Here you can find guidelines and answers to the most common questions about how to behave at KEA during the covid-19 pandemic. This page will be updated regularly.
Information about Corona virus
Updated 25 March 2022
KEA recommends that you follow the guidelines from the health authorities. You can find relevant links below.
Restrictions will be lifted 1 February
Face mask and corona pass are are no longer required. Friday Bars and other social events are no longer cancelled.
FAQ
Find answers for frequently asked questions
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What should I do if I get sick?
Stay at home if you get sick and get symptoms of covid-19. If you’re at KEA while you experience symptoms, go home as soon as possible. The authorities recommend that you take a test if you are at increased risk of a severe course of covid-19 and therefore may be in the target group for early treatment of covid-19. For example, if you have a chronic illness or are pregnant.
If you’ve fallen ill with something that is definitely not covid-19 – or you have tested negative for covid-19, you can come back to KEA when you are free of symptoms.
If you are tested positive for covid-19
If you are tested positive for covid-19, self-isolate according to the Danish Health Authority's recommendations and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. -
What should I do if I test positive for covid-19?
Self-isolate according to the Danish Health Authority's recommendations and contact KEA Study Administration. If you test positive for COVID-19, you must self-isolate and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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What should I do if I am a contact to an infected person?
As a close or other contact to an infected person with covid-19, you are no longer recommended to take a test. Just be aware if you get symptoms of covid-19.
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When can I return to KEA after testing positive with covid-19?
According to the health authorities' guidelines, you can stop your self-isolation after you have become symptom-free – but as a minimum 4 days after taking the test.
If you have not had symptoms, you must self-isolate for 4 days after taking the test. Get more information at coronasmitte.dk
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Do I need to present a valid corona passport at KEA?
No. As of 1 February, it will no longer be necessary to present a valid corona passport at KEA.
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Do I need to wear a face mask at KEA?
No. As of 1 February, it will no longer be necessary to wear a face mask at KEA. If you prefer to continue wearing a face mask, you are welcome to do so, but it is no longer required.
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Should I keep my distance from the students who are not in my class?
It is no longer a requirement to keep the 1-2 metre distance to other students e.g. in KEA’s common areas.
You can read the Danish Health Authority's 6 general pieces of advice on infection prevention at sst.dk
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Can I attend classes at KEA if the City of Copenhagen is shut down due to outbreaks of infection?
If there are automatic shutdowns around KEA (e.g. in the municipality or parish), you will be notified by KEA how to act in the specific situation.
KEA is not subject to the rules on automatic closure of the parishes in which KEA has activities, but KEA must obey the rules for municipalities.
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Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have general questions about covid-19 at KEA, please contact KEA HR. Contact KEA HR by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We will also continuously update the information about covid-19 on this page if, for example, there are new restrictions or similar. You will be notified by email if there are any acute changes in the situation at KEA.
If you have specific questions about your classes, you can contact your programme – you’ll find the contact information on your programme page.
Otherwise, contact the study counsellors at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions on course of study, SU, leave etc.
If you have questions about illness/have fallen ill with covid-19, contact KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You can stay informed and read the latest guidelines, advice on infection prevention, etc. on sst.dk. In addition, you’ll find specific information about the field of education at ufm.dk
Please note that the previous info-mails may contain outdated information in regards to the covid-19 situation in Denmark and at KEA.
Info-mails
Read earlier info-mails about covid-19 from KEA
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27 January 2022 // A message from the rector
Dear students
We look forward to welcoming new and current students to KEA next week. With the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday, things are finally starting to look brighter, and in only a few days the corona-virus restrictions we have gotten so used to will be relaxed. Hurrah!Monday 31 January 2022 is the last day with a demand for Covid passes or face masks when you show up at KEA.
At the same time, as of 1 February, it will no longer be necessary to organise team teaching, reorganise exams or cancel major social events.
In other words, we are – almost - back to normal with students—current and new—attending class without any restrictions apart from the recommendations listed below:
• If you have any symptoms of coronavirus, stay at home, and get tested. This also applies if you have been vaccinated.
• Avoid close contact. If possible, avoid close contact in public.
• Ventilation and fresh air. Open all the windows for 5 to 10 minutes every hour to let in fresh air.
• Wash your hands often, use a sanitiser, etc.If you prefer to continue wearing a face mask, you are welcome to do so, but it is no longer required.
Study start and teaching next week have been planned in accordance with the recommendation so far, and the directors of education will decide if changes are called for now that the recommendations have been eased.
Infection rates are still high, and a large number of people are required to self-isolate. Therefore, certain activities may have to be conducted online or postponed. Such changes may be introduced at short notice so make sure to keep up to date on Fronter.
If you test positive for covid-19, isolate immediately and contact the Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Study Administration registers all cases of coronavirus at KEA to form a comprehensive overview of the number of people infected and any chains of transmission.Further information
Read more about what to do if you have tested positive for coronavirus at https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-og-regler/emner/smittet-/guide-ved-positiv-test. Stay up to date with KEA's corona guidelines and find relevant links about covid-19 on KEA’s student intranet: https://mit.kea.dk/coronavirus.
About re-examinations: If the first exam attempt was conducted online, any re-exam will also be conducted online to ensure that the conditions are the same. In Wiseflow you can see where your exam takes place: https://mit.kea.dk/studieh%C3%A5ndbog/w.The best of luck to you all!
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
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16 January 2022 // A message from the rector
Dear everyone
We hope you've gotten well into the new year and that you're in good spirit. We also hope that your exams have gone well despite the conversion of most exams into online format and many practical obstacles due to corona - especially for those of you who have been infected with COVID-19. The authorities' announcement is that we can soon expect a more normal everyday life in relation to corona restrictions and recommendations. That bodes well for spring. However, action is still needed, and on Wednesday the authorities announced a number of changes and extensions of existing corona restrictions that affect KEA. These are:
• The requirement to present a valid corona pass when physically present at KEA applies up to and including 31 January 2022. This means that employees, students and visitors etc. must be able to present a valid corona pass in order to physically show up at KEA, and random checks are continued as before. You can read more about this on https://en.coronasmitte.dk/corona-passport.
• The validity of the corona pass is shortened. From Sunday 16 January, the corona pass will only be valid for five months after the second vaccine dose. This means that after the five months you have to be tested or have a third dose to get a valid corona pass. The period of validity after previous infection is changed to take effect 11 days after positive PCR and expires 5 months later. No expiration date has yet been set for the third vaccine dose.
• The requirement to wear a face mask or visor at KEA applies up to and including 31 January 2022. The face covering requirement applies to students, employees and visitors, etc., in indoors areas, such as e.g., canteens and other common areas, but not in connection with teaching and exams. In addition, face masks or visors can be removed in whole or in part if there is "a reasonable excuse for it, e.g., when consuming food and drink". The requirement applies only to common areas and corridors. Not in teaching, exams or teacher areas.
• The recommendation to convert exams (and re-exams) into online format has been extended up to and including February 2022, where practicable – all students can check if their exams are conducted online or physically on Wiseflow (https://mit.kea.dk/studieh%C3%A5ndbog/w#wiseflow).
• The teaching is still organised in fixed teams/classes where practicable.
• Educational institutions are still being urged by the authorities not to organise social events. This means that Friday bars etc. are cancelled.
I am very much looking forward to seeing you at the start of the semester and to the physical teaching in the coming semester. For those of you who still have to take an exam, I wish you all the best.
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
RectorGet the latest corona info on mit.kea.dk/en/
On mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, you can stay up to date on KEA’s corona guidelines and find relevant links about covid-19.Below we have summarised the corona guidelines that currently apply at KEA.
• If you are tested positive with covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more info, see https://en.coronasmitte.dk/infected
• Stay home if you're ill. If you experience symptoms of covid-19, the government recommendation is that you go into self-isolation and be PCR-tested as soon as possible. This applies even if you have previously been infected and/or are fully vaccinated, as there is still a small risk that you may become infected and ill with covid-19.
• Are you a close contact? Here you will find information about when you are considered a close contact with an infected with coronavirus and how to deal with testing and isolation: https://en.coronasmitte.dk/close-contact.
• Test for covid-19. To prevent the spread of infection, it is important that you get a PCR test if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are a close contact of an infected person. You can read more about this on https://en.coronasmitte.dk/test-for-covid-19.
• Get vaccinated. The authorities encourage everyone to be vaccinated against covid-19.
• Remember to maintain good hygiene and to keep a safe distance. We must all continue to maintain good hygiene at KEA by frequently washing and sanitising our hands, wiping surfaces and airing out.
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21 December 2021 // A message from the rector
Dear All
On Saturday 18 December, I sent an email to all students at KEA, informing, among other things, about the new guidelines and recommendations, including requirements for the use of face masks or visors at KEA.
Clarification of face mask requirement
In that email, I wrote that " You are not required to wear a face covering… when consuming food and drink – just as we know it from restaurants, etc." It is worded differently in the ministerial order, which was not published until Sunday; so here it is precisely and correctly described:
You can only briefly take off your face mask while eating in canteens and other common areas. The requirement to wear face masks or visors does not apply to classes, training activities in workshops or exams. And if you're sitting down at a table in a common area, you may take off your face mask if you're alone or with someone from your regular class.Note that there may be a recommendation to wear face masks in workshops and other rooms, although this is not an outright requirement.
Exemptions from face mask requirements
The exemptions from face mask requirements are the same at KEA as elsewhere in society. Therefore, there may be people at KEA who do not wear face masks or visors. You can read more about this here https://en.coronasmitte.dk/prevent-infection. You’ll find the ministerial order on requirements for face masks and corona passports here https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2021/2480 (available only in Danish).The requirement for wearing face masks and presenting a valid corona pass in case of physical attendance at KEA is valid until 17 January.
Exams in January
The authorities have requested KEA to change exams so that from 1 January 2022 they will be held online where practicable. From 22 December 2021, you can see in Wiseflow (https://mit.kea.dk/en/studyguide/w#wiseflow) whether your exam will be carried out online via Teams or physically at KEA.Get continuous corona info at mit.kea.dk
On https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, you can stay up to date on KEA's corona guidelines and find relevant links about covid-19.Below is a summary of the corona guidelines applying at KEA at present.
Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year – and good luck with the exams!
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
RectorKEA's current corona guidelines and restrictions:
- If you are tested positive with covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA will then initiate the contact tracing process. However, KEA's contact tracing unit is closed between Christmas and New Year. If you are diagnosed with Corona after 23 December 2021, the Danish Patient Safety Agency will contact you and help in relation to contact tracing. You can also call Corona tracing yourself on 32 32 05 11 and find information on
https://www.sst.dk/da/corona/hvis-du-har-symptomer_-er-syg-eller-smittet/hvis-din-test-er-positiv - Stay home if you're ill. If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, the government recommendation is that you go into self-isolation and be PCR-tested as soon as possible. This applies even if you have previously been infected and/or are fully vaccinated, as there is still a small risk that you may become infected and ill with covid-19.
- Get vaccinated. The authorities encourage everyone to be vaccinated against covid-19.
- Get tested. To limit the spread of infection, the authorities recommend that close contacts of a person infected with COVID-19 be tested, and if you are not fully vaccinated or previously infected, you should also go into self-isolation until test results show that you are not infected. If you have been in close contact with an infected person at KEA, you will be contacted by the contact tracing unit and will be notified of how to proceed.
- Remember to maintain good hygiene and to keep a safe distance. We must all continue to maintain good hygiene at KEA by frequently washing and sanitising our hands, wiping surfaces and airing out.
- If you are tested positive with covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA will then initiate the contact tracing process. However, KEA's contact tracing unit is closed between Christmas and New Year. If you are diagnosed with Corona after 23 December 2021, the Danish Patient Safety Agency will contact you and help in relation to contact tracing. You can also call Corona tracing yourself on 32 32 05 11 and find information on
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18 December 2021 // A message from the rector
Dear everyone
As has hardly escaped anyone’s attention, covid-19 – and especially the new variant Omicron – is spreading at an increasing rate in Denmark. In order to limit the spread of infection, the government, with the support of the Folketing, has imposed new restrictions from Sunday, 19 December. These restrictions apply to KEA and the other higher education institutions. The restrictions apply until 17 January.
- Face masks or face visors are now required at KEA. The face covering requirement applies to students, employees and visitors, etc., in indoors areas, such as e.g., canteens and other common areas, but not in connection with teaching and exams. You are not required to wear a face covering if you have a reasonable excuse not to or in settings where it is not practical to do so, e.g., when consuming food and drink – just as we know it from restaurants, etc. From Monday morning, 20 December, face covering signs will be put up at all entrances and in common areas. The guards who check corona passes will also remind you about the face mask rules, and it is perfectly ok to help each other remember.
- The requirement to present a valid corona pass when physically present at KEA has been extended. The corona pass requirement means that employees, students and visitors etc. must be able to present a valid corona pass in order to physically show up at KEA. You can read more about this on https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-og-regler/coronapas.
- Educational institutions are still being urged by the authorities not to organise social events. This means that Friday bars etc. are cancelled.
From the beginning of January 2022, educational institutions are also strongly encouraged to:
- reschedule exams so that they are held virtually/online where practicable. In the middle of next week, you will be notified by KEA Student Affairs of what this means for your exams in January.
- organise the teaching in fixed teams/classes where practicable. There is not much teaching in January due to exams, and most of it is already carried out in fixed classes. The Heads of Programme will find out if e.g. elective teaching should be changed as a result of the guidelines, and you will be notified next week if there are any implications for you.
Get the latest corona info on mit.kea.dk/en/
On mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, you can stay up to date on KEA’s corona guidelines and find relevant links about covid-19.Below we have summarised the corona guidelines that currently apply at KEA. Please note that, like the rest of KEA, KEA's contact tracing unit closes between Christmas and New Year, so here you should contact the national contact tracing unit – see more below.
Take care of each other and help limit the spread of infection. We know that the restrictions and recommendations are a nuisance to some of you, whereas for others they are actually welcome because the infection situation has made them nervous. We will continue to base KEA's physical activities on government guidelines and recommendations, so that anyone can feel safe showing up physically at KEA.
We wish you all a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
RectorKEA's current corona guidelines and restrictions:
- If you are tested positive with covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA will then initiate the contact tracing process. However, KEA's contact tracing unit is closed between Christmas and New Year. If you are diagnosed with Corona after 23 December 2021, the Danish Patient Safety Agency will contact you and help in relation to contact tracing. You can also call Corona tracing yourself on 32 32 05 11 and find information on https://www.sst.dk/da/corona/hvis-du-har-symptomer_-er-syg-eller-smittet/hvis-din-test-er-positiv
- Stay home if you're ill. If you experience symptoms of covid-19, the government recommendation is that you go into self-isolation and be PCR-tested as soon as possible. This applies even if you have previously been infected and/or are fully vaccinated, as there is still a small risk that you may become infected and ill with covid-19.
- Get vaccinated. The authorities encourage everyone to be vaccinated against covid-19.
- Get tested. To limit the spread of infection, the authorities recommend that close contacts of a person infected with covid-19 be tested, and if you are not fully vaccinated or previously infected, you should also go into self-isolation until test results show that you are not infected. If you have been in close contact with an infected person at KEA, you will be contacted by the contact tracing unit and will be notified of how to proceed.
- Remember to maintain good hygiene and to keep a safe distance. We must all continue to maintain good hygiene at KEA by frequently washing and sanitising our hands, wiping surfaces and airing out.
- Face masks or face visors are now required at KEA. The face covering requirement applies to students, employees and visitors, etc., in indoors areas, such as e.g., canteens and other common areas, but not in connection with teaching and exams. You are not required to wear a face covering if you have a reasonable excuse not to or in settings where it is not practical to do so, e.g., when consuming food and drink – just as we know it from restaurants, etc. From Monday morning, 20 December, face covering signs will be put up at all entrances and in common areas. The guards who check corona passes will also remind you about the face mask rules, and it is perfectly ok to help each other remember.
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9 December 2021 // A message from the rector
Dear everyone
With the increasing COVID-19 infection in society, a majority in the Folketing has decided to impose further corona restrictions.
No new restrictions have been announced on KEA's teaching activities. Thus, KEA is still open to physical teaching as before, and exams are also conducted physically.
However, one of the recommendations announced does have an impact on the students at KEA:
Major social events in workplaces and educational institutions should be cancelled. This means that Friday bars etc. are cancelled. The Christmas market at KEA on Saturday 11 December is also cancelled.
The recommendation applies from Friday 10 December at 4pm until Friday 7 January.
Some of you will probably be affected by the fact that schoolchildren in nursery class, primary and lower secondary school (0-10th grade) will be sent home from Wednesday 15 December 2021 up to and including Tuesday 4 January 2022. For children in nursery class up to and including year 4 (0-4th grade) as well as children with special needs, it will be possible to provide emergency care if you as parents have to physically attend your place of study.
You can read more about the new corona restrictions on coronasmitte.dk (in Danish).
The corona pass requirement still applies. The corona pass requirement means that employees, students and visitors etc. must be able to present a valid corona pass in order to physically show up at KEA. You can read more about this on coronasmitte.dk (in Danish). From mid-January, the validity of the corona pass is shortened to seven months after completed vaccination. We will notify you when the detailed rules for corona passes are announced.
Below we have summarised the corona guidelines that currently apply at KEA.
I hope you enjoy the December Christmas atmosphere and take good care of yourselves and each other.
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
RectorKEA's current corona guidelines and restrictions
- If you are tested positive with Covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA will then initiate the contact tracing process.
- Stay home if you're ill. If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, the government recommendation is that you go into self-isolation and be PCR-tested as soon as possible. This applies even if you have previously been infected and/or are fully vaccinated, as there is still a small risk that you may become infected and ill with COVID-19.
- The corona pass requirement still applies. The corona pass requirement means that employees, students and visitors etc. must be able to present a valid corona pass in order to physically show up at KEA. You can read more about this on coronasmitte.dk. Random checks will be carried out at entries at KEA.
- Get vaccinated. The authorities encourage everyone to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Get tested. To limit the spread of infection, the authorities recommend that close contacts of a person infected with COVID-19 be tested, and if you are not fully vaccinated or previously infected, you should also go into self-isolation until test results show that you are not infected. If you have been in close contact with an infected person at KEA, you will be contacted by the contact tracing unit and will be notified of how to proceed.
- Remember to practice good hygiene. We must all continue to maintain good hygiene at KEA by frequently washing and sanitising our hands, wiping surfaces and airing out.
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29 November 2021 // A message from the rector
Dear everyone
In light of recent developments in the infection situation, the Danish Parliament's Epidemics Committee has decided that from Monday 29 November corona passes will be introduced in higher education. This is done in order to limit the spread of infection. You can read more about this here (in Danish): https://ufm.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/2021/krav-om-coronapas-pa-videregaende-uddannelsesinstitutioner.
The corona pass requirement means that employees, students and visitors etc. must be able to present a valid corona pass in order to physically show up at KEA. You can read more about corona passes, including criteria for getting a corona pass (vaccination, negative test result and previously infected) as well as exemptions from corona pass requirements here: https://en.coronasmitte.dk/rules-and-regulations. The requirements for corona passes at KEA are thus the same as in other contexts where corona passes are required.
Random checks of corona passes at KEA
From Wednesday 1 December, random checks will be carried out on whether students, staff or others present at KEA have a valid corona pass or documentation for exemption from corona pass requirements (read more here (in Danish): https://sum.dk/nyheder/2021/juni/ny-ordning-for-dokumentation-hvis-du-er-undtaget-for-test-og-coronapas). The checks will be carried out by Securitas staff.Get the latest corona info at mit.kea.dk/en/
On mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, you can stay up to date on KEA’s corona guidelines and find relevant links about COVID-19.Remember KEA's general corona guidelines
In view of the increasing COVID-19 infection, we would like to remind you of the guidelines that apply at KEA:• If you are tested positive with Covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA will then initiate the contact tracing process.
• Stay home if you're ill. If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, the government recommendation is that you go into self-isolation and be PCR tested as soon as possible. This applies even if you have previously been infected and/or are fully vaccinated, as there is still a small risk that you may become infected and ill with COVID-19.
