DANISH SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
AAHUS
Aarhus has a population of 275,000 and is centrally located in Denmark and Northern Europe. It is one of Denmark's most important research and education centres. Just about one tenth of the inhabitants are enrolled in university level education, and about one fifth of the population is engaged in upper-secondary or tertiary education. Aarhus has long been known as a cultural centre, offering a rich and varied selection from just about every cultural genre.
DANISH SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM
The Danish School of Journalism (DSJ) is the largest and oldest institution for the education of journalists in Denmark. It has a strong international profile in all of its activities. All international programmes are run in English, and offered to both Danish and international journalism students. The DJS is a public school under the Danish Ministry of Education, and it has 1100 full-time students in four departments of radio, IT, further education, and international studies.
ASSORTED FACTS
A mentor will be assigned to you by the International Secretariat. A mentor is a journalism student who will will pick you up when you arrive, give you your key, take you to your room and help you get settled.
TUITION
Tuition is free for all EU/EEA students as well as for students participating in an exchange programme. From 2006 all other students have to pay a tuition fee. As a Nordplus student you are eligable for a travel grant and a scholarship.
ACCOMMODATION
DSJ international students will be offered housing at about four different student dormitories all situated within 8 kilometres from the DSJ. Exchange students live with other Danish students, and the typical student room is a single with a private bath but shared kitchen and other facilities. The rent is DKK 1800-2000 + a refundable deposit.
KEY DATES
The autumn semester begins in late August and ends in December, the spring semester begins in late January and ends in June. There are Christmas and Easter vacations, but not autumn or winter vacations.
VISA
Visas are not necessary for Norwegian students.
CURIO
As a centre for education, Aarhus has a large influx of young people resulting inter alia in more than 500 cafes and several annual festivals, including the Aarhus International Jazz Festival and the Aarhus Festuge (Aarhus Partyweek) – the biggest festival in Scandinavia.
LINKS: THE SCHOOL AND ANSA'S COUNTRY PAGES
www.djh.dk
www.ansa.no/land/danmark