Expert Shares Housing and Travel Tips for New Copenhagen Students

Thousands of international students are arriving in Copenhagen for the new academic year. Housing and local transport present the biggest initial challenges for these newcomers. David Zepernick from Medicon Valley Alliance shared insights in CPH Post.

He noted that the University of Copenhagen attracts about 5,500 foreign students yearly. Copenhagen Business School welcomes around 2,400 new international and exchange students annually. Other institutions like DTU and ITU also attract many young scholars to the city.

Housing costs in Copenhagen remain high for both local and foreign students. Zepernick urges local residents to rent out spare rooms to help newcomers.

Transport can also be costly without a bicycle in the Danish capital. New bikes are expensive, so foreign students often look for used options. Locals can sell unused bikes on the website dba.dk to help students.

Local guides can make sightseeing much easier and cheaper for new arrivals. Harbor swimming remains a unique feature of local life during sunny September days. Freetown Christiania also ranks among the top free places to visit in town. Small gestures from local residents can make the city feel much more welcoming.