In addition, KEA encourages you to follow the general recommendations of the authorities:
• Get vaccinated. The authorities encourage everyone to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Get tested. To limit the spread of infection, the authorities recommend that close contacts of a person infected with COVID-19 be tested, and if you are not fully vaccinated or previously infected, you should also go into self-isolation until test results show that you are not infected. If you have been in close contact with an infected person at KEA, you will be contacted by the contact tracing unit and will be notified of how to proceed.
• Remember to practice good hygiene. We must all continue to maintain good hygiene at KEA by frequently washing and sanitising our hands, wiping surfaces and airing out.
Take care of yourselves and each other so that KEA can remain a safe place to receive physical teaching.
Best regards
Jens Barslund Ellehauge
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12 November 2021 // A message from the rector
Dear everyone
With the increasing COVID-19 infection in society, a broad majority in the Folketing has decided once more to characterize COVID-19 as a socially critical disease, and from today 12 November, COVID pass requirements will be introduced in parts of society for a period of one month.
However, there is no requirement for the use of COVID passes at KEA at present, nor are there any other restrictions on KEA's activities due to the COVID-19 situation.
In light of the Folketing decision and the increasing COVID-19 infection, I would like to remind you of the guidelines and precautions that apply at KEA:
- If you are tested positive with Covid-19, you must still report it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA will then initiate the contact tracing process.
- Stay home if you're ill. If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, the government recommendation is that you go into self-isolation and be PCR tested as soon as possible. This applies even if you have previously been infected and/or are fully vaccinated, as there is still a small risk that you may become infected and ill with COVID-19.
In addition, I encourage you to follow the general recommendations of the authorities:
- Get vaccinated. The authorities encourage everyone to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Get tested. To limit the spread of infection, the authorities recommend that close contacts of a person infected with COVID-19 be tested, and if you are not fully vaccinated or previously infected, you should also go into self-isolation until test results show that you are not infected. If you have been in close contact with an infected person at KEA, you will be contacted by the contact tracing unit and will be notified of how to proceed.
- Remember to practice good hygiene. We must all continue to maintain good hygiene at KEA by frequently washing and sanitising our hands, wiping surfaces and airing out.
We follow the development of infection closely - both in society and at KEA - and we will continue to follow the authorities' recommendations to ensure a safe working and study environment at KEA, and we keep our fingers crossed that with our efforts we can each help to ensure that KEA does not, as in the past, shut down physical activity to any greater extent.
On mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, you can stay up to date on guidelines and find relevant links about COVID-19 at KEA.
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector -
August 2021 // A message from KEA Facility
Dear Students
From 1 August, the corona restrictions on physical attendance have been phased out in higher education and therefore also here at KEA.
However, we must continue to follow the Danish Health Authority's general advice on infection prevention – both at KEA and elsewhere.
- Get vaccinated
- Stay at home and get tested if you have symptoms
- Keep your distance
- Air the room and create a draft
- Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer
- Clean, especially such surfaces that many touch
There will still be hand sanitizer placed at KEA’s entrances and we recommend you to use them when you arrive at KEA. As before, wash your hands frequently during the day to help prevent any spread of infection.
IMPORTANT: If you are tested positive, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you have any questions about the handling of Covid-19 at KEA, you can contact KEA HR at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
You can also read more about rules applying to higher education (including KEA) at coronasmitte.dk (in Danish) and at ufm.dk
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11 June 2021 // A message from the rector
Dear KEA students
On the night of Thursday, the parties in the Folketing agreed on a further reopening of Denmark, which will also have an impact on us at KEA. The agreement means that as of Monday 14 June, we can largely phase out all restrictions on in-person teaching and in our movement within KEA's physical locations. In addition, we can plan for a physical study start after the summer holidays. We are very pleased about that and we look forward to seeing you all again.
From Monday 14 June, the following guidelines apply:
- In the future, you will only need to wear a face mask when tested in KEA's test centres. Everywhere else at KEA, the requirement is lifted.
- The recommendation to keep a 1-2- metre distance is lifted.
- It is important that we continue to maintain good hygiene with sanitisation and hand washing at KEA. Also, remember to stay at home if you are ill.
- Until 1 August, you must still be able to present a negative test result/corona passport or be exempt from testing requirements if you want to be physically present at KEA.
- The requirement for negative test results etc. will be lifted on 1 August.
Although the restrictions are now being phased out, it is of course perfectly ok if you want to continue wearing a face mask when you are at KEA.
As soon as possible, the corona related signs and stickers will be removed from KEA.
New opening hours for test centres
From Monday 14 June, the opening hours for KEA's test centres will change. The new opening hours will be as follows:
Guldbergsgade:
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30-10:30 and 12:00-14:00
- Friday: 7:30-10:30 and 12:00-13:30
Prinsesse Charlottes Gade:
- Monday - Thursday: 12:00-14:00
- Friday: 7:30-10:30 and 12:00-13:30
Lygten 16:
- Monday: 7:30-10:30
Thursday: 7:30-10:30
There will be test centres at KEA up to and including June 30.
See further information on https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus and follow the opening hours of test centres on an ongoing basis as these change continuously as needed.
We do not expect any more changes to guidelines and restrictions in the short term. All of KEA wishes you all the best of luck on your upcoming exams and a happy and well-deserved summer holiday.
Thank you all for showing consideration and for being flexible during a semester, which has been very different.
See you on the other side.
Yours sincerely,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
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19 May // A message from the rector
Dear KEA students
Overnight between Monday and Tuesday, the parties in the Folketing agreed on a further reopening of Denmark as more and more people are vaccinated. The agreement means that we can look forward to a gradual phasing-out of several restrictions so that after the summer holidays we are approaching a return to a more normal everyday life. We are very much looking forward to it!
As early as Friday 21 May, the agreement lifts the restriction on physical attendance, but since there is still a requirement for distance outside the regular classes of at least 1 metre and 2 metres if possible, not all teaching can be rescheduled for physical attendance (regular classes of up to 50 students remain exempt from the distance requirement). All programmes are looking at how the increased opportunities for attendance can be used to the best possible extent in relation to the teaching and exams already planned in the summer. You will be notified directly from your programme of any changes to the plans for both teaching and exams.
Access to study spaces
The agreement on reopening means that students are generally allowed to enter KEA's buildings so group work etc. can take place at the addresses. In order to make it easier to find room for group work in general, the following study spaces can be used:
- Guldbergsgade: The library and the canteen
- Prinsesse Charlottes Gade: The canteen in Building A and Building F in the courtyard
- Lygten 16: The canteen
- Lygten 37: The canteen
Just remember to comply with the distance requirement and other guidelines. If that's not possible, you have to find another place to sit.
Physical attendance guidelines continue to apply
The guidelines for physical attendance in the form of requirements for testing, face masks, distance and hygiene continue to apply.
You can see all the guidelines on mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, so please keep up to date here. We are constantly updating the guidelines.Get tested at KEA
You are still required to present a negative COVID-19 test that is no more than 72 hours old when entering KEA. This does not apply if you are exempt from testing. Remember that you can be tested at KEA in addition to testing options in general. You will find opening hours and locations on https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus. We will scale up our testing capacity in the near future, so be sure to stay updated on the opening hours at the test sites before you show up.
Remember to call in sick if you have COVID-19
If you are tested positive for COVID-19, it is important that you remember to call in sick and notify us that it is due to COVID-19. This is important for KEA, in cooperation with the Danish Patient Safety Authority, to be able to track down infection and limit a possible outbreak of COVID-19 at KEA.
You must notify us that you are infected with COVID-19 by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Together, we will agree what further measures to take.
After a long shutdown, with the latest agreement we can really look forward to seeing more of each other again soon.
Yours sincerely,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
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22 Apr // A message from the rector
Dear KEA students
Since 21 April, new rules apply for entering Denmark. International students enrolled at KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology who have been unable to travel may now be able to travel to Denmark.
When you enter Denmark, the country or region which you have just left and which belongs to one of the three categories, yellow, orange or red, will determine which restrictions apply to you.
The colours of the individual countries and regions are revised on a weekly basis and are based on objective criteria and the health situation in the relevant countries/regions. Read more here and find out if you can come to Denmark.
Note that you still cannot enter Denmark even though you are enrolled as a student if your current country of residence is categorized as “red”.
If you are an international student currently residing outside of Denmark deciding to travel to Denmark, you must present documentation from KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (“a worthy purpose”).
KEA Study Administration (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) must issue a personalised letter of confirmation on demand to you, stating that KEA is open and that you have business requiring physical presence such as classes or an exam.
If you have already received a student residence permit, you can present it as proof that you are entitled to attend school or study and live in Denmark. Read more about formal requirements for documentation here.
Also note that there is a list of requirements to be met when you enter Denmark, such as testing and isolation. Read more here so you can prepare for your arrival in Denmark.
If you don’t have a Danish CPR number yet, you should register for a PCR test here. Follow the guidelines, download the app and visit a covid-19 test centre to have the test taken. You can only be tested at a KEA campus with a Danish CPR number.
Please still keep the following in mind:
In connection with the partial reopening of KEA, there are a number of guidelines that you should be aware of. They are as follows:
If you are going to be physically present at KEA, you need to have a negative Covid-19 test taken within the previous 72 hours. It can be both a PCR test and a quick test/antigen test. Read more at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus about test requirements and about the special cases in which you may be exempt from test requirements.
It is the responsibility of the individual to have documentation of negative test responses – e.g., via the app MinSundhed. KEA is required to carry out random checks. We encourage you to use the authorities' current COVID-19 testing offer as far as possible. You can find test sites at https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-og-regler/kort-over-covid-19-testcentre?Kort%20over%20COVID-19%20testcentre. We are working to establish some additional testing capacity at KEA during April.
Use face masks. Face masks must be worn when walking in common areas (corridors, canteens, etc.). Face masks can be removed when sitting down, unless other rules appear on signs in the room.
Keep a 2-metre distance Students on the same regular team do not have to keep their distance from each other in classes and in common areas.
If you have symptoms of Covid-19, go into self-isolation and be tested.
