It's cold and dark here, we can't dispute that. But we certainly know how to light up the night. 1% of the world's population lives here. 10% of the world's high tech startups come from here. Come and join the unicorn makers, the cool lifestyle we offer, the work-life balance, the cycling to work, the nature, the vibrant cultural scene and wonderful people like yourself!
Gothenburg, West Sweden
Joined the Nordics in 2011
Nationality:
Iran
Employer:
Uniquesec
I moved to Sweden because I got a job offer in a start-up radar company! The whole opportunity was an incident, but unique, so I could work closely with leading Nordic technology at my expertise. What could be better?!
I love the organisation and discipline here in Sweden – my first answer to this question. At work, everything at hand, everyone within reach, even big high-tech companies! Availability pays off; just 6 month after I moved, filed a patent and it is granted now!
Greater Copenhagen
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Employer:
Unity
Why did you join?
I was asked to come and rebuild a technical recruitment team for Maersk.
Likes about the Nordics
It is just an easy and fair place to live!
Greater Copenhagen
Mengia Zollinger-Ciriello
Nationality:
Switzerland
Employer:
Deloitte DK
Why did I join?
My husband and I were always fascinated of the idea to live in the Nordics. When he finished his PhD in Computer Science early this year, he quickly found a position as Assistant Professor in Copenhagen, and within a couple of months, I found an exciting position as a Senior Consultant for myself. Now, we are ready to explore the Nordics!
Likes about the Nordics?
Where should I start… The astonishing nature, friendly people (did you ever stand at the CPH port at sunset, when all the sailboats come back? It’s so amazing how all the sailors smile and wave at you đ )
How everything is thought through, works, and has high quality. The small parks, coffee shops, …
Kristiansand Region
Nationality:
Mexican
Employer:
Elkem
Why did you join?
Elkem AS was looking for an IP Manager in 2007. They offered me the job as I had the academic competence they needed.
I love working for Elkem and I have had the opportunity to make a career here. I am currently the Head of Intellectual Property for Elkem AS.
Likes about the Nordics?
Besides the gender equality, innovative environment, less corruption, less poverty, opportunities to study, friendly family policies at work, 5 weeks holidays, clean air and water, I like the approach to life that people have in the Nordics.
As the Norwegians say koselig, or the Swedes say lagom , or the Danes hygge .
Greater Copenhagen
Xiaomin Zhong
Nationality:
China
Employer:
Pandora
Why did you Join?
Because of an attractive jon opportunity.
Likes about the Nordics?
Working life balance, equality and less hierarchy.
Kristiansand Region
Alireza Borhani
Nationality:
Iran
Employer:
University of Agder
Why I joined?
I moved to Norway to kick off my PhD at the University of Agder. Why not the rest of the world? Let’s be blunt! The butterfly effect! Nobody knows why! đ All I know is that I am very satisfied with my decision to move to the Nordics.
Likes about the Nordics
Here, life is a package! A quality package! I have fair enough of everything and am happy that the others have it too. People are given great developmental opportunities. Got an idea to catch the eye? Support is all around you! You will be treated fairly!
Gothenburg, West Sweden
Daniel Pires Fernandes
Nationality:
Brazil
Employer:
Volvo
Why did you join?
After having worked in Germany, India, Brazil and USA, I decided to move to Sweden because of being considered one of the best Country for Expats.
Likes about the Nordics?
The respect and embracement to the Immigrants being received.
Kristiansand Region
Parvaneh Sarshar
Nationality:
Iran
Employer:
OSM Maritime Group
Why I joined?
I wanted to continue my education at PhD level but I knew my parents could not financially support me anymore, as they had already paid for my expenses in master degree level. So I started looking for opportunities and I was very lucky to get the PhD position at UiA in Grimstad with enough salary for me to be able to also support my younger sister financially for her master degree at UiA. I also met my husband at UiA and we decided to stay and live in the south of Norway ever since.
Likes about the Nordics?
What’s not to like about it? Norway is the heaven on earth for my family and I. We love Norway and its nature. The people are very kind and helpful. Once you get to know these people, it is a great journey. The quality of life is high and the job and life security is ensured. It is the best place to grow family and have kids without being worried about many unnecessary things.
