When graduating
As you wrap up your time at SDU, make sure you review the practical steps relevant to your situation. Requirements may vary depending on your citizenship and your plans after graduation.
Below, you will find a clear overview of what to consider - whether you are starting your career in Denmark or preparing to leave the country.
Staying or leaving?
What happens next?
Your next steps depend on your plans after graduation. Are you staying in Denmark to start your career - or leaving the country? Expand the relevant sections below to make sure everything is in place.
If you plan to stay in Denmark after graduation, make sure you know which residence and work permit rules apply to you before starting your job search. The rules depend on your citizenship.
Once you have completed your studies, it is time to start looking for your first job in Denmark.
SDU's career counsellors can help you with your job search and provide guidance on your CV, applications, and career options.
The Danish welfare state is based on the concept of citizens having equal access to different services, which are paid for by taxes.
If you did not apply for a tax card from your local tax office when you first arrived in Denmark, you must do so when you start working and generating an income.
If you plan to stay in Denmark and do not have a job when you graduate, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits. To qualify, you must join an unemployment insurance fund no later than two weeks after your graduation.
You may have learned the basics of Danish while completing your studies. Although this will get you through lunch breaks and social events, it can be difficult to land a job in Denmark without speaking the language more fluently.
Consider signing up for language training to further improve your Danish skills.
Check your rental agreement and find out when you need to move out. Some student housing has specific rules for when your tenancy ends after graduation.
If you move to a new address, remember to update your address with the Danish authorities.
If you are leaving Denmark for more than six months or are giving up your residence, you must deregister your Danish address, cut up your Danish health insurance card and deregister from the Civil Registration System (CPR).
The deregistration can be done as early as four weeks before your departure and until five days after. Likewise, if you have had a job during your stay, remember to notify the Danish Tax Agency.
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