STUDY STAY LOGISTICS

You are one of the more than 1,000 Danida fellows who participate in research and study stays administered by Danida Fellowship Centre every year. Prepare for your stay in Denmark by familiarising yourself with this page. We look forward to welcoming you to Denmark.
Prepare for your journey

Before your stay

Here you will find information about your visa/residence permit, invitation/acceptance letters, travel, insurance, arrival, accommodation, visits to other countries, allowances and expectations.

WHAT DOES A DANIDA FELLOWSHIP COVER?

Get an overview of what a Danida fellowship in Denmark covers.

INVITATION, TRAVEL, ARRIVAL AND EXPECTATIONS

Find useful information about invitation/acceptance letters, travel, arrival, visits to other countries, accommodation, health insurance, the weather in Denmark and expectations.

Visa and residence permit

Information about the Schengen visa and residence permit.

Allowances

You will receive an allowance during your stay in Denmark.

DANIDA FELLOWS NETWORK

The very minute you are accepted as a Danida fellow, you automatically become part of the Danida Fellows Network. Learn more
Practical support and guidance

During your stay

Your guide to being a Danida fellow in Denmark starts here.

Danida Fellowship Centre handles all practical arrangements prior to your arrival. While you are in Denmark, we provide ongoing support and guidance, helping you gain a thorough understanding of Danish society and culture. In Copenhagen, we operate our own hostel and organise a variety of social and cultural events every week.

For fellows participating in learning activities outside Denmark, the relevant information will be provided directly by Danida Fellowship Centre.

ACCOMMODATION

Danida Fellowship Centre arranges your accommodation in Denmark. We will send you the details about your accommodation directly. Learn more about what sort of accommodation to expect.

Safety and transport

Wondering how to get around during your study stay? Denmark is safe and easy to navigate. Learn about public transportation, ticket types, and cycling as a convenient way to explore the country

HEalth and insurance

Information about the Schengen visa and residence permit.

VISITORS

If you are in Denmark on a longer-term stay, spouses or other adult close relatives are welcome to visit, provided that he/she pays for and arranges everything in connection with the visit: Air ticket, insurance, visa and accommodation.

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

To offer a better understanding of Denmark and to bring about cultural exchange with Danes as well as with other fellows, all our Danida fellows are invited to a number of social and cultural activities during their stay.

Meeting Denmark – and the world

Your stay in Denmark will give you insight into the Danish way of life. You will also learn about other cultures and form personal and professional friendships with fellows from different countries and continents.

THE DFC CAFÉ

In Copenhagen, the DFC Café in the hostel at Hostrupvej, has become many fellows’ favorite space for both spontaneous and planned social and cultural activities.

Opening Hours:

Sunday – Monday – Wednesday: 7 PM – 10.30 PM
Friday - Saturday: 7 PM – 12 AM

The café is closed Tuesday and Thursday - but you can still use the facilities.

Also available at the centre is a small library, a small computer room with Internet access, table tennis, snooker, gym, outdoor volleyball and a selection of board games.

For social activities outside Copenhagen, look under Social Activities.

ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Danida Fellowship Centre arranges social and cultural activities for Danida fellows in Copenhagen or at your place of study, if you are based outside Copenhagen. Danida fellows outside Copenhagen should check out activities in Esbjerg, Aalborg, Odense and Aarhus. Danida fellows at the DFC hostel. Please see the social calender below.

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