We advise you to bring or buy:
* See measurements under the tab "Furniture and kitchen equipment"
What not to bring or buy:
All rooms offered via AU Housing have basic furniture such as a bed, a table, a chair, a lamp and storage. Additionally we will provide you with a duvet, pillow, a mattress protector, and a waterproof cover for your bed.
Your kitchen will be equipped with basic kitchen utensils such as forks, knives, spoons, plates, glasses, cups, pot(s) and pan(s). We do not provide kitchen equipment such as coffee machines, rice cookers, boilers or similar. If you need this type of equipment, you must buy or bring it.
Below you can find directions to and from the International Centre.
Find more information under the tab "Getting around".
You must sign and return the housing contract and the internet agreement within 3 days of your arrival*. They can be returned to the Information Desk in Nobelparken or to the AU Housing reception at the International Centre within the opening hours.
*If you collected your key during our opening hours, you already signed and returned the housing contract and the internet agreement.
Upon arrival at your residence, please conduct a thorough inspection of your housing as you must submit a moving-in checklist within 3 working days after your arrival.
Please note that any damages or necessary repairs that are not documented in the "Moving-in checklist" or occur during your stay may result in a charge.
Your roommate might have moved in before your arrival and used the common areas. If this is the case, the common areas might not be as clean as they were when your roommate moved in.
We ask both of you to keep the common areas, such as the kitchen and bathroom, clean and tidy at all times. Please do not leave any dishes unwashed. It is your responsibility, in cooperation with your roommate, to clean the kitchen, fridge, oven, and bathroom weekly.
On top of your bed, there is a top mattress, a mattress protector and waterproof cover. These covers are designed to protect your bed and maintain hygiene standards. You can find the names of the covers and their proper order in the image below.
Please note, that for hygienic reasons it is mandatory to use a bed sheet on top of the mattress protector and waterproof cover. It is also mandatory to use a pillow case and duvet cover.
Before you move out, please arrange the covers in the correct order as shown in the image.
The furniture and kitchen equipment in your residence is provided by AU Housing.
If any of the furniture or kitchen equipment is missing or damaged when you move in, please contact AU Housing.
The furniture and kitchen equipment must be left in the same condition and quantity as when you moved in (except for normal wear and tear). If the furniture is left with damages, you will be charged the cost of replacement or repairs.
Furniture:
Kitchen equipment:
The kitchen is equipped with basic kitchen equipment for preparing and consuming meals.
Please contact AU Housing if you are missing some of the following basic kitchen equipment: plates, bowls, glasses, cups, cutlery, cutting boards, trivets, pans, pots, kitchen knives, kitchen utensils (palette knives, spoons, kitchen pliers).
We do not provide kitchen equipment such as coffee machines, rice cookers, boilers or similar. If you need this type of equipment, you must buy or bring it.
Please note, that previous tenants sometimes leave kitchen equipment that we do not provide behind. If these break, we will not replace them.
Each year the AU Summer University team plan a fun and diverse social programme with a wide range of activities offered to anyone who is participating in the AU Summer University.
Find more information via the links below.
For more information about the common areas and shared facilities, please ask your fellow dorm mates or caretaker.
Depending on your housing contract, you must either move out and return the keys before 9 a.m. on Monday, 28 July 2025 (Term 1), or before 9 a.m. on Monday, 11 August 2025 (Term 2). The latest moving-out date is specified in your housing offer and short-term contract. You may move out and return the key before this date if you prefer to do so.
During your stay, we will send you a moving-out email and ask you to submit your key return information including your moving-out date.
NB: It is not possible to move out after the latest moving-out date. If you need additional housing please find information under the tab "Housing at the private market in Aarhus" on the Housing service website.
You must move out and return the key before 9 am on Friday 26 July.
During your stay, we will send you a moving-out email and ask you to submit your key return information including your moving-out date.
NB: It is not possible to move out after the latest moving-out date. If you need additional housing please find information under the tab "Housing at the private market in Aarhus" on the Housing service website.
Top mattress and mattress protector:
Leave both items on the bed in the order shown in the image. Do not remove them from the room.
Pillow protector and waterproof cover:
Wash both items. Place the clean pillow protector back on the pillow and the waterproof cover back on the bed as shown in the image. Do not remove them from the room.
Pillow and duvet:
Leave both on top of the bed. Do not remove them from the room.
Bed sheet, pillowcase, and duvet cover:
Take these items with you. If left in the room, a garbage disposal fee will apply.
AU Housing will inspect your housing after your departure. To avoid unnecessary expenses, we ask you to follow the instructions below.
You must follow the guidelines regardless of the initial state upon arrival.
If you leave anything behind (aside from the items provided by AU Housing) you will be charged with a garbage fee of a minimum of 500 DKK (500 DKK for the first hour, hereafter 350 DKK/hour). If you do not remove and clean the kitchen equipment you will be charged the cleaning costs.
If you have any doubts about how to cleat out your housing, please contact us before you move out.
Before you move out you must clean your housing including the common areas. You can find a cleaning checklist and a guide to Danish cleaning products below and in your residence folder.
AU Housing will inspect your housing after your departure. In case of insufficient cleaning or damages, you will be charged the costs of cleaning or repair.
The responsibility lies with the tenant to ensure a thorough cleaning following our guidelines regardless of the initial state upon arrival. If you have difficulties cleaning something, please contact us before moving out.
During your stay, we will send you a moving-out email and ask you to submit your key return information including your key return location.
You must return your keys to one of the following locations:
*Our regular opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12 noon am to 2 pm, and our extended opening hours are Monday 28 July and Monday 11 August from 7.30 to 9 am.
NB: If you do not return your keys before 9 am on the latest moving-out date it may cost you up to 6000 DKK as we may have to order a locksmith.
Please place your keys in the envelope provided in the residence folder. Make sure that the envelope contains a copy of the key agreement and make sure to close it securely.
If you return the key outside opening hours, please put it in the mailbox right outside the main entrance of the International Centre:
NB: Do NOT leave your keys in your room or in the mailbox at your residence
If you return your keys within opening hours, please also return the residence folder.
If you return your keys to the mailbox, please leave the residence folder in your room.
NB: Please make sure to empty the residence folder for papers with personal information including your name.
That all keys noted in the signed key agreement must be returned. If you lose any keys, you must pay for lock conversion and/or key replacement (up to 6000 DKK).
