Toolbox for accompanying partners
Job preparation and language courses
AU Expat Partner Programme
The Partner Career Coach Programme provides customised career counselling for expat partners. You will be coached during the transition phase and can participate in networking events to support your new life in Denmark.
Included in the programme are the following:
- Career counselling
- Coaching during transition
- Culture and career workshops and events
Target group
The programme is offered to the spouses and partners of international researchers relocating to Denmark for a position at AU from the postdoc level.
Contact and further information
The Partner Career Coach Programme is organised by the AU Partner Career Coach.
AU Expat Partner Advisor
AU Expat Partner Advisor assists accompanying partners to AU staff and tailors a programme to suit their wishes and needs. The advisor especially helps partners to establish a future career in Denmark. The Expat Partner Advisor services are part of the AU Expat Partner Programme.
Target group
AU Expat Partner Advisor offers services to the spouses and partners of international researchers relocating to Denmark for a position at AU from the postdoc level.
Contact and further information
Interview with AU career counsellors
It is possible for accompanying spouses/partners with an academic background to have an interview with one of AU's career counsellors for the purpose of clarifying job opportunities and how to use his/her professional skills in Denmark.
Target group
Accompanying spouses/partners of Aarhus University employees with an academic background.
Contact and further information
Workindenmark Job Search Assistance
Work in Denmark is a good starting point if you need assistance in your job search. They offer:
- Job search seminars
- Help to target your CV and cover letter to the Danish work place
- Individual assistance
- Pre-arrival information
Work in Denmark's Work Centres are located in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen. Workindenmark recruitment consultants can answer questions and help you with recruitment and job finding.
Target group
Accompanying international spouses and partners.
Contact and further information
Central Denmark region and North Denmark Region
- Louise Bach-Nielsen, P: 72 22 33 87, E: lbn@workindenmark.dk
Mentoring Programme for job seeking partners
International Community in Aarhus runs a metoring programme targeted at accompanying partners with a focus on achieving an understanding of the Danish business sector and expansion of professional networks. The mentors are motivated business leaders and the mentees are accompanying partners.
The programme focuses on both the cultural and professional perspectives of working in Denmark.
The mentee must meet specific criteria. To find out whether you are eligible, please refer to the links below.
Contact and further information
To apply to become a mentee fill out the application form and send your CV to jt@internationalcommunity.dk. Seats are limited so International Community reserves the right to select between the applicants.
Danish lessons
All new non-Danish citizens above the age of 18 have the option of taking Danish courses to help them settle in Denmark. The courses take place at language centres in the municipality you live.
Aarhus University offers Danish courses in cooperation with Lærdansk and A2B. You have the possibility to sign up for a variety of courses (intensive crash course, semester course and online course).
Target group
The offer is targeted at international academic staff and accompanying partners.
Contact and further information
If you use the Relocation Service, you may contact our relocation officers for further information about relevant course offers.
Learn more about Danish courses and who to contact by visiting:
- The page about Lærdansk
- The page about A2B
Read more about Danish courses
Funding and start up support
Assistance to seek your own funding for research projects
The Research Support Office offers assistance to accompanying partners, who wish to seek external funding to continue an academic career in Denmark.
The assistance may consist of an introduction to external research funding in Denmark, the identification of possible councils and foundations as well as assistance in the preparation of applications.
Target group
Accompanying partners with an academic background.
Contact and further information
See Research Support, Proposal Development to find a fundraiser within your field of research.
Read more about how to apply for funding for research projects
Help to start up your own business
Startvækst Aarhus offers assistance to English-speaking entrepreneurs who want to start up their own business in the City of Aarhus.
Sartvækst Aarhus services are:
- Free counselling
- Startup Meeting
- Specialist Meeting
- Startup tools
Target group
English-speaking entrepreneurs who want to start up their own business in the City of Aarhus.
Contact and further information
Positions with a wage subsidy and internships
It is according integration legislation possible for accompanying partners to take a position with a wage subsidy from day one in Denmark. An accompanying partner can be offered a wage subsidy scheme or an internship within his/her relevant area.
Whether the accompanying partner wants to udnertake a position with a wage subsidy or an internship, it is required that the applicant first finds, and is hired by an organisation. AU Expat Partner Coach can assist in this process.
Contact and further information
For further information and assistance, please contact:
Connect Aarhus
Værkmestergade 15, 3.
8000 Aarhus C
E-mail: jobogintegration@aarhus.dk
Tel.: 4185 6080
Open counselling: Wednesday 11:00-14:00
Attn. Consultant Camilla Johansen
More information about Connect Aarhus
AU Expat Partner Coach
Marie Vorre Skydsgaard
International Centre, Aarhus University
Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 4
8000 Aarhus C
Bbldg. 1651, 120
E-mail: marievorre@au.dk
Tel.: +45 9350 8977
Job opportunities at AU
1-year technical and administrative staff position without job posting
If the department sees it as an opportunity and can obtain the necessary financing, they can offer accompanying partners a 1-year technical and administrative staff position. The position can be offered without job posting but must be paid by the department.
Target group
Accompanying partners to Aarhus University staff.
Contact and further information
1-year academic staff postion without job posting
If the department sees it as an opportunity and can obtain the necessary financing, they can offer accompanying partners a 1-year academic staff position for foreign employees at professor or associate professor level. The position can be offered without job posting on the condition that the candidate is determined to be professionally qualified for the position.
Target group
Accompanying partners to Aarhus University staff at professor or associate professor level.
Contact and further information
Networking and leisure
Dual Career Network (IDCN)
The International Dual Career Network (IDCN) is a collaboration of companies, NGOs and academic institutions with the purpose of facilitating job searches for the spouses and partners of mobile employees, as well as providing member companies with access to a ready pool of talent.
Aarhus University participates in the IDCN Jutland network along with among others Vestas, Arla and Lego.
The IDCN gives you the chance to take part in the daily organisation and running of your network.
Target group
Spouses and partners of Aarhus University employees.
Contact and further information
Contact Expat Partner Coach for further information about the IDCN
University International Club (UIC)
The University International Club at Aarhus University provides a social and cultural meeting place for international staff members from PhD students to professors and their partners, guest researchers and
visitors from abroad. UIC offers a comprehensive programme with weekly meetings and events, all year round. The activities include both academic and social events which take place in and around Aarhus.
Contact and further information
Contact UIC organiser Gitte Haahr-Andersen for further information about club events
Voluntary work and networking
In Aarhus, International Community offers to meet with accompanying partners to talk about the possibilities for voluntary work, as well as participation in various networks, etc.
The purpose of the dialogue is to clarify how the accompanying partner can pursue interests and cultivate a meaningful life outside of work or education.
These offers can also be used as to prepare to enter the Danish labour market.
Target group
Accompanying partners in Aarhus.
Contact and further information
Contact International Community for further information about voluntary work and networking
Get off to a good start in a Danish club or association
In Aarhus, International Community offers assistance with finding a club or association matching your interests. They can help to find a relevant club and provide you with contact information.
Contact and further information
Leisure activities
On the ias.au.dk homepage we have gathered some information about leisure activities. You can gain more information about:
- Clubs and associations
- Expat family activities
- Sports and exercise
- AU clubs and organizations
Miscellaneous
Health insurance
Accompanying partners are entitled to all public health services if they take up residence in Denmark. They must be able to support themselves financially or be supported by their spouse/partner when they live together.
