What Studenterrådgivningen does

Studenterrådgivningen (SRG) is a nationwide Danish institution founded in 1964, operating under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet). Its core function is delivering free psychological counseling and student-life support to all students enrolled on SU-approved higher education programs in Denmark. Services span personal conversations, drop-in groups (e.g., Final Assignment, Study Zone), online workshops (e.g., Exam Anxiety), and digital e-learning courses (How to Study, StudielivPLUS, TutorPLUS), reaching 20,000+ new students annually through the How to Study course alone. The organization also delivers institutional services — workshops for academic support teachers, SPS (special pedagogical support) training, group work initiatives, and study environment assessments — to Danish universities and university colleges.

The technology stack is primarily a digital e-learning platform hosted at kursus.srg.dk, delivering self-paced courses with content adapted from Stanford University research (via PERTS partnership) on social belonging and learning environments. In 2024, SRG established VIL (Videnscenter for Inkluderende Læringsmiljøer / Knowledge Center for Inclusive Learning Environments) as a wholly-owned subsidiary under the university reform, extending the mandate into systematic institutional consulting and research-based interventions. VIL offers a portfolio of supplementary (B2B) services including Social Belonging Interventions, Universal Design for Learning workshops, clinical supervisor courses, and study start programs, while also collaborating on research projects with institutions such as DMJX (on AI and inclusive learning), Aalborg University, and Copenhagen University College.

The business model is government appropriations-based: SRG charges nothing to end-user students and operates as a non-commercial state entity. The only commercial-style revenue comes from supplementary institutional services (workshops, supervision, UDL training) sold to higher education institutions, though pricing for these is not publicly disclosed. GTM is hybrid: a direct-to-consumer student channel (self-serve booking, digital courses, social media) combined with a direct-to-institution channel (partnership agreements, webinars, study counselor newsletters, SRG Talks and Symposia). SRG has 51-100 employees across offices in Copenhagen (Emil Holms Kanal 14), Valby, and Kongens Lyngby, and operates with no external investors or private capital — it is structurally a state instrument for student wellbeing.

Name

Studenterrådgivningen

Legal name

Studenterrådgivningen

Website

https://srg.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Studenterrådgivningen is a Danish government institution under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, providing free psychological counseling, digital learning courses, and institutional support services to students and universities nationwide since 1964.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Counseling and Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Student counseling services
• Psychological support education
• Higher education wellbeing
• Inclusive learning environments
• E-learning student courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: SRG is a nationwide institution under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science (Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet). All services are provided free of charge to students, funded by government appropriations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studenterrådgivningen provides free psychological counseling, drop-in support groups, online workshops, and self-paced digital courses for students on SU-approved higher education programs in Denmark. Through its VIL knowledge center, it also delivers workshops, training, and research-based interventions to universities and educational institutions to build inclusive learning environments.

Product overview

Studenterrådgivningen (SRG) is a national institution under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science, offering free psychological counseling and support services for students at higher education institutions. The organization operates a platform-based model with multiple interconnected products and services: core counseling services (personal conversations, drop-in groups, online workshops), digital e-learning courses (How to Study, StudielivPLUS/StudyLifePLUS, TutorPLUS), and institutional support services (VIL knowledge center, workshops for teachers and academic support staff, study start programs, group work initiatives, and social belonging interventions). VIL (Videnscenter for Inkluderende Læringsmiljøer) functions as a specialized knowledge center focused on inclusive learning environments within the SRG portfolio. All services are free for students at SU-approved higher education institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Videnscenter for Inkluderende Læringsmiljøer (VIL): A knowledge center that supports higher education institutions in creating inclusive learning environments where all students can participate on equal terms regardless of functional impairments.

