Checklist

Going abroad to study involves a number of practicalities which must be taken care of. The checklist below may be useful for you before, during and after your stay abroad.

Before going abroad

Information meetings – At this meeting you will be given important information about applying for admission to the host university, insurance, residence permits etc. It is also a chance to meet other students from the Faculty of Life Sciences and possibly the University of Copenhagen who have been studying abroad. Close to departure you will also be invited to a meeting that will focus on preparing you for your studies abroad.

Email – All communication from the Secretariat for Internationalisation is sent to your dsr mail address, so if you use another email address, please remember to set your dsr mail for automatic forwarding. If you are nominated to one of the University of Copenhagen partners, you should also make sure to check you KU account, as correspondence will be sent to that one.

Visa and residence permits – Find out whether you need a visa or a residence permit to study in the country of your choice.

Insurance – check that you have the necessary travel insurance for while you are away. It should cover, both theft and health. LIFE strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance and recommend Studenterforsikring.dk

Apply for grants!

There are lots of private funds out there, so if you need addition money for your stay abroad, try to apply for additional funding.

Accommodation – If you want to sublet your accommodation, you are welcome to contact the Faculty of Life Sciences housing coordinator . Students studying at a partner university will get help to find a place abroad in most cases. You can read more about how to find accomodation abroad under "Housing".

Ambassador package – Remember to pickup an ambassador package from the Secretariat for Internationalisation. It contains information about the Faculty of Life Sciences as well as a LIFE t-shirt.

 

When abroad

You role as an ambassador – Remember that you are a Faculty of Life Sciences ambassador during your studies abroad and that you are expected to inform students at your host university about the possibilities of studying at the Faculty of Life Sciences.

Final credit transfer – Remember to gather the necessary documentation to allow you to apply for a final credit transfer when you get home.

After your return

 

Study Abroad Evaluation Form – Remember that you must fill in a report online once you return. You will receive information on how to from the central International Office.

 

 

Your final application for credit transfer – to be submitted to

Faculty of Life Sciences

Study and Student's Affairs

Bülowsvej 17

1870 Frederiksberg C

or by e-mail to:

You role as an ambassador – after your return – Remember that it is part of the “deal” that you participate in information events for other students to encourage them and share the experiences which you have gained as a student abroad with them.