Greater Copenhagen
Regis Poulenc
Nationality:
France
Employer:
Conferize
Why I joined?
My future wife is Swedish, from Malmö. That explains a lot đ We were living in Paris but moved in Malmö / Greater Copenhagen at the end of July. We decided to leave our “good but a bit chaotic” parisian life to settle in Ăresund region, as we were seeking for a better quality of life.
Likes about the Nordics?
For the way of seeing life, the way of living and working. I just love it! I knew Sweden before as I had studied there as an Erasmus student. The Nordics have this happiness in their lives that I’m looking for: a great balance between friends, family, work, nature.
Kristiansand Region
Sona Shyamsukha
Nationality:
India
Employer:
PenguinUp (Banjara AS)
Why did you join?
After completing my Bachelor’s in Fashion Design, I worked as an apparel designer for 3 years in Bangalore. Cupid struck when I was least expecting and so I got married and moved to Kristiansand. I got involved with PenguinUp before my wedding and currently I am working full-time on it.
Likes about the Nordics?
There are two things I really like about the Nordics. First is the design philosophy of combining functionality with minimalism which is a great inspiration worldwide. Secondly, the social security schemes which give residents the support to take risks and explore opportunities beyond a 9-5 job.
Greater Copenhagen
Tegan Spinner
Nationality:
USA
Employer:
Lokalist ApS - CEO and Founder
Why I joined?
I met a Danish girl out in California, fell in love. While visiting Copenhagen I realised the tech scene was exciting out here, so I decided I wanted to try living in Denmark. I found a job as an intern and worked up to launching my own project in Copenhagen.
Likes about the Nordics?
The people and their culture. The interesting thing about the startup ecosystem in the Nordics is just how accessible it is. There is space for everyone with a good idea to be able to pursue it to the max, regardless of typical politics that plague Silicon Valley.
Kristiansand Region
Thomas Meyer
Nationality:
France
Employer:
Teknova AS and University of Agder
Why I joined?
Despite having an offer to work as a manager for Bosch in Germany I decided the move to Norway in 2010. This decision was not motivated for the scenery nor the Norwegian cuisine; it was a decision based on the professional opportunities associated to the Norwegian system. With a flat organisation culture and a limited number of soul living in Norway the carrier opportunities are easier to realise.
Proof:Â I very recently got appointed CEO of a tech start up: Machine Prognostics AS (partly owned by my current employer: Teknova AS).
Likes about the Nordics
On the professional side: a trust based culture and easy access to virtually anyone in the country. On the social side: a society that gives and respect time (e.g. time to be with children). On the socio-economical side: a society that provide job safety and high standard of living.
Gothenburg, West Sweden
Atanas Karadzhov
Nationality:
Bulgaria
Employer:
Husqvarna Group
Why I joined?Â
I was part of AIESEC as a student and moved to Sweden to do a one year internship. After the internship I got a full time job and later on also did my Master’s degree at the University of Gothenburg in IT&Learning.
Likes about the Nordics
The freedom to be myself.
Gothenburg, West Sweden
Vi Nguyen
Nationality
Australia
Employer
Techno Creatives
Why I joined?Â
I fell in love with Gothenburg. On my very first visit, my heart felt like it was home and my gut told me there was something big for me here. I followed my dreams and opportunities I never thought possible appeared.
Likes about the Nordics
The people, the culture, the landscape and the weather. I am enjoying the work culture and collaborative environment that fosters creativity. I am also fascinated to understand the components of a society that makes everyone so progressive.
Reykjavik
Jessie Vanderveen
Nationality:
USA
Employer:
Controlant
Why I joined?
I got a really inspiring job offer in an even more inspiring city.
Likes about the Nordics
There are interesting startup opportunities and a social structure that encourages
innovation and entrepreneurship.
Reykjavik
Andrew Falconbridge
Nationality
UK
Employer
Alvotech
Why I joined the Nordics?Â
The Nordic people are great people they are incredibly talented and versatile.
To live in Nordics is a unique experience with high standard of living, within
Likes about the Nordics?Â
25 minutes can go from vibrant capital city to wilderness nature.
Good educational opportunities for children.
