FAQ about Denmark

Frequently asked questions

 

Is medical insurance required?

Yes, It is a requirement that international non-EU students have medical insurance for duration of their stay and studies at UCN. Remember to bring an insurance policy from your home country. However, after having received the yellow card from Aalborg municipality, you are covered by the Danish state on the same conditions as Danes.

 

EU students need to bring a document from their home country stating that they are covered there by a medical insurance before going to Denmark - normally the blue EU health insurance card.

 

Health care?

On your arrival, you will be covered by the Danish Health Care System provided you bring the blue EU health insurance card. Health care (doctors and hospital) in Denmark is free - dentists and opticians make charges.

 

On receiving the yellow card (health insurance card), you can register with a doctor, open a bank account, get a job, etc.

 

What is a CPR number?

The CPR number is a personal identification number that is given to all citizens residing in Denmark. After you obtain your study permit, you need to register at Aalborg municipality in order to obtain a 10-digit number. The first six digits of your CPR number are made up of your date of birth (dd/mm/yy-xxxx).

 

Is Denmark an expensive country?

Compared to some other European countries, Denmark might seem a bit more expensive. However, there are always ways to save money, namely: sales are very common in Denmark - prices drop by up to 70 %, grocery shopping at discount supermarkets, using telephone cards and Internet calling (e.g. Skype), and eating and drinking out at the student-friendly locations.

 

What about Danish courses?

As a student in Aalborg, you are entitled to up to 3 years of free Danish language tuition provided by the local authority in their specially set-up language schools.

 

The programme is based on 6 modules with examinations at the end of each module. Examinations are free of charge and so is the course material. Please read more on http://www.sprogcenteraalborg.dk/english.php.

 

Can I work while I am studying at UCN?

Yes, you can. Please check the regulations regarding this on www.newtodenmark.dk/en-us/.

 

Can I bring a foreign registered motor vehicle to Denmark?

Yes, you can, but there are different rules regarding how long you will stay in Denmark. Please contact the International Office about this - cam@ucn.dk.

 

Should I take lots of medicine with me or is medicine not that expensive in Demark?

Please bring subscribed medicine necessary for you. Only a limited range of medicines, e.g. painkillers and pills to relieve flus/colds, diarrhoea, etc., can be purchased in the pharmacies without prescriptions. To purchase other sorts of medicines, you do need a prescription from your general practitioner (GP). Once you have been registered in Denmark, you will be appointed a GP.

 

What kind of electricity plug is used in Denmark?

In Denmark, a two-wired plug with two round prongs is generally used. It is popularly known as "the Europlug". Denmark uses 220/230 volts.

 

Is it safe to drink the water?

Yes, in Denmark it is safe to drink water from the tap.

 

Is the English language common among Danes?

Yes, most Danes have a very good command of English with only few possible exceptions: elderly people and small children.

 

What time zone is Denmark in?

Denmark is in the Central European Time Zone which is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).

 

How do I address people in Denmark?

In Denmark, the use of the formal forms of address has diminished significantly over the last 20 years. Although, the "De" form (= the polite form of you) is still used in certain contexts, it is much more common now for people to address virtually all people with the familiar "du" (= you) or using the person's first name.

 

 

We hope that the above covers most of the additional queries you may have. Should there be others, we will be pleased to extend the list.