International Citizen Days 2022

International Citizen Days 2022 took place in the heart of Copenhagen, bringing together public authorities, private organisations and local communities for two days of endless inspiration on housing, job and social life.
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Evaluation of International Citizen Days 2022

Feedback from participants and partners is essential for us to improve the quality and relevance of our events. You can explore the evaluation here.
This is a great venue with great associations and organisations, not only from Copenhagen but from all of Denmark.
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It is nice to learn about the Danish culture and get to know more about children, education and housing.
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There are many places for people looking for jobs within Copenhagen, to find help searching for houses, learning Danish. I've learned quite a lot today.
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AISEC

AISEC develops youth leadership through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments.They ensure that practical experiences in challenging environments are present by facilitating cross-cultural exchanges and creating these opportunities in membership roles.

Akademikerne

The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne) is an umbrella organisation for its member organisations. These organisations offer services to professional and managerial staff graduated from universities and other higher educational institutions. Through their member organisations they offer: Career advice, help with collective agreements, professional networks, career training and help to uphold the Danish Model.

Art Escape Studio

The AES Arts Collective was formed in 2019 and is an integral part of what makes ArtEscape Studios & Café so special. The Collective is made up of international women working in multidisciplinary fields of art including: Oilpainting, acrylic and watercolour painting, pastel and graphite drawing, photography and digital media, collage, paper sculpture and design, creative coaching, textiles and regenerative painting materials.

Au Pair Network

Au Pair Network is a non-profit organisation funded by the Danish Parliament through the State Budget. Their mission is to give the best welcome to au pairs in Denmark and facilitate a successful integration process.

Boblberg.dk

Boblberg is a digital platform that helps citizens create social relations and communities. Citizens from all around the country create bubbles of shared interest and experience which they wish to share with others.

Børnekulturhus Ama'r

The purpose of Børnekulturhus Ama'r is for children to have fun and immerse themselves in creative processes together with others, to develop their understanding of themselves as world citizens as well as to improve their self-esteem.

Career Club DK

Career Club DK serves by connecting career minded women, creating an online and offline space for us to unite, support and empower each other.

Career Denmark

Career Denmark ApS teaches internationals how to integrate into the Danish labour market. It's mission is to help internationals land their dream job.

Center for Akademikere og Virksomhedsservice

Center for Akademikere og Virksomhedsservice provide guidance for academic jobseekers regarding job opportunities in the Danish Labour Market, help jobseekers to find jobs and help employers to recruit from all over Europe.

Copenhagen Capacity

Copenhagen Capacity is the official organisation for attracting and supporting international investments and talent in Denmark and the Greater Copenhagen region. They can connect international talent interested in pursuing a career in the Greater Copenhagen region with local companies.

Copenhagen International School

CIS is an IB school in the heart of Copenhagen. With over 900 students between 3-19, their goal is to educate champions of a just and sustainable world.

Copenhagen Libraries

For more than 125 years, Copenhagen's Libraries have given the city's citizens access to knowledge and cultural offerings. Today, they are one of the most used cultural facilities in the Municipality with almost 4 million annual visitors, becoming important cultural powerhouses and meeting places for citizens in all districts.

Copenhagen Netball Club

Netball is a sport that is popular throughout the former British Empire and the 53 Commonwealth nations. Copenhagen Netball Club was established around 15 years ago and have a great mix of different ages, skills, gender, nationalities and ethnicities. They are an inclusive club and welcome everyone equally.

Copenhagen Relocations

Copenhagen Relocations is supporting people through their adventure in a new country. They offer advice on immigration and relocation solutions.

Copenhagen Science City

Copenhagen Science City is an innovation district in the heart of the Danish capital with world-class science, a great business climate and high livability inspires businesses to co-locate, co-create and invest.

Copenhagen Theatre Circle

Copenhagen Theatre Circle (CTC) has been providing Copenhagen audiences with high quality drama in English since 1968. CTC is an English-language amateur theatre society with members from all over the world, united by a love of the theatre.

Copenhagen Visitor Service

Copenhagen Visitor Service is Copenhagen's official tourist information. If you need help or inspiration during your stay in Copenhagen, Copenhagen Visitor Service is a good place to start.

Copenwater

Copenwater is an open water swimming club in Copenhagen with a focus on community, water activity and preserving our beloved oceans. Copenwater is the first and largest open water swimming club and community in Denmark.

Cph Volunteers

Cph Volunteers is a volunteer organisation where volunteers are connected to festivals and events that need volunteer help.

Culture and Leisure Administration

The Culture and Leisure Administration carry out a wide range of offers within the 12 districts across the city, each with their own facilities.

Danish Architecture Center

Danish Architecture Center (DAC) is an international culture attraction. Explore architecture in exhibitions, tours and events.

