Insurance
SDU does not require students to acquire insurance. However, we strongly encourage you to take out insurance. As a student, you are not covered by any insurance policies taken out by the university.
We recommend that students take out accident and liability insurances.
Being abroad is usually a great experience. However, no matter where in the world you are, accidents can happen. Therefore, we advise you to at least take out insurance that covers you in case of theft, fire, and liability. Liability insurance is especially important in case you cause damage to something or someone.
The University of Southern Denmark cannot help you with finding insurance. Most Danish insurance companies are good at providing information in English.
Once you have a Danish CPR Number (civil registration number), you are covered by the Danish health insurance system. You can read more about the coverage on lifeindenmark.borger.dk/healthcare.
You must stay in Denmark for minimum 3 months to be able to get a CPR number. The procedure for obtaining a CPR number varies from campus to campus. You will be informed of the procedure at your respective campus once you are enrolled at SDU.
We recommend that you have your own health insurance coverage for the initial period, until you are covered by the Danish health insurance. You may want to take out additional insurance as well, e.g. for home transportation to your home country.
After you have obtained a CPR number, you will receive a yellow health insurance card by post.
Doctor
You will be assigned a general practitioner when you register for your CPR number. Your doctor’s contact details are printed on your yellow health insurance card if you need to make an appointment. You always need to book appointments in advance by phone. Remember to bring your yellow health insurance card when you go to the doctor’s appointment.
Doctor on Duty
If you need to consult a doctor outside of regular work hours, on weekdays, weekends, or public holidays, you must call the Doctor on Duty (Lægevagten). You should only contact the doctor on duty in case of acute illness. The Doctor on Duty in the Region of Southern Denmark is reached by phone +45 70110707.
Dental treatment
Dental treatment is not free of charge in Denmark. If you need dental treatment you are free to choose any dentist and call to make an appointment. Dental treatment is fairly expensive in Denmark. Therefore, you are advised to ask for prices in advance.
Emergency: Call 112
Call 112 in case of a serious emergency, such as life threatening health problems, a traffic accident or fire.
Theft, violence and Sexual Assault
If you're exposed to theft, violence, or sexual assault, you should contact the police immediately by calling 114.
The Sexual assault centre at Odense University Hospital can be reached by phone +45 65412348 (open 24-hour).