Hello
RESIDENT

Feel at home and grow your life in Aarhus!

    Hello resident gathers the many opportunities that help internationals build a meaningful life here. 


    From language schools and cultural experiences to sports clubs, volunteering and community events.

    Explore ways to make friends, join local networks, and become part of the city’s vibrant international community. 


    Aarhus is full of exciting places, people and possibilities. We’ll help you find them.

    Want to learn Danish?

    Start with official Danish Courses

    • A2B offers the official language programme for internationals who are working or self-supporting
    • AOF Job & Dansk Aarhus offers official Danish education for refugees and those in family reunification programmes.

    Practice your Danish with others

    • Swap Language connects you with others to practice languages together online.
    • Socialkompasset helps you find language cafés where you can practice Danish in a relaxed environment.

    Other flexible learning options

    • Clavis offers flexible courses, including free FVU lessons focused on improving language and basic skills.
    • Poikilingo is a fun and interactive app designed for children.

    Culture and experiences in Aarhus

    Start by exploring what is happening in the city

    • International Community's Event Portal gathers internationally minded events and activities hosted by a wide range of organisations.
    • Aarhus Guiden helps you discover new experiences, events and hidden gems around the city.
    • VisitAarhus is your guide to attractions, activities and cultural highlights across Aarhus.

    Experience art, theatre and creativity

    • Godsbanen is Aarhus’ creative hub, bringing together art, workshops, performances and community events.
    • Bora Bora presents contemporary dance and visual performances that can be enjoyed across languages and cultures.
    • Teater Katapult offers innovative theatre and storytelling, including a range of English-language performances
    • Institut for (X) is a creative and sustainable neighbourhood filled with cultural events, music, art and workshops.

    Build your social network

    Meet other internationally minded people

    Connect through shared interests and activities

    • Roberta’s Society hosts social gatherings and activities that make it easy to meet people and become part of local life in Aarhus.
    • GENLYD connects you with local communities, activities and invitations based on shared interests.
    • Konnectet helps young people create genuine friendships and find community through both online and in-person connections.

    Join a club or association


    Joining a local sports team, hobby club or association is the 'Danish way' of meeting people and build lasting connections.


    • Denmark.dk provides info of the importance of the Danish 'Foreningsliv' in terms of social relations and engaging with local society.
    • Join a Club is an interactive map, made by International Community, with of all of the clubs and associations in Aarhus that are ready to welcome non-danish speakers.
    • Foreningsmentor helps children and adolescents from age 6-17 towards an active freetime hobby by enrolling in a Danish club or association.

    Jobs and job searching


    Start by understanding the practicalities and how the Danish job market works     

    • Life in Denmark gives you practical information about work rights and unions.
    • Workindenmark guides you on job searching and information about working in Denmark.
    • A state of Denmark explains the basics of the work culture and job searching in Denmark.


    Get support for your jobsearch

    • Job Aarhus helps unemployed people with guidance, work placements, and connecting with companies.
    • International Employment Unit helps highly skilled internationals and spouses of international employees continue or begin their career in Aarhus.
    • IDCN supports accompanying partners from certain companies with professional and social networking opportunities.


    Learn new skills, start a business or grow your network

    • ReDI School of Digital Integration offers tech and digital skills training for women and non-binary individuals with migrant and refugee backgrounds.
    • Startup Aarhus connects aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals to the local startup community and ecosystem.
    • STARTVÆKST Aarhus helps international entrepreneurs with free business advice, guidance, and events on starting a business in Denmark

    Job portals

    Start by exploring the different job portals - from large companies and public listings to startups and tech opportunities.

    A State of Denmark Job Portal  is an overview of open job positions in Denmark for English-speakers.

    Work in Denmark is the national public employment service for international candidates looking for a job in Denmark.

    Tech Hub Aarhus' job portal is filled with open positions within the tech industry in Aarhus.

    The Hub's job portal has gathered job openings in startups - in many different roles and branches.

    Jobindex     is Denmark's biggest jobportal where you can filter for open positions for English speakers.

    Volunteering

    Get involved with your local community and meet new people through volunteering.

    Volunteering.dk is an online portal featuring postings from organisations seeking volunteers.

    Frivilligcenter Aarhus offers guidance to help you find an organisation that matches your interests.

    The Danish Red Cross offers voluntary work of a social or humanitarian character.

    ReThinkers is a volunteer community you can join if you are interested in volunteering at cultural events.