Studystart

Welcome to BSc Shipping

On this page, you can find the full program for the introduction week at your study programme, as well as contact information and links to social media.

Remember to keep yourself up to date as changes may occur up until the introduction week.

Welcome from your guides

Welcome to CBS and to International Shipping & Trade!

We are so excited to welcome you to CBS and can’t wait to welcome you all after the summer.
We have put together a fun and engaging introduction week in Week 35 to help you settle in, get to know each others, and get an introduction to the student life at CBS both academically and socially.

See you soon! Your study start guides/coordinators

Welcome from Study Director

Congratulations on being accepted into the prestigious BSc in International Shipping and Trade at CBS! This programme is built on a strong foundation in business and offers a truly unique academic experience.

Over the next three years, my colleagues and I will provide you with engaging learning opportunities that allow you to shape your own academic profile. You will also gain practical experience through internships in leading shipping, trade, and logistics companies – a key feature of our programme that gives you a real edge in today’s competitive job market. In your second year, you’ll also have the opportunity to go abroad on exchange at one of our four international partner universities. This is a fantastic chance to broaden your shipping horizons, develop global perspectives, and grow both academically and personally. You will quickly become part of a vibrant student community, where collaboration and shared interests are central to the experience.

We expect dedication and persistence from you, and we will support and challenge you every step of the way. If you approach your studies with an open mind, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to work with others, you’ll go far.

Welcome to your new academic home at CBS – and to the fascinating world of international shipping, trade, and logistics. Welcome onboard!

Liping Jiang
Study Director

Programme for the introduction week

Activities at CBS will appear in your schedule, which you will find at calendar.cbs.dk. Please be aware that the below programme may differ slightly from calendar.cbs.dk, as it shows the room booking timeslots. It is the timeslots in the programme below that you must follow.

Activities outside CBS, e.g. social events, will not appear in your schedule, but only in the programme below.

Monday,
25 August
2025

Practical information: Please bring your laptop or tablet for the IT session in the morning. Breakfast will be provided.

  • 08:30: You must meet at the Campus at Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg where your guides are ready to meet you and guide you to the room SP113, where most presentations will be held throughout intro week. If you take the metro you must get off at Frederiksberg metro station. Please arrive on time so we can stay on schedule. We will kick the day off with a quick introduction.
  • 08:55 – 09:45: Welcome speech & breakfast in Ovnhallen, Porcelænshaven 20, room PH20.-1.46. To formally open the intro week, you’ll attend a welcome speech from the CBS president Peter Møllgaard (09:25 – 09:35), while enjoying breakfast offered by the school together with your new classmates.
  • 10:00 – 10:45: Guides Presentation & Intro Week Overview. You will walk back to the room SP113 with the guides, where your guides will introduce themselves and share what you can expect from the intro week.
  • 11:15 – 12:00: Program Presentation by Course Coordinators. You will meet your program coordinators and get an overview of the International Shipping & Trade curriculum and academic structure.
  • 12:00 – 12:30: IT Presentation. You will be given a presentation to learn how to access and navigate key CBS digital platforms like my.cbs.dk, Canvas, and Digital Exam, to prepare you for using CBS systems efficiently from day one.
  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch Break
  • 13:30 – 14:30: CBS Campus Tour. Your guides will take you around campus to help you get familiar with key locations you’ll use during your studies.
  • 14:30 – 16:00: Icebreaker Games. You will wrap up the day with some fun social games that your guides have prepared for you to break the ice, build connections, and create a relaxed, fun environment for everyone.

Tuesday,
26 August
2025

Practical information: Make sure to wear comfortable clothes for the activity in Frederiksberg Gardens. You’re also invited to an optional social dinner in the evening, details will follow from your guides.

