Australians - Study in Europe

 
 

 
 

This website is dedicated to making it easier for Australians to embark on postgraduate study in Europe.

As well as providing a host of links to relevant websites in Europe and Australia ASiE also undertakes research and consultation with the EU Commission, European governments and a great number of universities and foundations. The aim is to produce and update as much as possible all information concerning grants and scholarships available to Australian students seeking to pursue doctoral studies in Europe.

 
 

Working and Restrictions

International students are not automatically granted a work permit. You have to apply for a work permit for up to 15 hours of work per week during the semester, and full time during summer holidays, i.e. June, July and August. The same applies during the job-seeking period after the completion of your educational programme. A work permit sticker will be placed in your passport.

If you are under the age of 18, you are only eligible for a work permit if you have a written offer or contract for a specific position, and if the employer confirms to the Immigration Service that workplace environment legislation are upheld.

Taxation

The general rule is that any income, earned in Denmark, is subject to tax in Denmark, whereas any income, earned in another country, is subject to tax in that particular country. Denmark has entered into double taxation agreements with a number of countries in order to avoid that tax is paid on the same income in both countries. Prior to departure you should contact the local tax authorities in your home country to settle this matter.

Special rules apply for international students. They are generally not liable to tax on any student grants. However, if work is undertaken, while in Denmark, tax can be deducted, i.e. if the income exceeds a certain amount per year. Please contact the local Danish tax authorities about this matter.

 
 
 
This website is an initiative of the Contemporary Europe Research Centre (CERC) at the University of Melbourne and has received funding and support from the Australian Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training, The Delegation of the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand and The National Europe Centre at the Australian National University.
 
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