Study Start Master's Programmes

The semester officially starts on 1 September in the autumn semester and 1 February 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.

At the Foundation Course you 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 study.ruc.dk.

3. Social event

Get to know your fellow students at the social event. There will be snacks, cake and games. Please keep an eye on this page. We will update the time and place for this event in due course. You don’t need to sign up for this event.

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 professor 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 how to find accommodation

Check out our brochure "Getting Started" for tips and tricks on how to find accommodation

You can find a lot of useful information in the "International Students' Survival Guide to life in Denmark" – also on how to find accommodation.

Are you eligible to receive Student Grant (SU)?

If you are not a Danish citizen, you must fulfil specific 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, for example, what to do before your stay in Denmark and what to do upon arrival and much more. 

Mentor Programme

In the Mentor Programme one of our current RUC students introduces you to student life in Denmark. 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

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.

There are different options for Danish language courses depending on where you live, so if you want to learn more about different options, read more about the options in your local municipality (kommune).

Roskilde: http://english.roskilde.dk/
Copenhagen: https://international.kk.dk/