Reykjavik
Danielle Neben
Nationality:
Canada
Employer:
MaresĂas
Why I joined?
The Icelandic landscape is stunning. It is a great environment to raise kids. The business scene is vibrant, entrepreneurial and high-tech.
Likes about the Nordics?
If you enjoy sport like I do, there are many activities: hiking, skiing, volleyball (I am in the 5th division), football, horse-riding and – swimming year-round in 120+ geothermal heated pools.
Reykjavik
Sophie Froment
Nationality:
France
Employer:
CCP
Why I joined?Â
For the Adventure, the landscapes, the outdoor activities, the quality of life and for the work life balance.
Likes about the Nordics
The gender equality, the creativity of its people, the “can do attitude” and the possibilities.
Reykjavik
Riaan Dreyer
Nationality:
South Africa
Employer:
Arion Bank
Why I joined?Â
I met a fantastic person from this fantastic country!
Likes about the Nordics
The opportunity to work with top talent across Europe, whilst truly experiencing work/life balance.
Greater Aarhus
AlpĂĄr Imets
Nationality:
Romania
Employer:
Systematic
Why I joined?
I wanted to get a more practice-based education that allowed me to have a smooth transition from being a student to being an employee.
Likes about the Nordics?
There is a good foundation of trust, which is present both on one’s personal and professional life. You are expected to do your part and in return you expect to have a good work environment, possibilities to grow and enough free time. It is a simple exchange and it is working.
Greater Aarhus
Dmitry Rachkovsky
Nationality:
Russia
Employer:
Kamstrup
Why I joined?
I came to Denmark to study and just could not help staying here after all the positive experience I went through.
Likes about the Nordics
I can clearly say, that common sense is playing main role in organising everything in Denmark. The whole system works, it works smoothly and even self-healing sometimes. I also like people, always considering themselves as part of the society, I like work-life balance, I like absence of showing off etc. I just like the feeling of being here, the overall atmosphere, which I consider the most important in anything.
Greater Aarhus
Elena Ciobanu
Nationality:
Moldova
Employer:
Grundfos
Why I joined?
I joined the Nordics in order to continue my studies at the master level. I chose a Nordic country because I liked the educational model they are using (Problem Based Learning) that is primarily focused on team work and problem solving methodologies. Being able to combine theory and practice while working on a real life project is the best way to learn.
Likes about the Nordics?
The best thing about the Nordics is their people who are open-minded, smile and are always willing to help, the beautiful and fresh nature, long warm and sunny summer days and the coziness of winter days.
Greater Aarhus
Maryam Cheraghi
Nationality:
Iran
Employer:
Danske Bank
Why I joined?
I was searching for PHDÂ position and I got one in Denmark, after finishing my education I decided to stay in Denmark as I liked work environment, also I fall in love with a Danish man, and fortunately I got the new job position in Danske Bank.
Likes about the Nordics
International organisations with low Hierarchy create pleasant work environment. There are all kinds of supports to have advance professionally, without any need to scarify your family life. What impressed me mainly is the professional work environment, companies are obliged to be aware of newest technologies as well as newest methods of working, and use them.  There is high level of trust in society, as well as in work environment, believe in it and answer back it by being honest and trustworthy.
Greater Aarhus
Shoubhik Deb
Nationality:
India
Employer:
TATA
Why I joined?
I wanted to be part of the growing technology ecosystem in the Nordics.
Likes about the Nordics?
I like the high level of trust and collaboration in aspects of life in the Nordics that make professional and personal activities simple and enjoyable
Tampere
Carlos Soares
Nationality:
Brazil
Employer:
AGCO Power Oy
Why I joined?
After 5 years working and living China my employer offered me a position in Finland to work as a Project Coordinator at our global diesel engine R&D centre in Linnavuori.
I accepted it straight away as I wanted to be on working together with the high skilled team developing the technology for the future of non road diesel engines.
Likes about the Nordics:
During my time in China I had great Finnish colleagues that were always spreading the good word about Finland so I started to like the Nordics even before moving here.
After more than one year being here, I can confirm everything that was said to me. I like the work/free time balance, gender equality and free access to education and on top of that comes the quality of life. It is taken very seriously by all and the whole society structure supports it.
