Niels Brock

Practical Information

Studying in Denmark and living in Copenhagen requires international students to get a residence permit, CPR number and to find accommodation. We've gathered an overview of the essential practical information when moving to Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Student Visa
CPR Number
IT, Internet and Student Card
Housing in Copenhagen
Additional Information

Student Visa

Before arriving in Denmark, all non-EU citizens must apply for a Danish residence permit. Please note that this can be a long process (normally two months, but possibly longer in certain areas), so apply well in advance.

Here are the steps for applying for a residence permit in Denmark:

  • Receive a positive answer/letter of acceptance from your application to NBCBC
  • Pay your tuition fee as stated in your letter of acceptance
  • Receive the ST1 (student resident permit form) part 1 completed by Niels Brock (this may take up to 20 days after sending your tuition fees)
  • Complete part 2 of the ST1, including paying the case order ID fee and embassy fee
  • Submit biometrics to the Danish authorities/VFS office
  • Wait for an answer, request for more information, or an interview

For up-to-date information on applying for a resident permit on the basis of studying, please see New to Denmark.

  • Disclaimer: Student visas may not cover the full period of study in the years where individual DMU programmes are being re-evaluated by EVA. Therefore, students must apply for a visa extension covering the period of study exceeding the current EVA approval.

CPR Number

When you arrive in Denmark you need to get a Danish ID Number (CPR no.) by registering your Danish address (by showing an official rental contract) with the municipality. A CPR no. is a ten-digit identification number and is necessary to get medical assistance, open a bank account, and get a job. It normally takes 1.5-2 months to get your CPR no.

It may take some time to get a CPR no., we therefore request you to take out travel insurance from your home country covering medical insurance as well as making sure you have access to extra funding in the beginning.

IT, Internet and Student Card

As students of the International programmes at Niels Brock, you will use a variety of IT platforms and have access to campus facilities and printers with your student card.

IT and internet
All students are required to bring their own computer to class. Internet access is provided for all students on campus. There is an IT support centre which can help students with their school-related IT issues.

Digital student platforms
Regardless of which programme you follow, you will use digital platforms to access teaching materials, submit assignments, check your results, communicate with tutors, find your timetable and attendance record, and check your school email. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these platforms as quickly as possible.

Student cards
You will be issued your student card which is necessary for:

  • accessing campus buildings
  • your exam ID
  • discounts for (shops, cafés, museums, etc.)
  • printing at school

Please have the card with you when you are on campus.
More detailed information about IT, the internet and student cards will be provided during the induction week.

Housing in Copenhagen

Niels Brock does not provide housing for our students but we have listed some websites below that may help you in your search for accomodation. We advise you to budget with a minimum of DKK6,500 per month depending on location and standard.

  • A deposit is required from most landlords and is normally 1 month’s rent for a room and 3 month's rent for a deposit
  • Please be aware of scams and be wary of deals that are "too good to be true".
  • Watch out for landlords/owners who are out of the country, travelling or cannot meet you, this is a red flag that the person is trying to run a scam.
  • If possible, check out the room or apartment personally.
  • You should never send money via Western Union or other private money transfer Use only authorised banks for transferring money and ask the landlord to send identification details – e.g. a copy of a passport.
  • You should always sign a contract. Study the contract carefully and be sure to check deadlines for how to give notice/let the landlord know you are moving out.

Here are some sites where you can find short-term accommodation:

  • byStudents start-up housing that is rented by the week, dormitory style, DKK600/wk +DKK300 deposit
  • Danhostel (approx. EUR20 per night in a shared room)
  • Airbnb
  • Cabinn (approx. EUR67 per night in a private room)

These are sites that list long-term accommodation:

You may have a look at the accommodation links below. Some sites are in Danish only, so you may need to use some translation tools.

  • The Mark (starts around DKK6,000, furnished [33min away by public transport])
  • Basecamp (three locations starting at DKK6,000, furnished [4-32min away by bicycle or public transportation])
  • Norse.dk (starting around DKK5,000, unfurnished [48 min on public transportation])
  • Copenhagen Student Apartments (two locations, starting at DKK5,500 unfurnished [26-36 min away by public transport])
  • Nido (starting around DKK9,000, visa rejection contract cancellation [16min away by public transportation])
  • Urban Rigger (starting at DKK9,350 unfurnished, 20% discount for students [20-30 min away by public transport])
  • Find Roomate (private people renting rooms starting around DKK3,000)
  • boligportal.dk (large accommodation search site, with many filters)
  • boligbasen.dk (large accommodation website, you can search by area, price and number of rooms)
  • lejebolig.dk (large accommodation search site, with many filters)
  • boligsurf.dk (large accommodation search site, with many filters)
  • boligbesked.dk (large accommodation search site)
  • boligninja.dk (large accommodation search site)
  • bolig.com (large accommodation search site)
  • boligdeal.dk (large accommodation search site)
  • akutbolig.dk (large accommodation search site)

Here are some links that may help you to adjust to your new life in Denmark:

  • Google Maps (Niels Brock’s address: Sankt Petri Passage 1)
  • Rejseplanen (Journey Planner) – For finding public transportation (bus, train, metro) in Denmark/Copenhagen
  • DSB – For finding and booking public transportation (mainly trains) in Denmark/Copenhagen
  • Visit Copenhagen – General information about life in Copenhagen
  • Life in Denmark: government website for living in Denmark, information on settling down/when you are here/ and when you are leaving
  • International House Copenhagen: Has so much good information about moving to/living in Copenhagen as an international
  • Study in Denmark: a site for students studying in Denmark, they provide information on many issues that you may come across 
  • Trust Pilot: see reviews of companies

Additional Information

Because we have many international students from different cultural backgrounds, we would like to make you aware that in Denmark there are rules against covering and masking the face in public spaces (Straffeloven § 134 b: “The one who, in connection with meetings, gatherings, processions, or similar events in public places, has the face completely or partially covered with a hood, mask, face paint, or similar in a manner that prevents identification, shall be punished with a fine or imprisonment of up to 6 months”). You can read more on the rule here.

This means that you for example in educational institutions, on the street or on public transport must not cover your face with clothing that prevents others from seeing your face.

It is particularly relevant for our Muslim students from cultures with a tradition of wearing the niqab and burka to be aware of the rules. These items of clothing are against Danish legislation to be worn in public. One might consider wearing a scarf instead, as it allows for facial recognition in public spaces.

Contact

If you have any questions about getting your residence permit, your CPR number or accommodation, you can contact us at: international@brock.dk