Post by Admin on Aug 8, 2016 14:06:26 GMT 1
This thread has been marked as a Work in Progress. This means, that the information in the original post is not entirely sufficient or still under construction. Replies to the thread containing useful information are very much welcome and needed. Once enough information has been collected, the thread would be transformed into a proper guide.
International students should start to look for accommodation months before arriving, as it can be very difficult to find accommodation right before the semester begins. Therefore, we strongly advise you to contact your Danish host institution for information about housing as soon as you have been accepted into a study programme. Please be aware that it can be especially difficult to find accommodation in the bigger cities during August and September. If you travel at this point to Denmark, without having a room beforehand, your last resort might be one of the hostels in town, which might be quite expensive.
Types of accommodation
Some international students prefer to rent a room or a sub-let from a Danish student or landlord. Student halls of residence is also an option. Others rent an apartment or a house, which they share with friends. Whether you choose to live in a student residence, apartment or house you will have to cater for yourself. Cleaning and doing your laundry are also your own responsibility.
Student halls of residence (‘kollegier’)
Student residences offer accommodation in a communal environment. This kind of living may be particularly suitable for international students who have just arrived and don’t know anyone yet. Besides, the rent for a room is generally cheaper than that of a private room.
Housing links
There are local websites, which cover student housing within a specific city. For Aalborg, this is AKU-Aalborg which assigns rooms and apartments.
There are also multiple websites, where individuals and agencies offer rooms and apartments for rent and sale. You can also place your own ad in English. Some of the websites will charge you a fee to access contact details.
Free websites
Pay-to-view
For further information, you can check Study in Denmark.
Note: The information above is almost directly copied from Study in Denmark. Has to be rewritten, reorganized, and more stuff should be added!
International students should start to look for accommodation months before arriving, as it can be very difficult to find accommodation right before the semester begins. Therefore, we strongly advise you to contact your Danish host institution for information about housing as soon as you have been accepted into a study programme. Please be aware that it can be especially difficult to find accommodation in the bigger cities during August and September. If you travel at this point to Denmark, without having a room beforehand, your last resort might be one of the hostels in town, which might be quite expensive.
Types of accommodation
Some international students prefer to rent a room or a sub-let from a Danish student or landlord. Student halls of residence is also an option. Others rent an apartment or a house, which they share with friends. Whether you choose to live in a student residence, apartment or house you will have to cater for yourself. Cleaning and doing your laundry are also your own responsibility.
Student halls of residence (‘kollegier’)
Student residences offer accommodation in a communal environment. This kind of living may be particularly suitable for international students who have just arrived and don’t know anyone yet. Besides, the rent for a room is generally cheaper than that of a private room.
Housing links
There are local websites, which cover student housing within a specific city. For Aalborg, this is AKU-Aalborg which assigns rooms and apartments.
There are also multiple websites, where individuals and agencies offer rooms and apartments for rent and sale. You can also place your own ad in English. Some of the websites will charge you a fee to access contact details.
Free websites
- findbolig.nu
- boligsurf.dk
- boligdeal.dk
- gromia.com
- boligoensker.dk
- findroommate.dk
- lejerbo.dk
- boliga.dk
- ledige-lejligheder.dk
- akutbolig.dk
Pay-to-view
For further information, you can check Study in Denmark.
Note: The information above is almost directly copied from Study in Denmark. Has to be rewritten, reorganized, and more stuff should be added!