Last but not least, the nature here is unbelievable. In one minute you can be at the city working and the next one you are jogging at a beautiful forest path by the lake during a sunny summer afternoon.
Tampere
Gaoming Zheng
Nationality:
China
Employer:
University of Tampere
Why I joined?
I first came to University of Tampere as a master student of an Erasmus Mundus Master Programme, i.e. Master Programme of Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE).
After that, I loved Finland, and decided to continue working as a Ph.D. researcher in the university.
Likes about the Nordics?
My top five likes about Nordics are:
Nationality:
Brazil
Employer:
TSBC International
Why I joined?
I decided I wanted to study in the place with one of the best educational systems in the world: Finland! My surprise was to realise right in the beginning that it already felt like home. Safety, high-quality education, international environment, Finland is indeed cool! (and cold!)
Likes about the Nordics
Everything! The Nordics are this amazing combination of countries with their individual identities but still a standard of high quality (In everything) that applies to them all. The international community, safety, the amazing environment for having a family, and an infinite list of good things are among what I like about the Nordics.
Kaksi muuta Ambassadoria ovat Lauren Stevens ja Pedro Silva. He molemmat lupasivat lÀhettÀÀ minulle profiilinsa pian. NÀmÀ ovat siis Ambassadorit, ketkÀ olemme valinneet eli jos saatte hakemuksia muilta ihmisiltÀ niin emme voi valitettavasti ottaa heitÀ tÀnÀ vuonna mukaan!
Tampere
Lauren Stevens
Nationality:
UK
Employer:
Master's student of Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research at the University of Tampere
Why IÂ joined?
I enjoy getting to know new people from different places, and I would like to network in order to learn more about the Nordics, as well as to develop my job prospects.
What I like about the Nordics
There is space due to small populations, accessibility to nature close to the main cities, environmentally-friendly attitudes, cycling infrastructure, internationally-recognised welfare and education systems, gender quality, and effective governance as a result of very limited levels of corruption.
Tampere
Pedro Silva
Nationality:
Portugal
Employer:
Wirepas
Why I joined?
During my studies in Lisbon I had the chance to visit Uppsala in 2010 as part of a member activity under the Board of European Students of Technology (BEST). It was during the peak of winter, around mid-February, with temperatures dropping below minus 10 degrees Celsius and the scenery full of snow. I loved it and after two weeks of being immerse in such scenario, I knew I had to come back to the Nordics.
The chance presented itself later 2013, when I got selected for a position in Tampere University of Technology as a researcher and PhD candidate under the FP7 Marie SkĆodowska-Curie MULTI-POS project.
I packed my bags and made my way to my new home, Tampere, Finland.
Likes about the Nordics
You can get anywhere by bus. Airports are especially easy to reach as it only takes a single bus (no transfers) to get to the local Tampere international airport of Tampere or the Helsinki-Vantaa airport.
Being surrounded by wonderful nature all year round. Lovely snow during the winters and beautiful night-less days by the lakeside during the Summer.
Public saunas! Fantastic places to relax after a busy week, especially during winter times, when you can enjoy a dip in the cold lake. A particular thing where Tampere excels!
Turku
Christina AthanasopoulouÂ
Nationality:
Greece
Employer:
Self-employed / Knowledge Unicorn
Why I joined?
I joined the Nordics because of the endless âseaâ of learning opportunities, for living life close to nature, for having the luxury to see the Northern lights on my way home after work â pure magic! The Nordics, and especially Finland, is very popular for its high-quality education and healthcare.
It is the best destination if you appreciate knowledge, education, and you want to develop your career as a health professional.
Likes about the Nordics?
Since I was a child I had the tendency to learn something new every day, while I dreamt to live in a country with snow. Both where fulfilled when I decided to go to Finland, first as an exchange student, and then for Master and Doctoral studies.
Finland is also well-known about its captivating scenery, breath-taking and pure nature, its simple and humble lifestyle.
It has taught me a lot, to respect more the natural resources, the environment, wildlife, to appreciate simplicity and silence, and to stay humble and quite â useful characteristics in personal and professional contexts.
Turku
David Oliva
Nationality:
Spain
Employer:
Turku University of Applied Sciences / myTrueSound Ltd
Why I joined?