Guidelines for staying at KEA remain in force:
Although we are now partially reopening, it is important to stress that the restrictions that applied when staying at KEA in the autumn still apply. These are:
- All social events, regardless of size, must be held online.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on adequate distance and hygiene.
- You must wear a face mask or a visor at KEA when you are indoors in common areas such as corridors, stairs, canteen, library, etc. The mask requirement does not apply when you participate in teaching and educational activities in classrooms and workshops. In some cases, where there is a particular risk of infection, we are required to wear masks in teaching, e.g., if the required distance is impossible to keep.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
There will still to be both students and employees at high risk from coronavirus, and here, as in the past, we will take individual considerations into account as far as possible.
You can see all the guidelines on mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, so please keep up to date here. We are constantly updating the guidelines.
We are very pleased that we will soon see more of each other and we are pleased that we now have the opportunity to physically carry out the academic activities at KEA.
Yours sincerely,
KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
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31 Mar // A message from the rector
Dear KEA students
Hope you’re enjoying your Easter holidays!
As we have previously written to you, there will be limited physical teaching again at KEA from Tuesday, 6 April. You will be notified from your programmes about the specific plan for the teaching and exams on the individual programmes.
In connection with the partial reopening of KEA, there are a number of guidelines that you should be aware of. They are as follows:
If you are going to be physically present at KEA, you need to have a negative Covid-19 test taken within the previous 72 hours. It can be both a PCR test and a quick test/antigen test. Read more at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus about test requirements and about the special cases in which you may be exempt from test requirements.
It is the responsibility of the individual to have documentation of negative test responses – e.g., via the app MinSundhed. KEA is required to carry out random checks. We encourage you to use the authorities' current COVID-19 testing offer as far as possible. You can find test sites at https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-og-regler/kort-over-covid-19-testcentre?Kort%20over%20COVID-19%20testcentre. We are working to establish some additional testing capacity at KEA during April.
Use face masks. Face masks must be worn when walking in common areas (corridors, canteens, etc.). Face masks can be removed when sitting down, unless other rules appear on signs in the room.
Keep a 2-metre distance Students on the same regular team do not have to keep their distance from each other in classes and in common areas.
If you have symptoms of Covid-19, go into self-isolation and be tested.
Guidelines for staying at KEA remain in force:
Although we are now partially reopening, it is important to stress that the restrictions that applied when staying at KEA in the autumn still apply. These are:
- All social events, regardless of size, must be held online.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on adequate distance and hygiene.
- You must wear a face mask or a visor at KEA when you are indoors in common areas such as corridors, stairs, canteen, library, etc. The mask requirement does not apply when you participate in teaching and educational activities in classrooms and workshops. In some cases, where there is a particular risk of infection, we are required to wear masks in teaching, e.g., if the required distance is impossible to keep.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
There will still to be both students and employees at high risk from coronavirus, and here, as in the past, we will take individual considerations into account as far as possible.
You can see all the guidelines on mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, so please keep up to date here. We are constantly updating the guidelines.
We are very pleased that we will soon see more of each other and we are pleased that we now have the opportunity to physically carry out the academic activities at KEA.
Yours sincerely,
KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology
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24 Mar // A message from the rector
Dear students
Finally, we have some good news, which means that we will soon be able to see each other again. We have been really looking forward to it.
On Monday evening, a majority in the Folketing agreed on a long-term plan for reopening Denmark, and this means that we at KEA can now finally look forward to welcoming you physically back to KEA's addresses.
The agreement means that from 6 April – i.e., Tuesday after the Easter holidays – we can return to KEA with physical teaching to a limited extent. The reopening agreement also allows for reading places to be used again to a limited extent. The agreement applies to all students, but there is a political focus on prioritising students who graduate and new students. The programmes are in the process of clarifying which activities should be carried out physically. All students will be assigned a permanent team/class for teaching and group work that they can be close with. That is, you do not have to keep a 2- metre distance if you are with your assigned team. It is important to stress that a number of activities will continue to take place digitally.
We are also working to clarify what the gradual reopening means for the conduct of exams during this semester. You will hear more directly from your programmes about the specific plan for the teaching and exams on the individual programmes.
From April 6, all students (and staff in contact with students) who wish to be physically present at KEA must be able to present a negative COVID-19 test less than 72 hours old. Otherwise, you can't participate. It is the responsibility of the individual to have evidence of negative testing and we are required to carry out random checks. We encourage you to use the authorities' current COVID-19 testing offer as far as possible, and we are working to establish some additional testing capacity at KEA during April.
You can find the authorities' test centres on coronasmitte.dk.
Guidelines for staying at KEA remain in force
Although we are now partially reopening, it is important to stress that the restrictions that applied when staying at KEA in the autumn still apply. Therefore, the following applies:
- All social events, regardless of size, must be held online.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on social distancing and hygiene, etc. In addition to the assigned and permanent teams/classes for teaching and group work, there is a 2-metre distance requirement. The requirement applies everywhere, i.e., also in corridors, in the canteen, etc.
- You must wear a mask or a visor at KEA when you are indoors in common areas such as corridors, stairs, canteen, library, etc. The mask requirement does not apply when you participate in teaching and educational activities in classrooms and workshops. In some cases where there is a particular risk of infection, we are required to wear masks in teaching, e.g., if the required distance is impossible to keep.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
There will still to be both students and employees at high risk from coronavirus, and here, as in the past, we will take individual considerations into account as far as possible.
You can see all the guidelines on mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus, so please keep up to date here. We are constantly updating the guidelines.
We are very pleased that we will soon see more of each other and we are pleased that we now have the opportunity to physically carry out the academic activities at KEA.
Yours sincerely,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
26 Jan // A message from the rector
Dear students
The spring semester is about to start, and for the vast majority of activities it will be online - due to corona restrictions. So far, the current restrictions apply up until and including 7 February. However, we expect them to be extended once more.
This means that at present, we expect the teaching at KEA to remain online for the remainder of February (as hitherto, with some exceptions such as workshop/lab activities). The heads of the individual programmes will shortly provide further information directly to you as a student about the teaching on your particular programme.
If there is an opportunity to open up physical teaching at KEA before the end of February, we will open to the extent possible and where it makes sense. Of course, you will hear more about this if and when it becomes relevant.
Yours sincerely,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
14 Jan // A message from the rector
Dear students
At a press conference yesterday, Wednesday, the government announced that the current restrictions have unfortunately been extended for a further three weeks, so that they now apply at least up to and including 7 February.
The extension is due to increased spread of the British variant of the covid-19 virus. Fortunately, however, there is light at the end of the tunnel and we hope that we will be able to see you at KEA again soon. We all need that.
Semester start and graduations will be held online
Unfortunately, with the extension of the restrictions, so that now they reach into February, the start-up of the semester will be held online, with the few exceptions that apply to teaching and working in our labs.
You will soon hear more from your own programme about the specific implications for you and your semester start, and at the bottom of the email we have summarised the impact of the restrictions on KEA's programmes.
For those of you who are about to graduate from KEA: We were really looking forward to celebrating you physically at KEA, but unfortunately, due to the situation and the restrictions, this will not be possible. Instead, there's a package on its way to you so you can still celebrate your graduation on a festive basis, and we hope you'll share your celebratory photos with us on social media using the hashtag #KEAgraduation2021.
Take care of each other
We know that it can be frustrating and difficult to study from home. This applies not least to those of you who have children who have been sent home from school or kept at home from day care centres. Remember to look after each other and help each other through these challenging times until hopefully we can meet physically at KEA again soon.
Stay up to date
Due to the extension, the following restrictions still apply:
- With a few exceptions, KEA is shut down for physical activities
- The teaching at KEA is still being converted into digital teaching. There may be a few exceptions in cases where attendance is necessary, e.g., when working in KEA's workshops.
- Exams will also be held digitally unless it is impossible in practice.
- At physical attendance at KEA, you’re obliged to wear a face mask and to keep a 2- metre distance from others.
- Physical social events are converted into digital form or cancelled.
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
29 Dec // A message from the rector
Dear students
First of all, we hope you've all had a good Christmas.
At the recently held press conference, the government extended the current nationwide restrictions. This means that the situation regarding teaching, exams and attendance at KEA in January is unfortunately the same as the one announced by Rector’s office on 16 December.
So far, the government's extension applies until 17 January, but at KEA we plan according to the current restrictions until the end of January. If the restrictions are then eased, we will try to use the opportunities it may provide and we will, of course, inform you of this. In relation to any changes on the individual programmes, you will continue to be informed directly by your programme concerning teaching and examination.
We are keeping our fingers crossed that together we can bring down the infection so much that we can soon meet physically again at KEA.
We wish you all a very happy New Year. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector -
16 Dec // A message from the rector
Dear students
Last week, the government imposed new restrictions, which apply until 3 January. As we informed you earlier, the new restrictions mean i.a. that all teaching and all exams, with a few exceptions, must be done digitally here in December.
The infection rate continues to increase in the metropolitan area and so far, there is no indication that this trend is reversing. It also means that, as it stands, the restrictions will most likely be extended into January. In order to create predictability about exam preparations, we have decided that throughout January, KEA plans all teaching and exams in accordance with the current restrictions. This means that physical exams and physical teaching at KEA will take place only in exceptional cases. You will be notified by your programme about your teaching and exams.
If the restrictions are eased, we will try to use the opportunities it may provide and we will, of course, inform you of this.
Pay attention if you need to travel at Christmas
Part of you will probably be visiting family in Denmark or travelling abroad at Christmas. In this regard, we ask you to pay extra attention to the authorities' guidelines and recommendations – both the Danish authorities’ and those of the country where you plan to go. Get more information on https://coronasmitte.dk/en and https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/
On the following link you can also find more questions and answers about e.g. self-isolation upon returning to Denmark: https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/coronavirus-covid-19/
Get tested before Christmas
Authorities are urging all 15- to- 25-year-olds to take Covid-19 tests ahead of Christmas. That includes a lot of you, too. KEA supports that call. Temporary test centres are regularly opened around the Copenhagen metropolitan area.
