Health Insurance
You are entitled to use the National Danish Health Service once you have received a social security number (a CPR number).
Once you have received your residence permit you should visit your local municipality in order to register. To this session you should bring your passport, documentation of residence permit and your rental agreement. The International Office can assist you in locating your local municipality. After 3-4 weeks you will receive your National Health Service Card with your social security number.
Please note that until you have received the National Health Service Card you are not covered by the Danish National Health Service. Non EU/EEA citizens are therefore advised to take out a private health insurance in their home country to provide interim coverage until you have received the National Health Service Card. EU citizens are advised to bring their blue EU/EEA insurance cards with them.
Remember to take your National Health Service Card with you if you go to a doctor or dentist. The name, address and telephone number of your doctor will be printed on the card.
When you have finished your studies at DTU—and before you leave Denmark—you must return this medical card to your local National Registry Office.
Nordic citizens
Citizens from Nordic countries are automatically entitled to the same medical treatment as Danish nationals; they do not need additional health insurance.
Home and Liability Insurance
Students staying in DTU residences are not covered by a home insurance. We therefore strongly recommend that all students take out a home insurance during your stay at DTU.
If you are involved in an accident that injures someone or damages their property, you may become liable for large sums payable in costs and damages. If you are not covered for third-person liability, we strongly advise to insure against it.
Other insurances
Insurance to cover the costs of repatriation is also strongly recommended. Should you become seriously ill or die, this insurance will pay for a family member to be flown to Denmark to take you home. Finally, it is wise to insure yourself against theft.