Your career. Our support
Djøf is the community and trade union for knowledge-based professionals shaping Danish society. As a member, you get expert guidance on job search, salary, legal rights, career decisions and workplace well-being.
Join today and get all the benefits.
A union - the Danish way
As an international professional, joining a trade union might feel unfamiliar or even unnecessary. But in Denmark, it is a normal and trusted part of working life.
Djøf is here for you if you work in law, economics, management, HR, communication or public policy – or in any other field rooted in the social sciences.
We offer expert legal guidance, career counselling and a strong professional network to help you succeed and feel secure in your career or student life in Denmark.
4 good reasons to become a member
Membership prices
You get the first 3 months free of charge and with no obligations – giving you time to try out our services before becoming a paying member.
Membership fees are charged quarterly, though your first payment may be billed mid-quarter Membership fees are tax deductible in Denmark, typically in part. Djøf reports your fee automatically to the Danish Tax Authorities.
| Membership type | Quarterly fee* | Introductory offer |
| Public-sector employee | DKK 1,102 | 3 months free of charge |
| Private-sector employee | DKK 1,062 | 3 months free of charge |
| Self-employed | DKK 657 | 3 months free of charge |
| Unemployed | DKK 381 | 3 months free of charge |
| Student | DKK 147 | 12 months free of charge |
*All fees include membership of the collective agreement negotiation fund and any special contributions.
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Support for your career and well-being
Work life is not just about contracts and salary. Sometimes, it is about doubts, stress, feeling stuck or not fitting in. Other times, it is about wanting more – to grow, to lead, to change direction.
Danish workplace culture can feel different, especially if you are used to other ways of working. As a member, you can talk to our experienced advisers about what matters to you, whether it is career decisions, workplace dynamics or finding your footing in a new setting.
If your well-being or work–life balance is under pressure, we are here to help you find clarity and support.
For students
As a student member, you become part of a strong network of more than 20,000 students in Denmark – and get access to benefits that support both your studies and your everyday life.
From low-cost insurance and discounts on books to hands-on courses in Excel, Python and R, we help you build skills and save money.
You can also join case competitions or get advice on landing or navigating your student job. We are here when you need us.
Can I join Djøf as a student?
Yes, absolutely. Many of our members are students.
As a student, you get your first 12 months of membership free of charge – with full access to all the same benefits as paying members.
What if I am a member of a Nordic partner union?
If you are a member of one of our Nordic partner unions, you can join Djøf for free – for up to one year.
To qualify, you must maintain your regular membership in your home organization and apply for free membership with Djøf as soon as you move to Denmark or start looking for a job here.
Our Nordic partner unions include:
- Akavia – Swedish Association for University Graduates
- Samfunnsviternes – Norwegian Association of Social ScientistsNorges
- Juristforbundet – Norwegian Association of Lawyers
- ECONA – Norwegian Association of Business Administrators
- Samfunnsøkonomene – Norwegian Association of Economists
- Lakimiesliitto – Association of Finnish Lawyers
- Yhteiskunta-alan korkeakoulutetut ry – Social Science Professionals in Finland
- Lögfrædingafélag Ísland – Icelandic Lawyers Association
Can I get a tax deduction for my Djøf membership?
Yes – in Denmark, union membership fees are tax deductible, up to a maximum of 6,000 DKK per year.
You do not need to do anything to receive the deduction. Djøf reports your membership fee directly to the Danish Tax Authorities, and the deduction is applied automatically – even if your fee or membership type changes.
When you join Djøf, you can choose to update your advance statement – the income information used to calculate your tax – to receive the deduction sooner.
Different careers. Shared commitment
Our more than 110,000 members are far from identical. They apply their knowledge across Danish society in both the private and public sectors. As leaders and lawyers, consultants and communicators, directors and judges, analysts and advisers, project managers and policy makers, board members and business developers, experts and civil servants, researchers and administrators and many more.
What they share is a commitment to professionalism, continuous learning and moving their careers – and society – forward.
See yourself in that?