See a list of the test sites in the Capital Region here: https://www.regionh.dk/Sundhed/Akut-hj%C3%A6lp/1813/Adresser%20akutmodtagelser%20og%20klinikker/Sider/Find-vej-og-parkering-ved-TestCenter-Danmark-telte.aspx (only in Danish)
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus/
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Whether you plan to spend the holidays in Copenhagen, elsewhere in Denmark or abroad, I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year on behalf of all of KEA! 2020 has certainly not been an easy year to navigate through, but together we have shown that it can be done. Thank you very much for your "COVID-19-safe behaviour" at KEA and for taking good care of each other.
We look forward to seeing you at KEA in 2021.
Best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
7 Dec // A message from the rector
Dear students
In order to combat the ever-increasing spread of Covid-19 in a large part of Denmark, including the Metropolitan Area, today Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced new restrictions.
The new restrictions affect KEA and apply from 9 December to 3 January.
The restrictions mean the following:
- The teaching at KEA is being converted into digital teaching. There may be a few exceptions in cases where attendance is necessary, e.g. when working in KEA's workshops.
- Exams will also be held digitally unless it is impossible in practice.
- As a student, you will be notified as soon as possible by your head of programme in relation to the specifics.
- Unfortunately, it will no longer be possible to meet to do group work at KEA.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, 8 December, it will be possible for you to pick up your things at KEA. It will then be possible to pick up things at KEA for specified periods of time in the coming days. We will give you details of this at mit.kea.dk tomorrow, 8 December.
The opening hours of the library in Guldbergsgade will be limited to 2 hours per day until Christmas. It is thus possible for students to borrow and return books and get help by mail or Teams. Further information on this can be found at bibliotek.kea.dk from tomorrow 8 December.
Nationwide restrictions extended
Restrictions previously imposed have been extended until 28 February 2021. See https://mit.kea.dk/en/.
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus/en
Thank you so much for keeping your distance and sanitising your hands and equipment. That way, you help limit the spread of infection.
Let us all take good care of each other!
On behalf of all of KEA,
My very best regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
2 Dec // A message from the rector
Dear students
The spread of Covid-19 continues to increase in the Copenhagen area, and especially young people aged 20-29 years are the ones who become infected. That is why yesterday the government announced new restrictions and recommendations that apply from 7 December to 2 January.
We need to reduce our physical presence at KEA
The new guidelines and recommendations for KEA as a higher education institution are as follows
- It is recommended to convert into digital teaching and exams where possible. Special consideration may be given to the progress and quality of the study.
- A general reduction in the overall physical activity in the institutions is recommended.
- In all higher education, close attention should be paid to not showing up with symptoms of illness, to hand hygiene, cleaning, distance and face masks.
- The focus should be on well-being and digital study friends.
Each head of programme and the rest of KEA's management will prepare a plan for how the new guidelines affect you (teaching and exam) and as a student you will get concrete information about the progamme-specific measures taken from your teachers and head of programme.
Much of the teaching is likely to be converted into digital teaching, but in cases where access to special equipment and the like is required, or there are other good reasons for doing so, teaching and exams will continue to be physically carried out at KEA.
We encourage you to do group work online, but if that is not possible or if it is necessary in order to ensure the quality of your work, you can meet physically at KEA.
Of course, when you are physically present at KEA – in relation to e.g. teaching, group work and exams – you must continue to pay close attention to following the guidelines previously reported: Keep your distance, use face masks where required and keep a good hygiene by frequently sanitising and washing your hands. And of course, you must stay at home if you are ill or in self-isolation – even if the exam is approaching.
Young people urged to get tested
Authorities are urging all 15- to 25-year-olds to take Covid-19 tests ahead of Christmas. That includes a lot of you, too. KEA supports that call. Authorities will increase test capacity and test offers to cope with the increased demand.
News about travel at Christmas
We have previously informed you of the need to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning from a country defined as "orange" by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is expected to revise their travel advice in early December to take into account regional differences in coronavirus infections in each country. In this context, the guidelines on self-isolation are also expected to be changed. Therefore, we encourage you to follow the authorities' guidelines if you plan to travel at Christmas – both the Danish authorities’ and those of the country where you plan to go.
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus/en
Thank you for your efforts
I know that the restrictions are irritating and cause inconvenience, but the situation is serious and therefore we must all contribute to reducing the spread of infection. At yesterday's press conference, the higher education institutions were commended by the health authorities for the efforts made so far. Our joint efforts have contributed to the fact that the infection has not spread more in our institutions than it has. You can all be proud of that.
Thank you so much for keeping your distance and sanitising your hands and equipment. That way, you help limit the spread of infection.
Let us all take good care of each other!
On behalf of all of KEA,
My very best regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
25 Nov // A message from the rector
Dear students
It's time for a corona update with news on guidelines and an extension of the assembly ban from the government. We’ll also try to give some answers to some of the things that we know are close to you.
The corona pandemic continues to take up a lot of everyday life at KEA, and fortunately everything suggests that our combined efforts limit the spread of infection at KEA. Although infection continues to be found among KEA's students and staff, it is spread across teams, classes, programmes and locations. We cannot detect chains of infection at KEA, and the number of cases of infection per week has been low and stable since the start of study. Let's maintain the good habits: remember to sanitise our hands, keep our distance and wear masks. Also remember to clean surfaces on e.g. tables when you leave a room.
The assembly ban is extended and the ban on social events continues to apply
On Friday, the government announced that the assembly ban of a maximum of 10 people has been extended until 13 December 2020. However, the assembly ban does not apply to teaching at KEA. If an event has participants from outside, you may still only be a maximum of 10 people together.
The ban on social events held physically continues to apply until 2 January 2021.
What about Christmas and exams?
Christmas and exams are approaching, and here too corona precautions will come into play. Exams with physical attendance are largely held as planned, but in some cases, we have decided to reschedule the exam from physical to online. If your programme has chosen to convert a physical exam into an online exam or allows you to choose to take the exam online, you will soon be notified.
We know that several of you plan to travel at Christmas – for example, home to family. In this case, you should be aware of travel restrictions and quarantine rules – both within Denmark (where there has just been a period of restrictions in North Jutland) and travel restrictions to and from abroad. You must comply with the authorities' instructions on quarantine, self-isolation, etc. Therefore, we advise you to include travel restrictions – both Danish and foreign – in your planning. The travel advice is constantly updated and you can find it on https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/coronavirus-covid-19/. The current guideline is that if you enter Denmark from an "orange" country (=the whole world except Greenland and the Faroe Islands), you must self-isolate for 14 days. You are not allowed to attend physical exams or classes if you are in self-isolation, and this may mean, for example, using an examination attempt. It is important to stress that travel instructions can change at short notice, so it is important that you stay up to date if you are going to travel.
Mask-free zones at KEA
We must maintain the good corona habits, but we also want to make everyday life at KEA as good as possible during this time. Therefore, KEA is now introducing new measures to ensure the best possible conditions for you as a student without compromising health care.
From now on, you will find "mask-free zones" at KEA. These are places where you can take off your mask while, for example, sitting at a table working. You can take off your mask when you sit down in one of the areas covered by the green sign shown below. Remember the mask when you get up again ;-)
Why don't we physically shut down the teaching at KEA?
Having discovered that the teaching can be received from home, several have asked us why we don’t shut down a larger part of the physical teaching at KEA.
However, keeping the higher education institutions physically open to teaching is a priority for the government. We are pleased about this, as the programmes at KEA are characterised by a good mix of theory and practice. In order for this to be implemented and to provide students with teaching of the best possible quality, we need to keep KEA open to physical teaching as much as the government's guidelines and practical conditions allow, so that students have access to equipment and workshops at KEA – and the physical dialogue with the teacher and each other.
KEA always follows the recommendations of the authorities, and it is a balancing act to be able to carry out the best possible teaching while ensuring that everything is done in a health-safe way so that everyone can feel safe. And as the recommendations change, the amount and forms of physical teaching at KEA will have to be constantly adjusted.
It is important to stress that we are doing everything we can to make you feel safe when you are physically present at KEA. KEA and the other higher educational institutions in Denmark have learnt that there is no major risk of infection in educational activities where the guidelines have been complied with. By complying with KEA’s guidelines during the corona pandemic, we can do our part to ensure that it continues.
Which corona tests are recognised at KEA?
If you need to be tested for covid-19, it is important that we can trust the test result. According to the health authorities' guidelines and recommendations, tests must be carried out in the Danish health care system, as quick tests/antigen tests are far from as reliable as the Danish health service's tests. However, if you test positive for covid-19 in a quick test, you must, as a precautionary measure, act as if you had tested positive with a test in the Danish health care system.
You can read more about different tests here: https://www.sst.dk/da/Nyheder/2020/Antigentest-boer-ikke-bruges-hvis-du-har-symptomer-paa-COVID-19-eller-er-naer-kontakt
If you test positive for covid-19, you must inform KEA about it on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus/en.
Thank you so much for keeping your distance and sanitising your hands and equipment. That way, you help limit the infection.
Let us all take good care of each other!
On behalf of all of KEA,
My very best regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
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26 Oct // A message from the rector
Dear KEA students
On Friday the government announced further restrictions and extended the temporary restrictions till the end of the year in order to reduce the rise in corona infections in our society.
The main changes for KEA are that students must wear masks/visors when moving about indoors in common areas and that the assembly ban has been lowered from 50 to 10 people. However, the 10-person assembly ban does not apply to educational activities and therefore teaching and other activities can continue to be physically carried out at KEA. We are very pleased about this, and we hope that it can continue if we keep remembering the requirements about social distancing, hygiene, etc., so that we reduce the spread of infection at KEA.
In more detail, the government's announcement means the following:
You must wear a mask or visor at KEA when you are indoors in common areas such as hallways, stairs, canteen, library, etc. The mask requirement does not apply when you participate in teaching and training activities in classrooms and workshops. In some cases where there is a particular risk of infection, KEA requires you to wear masks in teaching, e.g. if the adequate distance is impossible to keep. The students concerned are or have already been notified directly.
In addition, mask requirements (and exceptions) will be indicated by signs.You must bring your own mask for use in common areas. You will still to be given a mask if you participate in teaching activities where this is a mask requirement. The guidelines will come into force on Thursday 29 October and will last until 2 January 2021. In case of emergency, the reception may provide masks.
