hello
 NEWCOMER

Welcome to Aarhus
– we’re here to help you settle in!​

Arrival Initial housingLanguage Children and schools Jobs and job searchingVolunteering

Whether you’ve moved for work, study or family, Hello Newcomer gives you an easy overview of the essential services that help you get started in your new city.

Here you’ll find guidance on practical matters such as registration, banking, healthcare, housing and everyday life – and links to the trusted organisations in Aarhus that can help you along the way.

Start your journey with confidence. We’ll guide you to the right resources, step by step.

Arrival

Find everything you need to get started in Aarhus – from registration and CPR to everyday tips and cultural insights. For a step-by-step guide when moving to Aarhus from abroad check out international.aarhus.dk 

Citizen Service (Borgerservice) provides you with everything you need to get started in Aarhus– here you’ll find everything from registration and Digital Post to healthcare and housing.

Newcomer's Info Evening is an event designed by Aarhus Kommune and International Community to give you all the info needed for a head start on life in Aarhus. Find the next one in our event calendar.

Life in Denmark is the official site for newcomers to Denmark offering public information and self-service.

New to Denmark is the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration’s official web portal about the rules for entering and residing in Denmark.

Expat in Denmark is made for internationals in (or wanting a move to) Denmark, covering what you might need culturally, socially and career-wise.

The Danish Tax Agency covers everything you need to know about the Danish tax system such as your annual tax statement.

Initial housing

Get guidance on finding a place to live in Aarhus, whether you need temporary or long-term housing. For practical info about moving, renting a home or buying property check out international.aarhus.dk

Life in Denmark provides you with guidance on housing and moving to Denmark.

Archouse is a new housing solution providing rental apartments with built-in community and full convenience.

Basecamp by Xior creates smart and exciting living spaces for students.

Roberta's Society A very central option filled with local culture, a great option to start your life in Aarhus.

Hotel GUESTapart offer hotel apartments that can be booked for longer periods of time.

Language

Explore language schools and courses that help you learn Danish and feel confident in daily life. For info about your entitlement to free language education thorugh the Official Danish Language Course, check out international.aarhus.dk

A2B is the City of Aarhus' provider of The Official Danish Language Course for self-sufficient internationals.

Poikilingo is a language app created for children to learn new languages.

Swap language is an online language hub.

Clavis is a language school offering flexible teaching options when it comes to free FVU lessons.

AOF Job & Dansk Aarhus is the City of Aarhus provider of The Official Danish Language Course for refugees and familiy reunified people.

Children and schools

Find guidance on childcare, schools and family life in Aarhus — helping your children settle in, learn and thrive in their new community. For practical info about childcare and school options in the City of Aarhus check out international.aarhus.dk

International Day Nursery is the day nursery in Aarhus for Internationals.

Aarhus International School is the international school in Aarhus with the mission to provide a high quality international education.

Aarhus Gymnasium offers the one-year pre-IB and the two-year IB Diploma Programme for teens aged 16-19.

Little Friends is an international playgroup for parents on parent leave hosted by International Community and Foreningen Samværd.

International.aarhus.dk provides you with info about children with special needs

Jobs and job searching

Find resources to support your job search – CV tips, job portals, professional networking and advice on entering the Danish labour market.

International Employment unit is a team under Jobcenter Aarhus that is specialised in assisting all international job seekers to begin or continue their career in Aarhus.

IDCN supports the professional integration of employee partners and spouses through professional and social networking events.

ReDi School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school dedicated to empowering women & non-binary individuals with migrant and refugee backgrounds through education.

Startup Aarhus is a non-profit working to boost the startup community in Aarhus.

Job Portals

A State of Denmark Job Portal is an overview of open job positions in Denmark for internationals.

Work in Denmark is the national public employment service for international candidates looking for a job in Denmark.

Tech Hub Aarhus job portal is filled with open positions within the tech industry in Aarhus.

The Hub's job portal has gathered job openings in startups - in many different roles and branches.

img-3

Volunteering

Get involved through volunteering – a great way to meet people, practise Danish and contribute to the community.

Volunteering.dk is an online portal featuring postings from organisations seeking volunteers.

Frivilligcenter Aarhus offers guidance to help you find an organisation that matches your interests.

The Danish Red Cross offers voluntary work of a social or humanitarian character.

ReThinkers is a volunteer community, join if you are interested in volunteering at cultural events.

Newcomer Resident Company Student Ambassador Partner Student Company