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• Denmark
• BaWiSo-23
• Undergraduate
• SoSe 2026
• Time spent at the partner university: 4 months
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1. Preparation

Stay on top of your CBS emails — they send all the information you need, and don't miss any deadlines for housing and course registration. Put real effort into your course selection: there are over 80 courses to choose from. Some are hard and time-consuming because they're part of the Danish curriculum, others are comparatively easy electives. Note the difference between "Take-Home Exams" (an x-page essay written over a couple of days) and "Sit-In Exams" (mostly four hours). I had four Take-Homes and was happy with that choice. For accommodation, take the offer from CBS Housing. Finding a place privately for only 4–5 months is nearly impossible in Copenhagen, and CBS promises every exchange student a spot in one of their seven dorms. Also use the CBS Buddy programme — your buddy can help you arrange things before you arrive (picking up keys, etc.). And talk to students who have already spent a semester in Copenhagen: I got a lot of useful tips from friends about courses, accommodation, restaurants, and activities. Finally, be prepared for the dark and cold weather.

2. Accommodation

Accommodation in Copenhagen CBS offers seven student dorms for exchange students and also helps with private apartments. If you go through CBS Housing, you create a preference ranking. Rents are roughly the same across the dorms (around €800–1000), with single rooms slightly more expensive. Porcelænshaven (right next to campus), Tietgenkollegiet, and Nimbusparken all have a good reputation. Some are further out, but in Copenhagen you get around quickly by bike, and all are in safe neighbourhoods — so it mostly comes down to personal preference. The general renting market, however, is tough. I missed the CBS housing deadline and had to search on my own, so make sure not to miss it. Luckily there is a lot of good private student housing (Canvas, etc.). I stayed at Canvas Frederiksberg, which I'd recommend: five minutes by bike from campus, right next to Nørrebro with its restaurants and cafés, and with a gym, study rooms, and a rooftop terrace. In general, I'd suggest looking in Frederiksberg, as it is close to the campus and the city. Beware of scams in Facebook housing groups. Safety-wise I had no problems at all, and my female friends also said they felt safe walking alone in the city.

3. Academic life at host university

CBS is split across several campus locations, so be prepared to move between buildings — sometimes I had to bike or take the metro to my next class, which I wasn't used to from WU. Most classes take place in the modern main building. The teaching style varies a lot: lectures, group work, and exercise classes where you discuss business cases with your peers. Courses rely heavily on case studies and a lot of reading. A key difference from WU is that there is no mandatory attendance and no graded coursework — in most courses the final exam counts for 100%. Some courses are part of the Danish curriculum, which means noticeably more effort than the electives — worth checking before you register. I'd recommend Behavioral Finance, Principles of Corporate Finance.

5. Every day life in the host country

Everyday life, transport, and leisure Public transport is excellent, with metros and buses running 24 hours a day, but it is expensive (around €80 to €90 per month) and there are plenty of ticket inspectors. My advice is to get a bike instead. Everyone bikes in Copenhagen, you can reach almost anywhere in under 15 minutes, and it is by far the cheapest option. You can rent one affordably through Swapfiets. Safety wise, I never felt unsafe, even at night. Copenhagen is a very active city. There are lots of clubs to join. I joined the CBS padel club, for example. When the weather is nice there is an enormous amount to do: cafés, restaurants, bars, and food markets by the water. Be aware that most of it is expensive. Events run all year, so stay updated on social media. My top recommendations: an FC København match, the Meatpacking District (Kødbyen) for nightlife, and Distortion, the street party festival in June.

6. Testimonial

My time in Copenhagen was amazing. From meeting new friends to experiencing new ways of living, this semester taught me a lot, and I would do it all over again if I had the choice. Especially in summer, the opportunities to do things are almost limitless.