So far, the 10-person assembly ban applies up to and including 22 November. Teaching, exams and the like where physical attendance is necessary are exempt from the assembly ban. The 10-person assembly ban applies to open events in which both students and others can participate.
The previous temporary restrictions have been extended until 2 January 2021.
- Teaching can continue to be conducted with the physical presence of both students and teachers according to the guidelines on social distancing, etc., which apply at KEA (see mit.kea.dk/en).
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak, stay home.
- All social events, regardless of size, must be cancelled or held online. But think creatively about whether social events can be held online!
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on adequate distance and hygiene.
Overall, the new guidelines mean that KEA can largely continue its activities as planned, with the use of masks and visors and a maximum of 10 participants in open events.
It is a priority of the government – which we are very pleased about - that educational institutions (in line with businesses, schools and day care centres) be kept open.
Unfortunately, physical social activities have been closed for the year- and we must therefore all come up with alternatives. KEA Student Life will in turn facilitate and support initiatives from and for students, and we will spread the good ideas in newsletters etc.
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en.
Thank you so much for keeping your distance, sanitising your hands and equipment and limiting the infection.
I hope that we’ll all take good care of each other!
On behalf of all of KEA,
My very best regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector -
9 Oct // A message from the rector
Dear students
Due to the situation with covid-19 in Denmark, the health authorities this week chose to extend the temporary restrictions in society until 31 October.
This means that the temporary guidelines we have previously written to you about have been extended provisionally until 31 October:- All social events, regardless of size, must be cancelled or held online.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on adequate distance and hygiene.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
The extension of the restrictions also applies to the changes to the physical framework for your teaching, which you have been informed about in the past week.
Help us limit the spread of infection at KEA
We constantly keep an eye on the development of covid-19 both at KEA and in society as a whole and adjust our efforts to fight covid-19 as well as possible. This is why several hand sanitiser dispensers have been installed at KEA's addresses, and why we are continuously working to make it clear how many people can be in a classroom at a time etc. (the maximum number is calculated on the basis of the 1-metre distancing rule and the current layout of tables and chairs).
We must continue to do everything we can to limit any spread of infection at KEA, follow the guidelines on social distancing and hygiene, and stay at home if we are ill. In order for everyone to keep their distance as far as possible, extra attention must be paid to entrances and doors where congestion may occur. Make room for people on their way out to get out of a building or room before you go in. In classrooms and other rooms in general, you must, as far as possible, fill the seats farthest from the entrance first, so that the fewest people possible have to pass each other closely. If many of you have to exit a room at the same time, those closest to the door must go first. This minimises the amount of people who are forced to pass each other.
If it is possible to air the room, remember to do so regularly. We also turn up the air change via the ventilation systems as much as possible without any noise disturbances.
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus.
I hope that we’ll all take good care of each other!
The very best greetings,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
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30 Sep // A message from the rector
Dear students
Due to the still high number of confirmed cases of covid-19 in Denmark, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research has changed the guidelines for i.a. the physical framework for teaching in higher education institutions. The changes are not temporary, and we therefore expect them to apply at least until the end of this semester.
The new guidelines bring the following changes:
- The teaching situations, in which the general 1-metre distancing rule can be deviated from, are now limited.
- Unless the 1-metre distancing rule can be observed by all students, regardless of which class/team they belong to, it is no longer possible for several classes/teams to be taught together. Overall, this means that it will be more difficult to physically conduct teaching. Therefore, and as soon as possible, your head of programme will provide you with further information on how the changed guidelines will affect your teaching.
The previous temporary restrictions have been extended until 18 October:
The temporary restrictions, which we have previously written to you about, have been extended from 4 October to 18 October. That is to say:
- All social events, regardless of size, must be cancelled or held online.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on adequate distance and hygiene.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus
I hope that we all take good care of each other!
The very best greetings,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
Rector -
25 Sep // A message from the rector
Dear students
Recently, there has been a significant increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus in the Copenhagen area and the rest of the country.
Therefore, the health authorities have extended the specific measures that we have previously written to you about, and so far, these apply until 18 October.
The situation right now at KEA
Since the start of the semester on 24 August, there have been a few cases of students at KEA who have been found to be infected with covid-19. The cases of infection detected have been scattered across classes/teams and buildings. KEA and the Danish Patient Safety Authority have handled the individual cases of infection according to the procedure, which can be found on the student intranet at mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus. In case of suspicion of possible spread of infection in a class/team, the entire class/team has been sent home and classes have been conducted online, while the students to be tested have been waiting for answers. Of course, if a teacher has been exposed to the risk of infection, he or she has also been tested.
Fortunately, the cases of infection in the individual classes/teams have not started major chains of infection in connection with the teaching at KEA. This is very encouraging, and you deserve a huge thank you for being so good at looking after each other whenever a team has experienced cases of infection.
Infection rate continues to rise
However, the increasing number of infections in Greater Copenhagen continues to underline the importance of limiting the infection:
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on distance and hygiene, etc. The requirement of a minimum distance of 1 metre may be deviated from in classes, where you sit in regular groups/teams, but otherwise it applies everywhere, i.e. also in corridors, in the canteen, etc., where we meet across our social circle/regular teams. That is, anywhere other than in the teaching situation, everyone must keep a distance of one metre.
- All social events, regardless of size, must be cancelled or held online (applies at least until 18 October 2020).
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
In the coming period, KEA will put up even more signs and inform even more about how we help each other to take care.
We know it's a weird time to be young. Your studies are different than you thought they should be, social events must not be carried out at your studies, restaurants and bars currently close at 22 pm etc.
The health authorities have created a brochure targeting you, offering a number of concrete advice on how to be social, work out, date and everything else that is part of being young – while helping to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. You can read the brochure here (only available in Danish).
If you have comments or other good ideas about how we can help each other at and outside KEA, please send them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stay up to date
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus/.
I wish you well and hope that we all take good care of each other!
The very best greetings
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector -
22 Sep // A message from the rector
Dear students
As we wrote to you last time, there is an increase in coronavirus infection in the Copenhagen area, and unfortunately it has continued in recent weeks. Therefore, the health authorities have introduced new measures targeting nightlife and the restaurant industry in the metropolitan area to limit the spread of infection. This means e.g. that bars, cafes and so on must close at 22.00. In addition, the authorities have a clear call for "events, celebrations and celebrations in private homes not to be held with anyone other than the nearest social circle".
There are NO new measures or guidelines for KEA's teaching activities, which will continue as planned.
However, the previous temporary restrictions have been extended until 4 October:
- All social events, regardless of size, must be cancelled or held online.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on distance and hygiene, etc. The requirement of a minimum distance of 1 metre may be deviated from in classes, where you sit in regular groups/teams, but otherwise it applies everywhere, i.e. also in corridors, in the canteen, etc., where we meet across our social circle/regular teams.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
The continued tightening of restrictions is of course frustrating, but the restrictions have been introduced, among other things, in order to avoid the need to shut down KEA and the other educational institutions.
At the same time, the restrictions are a reminder that we all need to pay close attention to our behaviour – both at and outside KEA. We must keep a good distance to people outside our regular social circle/ team on our programme, avoid large gatherings where we meet across programmes, reduce social activities that include close contact to other people, sanitise our hands frequently and do everything possible not to expose ourselves to the risk of infection. In short, we must take care of ourselves and each other.
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://mit.kea.dk/en/corona-virus.
On behalf of all of KEA,
My very best regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard.
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8 Sep // A message from the rector
Dear KEA students
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of people infected with coronavirus in i.a. the Copenhagen area and especially in the age group 20-29 years, which includes many of you. Therefore, the Health Authorities have introduced new measures to limit the spread of infection. The new Covid-19 restrictions are provisionally in force until 4 October and primarily apply to life outside KEA. It also means that you need to pay close attention to your behaviour outside of KEA. Keep a good distance, avoid large gatherings, sanitise your hands frequently and do everything possible not to expose yourself to the risk of infection.
However, all teaching at KEA is happily continuing as planned, as the teaching itself is not subject to the new restrictions. The 100-person assembly ban is reduced to 50 people, but the assembly ban does NOT apply to educational activities. You can still receive teaching even if you are more than 50 people together as long as you comply with the guidelines on distance and permanent groups/classes, as has been the case since the start of the semester.
At KEA, however, the current situation also requires that we pay extra attention:
- All social events, regardless of size, which have not already been cancelled, must be cancelled.
- When we are physically present at KEA, we must continue to follow the guidelines on distance and hygiene, etc. The requirement of a minimum distance of 1 metre may be deviate from in classes, but otherwise it applies everywhere, i.e. also in corridors, in the canteen, etc.
- Avoid public transport if other means of transport are possible, especially in cases of overcrowding.
- Please continue to make sure NOT to show up at KEA if you have symptoms of illness. If you feel weak and have a cold, stay at home.
With the above, we hope that we can help reduce the spread of infection and avoid another lockdown of KEA and the other educational institutions.
In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so be sure to stay informed on KEA's intranet for students at https://my.kea.dk/en/corona-virus.
On behalf of KEA,
Kind regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector -
31 Aug // A message from the rector
Dear students
We are very happy to have you back and to be able to teach you again in KEA's buildings. The practical element of our programmes had difficult conditions during the spring lockdown, so it’s great to hear KEA buzzing with life and activity again. The intro activities have also enjoyed great support and commitment!
I've also noted that you are good at remembering the guidelines on social distancing and hygiene, and that you stay at home when you have symptoms if illness. That's really good. Thank you very much for that and please help each other remember it!
Staying at home, if you have any symptoms of, is particularly important. If you feel weak or have a cold, you have to stay at home.
Last week, two of our students found out that they were infected with coronavirus. As part of the Covid-19 contact tracing, two classes were sent home and are now being taught from home while waiting for their Covid-19 test results. The incidents have emphasised how important it is that everyone knows what to do if a student or employee is diagnosed with Covid-19.
