May 21-23, 2025
Department of Computer Science
Congratulations on your acceptance to our MSc in Computer Science programme! We are delighted that you applied to Aarhus University, and we hope to see you here this autumn.
We encourage you to take the time to learn more about the university and the Department of Computer Science by participating in the Aarhus University CS visit 2025.
The Aarhus University CS visit includes a three-day visit in Aarhus from May 21-23 to give you an opportunity to get to know the city and the Dept. of Computer Science a little bit better, and show you what a great student city Aarhus is
You'll find the link to sign up for the visit in your invitation letter from Louise Wøbbe, lbw@cs.au.dk.
During your visit, you - and the other international students - will meet some of our staff members and current students, and you will get to network with selected partner companies, which will present some of the amazing job opportunities they offer both graduates and students from our department.
We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn more about our Department, University, the thriving local IT business industry, and the wonderful City of Aarhus.
(Travel expenses up to €150, food during the event and accommodation in Aarhus for two nights are paid by Aarhus University - find more information below or in the invitation sent via e-mail)
Arrival and check-in at Wakeup Aarhus, M.P. Bruuns Gade 27, 8000 Aarhus C
Check-in at the hotel is possible from 15:00.
17:30 Welcome – we meet in the hotel reception and walk together to dinner
18:00 Dinner at Banken Food Hall, Kannikegade 4, 8000 Aarhus C. Some of our current students will join us
Breakfast at the hotel
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
08:25 Pick up at the hotel by some of our current AU students, walk to Aarhus University
09:00 Welcome to Aarhus University; Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus C. Building 1671
10:15 Walk through the University Park
10:45 Visit Department of Computer Science; Åbogade 34, 8200 Aarhus N. Building 5342, Room 020 (Ada-020).
12:15 Lunch. Some of our current master's students will join us
13:00 Guided tour of the department and IT City Katrinebjerg with Christina and Simon
13:45 Student life and life after AU
15:30 OWN TIME – we can suggest a coffee at Salling Rooftop, a visit to the Aros Rainbow Panorama, or a rest at the hotel
18:30 Dinner at Slap Af, Studsgade 8, 8000 Aarhus C. Some of our current students and CS alumni will join us
Breakfast at the hotel.
Remember to check out of the hotel.
CAREER FOCUS
9:15 Company visit; Systematic, Søren Frichs Vej 39, 8000 Aarhus
Introduction to our network, our companies, and the many initiatives we have for IT students to create both a professional and social network through our Student Club. In connection, we present our close collaboration with Aarhus University and the help we offer IT students in getting a student job and full-time employment after graduation.
You will get introduced to some of our member companies, what they work with, and what they can offer you as an IT student such as a future student job.
11:30 Lunch and time for networking and socializing with the companies
Walk to to the International Student House.
14:00 Career Service and programmes at Aarhus University; International Student House, Nordre Ringgade 3, 8000 Aarhus
15:00 Presentation and hygge-time!; International Student House
Fun and informative visit to the Student House Aarhus! Get to know the other students and experience the vibrant student culture at Aarhus.
Goodbye, and see you in August!
The Department of Computer Science will cover the following expenses for your visit;
Hotel: Two nights at Wakeup in Aarhus city will be booked May 21-23. It will be single rooms with private bathroom. If you need additional nights we can try to help you book this, but you must pay yourself. For questions please contact Louise Wøbbe
Transportation: Transportation costs up to €150 for flight, train or bus on economy class will be covered by Aarhus University. Please make your own booking, and remember to save your receipts! Without the receipts, you can't get the expenses covered.
Food: There will be breakfast at the hotel. All meals included in the program will be paid by the university.
Reimbursement: After the event, you will recieve a link to a portal where you need to upload your receipt(s) and provide your bank information.
Three options if you arrive by airplane
Trains in Denmark are operated by DSB. You can buy tickets online or in the ticket machines at each station. Tickets must be purchased before you get on the train. Get off at Aarhus H.
If you need to cross the country by bus you can either use Flix Bus or Abildskou.
You will stay two nights at Wakeup in Aarhus city. We will book single rooms with private bathroom. The hotel is only a short walk from the train station and bus terminal. If possible, get off at the Train station for the shortest walk.
To get to the CS department from downtown Aarhus, take a local bus (number 2A or 13 to Vanggaard Centret or Storcenter Nord) - or walk and enjoy the lovely weather that we (almost) always have in Aarhus. Department of Computer Science, Aabogade 34, 8200 Aarhus N.
