Study Start Master's Programmes

The semester officially starts on September 1 in the autumn semester and February 1 in the spring semester. Prior to the official start of your first semester, you have the opportunity to participate in the Foundation Course. In order to make the most of the introduction programmes and get settled in your new surroundings, we strongly encourage you to plan your travels so that you arrive about two weeks before the beginning of the semester.

We offer 3 types of introduction programmes to give you the best start as a new student at a master's programme or for your prerequisite studies:

1. Foundation Course

We strongly encourage you to participate in this comprehensive course for new international students. It usually runs in the week before semester starts. Therefore, you should expect it to take place in the week starting on August 20 2018. We will update the exact place and date in due course, so keep an eye on this page.

At the Foundation Course will get an introduction to:

• the university
• the learning principles of Roskilde University
• information about studying at Roskilde University
• help with practical matters when moving to Denmark
• introduction to Danish culture and much more

Read more and sign up for the Foundation Course

2. Introduction at your Master's programme

You will get an Introduction to your master's programme. Information about when and where will be available in the information about your programme at kursus.ruc.dk.

3. Social event

Get to know your fellow students at the social event. There will be snacks, cake and games. It usually takes place in the week before semester starts. Therefore, you should expect it to be in the week starting on August 20 2018. We will update the exact place and date in due course, so keep an eye on this page. You don’t need to sign up for this event.

Accommodation

As you will soon embark on your studies at RUC, we encourage you to arrange a place to stay in good time before your arrival. RUC supports the global network Housing Anywhere, a peer-to-peer platform where international students can find local housing.

There are also other options such as Findbolig.nu, Findroommate.dk, Akutbolig.dk, Lejebolig.dk or Boligbasen.dk.

You can also check out our brochure ‘Getting Started’ for tips and tricks on finding accommodation.

It is very difficult to find affordable accommodation last minute. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to use these or other safe platforms for booking in good time prior to your arrival.

There are also groups on Facebook and other social media where you can look for rooms. We don’t recommend this approach and remind you that you should be careful because of potential scammers on social media.

Are you eligible to receive Student Grant (SU)?

If you are not a Danish citizen, you must fulfil special conditions in order to be entitled to Student Grant (SU).

Read about SU at the website of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science

NOTE: If you are entitled to SU, you will only receive SU during the master’s programme. If you are admitted to prerequisite studies, you are not entitled to receive SU for the duration of the prerequisite studies.

Public Transportation Discount

If you are a student at a master’s programme, you can apply for a public transportation pass known as an "Ungdomskort".

Guide to public transportation discount (pdf)

NOTE: You are only able to get the discount during your master’s programme. If you are admitted to prerequisite studies, you will not be able to obtain the public transportation discount for the duration of the prerequisite studies.

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 and your stay in Denmark, including what to do before your stay in Denmark and what to do upon arrival and much more. 

Mentor Programme

The Mentor Programme is a face-to-face introduction to student life in Denmark by a current student at the university. This way you can be sure to get a fun and informal introduction to student life at RUC. Mentors are here to help you have to have the best start at RUC and offer a first connection upon your arrival. International students who become members of the mentor programme tend to have much better experiences at RUC and find it easier to make the most of their studies at RUC.

You are very welcome to send an e-mail to mentor@ruc.dk with questions, comments etc.

Read more and sign up for the Mentor Programme