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Step-by-step guide

Upon arrival

Check the guide below to find out what you need to do to get settled when you arrive in Denmark.

Attend the introduction days

Your study programme's introduction days and SDU's orientation days are sometimes held before study start, so make sure to check the dates before planning when to arrive in Denmark.

How to get to SDU/your accommodation

We recommend that you figure out how to get from the airport to your campus or your accommodation before you leave your home country.

You can find general information about travel itineraries, timetables and prices of public transport on the Danish online journey planner rejseplanen.dk (available in English and German).

Public transport in Denmark is secure and reliable, and it is safe to travel alone.

Get settled in your accommodation

Read your tenancy agreement thoroughly before moving in and check your accommodation for defects and damage. It may be a good idea to compile a list of defects with photo documentation and hand a copy to your landlord within the first 14 days of your tenancy.

 

Get your CPR number

The CPR number is your personal civil registration number in Denmark. It is essential for contacting the Danish authorities and health care system, and you will need it to open a bank account and get insurance. 

When you receive your real CPR number, you must register the new number in SDU’s system, SPOC. The CPR number you got when you applied to SDU is temporary.

Apply for MitID

MitID is an app which provides a digital verification of your identity. MitID gives you a secure login to internet services such as banking, accessing mail from public authorities and logging into public self-service solutions.

In Denmark, most services and communication with authorities is digital, which makes the MitID very important.

You can apply for MitID in connection with your CPR registration.

Open a bank account

If you intend to work during your stay in Denmark, it is a good idea to open a Danish bank account and register it as your NemKonto to receive your salary.

To open a bank account, simply contact a Danish bank of your choice. Many Danish banks have accounts that are specially designed for young people or students.

Last Updated 24.01.2025