How do I find accommodation?

The Academy will assist exchange students in finding accommodation. We have a residence hall on the campus. First priority is given to exchange students.

If there is no room available on the campus, the academy will assist you in finding another kind of accommodation.

You will be informed about the accommodation at the latest 2 weeks before your arrival.

Can I be sure to have a room when I arrive?

Normally yes.

If your room is not available the day you arrive, you must be prepared to find and pay for accommodation yourself in a youth hostel or the like (for the first days) - you will be informed in time.

What equipment is in my room?

The most necessary furniture.

You will find a pillow and a duvet (=a kind of blanket) but you will have to bring you own cover, pillow case, sheet and other linen (towels etc).

You will also find a table, lamp, chair and a small  cupboard. 

You will have to buy your own light bulles as well as the cleaning things (detergent, toilet rense, cloths etc

Will I share the room with others?

No – all rooms are all single rooms. But you will share your bathroom with other students.

Is there an Internet connection in my room? 

Yes, there is a cable connection, but you must bring a cable yourself. Or buy it yourself. The price is approx. 22 EUR. You will find wireless connection also in the Residence Hall.

Are there any washing facilities on the premises?

Do I have to pay for my room before arrival?

How is the cleaning done?

Students have access to a laundry (4 washing machines and 3 driers).

No – you will sign the contract and pay a deposit + one month’s rent immediately after your arrival.

There is a team of people that clean the corridors, the washing area and the floors in the kitchen, bus THE STUDENTS HAVE TO KEEP THE RESIDENCE HALL CLEAN. You, as a student, are in charge of buying your own cleaning things, and of cleaning your room, your little hal and your bathrooms, as well as for cleaning after yourself in the kitchen.

If I leave my room in the middle of a month, do I then have to pay for the full month?

Yes

If I arrive in the weekend or during the night, how can I enter my room?

Normally, you will be in contact with a buddy who lives on campus. Please arrange with him/her on how to get access to your room.

Do I have to pay a deposit for my room? 

Yes, an Erasmus/exchange student will pay a deposit of 2 moths (including IBAN and SWIFT code!!) -  all other students living on campus will pay a deposit of 3 months. Erasmus students mus also pay an administration fee of 1000 DKK which is NOT refundable.

How do I get my deposit back?

Before you leave Denmark you must fill in a form with all the necessary information about your bank account and hand it in to the administrator of the dorm. 

Do I need a visa to enter Denmark? 

There  are different rules for different countries. If you are in doubt, please contact the Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country or visit the Residence Perm and visa section on our page. 

Do I have to present a statement of account from a bank proving that I have sufficient means to live in Denmark?

Yes – normally your Erasmus grant will be sufficient.  

Will I be able to find a student job?

Students with energy and initiative always find a job. The job is not always relevant for your studies may be house-cleaning, serving in cafées, distributing newspapers etc.

After your arrival we will give you more information and advice on how you can get a part time job. 

What is the salary of a student job ?

The minimum official salary is around DKK 105 an hour.

For cleaning jobs the salary will be around DKK 60-70 an hour

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 (non-EU-country, new EU-country or old EU-country).

Should I pay in Denmark with money from my home-bank-account or should I open a bank account in Denmark?  

Often students prefer to open a bank account in Denmark. This is easy to do and does not cost anything. They prefer to open an account in Denmark because their homebank charge a fee each time they withdraw an amount. You can NOT open a bank account in Denmark until you have your Danish CPR number (registration number). You will also get more information about your CPR number after your arrival in Denmark.

Is it possible to prolong my stay to two semesters if I have only signed up for one semester?

If you want to stay for 2 semesters you will have to make a written enquiry in due time. Your lecturers will be contacted before permission is given.

Am I going to attend a study programme that is developed especially for ERASMUS students?

No – you will be considered as a “normal” student and participate under the same conditions as any other student. You will be studying in classes with Danish as well as foreign students. 

Is it possible to compose my own study programme selecting lectures from different programmes? 

No – all teaching is interdisciplinary and most exams are interdisciplinary too. This means that you have to attend all lectures in one specific programme that you have signed up for when applying.