Unemployment Insurance for Students
Join CA for free while you study and get a head start on your career.
Become a member now and receive a 200 DKK luxury gift card as your welcome gift*
You get access to:
- Unemployment benefits after graduation
- Social events and company visits
- Study-relevant courses and tools
- Career guidance on student jobs and internships
- Legal review of your student job contract
Recieve a 200 kr. gift card
If you are a business student in higher education, you can join CA Unemployment Insurance Fund for free. Right now, you will also receive a 200 DKK gift card as your welcome gift*.
The gift card is for new student members of CA who have not been members within the past 3 months.
You can become a student member of CA if you:
• Are enrolled in a programme corresponding to at least 18 months of full-time studies (90 ECTS credits)
• Have your residence and stay in Denmark, also immediately before you start your studies
• Have an annual income below 319,162 DKK including SU (figures for 2026)
We look forward to welcoming you as a member.
DKK 0 throughout your studies - unemployment benefits from day one after graduation
Join CA at least one year before graduation and secure your right to unemployment benefits from your first day as a graduate if you do not have a job lined up.
Don’t miss out on DKK 15,759 per month.
CA is the unemployment insurance fund for professionals in business
- Economics & Finance
- Marketing & Communication
- Mangement & Strategy
- People, Culture & Organisation
- IT, Design & Innovation
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Law & Compliance
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
- Society & Politics
Become a Student Member for Free
As a student, you can join CA completely free and gain access to a wide range of benefits.
Get personal guidance, career tools, and exclusive member offers that can support you during your studies and beyond.
Sign up now and start making the most of your time as a student.
Take a break from the books
A great student life is about more than lectures and coursework. That’s why we organise e.g. quiz nights, cinema trips, running clubs and padel events throughout the year.
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Career-relevant courses and webinars
CA gives you access to a wide range of courses and webinars, allowing you to strengthen your skills and your CV.
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An extra pair of eyes on your contract
As a student member of CA, you can get free legal advice.
Get your student job contract reviewed. Before you sign, one of our legal advisers can review your student job contract, so you can avoid unpleasant surprises later on.
CA is by your side where you study – and where you dream of working
CA Unemployment Insurance Fund & Career Development is an active part of your student life.
We work closely with universities, leading student associations, and companies to ensure that you build a strong network and receive the most relevant guidance.
CA is part of the student environment with events, coaching, and practical advice on everything from exams to your future career, so reach out to us next time you see us on campus.
Meet us on campus
You can meet us at CBS, Aarhus BSS, SDU, and AAU, where we also support the associations and communities that make your student life even better:
CBS: We back everything from sports to networking in CBS Padel, IB Union, CBS Personal Finance, IBP Union, CBS Case Club, DØK, CBS GMA, and ASC Society.
Aarhus BSS: You will find us together with Studenterlauget, ØF, and PØF.
SDU Odense: We collaborate with associations such as BEA, United Negoter, and AcadeMMA.
Aalborg University: We are close partners with ESA, FEJ, and Connect Intl.
Meet your local CA ambassador
Do you have questions about your membership or your career? Our local junior consultants know your programme from the inside.
Say hi to Tatiana (AAU), Nicklas (BSS), Natasja (SDU), or Emil (CBS) next time you see them on campus!
Go behind the scenes
As a member of CA, you get unique access to company visits where you can network with decision-makers and get your foot in the door. We open the doors to C25 companies you would normally only see from the outside. Through company visits, you gain insight into workplaces and career paths, helping you to figure out where you want to go yourself.
Examples of previous company visits:
Experience the business model at Tivoli, meet top executives at Nestlé, get an inside look at the agency world at Dentsu, and visit the headquarters of Salling Group, TV2 Fyn, and Naked Copenhagen.
Don’t miss out on upcoming events – sign up for CA’s student newsletter now (in Danish).
How CA Unemployment Insurance Fund supports you as a student
Start of the semester
Get practical advice on study techniques, finances, and networking, so you have a safe start to your degree.
Student jobs and internships
We help you find the right opportunities and strengthen your CV.
About to graduate?
When you join CA as a student, you are already prepared to receive unemployment benefits once you graduate, if you are unemployed.
Why should I join an unemployment insurance fund while I am still a student?
There is a common misconception that you only need to join an unemployment insurance fund once you have graduated.
Even though you cannot receive benefits while you are studying, it is important to sign up in good time. To be entitled to unemployment benefits as a recent graduate, you must have been a member of an unemployment insurance fund for at least one year.
By joining as a student, you secure a financial safety net from day one after your final exam.
FAQ – Everything you need to know about unemployment insurance funds and trade unions as a student
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the difference between an unemployment insurance fund and a trade union, and why it is important to consider both already during your studies.
What is an unemployment insurance fund for students?
A student unemployment insurance fund gives you security during your studies and ensures that you can receive unemployment benefits when you graduate. As a student member of CA, you also have access to a wide range of services you can already use while you are still studying.
Please note that you must have been a member of an unemployment insurance fund for at least one year before completing your studies to be entitled to unemployment benefits from day one after graduation.
What does it cost to be a student member of CA?
A student membership in CA is completely free throughout your studies, and you are not tied to any obligations.
When should I join an unemployment insurance fund as a student?
You can join at any time during your studies. The earlier you do it, the better. Make sure to join no later than one year before you graduate, so you are guaranteed a smooth transition to unemployment benefits after your studies.
What do I gain from being a student member of CA Unemployment Insurance Fund?
In addition to financial security through unemployment benefits if you are without a job after graduation, you get career counselling, workshops, events, and tools that you can already use during your studies.
What is the difference between an unemployment insurance fund and a trade union?
An unemployment insurance fund is a state-supported organization whose primary role is to pay unemployment benefits if you are without a job. You can think of the unemployment insurance fund as an insurance policy: just as you insure your phone against damage, you insure your finances through the unemployment insurance fund in case you become unemployed.
In short, the unemployment insurance fund takes care of your finances if you are unemployed, while the trade union looks after your rights and working conditions in the workplace.
Unemployment insurance fund: Works as unemployment insurance. They are the ones who pay your unemployment benefits.
Trade union: Safeguards your interests, negotiates your salary, and supports you with working conditions (for example through collective agreements).
Is CA also a trade union?
No, but if you are a member of CA Unemployment Insurance Fund, you can also sign up for CA Legal Assistance free of charge as a student.
CA Legal Assistance is a simple alternative to a traditional trade union, without political interests, and helps ensure that you are legally protected.
As a student, you can already use CA Legal Assistance, for example to have the contract for your student job reviewed.
*About the gift card
The gift card can be used in stores, webshops and for experiences, for example Zalando, Matas, cinemas, Paradis, Wolt, Power and many more.
You will automatically receive the digital gift card within 3 weeks after you have signed up.
The offer is valid up to and including 30 November 2026.