Greater Copenhagen Career Program for International Students
The Greater Copenhagen Career Program aims at gearing international students for a career in companies and organisations in Denmark looking for employees with global skills. It is a 7-months mentoring and networking program for full degree international students who are in the second year of their master studies in the Greater Copenhagen Region.
The purpose of the program is to help international students gain insight in the Danish labour market, to provide them with tools for their job search and to give them an understanding of how to use networking in their career strategy.
The program combines job search seminars with a personal mentorship. During the program each participant will be matched with a professional career mentor, who will assist in understanding (in)formal rules at the work place, creating job seeking strategies, network in Denmark etc. The mentors are volunteer professionals.
Join the program to:
- Learn how to structure your CV, application and LinkedIn profile and how to use job vacancy portals in Denmark
- Learn how to present yourself professionally
- Get a better understanding on your own skillset and competences
- Learn how to use networking in your career strategy
- Get a personal career mentor
- Familiarise yourself with the labour market, working culture and workers’ rights in Denmark
- Take part in activities, which will improve your value for Danish companies
Next program period will be from March 2027 – November 2027.
Application period: January 6th – February 7th, 2027.
The program is funded by the City of Copenhagen and applicants must reside in one of our partner municipalities ( https://ihcph.kk.dk/registration-guidance/outside-of-copenhagen ).
For more information about the program and how to apply please watch the short video below.