Study start master's programmes

Congratulations on your admission and a warm welcome to Roskilde University (RUC). You are about to embark on a memorable journey at an extraordinary university.

Here, we will guide you through the steps you need to take when getting started at Roskilde University and provide you with essential information about your introduction programmes and many useful tips for your study start at RUC.

Your introduction to Roskilde University

At RUC, the autumn and spring semesters officially start on 1 September and 1 February, respectively. We recommend you plan to arrive two weeks before the official start of the semester.

Familiarise yourself with the introduction programmes for international students and other types of help available to you. They are valuable resources that will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to get your student life at RUC off to a good start.

Introduction session at your master's programme

Most of RUC's study programmes hold a study or semester start with an academic introduction to your master's programme. You can find the dates for your study start in the information about your programme at study.ruc.dk.
 

How to RUC – online study start course

Before your study start, you will be invited to our online study start course called ‘How to RUC’. This course consists of various thematic modules that cover all the practical information you need as a new student at RUC.

This course is essential in ensuring that you get off to a good start at RUC. If you are offered a study place at one of Roskilde University's master's programmes, you will receive an invitation to How to RUC at the same time as your acceptance letter.

Accommodation

Global network: Housing Anywhere

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

Receive a RUC 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 professor of RUC you are entitled to priority access to all accommodation available on Housing Anywhere. 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.
 

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.
 

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.