Products and services

• Studenterrådgivningen (SRG) Counseling Services Free psychological counseling and support services for students at Danish higher education institutions, including personal conversations, drop-in groups, and online workshops.
• How to Study (HowToStudy) Digital Course Digital course designed for new students to help them navigate the transition to higher education, available in Danish and English versions. More than 20,000 new students annually benefit from this course.
• StudielivPLUS / StudyLifePLUS Digital Course Online course for students experiencing challenges with motivation, energy, focus, memory, or social/academic participation, helping develop coping strategies and strengthen sense of belonging.
• TutorPLUS Digital Course E-learning course for tutors to prepare them for their role in creating an inclusive study start, with guidance on boundaries and inclusive activities for new students.
• Afsluttende opgave (Final Assignment) Drop-in Group Drop-in group helping students complete their final thesis by providing advice and techniques for the writing process.
• Eksamensangst (Exam Anxiety) Online Workshop Online workshop helping students manage exam anxiety by understanding and coping with nervousness.
• Studiezonen (Study Zone) Online Study Community Online study community where students study or write together, providing peer support and structure.
• VIL (Videnscenter for Inkluderende Læringsmiljøer) Knowledge Center Knowledge center supporting higher education institutions in creating inclusive learning environments where all students can participate equally regardless of functional impairments. Offers purchasable workshops and training services.
• Workshops for Undervisere (Workshops for Teachers) Workshops for teachers providing knowledge about psychological mechanisms that unfold among students in teaching, helping address challenges constructively. Sold to higher education institutions.
• Social Belonging Interventions Research-based interventions strengthening students' sense of belonging at educational institutions, based on Stanford research adapted for the Danish higher education context. Purchased by institutions.
• Kursus for Kliniske Vejledere (Course for Clinical Supervisors) Course for clinical supervisors to strengthen guidance competencies and handle collaboration with students in clinical/practical placements. Sold to institutions.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Workshop Workshop providing a didactic approach supporting development of inclusive learning environments with varied engagement methods. Sold to institutions.
• Workshops for Faglige Støttelærere (Academic Support Teacher Workshops) Introductory and theme-based workshops for academic support teachers at universities covering SPS (special pedagogical support) topics. Sold to institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 20,000 new students benefit annually from SRG's digital study start course
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRG is a nationwide institution under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The ministry provides funding and oversight for SRG's operations, including the VIL knowledge center established as part of the university reform from 2024.
• Styrelsen for Kvalitet og Undervisning (Agency for Quality and Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRG conducts workshops for academic support teachers in collaboration with the Agency for Quality and Education, particularly for universities including KU, CBS, DTU, and ITU.
• Aalborg University Business School (AAUBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on a project to develop more inclusive study environments and introductory programs for a diverse student group, aligned with AAUBS's strategy for neurodivergent students 2025-2027.
• Videnscenter om Handicap (Knowledge Center about Disability)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Better Transitions to the Labor Market' project, developing peer-to-peer initiatives for students and graduates with disabilities through cooperation with trade unions and unemployment insurance funds.
• Djøf, Akademikernes A-kasse (AKA), Lærernes A-kasse (LAKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with trade unions and unemployment insurance funds for the peer-to-peer transition to labor market project targeting graduates with disabilities.
• Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole (DMJX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIL collaborates with DMJX on a project investigating how AI affects inclusive learning environments and developing pedagogical approaches for inclusion in AI-integrated education.
• Københavns Professionshøjskole (Copenhagen University College)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Teacher Education program to develop a feedback loop connecting individual SPS support to structural learning environment improvements.
• Erhvervsakademi DaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVIL collaborates with Erhvervsakademi Dania on developing inclusive teaching practices and the 'Back-up Groups' concept for vulnerable study groups.
• UCN and VIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRandomized controlled study testing social belonging interventions for students with psychological disabilities on pedagogue and nursing programs.
• Aalborg Universitet, SocialrådgiveruddannelsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on redesigning the social worker education program to strengthen inclusive learning environments and student participation ahead of the 2026 reform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Togetherall: UK-headquartered digital mental health platform serving higher education institutions globally with 24/7 peer support and clinically moderated communities — comparable to SRG's digital wellbeing and group-based offerings.
• Active Minds: US nonprofit supporting student mental health through peer-led programs, awareness campaigns, and curricula — comparable to SRG's group workshops, drop-in groups, and mental health education focus.
• Mantra Health: US-based student mental health platform providing teletherapy, wellness coaching, and clinical services to college students — directly comparable to SRG's counseling and academic wellbeing focus.
• Uwill: US-based mental health and counseling platform purpose-built for college students, offering teletherapy and crisis support — directly comparable to SRG's student counseling service delivery model.
• The Jed Foundation: US nonprofit dedicated to protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among college students, providing institutional consulting and programming — closely comparable to SRG/VIL's inclusive learning environment mandate.
• Finnish Student Health Service (YTHS / Korkeakouluopiskelijoiden terveydenhoitosäätiö): Government-mandated student health service in Finland providing medical and psychological care to all university students — directly comparable to SRG in mandate, funding model, and delivery structure.
• SilverCloud Health (Amwell): Digital mental health platform used by universities worldwide for self-guided CBT and wellbeing programs — comparable to SRG's StudielivPLUS and How to Study digital course offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform serving higher education students with courses, credentials, and institutional partnerships — comparable broad incumbent in the digital learning space where SRG's digital courses compete for institutional attention.

Emerging players

• Wisr: Peer connection and belonging platform for universities focused on student engagement and retention — comparable to SRG's social belonging interventions and inclusive learning environment work.

Regional players

• Samordna opptak / Student Welfare Organisations of Norway: Norwegian student welfare framework (Studentsamskipnadene) that delivers health, counseling, and wellbeing services to university students — closely comparable Nordic peer with similar public-sector mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studenterraadgivningen
• Instagraminstagram.com/studenterradgivningen
• Facebookfacebook.com/studenterraadgivningen

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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