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University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring Accommodation (more information in chapter "Accommodation") „Cottage village“ Cottage village is a temporary accommodation for students of NCHM located near Hjørring camping site, round 15 minutes walking distance from school. Depending on number of international students, you’ll be either staying in cottages themselves or in an adjacent building (belongs to local football club). You’ll have your own room or you will share one with other international, there is a kitchen, common room, showers, washing machines and driers available. Staying in cottage village is a great way hot to get to know your classmates (and maybe future flatmates) and you will definitely have some fun. It will also give you time to look for proper accommodation (you can stay here from 21th August until 15 th October). Address: Børge Christensens vej. 12, 9800 Hjørring When to come? The official start of the programme is at the beginning of September. It’s good to arrive few days earlier in order to acclimatize and get to know the surroundings There is no point in coming well in advance (e.g. more than few weeks), unless you‘re planning to travel around the region (summer in North Jutland is really nice) or look for accommodation. In case you consider looking for a job, you’ll probably have to wait until the school starts, as some of the arrangements which are necessary regarding this issue (CPR number, residence permit), are organized by school itself. What to take with you? You can get (almost) everything in Denmark, nevertheless, consider wisely, what is worth taking with you – Denmark is in general quite expensive country. On the other hand, there are many second-hand shops (especially in Hjørring), where you can get things like clothes, furniture, electronics and home decorations for really affordable prices. Documents: ID, passport, passport photos, other documents you might find relevant (for job search etc.), medical records (translated, in case you had some serious issues in the past) Electronics: sockets (two-wired plug, „the Europlug“, 220/230 volts.), MS office is provided by school Clothes: don’t underestimate local weather, don’t forget outdoor clothes (few lessons will be held outside, especially during Nature classes) proper shoes, wellingtons, raincoat, something warm, swimsuit (there is a swimming pool at UCN) Medicine: medicine you regularly use, medicine for cold, painkillers, vitamins etc. Other: if you go by car, you can consider taking your bicycle with you, it’s a great way how to get around Tips!: books in your language, slippers (especially for cottage village!), your favourite mug, hair dryer, speakers… Tip! In August, Facebook group will be created for new students.
University College of Northern Denmark, Skolevangen 45, Hjørring 2. HOW TO GET HERE There are many different ways of how to get to Hjørring. This chapter will try to sum them up and help you deciding which one to choose and what to consider when travelling. There is great page - rejseplanen.dk - where you can find possibilities of getting from one place to another (not only inside Denmark but also from Europe → Denmark and etc.). This also applies on searching for connection between airports and Hjørring. You can just write the place you want to go from in the line named From and Hjørring in the line named To. By plane Going by plane is probably the fastest and most common way. Major airports are located in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Billund and Aalborg. Located in Northern Jutland, travelling to Hjørring from an airport can take some time and often becomes quite expensive. Prices of trains or buses shouldn't be overlooked, as they can easily reach the price of your flight ticket. For more details see the list of airports below. 1) Aalborg The closest airport, approximately 50 km from Hjørring. The flights are not as frequent and destinations are limited, also the prices can be slightly higher than at the other airports. Nevertheless, you will save money for additional transportation and avoid long travelling through Denmark. Direct flights to: London Gatwick, Copenhagen, Spain (Malaga, Alicante, Mallorca) Low-cost airlines: Norwegian, soon also Ryanair How to get from the airport: FROM: “Aalborg Lufthavn” TO: Hjørring
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