an informal introduction to student life at the University. The Buddy Programme will also host common social events for all international and local buddies throughout the semester.
Register before semester start. We will pair you with a local buddy in a small buddy group. You will have a friend from day one. Somebody who won't only help you around campus, but also somebody to go for dinner, lunch, parties and all sort of things with. Also, many fun activities will be arranged by Roskilde University exclusively for the Buddy Programme.

Read more and sign up for the Buddy Programme
 

Handbook for New International Students

Read the handbook “Getting Started” with information for new international students. It offers a lot of hands-on information regarding student life at RUC, what you need to do when starting at RUC, practical matters that you need to take care of before and after you arrive in Denmark and much more.

Covid-19 update

You can find all relevant and up-to-date information regarding Covid-19 in the links below.

• Entering Denmark: Read the latest regulations regarding the Danish borders on the Danish Police Corona webpage.
• Travel guidance: You can find detailed travel guidance on the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

If you have any further questions regarding your study start during Covid-19, you are welcome to contact the International Admissions Office at fulldegree@ruc.dk or +45 4674 2010 (phones are open: Monday-Friday: 10 – 12).