Entry requirements and study details

Which educational background do I need to become a student at Copenhagen North?

It depends on the type of programme that you want to study. Please find information below.

- AP degree

You need to have completed an upper secondary education (high school). If you are about to complete that or if you have completed it already, then you can apply for admission. Please read the information on Admission - Regular 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 - Regular students.

How many hours of study are there per day? 

It depends on the programme.
Most days at Copenhagen North are split in 4 blocks of approximately 110 minutes each.
There is a lunch break of 30-45 minutes at 12.00.
You can have 2, 3 or even 4 blocks a day, depending on the programme, semester and other factors. There are also study days when you do not have lectures in blocks but you work in your team with cases or projects. You will find out more about this when you start school.

Do we get grades?  

Yes, you do. There are several ways in which a project, assignment or exam can be graded and this is in close connection with the way of teaching at Copenhagen North.
The teaching at Copenhagen North is interdisciplinary and case and/or 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 as well. This means that, during a project or exam, you get several questions from different subjects or one question which covers several subjects. You get only one grade for all the subjects of such an exam. 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.

Accommodation

Does the Academy find a place for me to live?

The Academy is not responsible for finding accommodation for the students. Because 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 of finding 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 Copenhagen North!
If you have any questions before arriving to Denmark you are welcome to contact Business Academy Copenhagen North at JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING or telephone +45 8852 6600.

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 because first priority is given to Exchange Students coming for only one semester.  We strongly suggest to our students not to put their hopes here, but to try elsewhere.

How does a normal dormitory room look like?

Rooms in dormitories are usually not furnished.
One may sometimes find basic furniture – a bed, a desk and/or a wardrobe.  Some of 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 combined with living-rooms that can be used by approximately 20 students together. There are also rooms with own kitchen. These aspects 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 vary between DKK 2,000 – 3,500 a month for a room. On top of this you will have to pay a deposit which normally is the equivalent 3 months’ rent! The 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 website 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 at the same time they are applying for a visa.
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 (Municipality) to apply for your CPR number.
Our students receive detailed information about this aspect at their arrival. For more information please see the National Registration upon arrival section on our home page.

Where do I find a doctor?

When you have obtained your CPR number 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.
If you get sick before obtaining the Yellow Card then you can go to the Emergency Room of the nearest hospital – Gentofte Hospital.

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 upon arrival section on our home page or on the official New to 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.
Non-European students pay a tuition fee. The fee depends on the study programme. You can find out more about this on Tuition Fee and Scholarship.

How do I support myself during my studies?

We strongly recommend our students to be able to support themselves at least during the first 3-4 months of their studies. This can either mean savings or financial help from their parents and/or home country.
Students in Denmark sometimes have part time jobs to help them pay for the books, accommodation and other necessities. Copenhagen 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, use your network of friends and acquaintances but also to dare search on your own and only work the hours that you are NOT in school.

What is the salary of a student job?

The minimum official salary is around DKK 105 per hour for which taxes will be deducted. This is approximately 13 Euro per hour.
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 for EU citizens, 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.
We strongly suggest that you arrange your job hours in such way that they do not interfere with your studies.
Non EU citizens should apply for a work permit!

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. A bank account is easy to get and does not cost too much. Some banks require that you pay a specific amount in order to get it. This amount varies from bank to bank so for more information it is best to contact them directly.
Please note that you can NOT open a bank account in Denmark before you get your Danish CPR number (registration number).

Do international students have to pay tax from the salary?

All 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.

Relevant links

Admission - Regular students
New to Denmark website  
National Registration upon arrival
Gentofte Hospital 
Tuition Fee and Scholarship
Grade scale