Being a member

Akademikernes A-kasse is Denmark’s most established unemployment insurance fund for academics. We provide financial support if you lose your job, along with guidance and advice to help you move forward in your professional life.

As a member, you get access to career guidance, events, workshops and courses tailored to your field and your career stage. Whether you are employed, newly graduated, self-employed or in transition, we are here to help you navigate what comes next.

Why join Akademikernes A-kasse?

Joining Akademikernes A-kasse gives you more than financial security. It gives you support through the different transitions in your professional life - from your studies to your first job, from one role to the next, or from employment to self-employment.

As a member, you can:

Receive financial support if you become unemployed, provided you meet the relevant conditions
Get advice from career specialists who understand your field
Access events, workshops and courses designed for academics
Get support with job searching, applications and CVs

If you are already a member of another unemployment insurance fund

Switching to Akademikernes A-kasse is straightforward. Your rights and seniority can be transferred, and we will handle the switch for you. So it’s important you don’t cancel your current membership before applying with us.

How to switch unemployment insurance funds

If you are a student

Student membership is FREE and can help you secure your right to unemployment benefits from day one after graduation if you do not have a job. If you have been a student member for at least one year, you can avoid the usual waiting period.

As a student member, you also get access to courses, workshops, events and job search support, including help finding a relevant student job.

If you are self-employed

If you are self-employed, we offer membership options tailored to your situation. You can learn more about your options and the conditions for receiving unemployment benefits if you are, or have been, self-employed.

Learn about your options as self-employed

If you have moved to Denmark from abroad

If you were covered by unemployment insurance in another EEA country, Switzerland or the Faroe Islands before moving to Denmark, you may be able to transfer this cover.

To do this, you must have your primary residence in Denmark when you apply, and you must apply within eight weeks of ending your insurance in the other country.

If you are unsure how it works, contact us and we will help you get started.