Nordics has an excellent balance of work and family time.
Likes about the Nordics
I love to explore the magnificent nature. Nordics provides me the flexibility to grow and the opportunity to shine.
Turku
Khalil Shahramian
Nationality:
Iran
Employer:
University of Turku
Why I joined?
Nordics is the place to find yourself. The great infrastructure here provides the means and the support for any dream to come true.
Likes about the Nordics
Whether a researcher, an entrepreneur, a poet, or a writer, a person would find the peace of mind and support from the infrastructure of the state, to focus on his/her career.
Turku
Tarek Omran
Nationality:
Egypt
Employer:
University of Turku
Why I joined?
I personally admire the fact that you can actually feel like a positive part in society. The social system of the Nordics makes it possible for everyone to contribute to the welfare of the community.
Nonetheless, the Nordics have the reputation of being one of the most transparent and honest societies in the world. Thatâs surely where I want to be!
Likes about the Nordics
Imagine a place equipped with state of the art educational facilitates and sustainable entrepreneurial frameworks. The Nordics allow future thinkers and innovators to tap into a rich network filled with experts and like-minded professionals.
We modestly admit that you tend to find the Nordics at the top of international rankings regarding openness, trust, equality, environment and happiness.
These are the values we want to share with the rest of the world, along with our pragmatic politics, dark thrillers, and the strong role of women.
The successes, which come from all the Nordic countries, often share a distinctly Nordic element â a Nordic trademark. Anyone coming to the Nordic region to work, study or carry out research discovers the importance placed by business and society on the ability to lead a human and balanced life, with time for both career and social relationships.
Copenhagen is a fantastic place to live and work at. Not only can you explore jobs in the Danish capital, but also in the Greater Copenhagen area that includes surrounding cities and towns, including even Malmö in Sweden! All easily accessible by public transport and of course by bicycle.
Greater Copenhagen â Empower your career and family life.
Greater Copenhagen is an opportunity. It is a state of mind and a way of life. It is the embodied Scandinavian spirit â here we focus on sustainability, make room for creativity, prioritize equality, trust and togetherness.
Greater Copenhagen is a gateway to the rest of Europe, it is where Denmark meets Sweden and Scandinavia meets the world. It is where we cooperate and connect people across professions, industries, cultures and countries.
In Greater Copenhagen we empower our careers, both our professional and our family career, without any trade-offs nor compromise. Let us introduce you to a different way of life. A life where green is not just a color, but a mind-set. Where you can ride your bicycle to work, swim in the harbor, eat local organic produce and use the power of nature to keep you warm on a cold winterâs day.
Dubbed as the worldâs most social city, this is the engineering heart of Sweden where Volvo, Astra Zeneca and other industrial giants have their production and RnD departments. Explore the life quality and ICT jobs on offer and see how easy it can be to relocate to Gothenburg, all in one place.
Welcome to Gothenburg and West Sweden, one of Europeâs most innovative regions, where green spaces and a stunning coastline are never far away.
We offer international talent an attractive array of opportunities; we are home to global companies with world famous brands operating in a wide range of industries, a respected University with established research traditions, an innovative environment with a booming start-up sector and a strong communications network.
We offer those living here a well-developed social security network and a rich quality of life. Our streets and workplaces throng with people from diverse cultures. For our ability to enjoy life to its fullest, we were recently voted the worldâs most sociable city. We are a sustainable city, truly open to the world.
Most of all, we offer a city with a heart, so much more than the sum of the parts. A place to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Welcome to Gothenburg, youâve made a great choice!
Located in Southern Norway, this place can not only offer the hallmark high life quality of the Nordics as well as natural beauty, but also very good work-life balance with an easily navigable small town which has plenty of high tech jobs to offer in the oil as well as greentech industry.
Kristiansand â City full of energy
Kristiansand is the business and cultural capital of Southern Norway, a modern city with a cosmopolitan history.
The region boasts a wide range of technological expertise with an international approach. The major clusters and networks are within the process industry, oil and gas technology, renewable energy, ICT and cross media and travel and tourism. Many of the regions companies have a unique position in their marked and export world class sustainable products.
