Become an office trainee at the University of Copenhagen with a specialization in public administration.

Do you want to kickstart your career at an exciting workplace?

As an office apprentice in the Examinations Section at the University of Copenhagen, Sønder Campus, you will play an important role in educating the workforce of the future.

We are looking for office apprentices who are ready to embark on a two-year office training with us starting February 1, 2027.

What can you expect?

• You will become part of a professionally strong and helpful team that ensures you have an exciting and varied trainee program.
• You will have your own areas of responsibility and will simultaneously learn to collaborate closely with colleagues on common tasks.
• You will work with examination and teaching planning, special administration, issuance of examination certificates, planning of graduations – and much more.
• You will acquire a wide range of administrative competencies that strengthen both your professionalism and collaboration skills, such as planning, coordination and communication.
• You will gain experience with a number of IT systems and learn to handle both routine tasks and new challenges.
• You will become an active part of the work to optimize and develop our work processes, so that we continuously ensure more efficient and well-functioning solutions.

Quote from Anja - former office apprentice in the Examinations Section

During my apprenticeship in Education and Examinations I have developed both professionally and personally. I have had the opportunity to put theory into practice and been part of a safe community where there is room to be oneself.

Your qualifications

We emphasize that you are engaged, positive and curious in your approach to tasks.

You must be able to work independently and take shared responsibility for your own learning, but also be able to collaborate with other colleagues on common tasks.

It is important that you have initiative and are proactive, and that you are structured in your approach to tasks.

In addition, we expect you to have good communication skills both written and spoken in Danish as well as English.

You must have passed or expect to pass

• EUX office or HHX
• HF, STX, HTX, EUX (technical or SOSU) complemented with 5 weeks of foundational training

If you are over 25 years old and have completed another vocational education or have relevant professional experience, you must attach a recognition of prior learning (RPL) to your application.

The RPL can be prepared at a business college.

About us

The Examinations Section is part of the Southern Campus Administration, and we are located on Amager near Islands Brygge metro station.

A 10-minute bike ride and three metro stops from Nørreport.

In the Examinations Section we work purposefully to ensure efficient and professional support for the University of Copenhagen’s programs.

We create smooth and consistent processes where both students and teachers encounter a competent, accessible and service-minded administration.

We are dedicated, professionally competent and curious.

We plan and solve tasks with an eye for both rules and possibilities – and continually work to improve processes and solutions.

Your employment

Your employment and salary follow the OAO collective agreement and the organizational agreement between the Ministry of Finance and HK/STAT. If you are between 18 and 24, your starting salary is 16,763.75 DKK per month excluding pension. If you are 25 or older, the salary is 23,640.42 DKK per month excluding pension.

The working hours are 37 hours per week, and we offer flexitime.

More information

You can contact us at [email protected] to learn more about the position.

You can also contact the trainee coordinator Mette Schrøder Bentsen at 35 32 13 59.

We’re waiting for you – what are you waiting for?

Take the plunge and apply now! Click on this link http://jobportal.ku.dk/tap/ and choose "Fill out the application form."

Remember to attach your CV and documentation of your education, and if you are over 25 also attach a recognition of prior learning.

The application deadline is November 16, 2026.

We plan to hold the first round of interviews in weeks 48 and 49 and the second round in week 50.

We want to reflect the surrounding society and encourage everyone regardless of gender and personal background to apply for the position.

We look forward to reading your application.