Entry requirements
Which educational background do I need to become a student at Cph. North?	It depends on the programme that you want to study.
AP degree:	The main thing that you need is your finished upper secondary education (high school). If you are about to finish that or if you have finished it already, then you can apply for admission. Read the information on Admission – Ordinary students
Bachelor Top-up:	You need an AP- degree or similar higher education. If you have a higher education background from your home country you need to send proof of your achievements together with your application. Read the information on Admission – Ordinary students
If I do not meet the entry requirements 100 %, what can I then do?	The Academy will conduct some full-time up-qualification courses in August. Maybe such courses will qualify you for admission. The list of courses will be available on our home-page in February 2009.
Accommodation
Does the Academy find a place for me to live?	The Academy is not responsible for finding accommodation for the students. Since it is difficult to find a place to live in the Copenhagen area you are advised to search for a place to live immediately after you have been admitted. Your chances to find a room will be considerably increased if you are ready to book a room already form 1st of July!!!
How do I find a place to live once I’ve been admitted?	Our students get an “Accommodation Guide” together with their acceptance letter. The Guide contains detailed and up-to-date information and advice about places to live in the greater Copenhagen area. Please note that it is a “must” to start looking for a place to live as soon as you have been admitted at Cph. North! If you have any questions before arriving to Denmark you are welcome to contact Business Academy Copenhagen North.
Can I get a room in the Academy’s Residence Hall?	It is very difficult for full degree students to get a room in the Residence Hall since first priority is given to Exchange Students coming for only one semester.  We therefore advice the students not to put their hopes here, but to try elsewhere.
How does a normal dormitory room look like?	Rooms are usually not furnished. However, one may sometimes find basic things – a bed, a desk and a wardrobe.  Usually the rooms have a small bathroom attached but in some of the residence halls you may share the bathroom with one or two other students. Most of the residence halls have big kitchens that can be used by maximum 20 students together. There are also rooms with own kitchen. These things vary from one residence hall to another and there are no rules about what one can get.
How expensive is it to rent a room?	The prices depend on location, size and type. Prices are between 2,000 – 3,500 a month for a room. On top of this you will have to pay a deposit which normally is 3 months’ rent!! This deposit will be returned to you at the end of your contract.
Residence Permit, National Registration and other practicalities
Do I need a visa to enter Denmark?	There are different rules for different countries. Non-EU students from specific countries need a visa. If you are in doubt, please contact the Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country, or go to the New to Denmark home page to see a list of the countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Denmark.
When do I have to apply for my Residence Permit?	It depends on your nationality. NON-EU students must apply in their home country at the Danish Embassy. EU-students can apply after their arrival in Denmark.
What is the National Registration – CPR number?	All inhabitants in Denmark have a National Registration Number (CPR number). This number is needed when you apply for a job, ask for a tax-card, visit the doctor etc. When you have obtained your residence permit and found a place to live you should go to the local Kommune to apply for your National Registration. Our students receive detailed information about this aspect at their arrival. For more information please see the National Registration section on our home page.
Where do I find a doctor?	When you have obtained your National Registration you will receive a Yellow Card which stands for your medical insurance. The name and address of your doctor will be on the card. It is free of charge to visit the doctor and the hospital once you have the Yellow Card.
Do I need a medical insurance during my stay in Denmark?	Yes, you need a medical insurance that covers at least the first 2 months of your stay or until you get your Yellow Card. It might also be a good idea to have a private insurance for the whole period of your stay, but it is not necessary for the EU citizens that have a Yellow Card. For more information about the above please see the National Registration section on our home page or on the official New ito Denmark site.
Finances
Do I have to pay a Tuition fee?	If you are a European citizen then you do NOT pay a tuition fee. However, you will have to pay for your accommodation,books, food and the basic necessities (more information here). Non-European students pay a tuition fee. The fee depends on the study programme. You can find out more about this on Admission – Tuition Fee
How do I support myself during my studies?	Students in Denmark often have part time jobs to help them pay for the books, accommodation and other necessities. Cph. North has developed a Job Guide with practical information on how and where to find a job around Copenhagen. Please note that the school is not responsible for finding jobs for the students, but you can get guidance and good advice.  The most important thing in getting a job is to trust yourself, to dare search and be prepared to work only the hours that you are NOT in school.
What is the salary of a student job ?	The minimum official salary is around DKK 105 an hour for which taxes will be deducted. This is approximately 13 Euro. The tax percentage is calculated every year by the National Tax Authority and you can find more information on their web site.
How many hours am I allowed to work per week?	According to the rules you are allowed to work in Denmark during your study period. You can work around 15 hours a week. However the precise number of hours and the procedure for getting a work permit depend on where you come from. During the summer holiday period you are allowed to work full time.
Should I pay in Denmark with money from my home-bank-account or should I open a bank account in Denmark?	It is recommended to open a bank account in Denmark because your home bank may charge a fee each time they withdraw an amount It is easy to do and does not cost anything. However you can NOT open a bank account in Denmark until you have your Danish CPR number (registration number).
Do international students have to pay tax from the salary?	All the people working legally in Denmark have to pay tax. However, the amount is variable, according to your income, to the zone you live in and other factors decided by the Tax Authority. You can find out more about this if you visit the Tax website.
Classes at Business Academy Copenhagen North
How many hours of study are there per day?	It depends on the programme. However you will normally have more lectures with a teacher than you may expect. Apart from lectures you will have to work in groups with project and do your homework. There is a lunch break of 30-45 minutes at 12.00.
Do we get grades?	The teaching at Cph. North is case and project oriented. You will be involved in many team activities and you will work with real business life cases. Projects and exams may be interdisciplinary and you get only one grade for all the subjects. There may also be written tests or oral examinations for the individual subjects that will earn you specific grades for the specific subject. For more information See grade scale
Is attendance compulsory?	Yes, it is - although there are no “punishments” for those that do not attend. Students from NON EU countries must attend classes to prove that they are being active students. Otherwise they will lose their residence permit.