KEA follows the health authorities’ guidelines on handling students infected with Covid-19. Below you can see how KEA will act if a student is infected with coronavirus
Procedure for handling outbreaks of Covid-19 at KEA
- A student who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 calls in sick by contacting their teacher or KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- KEA obtains contact information on the person concerned and informs the infected person that he/she will be contacted by KEA HR (KEA's HR department) and the Danish Patient Safety Authority. KEA will then stay in close contact with the Danish Patient Safety Authority and follow their instructions in relation to infection detection and other actions concerning those affected.
- If the student is present at KEA, he/she should then go home and isolate him/herself in relation to cohabitants – as well as follow the health authorities' guidelines in the given situation.
- In order to reduce the spread of infection, KEA will send home the entire class, to which the infected student is affiliated, and ask them to keep informed about their ‘stay-at-home’ situation on their KEA-mail. The fellow students who have been sent home will be asked to take a Covid-19 test on the 4th day and again on the 6th day (control test) after the risk of infection has been identified. We therefore recommend that you book time for testing on coronaprover.dk. as soon as possible. In our experience, new tests for booking are constantly being added, so if you cannot book a test, or the location or time are not convenient, try again a few hours later.
- During the ‘stay-at-home’ period, the students are advised to pay extra attention to maintaining social distancing, using hand sanitiser and washing their clothes when they get home.
- If an entire class is sent home, KEA will immediately convert the teaching to a digital format. We will provide further information about this on KEA-mail and Fronter.
- Once a student has received a negative test response, he or she can return to KEA. This already applies to the test on the fourth day, even though a control test is carried out two days later. Keep an eye on Fronter to find out how long classes will be carried out on-line, so that those of you who have been sent home are able to follow the teaching. After all, it is not certain that everyone will get answers at the same time, just as there may be academic considerations speaking in favour of maintaining online teaching for a period of time.
Stay informed on KEA's intranet
If you have any questions about KEA's handling of Covid-19, you can read more on this page or contact KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. On this page we have collected all relevant information regarding social distancing requirements, hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, social events etc. In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so remember to stay updated.
We all need to look after each other and help KEA become a safe place to study. Remember to keep your distance, sanitise your hands and make sure that everyone complies with the guidelines, as indicated on signs and stickers all over KEA.
Stay safe and healthy and enjoy your studies at KEA!
On behalf of KEA,
Kind regards,
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector -
15 Aug // A welcome from the rector
Dear students
To all of you who are about to start studying at KEA, I want to say a big welcome to KEA! And to those of you who are already studying at KEA, I want to say welcome back from summer vacation. KEA has reopened after the summer holidays and we are very pleased that, to a great extent, the teaching can now be carried out physically in our classrooms.
Despite the corona pandemic, we try to have as normal a working life as possible, but the risk of infection limits our movements around KEA. We all need to look after each other and help KEA become a safe place to study, so we have developed some guidelines:
Keep your distance, ensure good hygiene and stay at home in case of illness
It is very important that we all keep a good distance. There must be at least 1 meter between us, but during classes the distance can be less than 1 meter if you are not mixed across groups/classes. You'll hear more about that if it applies to you. We also follow the authorities' recommendations on the use of face masks when you are unable to keep a safe distance outside your group/ class, e.g. in workshops. And of course you are welcome to wear a face mask elsewhere at KEA if you wish. We also need to practice diligent hygiene habits and follow the guidelines to stay at home if we are ill, because then we minimise the risk of being infected with coronavirus.
Avoid mingling too much and go home when your planned activities end
The focal point of your teaching and social activities is your class, and in addition, KEA will offer various activities that are predominantly done digitally. You can read more about this below. Unfortunately, we cannot open our Friday bars, hold parties or have social events where we physically interfere across classes. We have also banned smoking on KEA's premises in order to minimise the risk of spreading infection. In order to reduce the number of people staying in KEA’s buildings at any given time, we have spread activities over the day and made staggered working hours. We also recommend that you are only present at KEA when you have planned activities or need to make use of the library or workshops. So please go home when your planned activities are over. All to reduce the risk of infection.
Quarantine on entering or returning to Denmark
If you enter Denmark from abroad, it is important that you follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' guidelines for self-isolation, etc. Get more information on https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark where the Danish authorities have gathered all relevant information about coronavirus, quarantine, testing, infection tracking, etc.
If, due to Covid-19, you are unable to attend classes, have symptoms or have become ill with Covid-19, please notify KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This applies, for example, if:
- You travel to Denmark from a country where quarantine is required (see politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark). Please note that you can shorten your quarantine by being tested and having a negative test result.
- You have symptoms of Covid-19 and are waiting for your test result.
- Due to Covid-19, you are prevented from leaving your home country
If you are at an increased risk of becoming infected, you can report it to your head of programme. KEA Study Administration(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) can provide you with information about who to contact on each programme and help you if you are at increased risk.
More details and continuous updating of guidelines
On KEA's student intranet, mit.kea.dk/en, you can read the guidelines, which apply at KEA. On the intranet, you can also find answers to frequently asked corona-related questions. These may include e.g. distance requirements, the use of protective equipment, guidelines related to illness, disinfection of shared equipment, social events, etc. In our experience, the authorities' guidelines change frequently, so remember to stay updated on mit.kea.dk/en.
We need to help each other remember the guidelines. Please say thank you when a fellow student or a teacher helps you remember :)
Timetable soon to be sent out
Due to distance requirements, etc., we take a little longer to set out timetables than usual. We are working relentlessly and you’ll get a timetable covering the first few weeks as soon as possible.
We look forward to seeing you at KEA!
On behalf of all of KEA, my very best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector
Guidelines regarding covid-19 tests at KEA
Because of the gradual reopening of KEA, the authorities made tests for covid-19 mandatory. Here you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding covid-19 tests at KEA.
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DO I HAVE TO BE TESTED FOR COVID-19?
Yes, when your programme requires you to be physically present at one of KEA's locations. You must be able to present a negative antigentest (quick test) that is less than 72 hours old or a negative PCR-test that is less than 96 hours old as well as a personal ID. This may mean that you have to be tested 1-2 times a week, depending on how often you need to enter KEA's addresses.
You can present documentation for the Covid-19 test both in paper format and electronically.
The test result must contain the following information:
- The tested person's name corresponding to the name of the person's passport, driver's license, health card or other publicly issued identity card.
- The time of testing.
- The result of the test
You can find test sites at https://coronasmitte.dk/raad-og-regler/kort-over-covid-19-testcentre?Kort%20OVER%20COVID-19%20testcentre.
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Can I get tested at KEA?
Yes, see information above.
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CAN I USE BOTH A PCR TEST AND AN ANTIGEN TEST?
Yes, both test types can be used. Quick test/antigen test means a test showing in a short time whether there is immunochemical detection of virus proteins (antigens). PCR testing means polymerase chain reaction testing.
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Can I be exempt from testing?
You can only be exempt from testing if one of the following situations can be documented:
- If, for medical reasons, you should not have a PCR or antigen test for COVID-19,
- If, as a result of a physical or mental disability, you should not have a PCR or antigen test for COVID-19 or
- If you have previously been infected with COVID-19 and can provide evidence of a positive test result carried out by PCR or antigen test for Covid-19, which at the time of display is at least 14 days and no more than 180 days old.
- If you can provide documentation for complete vaccination of COVID-19. Vaccination in considered complete 14 days after the final dose.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF I REFUSE TO BE TESTED?
As a general rule, you are obliged to be tested if you are going to enter KEA's locations in connection with your studies. If you cannot present a negative test at the random checks, which will be carried out on an ongoing basis by KEA's security provider Securitas, or documentation that you are exempt from the test requirement, you will be sent home again, and this will be equivalent to not showing up for the programme. Such a situation could result in sanctions on the part of KEA.
If you can document health professional reasons why you cannot tolerate being tested, you must agree with your head of programme how you can receive online teaching.
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DO I HAVE TO BE TESTED IF I HAVE COMPLETED A VACCINATION PROGRAMME?
No, not if you can provide documentation for complete vaccination of COVID-19. Vaccination in considered complete 14 days after the final dose.
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DO I HAVE TO BE TESTED IF I HAVE BEEN INFECTED WITH COVID-19?
No, not if you can provide evidence of a positive test result carried out by PCR or antigen test for Covid-19, which at the time of display is at least 14 days and no more than 180 days old.
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CAN KEA MAKE ME GET A COVID-19 VACCINE?
No. KEA does not have the right to know whether a student has been vaccinated against COVID-19 or not, nor can KEA require it from our students.
General guidelines at KEA
At KEA, we follow the health guidelines at all times and they will be revised if they are changed by the authorities or if KEA finds that the guidelines set out are not working as intended or are not being complied with.
These guidelines are in place to ensure the health-safe implementation of the teaching at KEA and the rest of the work at KEA. KEA has a clear expectation that everyone will comply with them, respecting the situation we find ourselves in. And out of consideration for the vulnerable citizens who must be protected from infection with COVID-19.
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Teaching and class allocation
When deemed necessary for the academic and social benefit of the students, KEA conducts physical teaching, guidance and exams for groups of a maximum of 25-50 people. You may therefore experience that your class/team is split up. In teaching situations, KEA may thus deviate from the 2-metre distance requirement when necessary. Teaching, exams and the like, where physical attendance is necessary, are exempt from the 5-person assembly ban.
Each student will be assigned to a specific class/team with which all educational activities must take place. Only in activities with this team can the 1-metre distance requirement be dispensed from. The mask requirement does not apply when participating in teaching and educational activities in classrooms and workshops. In specific situations where it is necessary due to health conditions, KEA may demand that you use protective equipment.
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Conduct in common areas (Library, Canteen, etc.)
The general 50-person assembly ban applies to social activities. It also applies to other activities and stays at KEA that are not linked to teaching, exams or the like.
Students and staff must follow the instructions given in each specific teaching situation and make sure to maintain a safe distance between each other. To help you do this, KEA has put up signs clearly indicating appropriate table positions, requirements to keep to the right on the connecting stairs and the maximum number of persons allowed in each room.
All students and staff must comply with the guides, stickers and wayfinding signs that are placed at entrances and inside KEA's buildings. You are not allowed to enter restricted areas and premises.