Itâs a great place to live. The offer is rich with nature, a wide range of cultural activities, the sea and surrounding fjords, the nearby inland and mountains. Southern Norway is the region for festivals and offers the best in quality performing arts all year round.
Kristiansand is brimming with exciting opportunities both professional and recreational!
We come from the land of ice and snow, once sang Led Zeppelin. Breathtaking landscapes, warm geisers and lovely people make up this beautiful island. As we could see from the last football world cup, Iceland has plenty of talent. Explore their job offers and how you could contribute to the booming food tech and tourism industry.
âWe come from the land of the ice and snow.â Led Zeppelin.
Cold ice and hot geysers make up this one of a kind island. As we could see from the last football European cup, this place has plenty of talent.
Reykjavik has the waterfront on one side andthe Heidmork nature reserve on the other, with excellent golf courses and salmon rivers within city limits to add to the mix a well.
Icelandic electricity is 100% renewable (both hydro and geothermal). Reykjavik is a world class location for ocean related technology and geothermal innovation. In the city, you also find cluster related to gaming, biotech and tourism. Reykjavik boasts a prospering music scene, a burgeoning film industry, and Icelandic design is coming of age.
Come and be a part of our journey on making the world a better place and its energy consumption cleaner and sustainable.
Tampere is the largest inland city in Finland, and in the Nordic region, with over 505 000 inhabitants living within its administrative area. With a long and productive industrial heritage, Tampere attracts the brightest and the best from all over the world, and is the fastest growing city region in Finland. Nowadays, Tampere is a vibrant university city, with the three local universities catering for some 30 000 students.â
Tampere is the largest inland city in Finland, and in the Nordic region, with over 505 000 inhabitants living within its administrative area. With a long and productive industrial heritage, Tampere attracts the brightest and the best from all over the world, and is the fastest growing city region in Finland. Nowadays, Tampere is a vibrant university city, with the three local universities catering for some 30 000 students.
Business Tampere, the Tampere region economic development agency, aims to promote investments, attract talents and create the best environment for business in the region. We operate within the Tampere city region economic development programme and offer you our expertise on fields of renewing industry, smart city solutions as well as experience economy.
Our international division, Talent Tampere, focuses on creating links between employers and international talents and makes the existing services in the field more reachable. Under its wings it gathers the services that further the internationalisation of companies in the Tampere Region and makes the region more desirable for an international talent to live and work in.
The City of Turku is a regional capital and an economic and innovation powerhouse of Finland - and the maritime industry. TurkuÂŽs top fields are bio, ICT, maritime industries, logistics, travel, and creative industries. Turku is also known for its unique and beautiful archipelago.
The City of Turku is a regional capital and an economic and innovation powerhouse of Finland – and the maritime industry. TurkuÂŽs top fields are bio, ICT, maritime industries, logistics, travel, and creative industries. The maritime industry network in the Turku region includes around 250 companies, 20 design agencies, 15 shipping companies and 2 shipyards. It’s the oldest city of Finland, but also one of the most vibrant ones, with six higher education institutions with 40,000 students.
Turku is also known for its unique and beautiful archipelago. The web of over 40,000 islands reaching far out to the Baltic Sea has become a popular travel and leisure destination.
Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark, located cosily in the heart of the country. It is buzzing with international life and business opportunities. In case youâre wondering, this is the city that has an iceberg (man made, OK), a canal, old town, modern architecture, the worldâs most modern and innovative public library (DOKK1), a world class university.
In Aarhus, you will find a near ideal combination of the celebrated Nordic work-life balance, as the city just large enough to feel the vibrancy of being in a big place, but compact enough so you won’t really need to buy a car or go down in your life quality.
Have you ever seen an iceberg? Have you seen The Iceberg? Yes, Aarhus has one but a man made one. Witness and experience Scandinavian architecture at its best and most recent at the newly developed at Aarhus Ă at the waterfront. See more here.
Great urban spaces are typical Nordic trait. Aarhus with its compact size and world-class bicycle infrastructure is an experience in its own right. Another great sustainable and attractive public space is the Dokk1 public library, also at the waterfront. It is a real magnet for people from morning until evening, regardless if you are there to read or socialise.
Are you inspired by the Nordics? Would you like to consider working and living here? Let us know and we’ll get in touch with you!