International Staff Office helps hiring managers and departments in the recruitment process with a range of services for the international staff member, accompanying partner and guest researchers.
The Relocation team at International Staff Office can play an active role in the recruitment of international staff. We offer Relocation Service to candidates at the level of Assistant Professor, Associated Professor and Full Professor.
We are happy to meet with your candidates while they are visiting Aarhus University, or we can hold online meetings prior to or after their visit. Our procedure is to give a presentation about the practicalities of moving to Denmark along with all the ways that the International Staff Office can assist, for example with housing, daycare, schooling, cultural transition, language learning, partner support, guidance on necessary permit, getting registered, social life, and much more.
We believe this essential information gives the international candidates a realistic idea of what they can expect when moving to Denmark, from pre- arrival to arrival and while living in Denmark.
Please contact us, if you are recruiting international staff and would like our help in the recruitment phase. We will be more than happy to schedule a meeting with your international candidates.
For more information and/or our assistance, please contact us at relocation@au.dk
The International Staff Office provides support for Postdocs moving to Denmark. Our Postdoc Advisor can help them:
They'll also receive a welcome email with essential information and links to useful resources.
For more information and/or our assistance, please contact us at postdoc-relocation@au.dk
The partner of an international candidate is often an important co-decision maker and can be a determining factor as to whether an international candidate chooses Aarhus University as his or her next employer.
Expat Partner Programme offers a range of services to the accompanying partners of AU’s international staff. In addition to individualised career services, we offer networking opportunities and advisory services with point of departure in the individual partner.
Please contact us if you are recruiting an international candidate and would like our help in the recruitment phase. We will be more than happy to schedule a meeting with the partner of your (potential) new international employee. The meeting can serve as an introductory talk about our services, initial assessment of career opportunities (if applicable) and information about how we can support the partner in case they choose Denmark as their next home-destination.
The meeting can be in person in connection with a campus visit or online.
The Expat Partner Programme services are available to accompanying partners of AU international staff from PostDoc level and up.
For more information and/or our assistance, please contact us at expatpartner@au.dk
Read more on the Expat Partner Programme page for accompanying partners
The International Staff Office provides valuable information to help international PhD students settle in Denmark. Visit our comprehensive website at internationalstaff.au.dk for detailed guidance.
International PhD students can also reach out to our Help Desk for assistance with a variety of topics, including:
For more information, please contact us at internationalstaff@au.dk.
As a host you need to ensure that your guest researcher or visiting scholar has the relevant work permit and that he/she is properly informed about his/her insurance coverage. The Guest Researcher Support can help you with applying for permits and informing about insurances.
Read more about the Guest Researcher Support for the host
The International Staff Office organizes a series of meetings for administrative staff at AU, focusing on topics related to international researchers, PhD students, and visiting researchers.
Read more about the network on the page For Administrators (in Danish)
The senior management team has decided that all departments/schools must have internal procedures and guidelines for hosting visiting scholars (including visiting PhD students). Below you will find resources to help you and information about your responsibilities as a manager and/or host.