Guides · Updated October 11, 2026
Student life in Denmark: jobs, admin & first steps
Before arrival
Confirm admission, residence requirements, housing and the documents you will need for local registration. Keep digital and paper copies of key documents.
After arrival
Your priority list may include residence registration, CPR, MitID, tax registration, banking, transport and health care access. The order can depend on your personal status.
Student jobs and internships
Check the working conditions linked to your residence status, prepare a Danish-style CV and target roles compatible with your studies and language level.
Official sources
See student relocation support · Ask Rune on DanishRules
Official sources
Information should always be checked against the official source linked in the guide.