International Students
The international student life
What is life as an international student at CBS like? In these videos you can get some toughts and perspectives from some of our former students
The language barrier
The Danish language can be tough to crack, but don’t let your lack of Danish hold you back when applying.
The international environment
CBS is a diverse place with many nationalities amongst the students. Studying abroad helps you gain intercultural compentencies and insights in other cultures.
The full-degree experience
There is a big difference between being abroad for leisure and moving to a new country to start your education.
Practicalities when moving abroad
State Educational Grant (SU)
If you are a foreign citizen, you have the possibility to apply for the state educational grant (SU).
You apply for equal status under either Danish or EU law. This depends on which criteria you fulfill.
It is important to remember that you cannot apply for SU before you:
- have accepted your study place
- are a registered citizen in Denmark
- have checked the rules that apply to your specific situation
Survival guide
You probably have a lot of questions to what life in Denmark is like.
How do you open a bank account? What about finding a student job? Is getting a bike absolutely necessary? Is health care really free?
You will find the answer to this and a lot more in the Survival Guide.
Getting registred in Denmark
Danish law requires everyone staying in Denmark for more than three months to register with the Civil Registration System – for Nordic or EU/EEA/Swiss citizens it is six months.
Once registered, you will receive a social security number (in Danish referred to as a CPR-number), which will be unique to your person and which you will need for most registrations in Denmark.
EU/EEA or Swiss citizens need to get an EU registration certificate from The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), before you can apply for a CPR-number.
Living, studying and working in Denmark
Living in Copenhagen
Get to know the city. A useful introduction from the Visit Copenhagen organisation
Studying in Denmark
Comprehensive information about studying in Denmark as an international student. From the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science
Working in Denmark
The most important things you need to know about working in Denmark. Information from the Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment