Noortje de Jong
Matildelundsvej 44
8260 Viby J
Dear Noortje de Jong
The minister has asked me to answer your letter dated the 19th of august
2004.
At the ministry’s request, Aarhus Technical College (ATC) has now
commented on the issues raised in your letter.
ATC informs that the college has been very careful to bring to the students’
attention the fact that the last semester of the education takes place at an
enterprise - for example in each student’s homeland. ATC collaborates with
agencies and institutions in China, Macedonia and Uzbekistan; they have
informed ATC that it should be possible to arrange for traineeships in these
countries.
At its homepage, ATC informs international students of their responsibility
for finding a training placement:
The study at ATC lasts 3 terms (1½ year), after which the students
must complete the education in an enterprise for at least ½ year (practical
training). It is the responsibility to the student to arrange a practical
training placement. The placement is not a part of the admission to the
college.
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The enterprise can be situated anywhere – for instance in the student’s
native country, but the study must be approved by the college, and the
final examination takes place at the college.
Taking into account the fact that ATC has made this information available,
the ministry of education find that you have been able to acquaint yourselves
with the criteria for the education.
However, the ministry shall suggest to the college that it takes extra care
when informing present and future international students of the situation
related to practical training.
I have contacted The Danish Immigration Service. The Danish Immigration
Service have informed us that it is possible for them to provide you with a
work permit, so that you will be able to apply for a traineeship. Please
contact Marianne Braun at ATC for further information.
Yours sincerely
Charlotte Kjær
Head of Section
Direct phone: +45 3392 5711
E-mail: Charlotte.Kjaer@uvm.dk