Student housing can take many forms and what makes a good housing situation for you might not make the best one for your fellow student. As a student however, you can choose between many types of housing.  

Dorms 

One of the most affordable ways to live is in Denmark’s many dormitories. Unfortunately, they tend to have long waiting- lists, so make sure to sign up wellin advance, ideally at least 6 months and up to a year ahead of time. Some dorms have shared bathrooms and kitchens, while others might afford you more facilities for your own private use. If you don’t want to share a fridge and frying pan with your neighbour, then make sure to look into what specific dorms have on offer.  

  • You can find more dorms on Findkollegie.dk (Mind that this website is in Danish only)  

Collective housing 

If you want to ensure someone is always there to greet you when you come home after a day on campus, then maybe collective housing is right for you. On Bofællesskab.dk, you can find a list with several different collectives. You can also go look for collectives on Facebook, for example by joining Facebook-groups or looking for postings.  

Youth housing 

Many housing associations and municipalities have affordable youth housing and student housing on offer. You can sign up for waiting lists long before you begin your studies and it’s often free to do so, but mind that the waiting times can be long.  

Renting a room 

Many private individuals rent out part of their apartments. This often mean that you will be renting a single room, and the rest of the apartment will be shared between you and the owner of the apartment. Make sure to check what the price includes before you sign a contract – you can quickly rack up expenses if you must pay for internet, television, etc. In addition to your rent.  

You can also search on Facebook and join relevant Facebook-groups.  

Renting housing 

If just a room is not enough, you can also rent an apartment yourself. You can potentially share it with a friend and have to pay less rent that way. Keep in mind that when you rent, you often must pay a deposit of 3 months’ worth of rent. You shouldn’t count on getting your deposit back when you move out of the apartment, since the money will be spent in the case of walls needing repainting or something similar.  

You can find rentals on Lejebolig.dk, Boligportal.dk or Boligsurf.dk 

Your parents’ footing the bill 

It’s a rare student who can afford to buy their own apartment. If you’re lucky, your parents may be willing to buy one for you.  

  • You can find many housing associations on Selvsalg.dk 

Suburban living 

The more central, the higher the rent tends to be. That’s why it can be a good idea to live a ways outside the inner city, if you want to save on housing expenses.  

If you’re studying in Copenhagen, then consider Gladsaxe, Hvidovre or Rødovre. If you’re studying in Aarhus, consider Hasle or Christiansbjerg. In Odense, there is Nr. Broby or Ferritslev, and last but not least, if you’re studying in Aalborg, you can look for housing in Gug or Nørresundby.  

Watch out for scammers!  

Always remember to be careful when renting an apartment or a room from a private individual. If something seems too good to be true, you can read advice on avoiding scams from the police here.  

Good luck!