  • 09:50: Meet at Room SP113, Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg
  • 10:10 – 10:45: Introduction to Maritime Economics. A short presentation by the Maritime Economics lecturer to give you a taste of what’s ahead.
  • 10:30 – 12:00: Presentation on Exchange Opportunities. Learn about the international opportunities available during your time at CBS, the available exchange programs and destinations, and hear students share their exchange experiences with you.
  • 12:00 – 12:20: Group Work & Study Techniques. Insights on collaborative learning and how to study effectively at CBS.
  • 12:20 – 12:45: Lunch Break
  • 12:45 – 15:00: Shipping Game in the Park. Your guides will lead a fun, interactive game themed around shipping and teamwork which will take place in Frederiksberg Gardens.
  • 18:00: Shipping Dinner. You will end the day with a cozy social gathering and the chance to bond over dinner in an informal setting. Details and host information will be shared by your guides.

Wednesday,
27 August
2025

No activities.

Thursday, 28 August
2025

Practical information: You don’t need to bring anything, just wear comfortable shoes.

  • 10:30: Meet at Ovnhallen, Porcelænshaven 20, 2000 Frederiksberg
  • 10:45 – 12:00: Well-being Lab. Pernille Steen Pedersen will give a presentation to new students entitled “Well-being, Ethics, and Nordic Nine”. This session offers insight into student well-being and adjustment in a new environment, as well as how to best navigate your role as a new student. An interactive session focused on mental health, communication, and navigating student life. Address: Ovnhallen, Porcelænshaven 20, PH20.-1.46, 2000 Frederiksberg,
  • 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch Break
  • 13:00: Meet at SP113, Solberg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg to walk to Kongens Have
  • 13:20 – 16:00: Scavenger Hunt. Get to know Copenhagen with your team with a fun scavenger hunt around the city.

Friday, 28 August
2025

Practical information: No materials needed. Come in comfy clothes for a mix of presentations and outdoor fun. Breakfast will be provided.

  • 10:00 – 10:45: Breakfast & Study Start Test Briefing. Get a short intro to what the Study Start Test is and how to prepare while enjoying breakfast.
  • 10:50: Student Hub Presentation. Learn about the services and support systems available at CBS.
  • 11:05 – 11:20: Shipping Union Presentation. An intro to your student organization and how to get involved.
  • 11:25 – 11:40: Mentor Presentation. Meet your academic mentors and hear about their role.
  • 11:40 – 12:40: Study Board Presentation. Information on academic governance and how students can have a voice.
  • 12:10 – 13:10: Lunch Break
  • 13:30 – 15:30 Outdoor Games. You will wrap up the week with some classic Danish lawn games at Kongens Have!
  • 18:00: Shipping Dinners. Celebrate the end of intro week with your fellow students and guides with a Shipping Dinner! Details and host information will be shared by your guides.

13 August
24 August, 2025

International Student? 

Every year, right before the study start, CBS hosts two welcome events for new international students:

Wednesday, 13 August: Online pre-arrival seminar 

Join CBS for an online seminar to help you get settled in Denmark and at CBS. You will get information and tips about registration with the authorities, housing, living in Denmark and much more.

Sunday, 24 August: Welcome event 

On this day you will get essential practical, academic and cultural information to assist you in your transition to CBS and Copenhagen. 

Please note that you need to sign up for the Welcome event.

Meet your study start guides

We are 9 dedicated study start guides in our second year of our BSc in International Shipping and Trade programme, and we have worked hard to plan an unforgettable intro week for you!

We are all here because we genuinely care about helping you feel welcomed, informed, and excited about starting your CBS journey. From navigating the campus and meeting your new classmates to getting to know your program and having fun, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

We can’t wait to meet you, share this experience with you, and show you what we have prepared. Whether you are new to Copenhagen or just new to CBS, we will make sure you start your studies with confidence, community, and a smile.

We are so excited to welcome you! See you soon!

BSc Shiping social media

We will use a messenger group, and you will get more information on the first intro day at CBS

Contact information

If you have any questions about the introduction week, you are welcome to contact your study start coordinator:

Silvia Stamouli Perfetti, email: syst24ab@student.cbs.dk, phone Number: +30 6983601041 or +45 71624085
Clara Nørskov Meiner Jensen, phone Number: +45 23 24 64 48

If you have any questions about International Shipping & Trade, please contact the programme management:

Study Manager: Pascale Florentsen, pf.stu@cbs.dk
Study Director: Liping Jiang, lji.om@cbs.dk