Details

• Denmark
• BaWiSo-23
• Undergraduate
• WS 2025
• Time spent at the partner university: 4 months

1. Preparation

Deal with the Feststellungsbescheid as soon as possible. Safe your free electives for the exchange semester. Try to find housing as soon as possible.

2. Accommodation

I didn’t get student housing, so I searched privately for a long time without success. Eventually, I found CBS’s private housing platform that connects outgoing and incoming students. I rented an apartment from a CBS student who was on exchange in Barcelona—we had the exact same departure and return dates, so it worked out perfectly. In the end, I had by far the best accommodation in terms of quality (largest, nicest, etc.) at a very average price. I lived in a private apartment with a Danish roommate. I stayed in Nørrebro, which I highly recommend—about 6–12 minutes by bike to campus and 10 minutes to the city center. Frederiksberg is also a great option. Location is really key: those who lived further outside often regretted it, and the small savings weren’t worth it.

3. Academic life at host university

The campus is really beautiful. There are several buildings spread out, but most are within walking distance, and the cafeteria is great. Since most exchange students take free electives, exams are relatively easy, and many are take-home exams (it’s worth checking in advance whether exams are take-home or on-site). Attendance is usually not mandatory, though some courses require one presentation. My favorite course by far was *US Business, Politics and the World Economy* with Adrian Mongan. It was very up-to-date—each class started with a discussion of current global events. The course was engaging, relevant, and he’s one of the best professors I’ve ever had.

5. Every day life in the host country

My main mode of transport was a bike—Swapfiets is highly recommended. It’s a cheap rental option, and you should definitely get the €3 theft insurance. The city is very safe—you can go anywhere without problems. Make sure to attend Welcome Week, as that’s where you’ll meet most of your friends. Also, don’t just join the CBS events—get tickets for the ESP events as well. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and clubs where you can save money, and the CBS canteen is also very good and affordable. There are apps for nightclubs that help you avoid entrance fees. If you join the CBS padel society, you can get up to 50% off at many padel courts in Copenhagen. ESP also organizes great events throughout the semester. There are affordable gyms near CBS, and I can also recommend GoBoat for a fun boat trip with friends. In terms of travel: Denmark is beautiful overall, and Sweden is easy to reach—Stockholm by plane or Westcoast: Malmö via the bridge. Norway is also amazing, especially Tromsø (Northern Lights, reindeer sledding, hiking in deep snow, and great nightlife).

6. Testimonial

The other exchange students are amazing—try to meet people from different countries and cultures, not just your own. The nightlife is great, and the overall quality of life is very high. And most importantly: enjoy the sun whenever it’s out!