Dansk Erhverv (Danish Chamber of Commerce)

Danish Chamber of Commerce is the network for a broad range of business and industries in Denmark among others service, trade, life science, logistics, green tech, IT, health care, events and recreation. They are one of the largest professional business organisations in Denmark with more than 330 employees.

Danskbureauet

The goal of Danskbureauet is to give you the best possible experience when you need to get started with – or perhaps just want to improve – your Danish.

Danske Bank

Danske Bank is Denmark's largest bank and financial group. The bank serves private customers, small and large companies as well as institutional customers. The bank's core market is Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, where all types of customer service are provided.

Eliaskirken-Folkekirken for Internationals

Folkekirken for Internationals is a community of English-speaking internationals in Copenhagen and part of the Danish National Lutheran Church. Based at Eliaskirken in the heart of Vesterbro, Folkekirken for Internationals holds special services in English for expats, exchange students, tourists and anyone who wants to experience a contemporary church service. Eliaskirken also hosts social events, where internationals can meet other internationals as well as Danes. All denominations and cultural backgrounds are welcome.

ElStudio

ElStudio is a Copenhagen-based dance school where everyone is welcome. The focus is on the joy of dancing and inclusiveness in a fun and relaxed environment. With more than 30 talented dance teachers from all over the world and activities over 13 different locations across the city, ElStudio aims to be accessible for everyone who loves dancing.

English Job Copenhagen

The mission of English Job Copenhagen is to support international professionals in securing employment by providing expert knowledge and practical advice that helps them to thrive in the workplace in Denmark.

Expat in Denmark

Expat in Denmark is one of the largest online communities of expats in Denmark. Through their platforms, you can learn about Danish culture, explore social and professional events all around Denmark and connect with other expats living in Denmark.

Frederiksberg Idrætsforening FIF-Atletik

Frederiksberg Sports Association FIF-Athletik is an association that organises, among other things, athletics and a running club.

Frederiksberg Kommune

Frederiksberg Municipality can offer plenty of exciting opportunities from guidance to different services, to job and career, entrepreneurship, leisure and culture and much more.

Fægteklubben Trekanten

Situated in Østerbro, just minutes away from public transportation, Trekanten is the largest and one of the most successful fencing clubs in Denmark. Rooted in military tradition, Fencing Club Trekanten has evolved to become an important part of the international fencing community.

Go Abroad - Birgitte O.

Go Abroad advises companies, HR, global employees and their families in addition to networks, organisations and private individuals. They offer training in - among other things - cultural understanding, networking and career advice.

Green Kayak

Green Kayak is an environmental NGO that engages volunteers in the fight against ocean pollution while kayaking.

Grønt Marked

Grønt Marked is a non-profit community bringing local farmers and food producers to regular farmers markets across the city. Grønt Marked was initiated in 2019 by a group of internationals wanting to bring the farmers market culture to Copenhagen. At their markets, you can find 15-20 small local farmers and food producers.

HubLearn Group

HubLearn is a Danish social economic start-up with headquarters in Denmark. HubLearn ensures that people and SMEs can stay relevant in today's and future's labor market through our own sustainable ecosystem and departments (brands). HubLearn facilitates learning, upgrading and creating opportunities in collaboration with you through our departments

HUSET

HUSET is Denmark's first culture house and has existed since 1970. A cultural platform where volunteers and alternative cultural environments create events and artistic projects.

IDA – trade union for STEM professionals

IDA is Denmark's largest trade union for STEM professionals. More than 140,000 members within engineering, natural sciences and IT. They can advise on salary, career, labour law and insurance.

Improv Comedy Copenhagen

Improv Comedy Copenhagen is Denmarks only English speaking Comedy venue. Their award winning comedy shows brings a universal comedy language into play, four nights a week.

International Church of Copenhagen

The International Church of Copenhagen is a welcoming, diverse congregation from many backgrounds and traditions. They are a community of Christians who worship God, enjoy fellowship with one another, and grow in faith together. They offer worship in English on Sundays, a children’s program, and a variety of mid-week events, services and fellowship opportunities.

International House Copenhagen

International House Copenhagen is a public-private partnership specialised in the reception and retention of international talent. The objective of the house is to provide international citizens with the best possible start to life in Greater Copenhagen by giving them the comfort of a one-point entry.

IT’S July

IT’S July is a family match-making platform that helps families make new friends, explore different cultures and create unique and special experiences.

Kultur Ø

Kultur og Fritid Østerbro supports and creates activities surrounding culture, libraries and sports across institutions and urban spaces in Østerbro.

Kulturhuset Indre By

Kulturhuset Indre By offers everything from cultural events to sports fields, skating rinks, a café and meeting facilities and focuses on activities.

