Study start Bachelor
On your first day at Roskilde University (RUC), Monday 19 August, you will be greeted by a dedicated team of tutors. 200 volunteer students have spent a month of their summer holiday preparing a 2-week introduction programme to RUC.
The tutors will introduce you to the academic and social life at RUC. The introduction period prepares you for your life as a student, and is facilitated through workshops, pilot projects, introduction to the IT systems, social and physical activities etc. You should expect social and academic activities from 9 am to 17 pm every day during the introduction period. The freshman trip may take place during weekdays or on weekends, so we recommend keeping the calendar as free as possible throughout the period.
Introduction to project work
During the introduction period, you will be introduced to the skills needed for working with projects. The pilot project will give you a hands-on experience regarding how to work problem-oriented and how to form groups.
Your tutors will guide you through the group formation process and teach you ways to organize your project work. The pilot project is mainly focused on the process concerning why and how to make good academic craftmanship, rather than a focus on the theoretical approach. By process, we mean brainstorming, discussing and selecting issues, method and reflections, and working methods. The theoretical approach will be a part of the process once you begin taking courses and do project work. The pilot project will give you a good starting point for working with problem-oriented project work. Half of your study time is spent doing project work in groups.
Practical Info for Study Start
At the web page “Study start for new bachelor's students”, we have gathered all the information relevant concerning your semester start: course registration, student card mentor programmes and much more.
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.
Sign-up to receive a Roskilde University VIP profile on HousingAnywhere.com
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.
Public Transportation Discount
If you are a student at a bachelor’s programme, you can apply for a public transportation pass known as an "Ungdomskort".
Are you eligible to receive SU (student grant)?
If you are not a Danish citizen, you must fulfil special conditions in order to be entitled to SU.
Read about SU at the website of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
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
Learning Danish
While most Danes speak English quite well, learning Danish while studying in Denmark will benefit you at your study place, in your social life and in terms of finding a job in Denmark.
Different options for Danish language courses are available depending on where you live. Check the website of your local municipality for more information.
Roskilde Municipality >
Copenhagen Municipality >
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.
Directions to Roskilde University
Get a map over Roskilde University campus and directions on how to get to Roskilde University
International Club - Roskilde University
The International Club (IC) is a political but non-partisan and social organisation aiming to promote international students at Roskilde University. Visit us at Facebook.
Survival Guide
Get the International Students Survival Guide to life in Denmark - made by students to students.
Campus Roskilde University
Life at the university is more than attending classes and conducting research. On campus there are many facillities for sports and social time together, indoors and outdoors.
A short guide to Roskilde University
RUC on the go is a short guide to Roskilde University for new students. It follows the tradition of other travel guides that usually includes information about must-see sights, local lingo and historical highlights. In RUC on the go you find a phrase book, facts on the university, an introduction to the university’s political system, institutional accreditation and our educational model.