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Living in Denmark

 
It is always a challenge to move from one country to another, but it helps when the right infrastructure and services are in place. Denmark is a nation offering some of the most optimal conditions for business and work in Europe and at CBS FTMBA we try to create the best possible learning environment to live up to this promise. We trust that you will find that living, working and learning in Denmark is all what you hoped it would be.
Working in Denmark
Should you choose to stay after your MBA, your process will be made easier by one of the best post-MBA visa systems in the world (for non-EU citizens). All graduates are eligible to apply for a points-based 3-year Green Card, which allows you to live and work in Denmark for the aforementioned period.
In terms of working opportunities, Denmark is a hub of some of the world’s top companies in : shipping, pharmaceuticals, wind energy, equipment for automatic cooling and heating systems and many more production and services companies. Copenhagen Post recently reported that Danish employees have the second-highest salaries in the world and the business language at many international companies is English. Further to working conditions are good and career development is a priority. In addition most international companies use English as a business language.
In a survey conducted by ‘Work in Denmark’ respondents said the following about living and working in Denmark:
  • Denmark is a good place to raise children
  • Danish companies are good at respecting employees’ family lives
  • Denmark has many leisure and cultural opportunities
There are many online resources for foreigners who are considering a life in Denmark. Here are some websites that may be helpful for your decision:
www.ida.dk
www.newtodenmark.dk

Denmark - An Entrepreneurial Nation

It is a deep-rooted myth that the USA is the greatest entrepreneurial nation in the world. However, this is not quite true as Denmark has comparatively more new entrepreneurs than the USA . Denmark has comparatively more new entrepreneurs than the USA when measured on the number of start-up companies compared with the number of private employees, writes the leading daily, Politiken. Looking at the private employees 4.26 per cent of the Danes have started a new business in the last couple of years, whereas in the USA it is only 3.95 per cent.

Lifestyle

As one of the world’s top cities for living, Copenhagen offers a huge range of possibilities in lifestyle choices. Arts, culture, sports, leisure activities, food, drink etc are all easily accessible in many parts of the country.
Part of the city’s uniqueness comes from a solid green/environmentally-friendly agenda, which is expressed in creative concepts such as city beaches . There is also no need to leave the city in search of green spaces. All residents live within easy reach of parks and green space.
Denmark also offers one of the world’s top working environments where the work-life balance and self development are encouraged.

Climate

Denmark enjoys a full range of seasons, each with its own distinctive features and charm. The contrasts between seasons are great and the scenery is constantly changing all year round. Summers can be quite warm and pleasant with a range of temperatures between 18 and 30 degrees Celsius, but be prepared for some rain and cool weather as well. Winters are generally mild with temperatures that seldom fall below zero degrees Celsius. You may encounter a rare snowstorm or a few days of below freezing temperatures.
Images courtesy of www.visitdenmark.com

Sidst opdateret af Thuli Skosana 26.09.2011