Finding accomodation

RMC does not offer student housing facilities and has no formalised access to halls of residence (kollegier). RMC does normally not assist international students with finding housing in Copenhagen.

Most students rent rooms in private homes or share flats with other students. Be aware that many buildings in Copenhagen date back one or two hundred years. Most of them have been renovated recently and are kept in very good condition, but quite a few of them still have small bathroom facilities or share bathroom facilities with other flats in the building. While Copenhageners are used to this, it may be different from what you are used to at home.

The housing situation in Copenhagen can be difficult particularly in the priod around August and September which is the beginning of the academic year. However, if you invest some time in doing room-hunting, you will find a place to live.

Because housing is in great demand, prices have gone up in Copenhagen as in other major international cities. Most rooms in Copenhagen cost between DKK 2,500 and 3,500 per month. When enquiring about a room, remember to ask if all costs (electricity, heating and water) are included in the monthly rent.

Enquire about "house rules" to make sure that you and your landlord/landlady agree on possible terms and conditions. You should also make sure to get a signed housing contract which includes the rental period and the conditions of notice to terminate the lease.

To avoid beong liable for an extra month's rent, please remember that when the time comes for you to leave Copenhagen, you are required to notify your landlord/landlady or hall of residence one month prior to departure.

Tips when searching and finding housing

Include the suburban areas just outside the centre of Copenhagen in your search. They are often slightly cheaper and it is still very easy and fast to get to the RMC and into town by public transportation or by bike.

Map of Copenhagen and surrounding area can be found here: http://map.krak.dk/ (type "Copenhagen" or "København" in the search box and click enter).

Useful Internet sites

The Internet is full of housing services and by doing a search on Copenhagen and housing related words, you will get a number of hits. While there are many good and useful sites, we also advice you to show precaution particularly if the sites demand substantial fees for their services. Some useful Internet sites are listed below:

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