Being a member
As a member of Akademikernes A-kasse, you’ll get tailored advice suited to your industry and the current stage of your career.
There are many good reasons to join Akademikernes A-kasse. We specialise in getting unemployed academics back to work. Our career advisors are experts in your specific field. And we’re one of Denmark’s most affordable unemployment insurance funds for academics.
If you wish to switch from another unemployment insurance fund to Akademikernes A-kasse, your rights (seniority) will be carried over when you make the transfer. However, it is important that you don’t cancel your membership with your current unemployment insurance fund first. You simply apply for membership with us by filling out the membership form and we’ll handle the transfer from your current unemployment insurance fund.
How to switch unemployment insurance funds
We recommend signing up as a free student member if you’re a student
Why become a member of Akademikernes A-kasse?
Your eligibility for unemployment benefits provides you with better security
No unemployment insurance fund, no unemployment benefits (dagpenge). Joining Akademikernes A-kasse provides insurance against the risk of having no income if you find yourself unemployed (ledig). As a member, you’ll be entitled to unemployment benefits for at least a year if you’re newly graduated and up to two years if you’re an employee.
You must, however, meet the criteria for receiving unemployment benefits.
It is precisely the same principle as with any other insurance company.
You receive unemployment benefits regardless of your wealth and what your spouse or cohabiting partner may earn.
Students can join for free and get help finding a student job
With a free student membership, you’ll be assured of the right to unemployment benefits from day one after completing your studies, should you find yourself without a job. Usually, you’d have to wait a month, but if you’ve been a student member for a year or more, you’ll avoid this waiting period.
You’ll also be offered a wide range of courses, workshops, events and, not least, job search assistance to help you find a relevant student job.
Self-employed individuals can also become members
If you’re self-employed, we also offer options tailored to your needs.
Learn more about our offers and your eligibility for unemployment benefits if you are or have been self-employed.
Learn about your unemployment benefit options if you’ve been self-employed
Just arrived in Denmark from abroad?
Were you covered by an unemployment insurance in the Faroe Islands, Switzerland, or another EEA country before applying for membership with Akademikernes A-kasse? In that case, you can transfer your seniority from that country.
You must have your primary residence in Denmark at the time of your membership application, and you must apply for membership within eight weeks of cancelling your unemployment insurance in another EEA country.
Feel free to call us, and we’ll help you get started.