Københavns Erhvervshus

Københavns Erhvervshus offers five different career programs for expats.

Københavns Politi

Copenhagen Police serves Frederiksberg, Tårnby, Dragør and Copenhagen municipalities. Copenhagen Police is Denmark's largest police district, measured by the number of inhabitants, the number of employees, and the level of activity in relation to the number of incidents and reports.

Ladies International Network København

The Ladies International Network København (LINK) is an English-speaking network for all international women in the Copenhagen area. They aim to help our members get the most out of their time in Denmark by offering a wide range of events and interest groups, plus opportunities to make new friends, and to share advice and information.

Learning Centre

Learning Centre is a creative space for children providing enrichment beyond the classroom. Learning centre offers educational programs, workshops, language studies and private lessons catering to the international community.

Living Library

Enter The Living Library and listen to true stories about moving to, working in, and doing the best to have a good life in Denmark. In the library you can borrow exciting “books” and share the spoken experiences from international citizens who have decided to stay permanently in Greater Copenhagen.  

Mozhi Consulting ApS

Mozhi Consulting help highly educated job seekers to make a clear strategy on their job search in Denmark.

MusicLife

MusicLife is an all-volunteer music school, whose purpose it is to provide young adults with a healthy leisure-time activity centred on music. The primary target group is young people aged 13-18 years, living in low-income areas.

Nordic Ocean Watch Denmark

Nordic Ocean Watch Denmark is an volunteer environmental collective dedicated to taking care of the ocean.

Pan Idræt

Pan Idræt have more than 25 LGQBT+ sports like football, volleyball, basketball, swimming and dancing.

Professional Woman's Network

PWN is Copenhagen's oldest professional women's network. They bring together women and inclusive professionals to inspire and support each other.

Project Vote

Project Vote is informing about the election process in Denmark and encouraging EU citizens and international residents to exercise the right to vote where eligible.

Red Badge Guides

Red Badge Guides do set tours and custom made tours just for you in and around Copenhagen in any area you may wish to explore. They will take you through quaint neighbourhoods, to the best sights, and beautiful castles, palaces and museums.

Rent Hero

Rent Hero advises on rent-controlled housings, landlord problems and general questions regarding rent.

Roomast ApS

Roomkast is a profile matching tool for students, who are looking for a place to live.

Science City Lyngby

The aim of Science City Lyngby is to make Lyngby a leading knowledge and university city, including an attractive hub for internationals.

Skattestyrelsen - The Danish Tax Agency

The Danish Tax Agency (Skattestyrelsen) is responsible for ensuring that individuals and businesses pay their taxes and duties correctly and on time.

Speak - School of Danish

Speak - School of Danish is one of the largest language schools in Denmark. They offer you many classes at different schedules and levels.

Sport

Being active is easy in Copenhagen, and one of the best ways to connect with others and be part of a community. From biking around, joining sports clubs, associations, and swimming outside, to discovering all the sporting facilities that the city provides.

StoryHunt

StoryHunt allows newcomers to explore Copenhagen and its history on their own terms.

 

Studieskolen

For over 40 years, Studieskolen have successfully helped foreigners obtain good jobs and secure a good life in Denmark. Studieskolen offer Danish courses at all levels at our school in the heart of Copenhagen as well as online.

Studievalg Danmark, Center Hovedstaden og Bornholm

Studievalg Danmark (Study and Career Guidance Denmark) is a nationwide public guidance institution. As an international or foreign applicant into the Danish education system, you may experience different kinds of concerns or questions. Studievalg Danmark will be present at the ICD fair to help you find your way through the system and help locate the info you may need.

Sustainable Generation - Department of Sustainable Development

Sustainable Generation educates school children in many different themes that all relate to the green transition. The aim of Sustainable Generation is to educate and teach children in elementary school about sustainability and green themes such as climate change, biodiversity and waste management.

The Rent Control Board

The Rent Control Board is an independent dispute resolution board that makes decisions in cases where there is disagreement between landlords and tenants. Huslejenævnet remains neutral and does not provide advice to either the tenant or the landlord. Additionally, it does not initiate cases on its own; it only acts upon disputes brought before it.

Toastmasters International Copenhagen

Practice the skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence. It all starts with a fun club environment, Toastmasters International, where you will learn and practice together - to grow individually.

Tryg Insurance

Tryg is the the largest insurance company in Denmark and offers insurances for e.g. home, contents, cars and personal insurance.

UCplus

UCplus Language Center is an official provider of the Danish Language Education in Copenhagen. They have classes all over town, online and at 20+ educational institutions and workplaces.

VSKdansk

VSKdansk teaches the official Danish Language Course to newcomers. The course can open doors to further education and work.

Workee ApS

Workee is a service job marketplace in Denmark that connects companies with local job-seekers.

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