Skip to main content

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.

DFDS Denmark and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics and marketing purposes.

See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set.

You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page.

Select which cookies you accept

On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly.

If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site.

To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy.

These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site.

Vendors Teamtailor

These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used.

Vendors Teamtailor

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. In some cases, they also deliver additional functions on the site.

Vendors Youtube

Graduate Programme 2027

Are you ready to kickstart your career in an international shipping and logistics company?

Join the movement and grow with us

We are looking for dedicated candidates to join our Graduate Programme in Finance and in Shipping starting in September 2027.

This is a 2-year programme for recent graduates that will take you on an exciting journey in a dynamic, international industry.

You'll get a steep learning curve, meaningful responsibility from day one, and three interesting rotations designed to accelerate your professional development.

Apply by November 30, 2026

Why join DFDS' Graduate Programme?

  • International exposure

    Join a diverse environment and build experience across countries and cultures in one of Europe's leading shipping and logistics companies.

  • Meaningful impact

    Work on real business challenges and contribute to projects that make a difference.

  • Grow your career

    Work with colleagues across functions and locations, while building experience, network, and skills that support your future career.

Develop and grow together

You'll join a strong network of graduates across Finance and Shipping. Throughout the programme, you'll share experiences and build valuable connections.

Supported by a tailored development curriculum, mentoring and continuous sparring with colleagues and leaders across DFDS, you'll be challenged to learn and grow throughout the programme.

Meet our people

  • Since joining DFDS, I have been given interesting responsibilities and worked on everything from day-to-day operations at the terminal in Rotterdam to transformation and commercial projects across the business. The rotations have given me a strong network and a great understanding of DFDS.

    Andrea - Shipping Graduate

    Currently on 2nd rotation in the Netherlands

  • DFDS' Graduate Programme was a great starting point for my professional career. The rotations allowed me to experience and learn from different functions and people within finance, both in Denmark and abroad. This has given me a deeper understanding of our business and prepared me to transition into a permanent role.

    Theis - Former Finance Graduate

    Currently Treasury Analyst

The recruitment process

  • Application

    October 30 - November 30

    Upload CV and share your answers to a selection of screening questions. If you apply for both the Ferry and Finance-track, please indicate your priorities.

    Apply for the Finance programme here

    Apply for the Shipping programme here

  • Learning agility assessment

    Early-mid December

    Selected candidates are invited to complete a learning agility assessment.

  • Introductory talk

    Mid December - early January

    Selected candidates are invited to a brief introductory call with Talent Acquisition.

  • Interview

    Early-mid January
    An interview with Talent Acquisition and a hiring manager. Before the interview, you will complete a behavioral analysis and prepare a brief presentation of yourself.

  • Assessment centre

    January 28

    A day at our Assessment Center at our Copenhagen office. Here, you will learn more about DFDS, connect with our people over a networking lunch, and work on a case in groups to present for the hiring team.

  • Final interview

    Early February

    Selected candidates are invited to a final interview with a member of senior leadership from the relevant business area.

  • Job offers

    Mid February

    Job offers are extended to the final candidates.

Frequently asked questions

  • Who can apply?

    We expect relevant candidates have:

    • Graduated from a relevant master’s degree by the start of the Graduate Programme in September 2027

    • No more than two years of full-time professional experience after completing your master's degree

    • Ability to work from our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark

    • Ability to do the second rotation abroad

    • Full proficiency in English

    • Ability to participate in all steps of the recruitment, including the assessment center day on January 28, 2027

  • Where will the rotations take place?

    The first rotation is planned to take place at our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    The second rotation is planned to take place at one of our DFDS locations abroad.

    The third and final rotation is planned to take place at our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    The location of your rotation abroad will be decided throughout your first rotation - depending on business needs and team capacity to ensure the best experience.

  • How many graduates are you hiring?

    We are hiring two graduates for the Finance track and three graduates for the Shipping track.

  • What is the length of the programme?

    The programme starts in September 2027 and runs for a period of 2 years.

  • Which teams do graduates typically join during the programme?

    The programme is designed to provide graduates with a broad and diverse experience across DFDS. Typically, graduates start in a corporate or headquarters-based function during their first rotation, complete an international or business-unit-based rotation in their second placement, and then move into a third rotation in a different team or function.

    While individual rotations vary depending on business needs and opportunities, the overall aim is to expose graduates to different parts of the organisation, functions, and ways of working. This variety helps graduates build a strong network, develop a broad understanding of the business, and discover where they can create the greatest impact in their future careers.

  • What happens after the graduate programme?

    Many of our graduates continue their careers at DFDS in permanent roles across the business. While we cannot guarantee a position upon completion of the programme, our ambition is to retain and develop the talent we invest in.

    Throughout the programme, graduates build valuable experience, networks, and business understanding that prepare them for their next career step within DFDS. As the programme progresses, we work closely with graduates to explore relevant opportunities that align with both their aspirations and business needs.