Living in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has been deemed one of the most liveable cities due to its rich cultural life, safety, public healthcare and well-functioning infrastructure.
Housing
We recommend new students to begin their search for housing as soon as possible. RDAM is situated in the municipality of Frederiksberg which is part of the Greater Copenhagen Area.
Living expenses
It can be expensive to live in Copenhagen, and we recommend that you prepare a realistic budget based on rent, insurance, food, transport and other personal expenses. You should also budget return trips to your home country for visits.
An estimated average monthly budget for students is 10.000-12.000 DKK per month. It varies a great deal depending on the cost of housing and personal preferences. Housing may range from 5.000 – 8.000 DKK per month.
We recommend that you have available funds for the first six months upon settling in Copenhagen. It usually takes some time to find a suitable student job and get organized after arrival.
You may benefit from cycling, living outside central Copenhagen and cooking student friendly meals at home in order to save money.
Safety and Health
Safety
Copenhagen has been ranked as one of the safest cities in the world due to factors such as access to healthcare, low crime-rates, lack of natural disasters and the safety of the infrastructure.
Access to Healthcare
As an international student at RDAM and a resident in Denmark, you will have access to free medical care. The Danish healthcare system offers equal and universal access for all residents with exceptions such as dental treatments and physiotherapy.
CPR number
All international students must register with the authorities and apply for the ‘Civil Personal Registration number’ (CPR) to be able to access the Danish healthcare services. Please note that different rules apply depending on whether you are EU/EEA, non-EU/EEA or Nordic student.
TRANSPORT
Cycling
Copenhagen has a comprehensive system of bicycle lanes and is considered one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. An estimated one-third of Copenhageners commute to work or school by bike – all year round. Most students will have their own bike, and you will be able to buy a bike or rent one during your stay in Copenhagen.
Read more about cycling in Copenhagen
Public Transport
Copenhagen also has a reliable public transport system. It includes a network of Metro, S-trains and busses (including waterbuses), which can all be accessed with the same ticket. Read more about public transport and tickets:
Public Transport The Danish travel card Rejsekortet The Danish travel plan Rejseplanen
Gateway to Europe
Copenhagen Airport is the biggest in Scandinavia, making it easy to connect with the Nordic and European countries. It is located close to the city centre of Copenhagen which is reached by metro in 15 minutes.
Read about the travelling to and from Copenhagen Airport Read about travelling in Denmark
CULTURE
Music
RDAM organises around 200 concerts every year, and most of them are free. You can find all of them in the Academy’s concert calendar
There are plenty of concerts being held in concert halls, churches and libraries all around Denmark, many of them are free. Visit Live Klassik to find a concert near you
Theatre, Film, and Sport
Copenhagen offers a lively and diverse cultural scene with events related music, theater, sports, art and film.
Kultunaut provides a helpful overview
Denmark has a strong tradition of doing sports together in clubs, referred to as “foreninger”. Read about DGI (a danish sports association) and find a sports club near you uner 'Come join us':
Museums
Many of the museums in Copenhagen offer free entrance once a week and often offer student discounts.
LANGUAGE
Danes are known for a high-level proficiency in English. Although the official language in Denmark is Danish, a majority of the population speaks English very well. RDAM, recommend international students to learn some Danish while studying in Denmark and advice is provided upon arrival.
News sources in English
The Copenhagen Post is the leading Danish news source in English. It also includes a weekly podcast with news of the week.
The Local is a Europe-centered English online newspaper with a Danish section.
Visit The Local
Your Danish Life is a magazine for ex-pats living in Denmark. Published 4 times a year, the magazine has articles about history, leisure, travelling and tips from ex-pats.
QUESTIONS
Please contact admission@dkdm.dk