When having your lunch in the canteen, you must follow the hygiene requirements. Please enjoy your food outside if the weather permits.
The use of lifts is reserved for technical staff and for students and employees with mobility impairments.
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Cleaning
KEA has introduced stricter cleaning requirements according to health authorities' recommendations. You must be prepared to give KEA's cleaning staff space to carry out their work, which will be an ongoing process during the daytime.
Staff and students staying at KEA must make sure to frequently wash and sanitise their hands and also do so both on arrival at and departure from KEA. KEA has put up posters indicating where you may wash your hands and find hand sanitiser, as well as instructions on how to handle hygiene and distance requirements in KEA's buildings.
You will also find specific guidelines on the use of machinery, tools, protective equipment, etc. in each room. Staff and students are obliged to read and follow these instructions.
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Use of own equipment
Several times a day, students and staff must wipe any equipment that they bring themselves, e.g. tablets, laptops etc. cannot share their equipment with others.
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Exams (behaviour and guests)
To ensure that exams are carried out according to sound and healthy precautions, there will, as a starting point, be no admittance to exams for others than the individual student, examiner and co-examiner.
At the use of personal protective equipment, students may be asked to identify themselves to the examiner and the co-examiner before the beginning of an exam. The student does this by temporarily removing the protective equipment from his/her face, keeping safe social distancing in the exam room.
No family or friends are allowed to stay at KEA before, during or after an exam.
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Smoking
To minimise stays on KEA's areas, there is a temporary smoking ban at KEA's locations. The smoking sheds are closed and cannot not be used.
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Social events
At café events, gatherings in student forums or other social events, the general guidelines on distancing etc. must be followed. No parties are allowed, and the student bars are still closed for open events.
KEA may at any time warn about the use of and conduct in KEA's buildings with reference to KEA's Code of Conduct “mit.kea.dk/en/studyguide/a-e#conduct, which stipulates that "Everyone at KEA is obliged to observe the general and the safety regulations” and “Both students and employees at KEA must be considerate of others and see to it that everyone at KEA is able to work and study in a constructive, open and undisturbed environment”. Any breach can be sanctioned on that basis.
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Contact
KEA HR acts as a single-entry point for general issues and management of coronavirus at KEA. Questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
KEA's students can find updated information about the situation on my.kea.dk.
Students with specific questions about classes, should contact their programme. Contact KEA Study and Career Guidance if you have questions about your course of study, SU, leave, etc.; Contact KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., about illness.
You can also see the Danish authorities' site, politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/in-english
Guidelines in case of illness
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General info
KEA continuously follows the developments and, as a general rule, we follow the government recommendations on the management of coronavirus/COVID-19.
Students are allowed on KEA’s premises if they do not have symptoms of illness. This means that if you have symptoms of illness, you must stay at home until you have recovered.
In relation to COVID-19, you are considered recovered when 48 hours have passed since your symptoms ceased. You can then come back to KEA.
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Procedure for handling outbreaks of Covid-19 at KEA
- A student who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 calls in sick by contacting their teacher or KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- KEA obtains contact information on the person concerned and informs the infected person that he/she will be contacted by KEA HR (KEA's HR department) and the Danish Patient Safety Authority. KEA will then stay in close contact with the Danish Patient Safety Authority and follow their instructions in relation to infection detection and other actions concerning those affected.
- If the student is present at KEA, he/she should then go home and isolate him/herself in relation to cohabitants – as well as follow the health authorities' guidelines in the given situation.
- In order to reduce the spread of infection, KEA will send home the entire class, to which the infected student is affiliated, and ask them to keep informed about their ‘stay-at-home’ situation on their KEA-mail. The fellow students who have been sent home will be asked to take a Covid-19 test on the 4th day and again on the 6th day (control test) after the risk of infection has been identified. We therefore recommend that you book time for testing on coronaprover.dk. as soon as possible. In our experience, new tests for booking are constantly being added, so if you cannot book a test, or the location or time are not convenient, try again a few hours later.
- During the ‘stay-at-home’ period, the students are advised to pay extra attention to maintaining social distancing, using hand sanitiser and washing their clothes when they get home.
- If an entire class is sent home, KEA will immediately convert the teaching to a digital format. We will provide further information about this on KEA-mail and Fronter.
- Once a student has received a negative test response, he or she can return to KEA. This already applies to the test on the fourth day, even though a control test is carried out two days later. Keep an eye on Fronter to find out how long classes will be carried out on-line, so that those of you who have been sent home are able to follow the teaching. After all, it is not certain that everyone will get answers at the same time, just as there may be academic considerations speaking in favour of maintaining online teaching for a period of time.
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If you get ill
If a student gets symptoms of illness while at KEA, they must go home as soon as possible and stay there until 48 hours after the symptoms have ceased. If you suspect Covid-19, contact your doctor.
If a student who has been on KEA’s premises is diagnosed with COVID-19, KEA must be informed. Do so to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The student and KEA Study Administration must agree who will inform the staff and other students at KEA who have been in close contact with the covid-19 infected person. If the infected person gives permission, KEA may provide this information.
It is a requirement of the health authorities' guidelines that, in the case of infection, staff and students who have been in close contact with the infected person must be informed so they can pay particular attention to any signs of disease and, to a greater extent, follow the general advice on good hygiene. As a starting point, however, they are still allowed on KEA’s premises.
According to the Danish Health Authority, close contact occurs where a person has not been able to keep their distance with a few colleagues and fellow students.
In most work situations, therefore, it will not be a case of close contact if you have complied with the applicable distance and hand hygiene requirements.
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IF SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS COVID-19
People diagnosed with COVID-19 are advised to self-isolate in their home, as far as possible away from others in the household, and to avoid physical contact with other persons in the home.
Students living in a household with a person with COVID-19 must stay at home, keep their distance from the infected person as far as possible and contact their own doctor to be referred for testing. It is important that you comply with the Danish Health Authority's recommendations for behaviour and that you are extra attentive to any symptoms of COVID-19.
If you are tested negative, you can come back to KEA, but you must continue to be attentive of any symptoms of COVID-19.
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PEOPLE AT INCREASED RISK
If you are at increased risk, you should generally pay attention to ensuring good hand hygiene, not shaking hands, keeping a safe distance and focus on cleaning. According to the Health Authority, the risk of infection is not higher in educational institutions than in the surrounding community and being on KEA’s premises is all right.
It is a medical assessment whether a person is at particular risk of a serious course of disease in the case of catching COVID-19. If on this background, you have reason for particular concern, you must contact your head of programme, who will assess the possibilities of finding a concrete and individual solution so you can continue your education.
Specific conditions at KEA, including the possibility of maintaining good hand hygiene and distance from others, must form part of this dialogue between the head of programme and the student who is at increased risk.
If you live in a household with a person at increased risk, you can, as a starting point, come to KEA’s premises, after a specific and individual assessment. Exceptional conditions, such as ongoing chemotherapy, may mean that special consideration needs to be taken. Contact your doctor if you’re in doubt.
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RECORDING OF DATA IN CONNECTION WITH COVID-19 MEASURES AT KEA
KEA Study Administration registers the volume of inquiries concerning coronavirus from students, students possibly subject to rules of quarantine and/or corona infection as well as students assessed by their doctor as particularly vulnerable and needing special precautionary measures to protect them from infection. KEA only processes the personal data necessary for the prevention of infection, i.e. registration of name, social security number, place of education and the dates of presence at KEA.
If a person has been diagnosed with COVID-19, information on the risk of infection will be given to the staff and students having been in contact with the person at KEA in the preceding 14 days. This is set out in the directions by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science on the reopening of higher educational institutions.
The data will be deleted when the health authorities assess that there is no longer a risk of coronavirus spread in Denmark.
KEA Study Administration daily reports to KEA HR about the development of inquiries from students to ensure a comprehensive overview of the number of staff and students covered by these measures.
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GUIDELINES AT KEA
These guidelines have been laid down to ensure a sound healthy reopening of prioritised activities at KEA during a phase-in period. They are based on the firm expectation that everyone will comply with them out of respect for the situation we find ourselves in during this period and out of comprehensive concern to shield and protect vulnerable people from COVID-19.
KEA may at any time warn about the use of and conduct in KEA's buildings with reference to KEA's Code of Conduct, https://mit.kea.dk/en/studyguide/a-e#conduct, which stipulates that "Everyone at KEA is obliged to observe the general and the safety regulations” and that “Both students and employees at KEA must be considerate of others and see to it that everyone at KEA is able to work and study in a constructive, open and undisturbed environment”. Any breach shall be sanctioned on that basis.
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CONTACT
KEA's students can find updated information about the situation on mit.kea.dk/eng/. If you have specific questions about classes, you are welcome to contact your programme.
On diagnosis of COVID-19, students must inform KEA Study Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
You can also see the Danish authorities' site, https://politi.dk/coronavirus-i-danmark/in-english.
Frequently asked questions
We have collected the most frequently asked questions in an FAQ which you can find below.
KEA encourages all students to follow the recommendations by the Danish Health Authorities, The Danish Police, as well as the travel guidelines by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Teaching and study activity
What form will teaching at KEA take in spring 2021?
In spring 2021, teaching at KEA will be physical classes, streaming as well as digital teaching. You will be notified by your programme of the form of teaching in the respective subjects/modules that you will be having in the coming semester. You will also be able to tell from your KEA timetable whether teaching is physical or digital.
Do I still have to prove active enrolment?
Yes, you still have to be active as a student and maintain your active enrolment, even if your learning to some extent takes place digitally from home.
What happens if I cannot complete my programme within the prescribed maximum study time?
If, owing to the exceptional circumstances, you’re unable to complete your programme within the prescribed maximum study period, you may extend your study period. Apply for this through SDBF.
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Emptying lockers and picking up belongings
Can I pick up my things and empty my locker?
Yes. The buildings are closed but it will be possible to make an arrangement to be let in between 10:00 - 12:00 every weekday by calling +45 20364532.
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Internship
What should I do, if I must take public transportation (bus, train og metro) to get to the internship company?
You must continously keep yourself informed about the guidelines of the Danish authorities regarding use of public transportation and follow them.
What happens if my internship company decides that I and the company’s employees must work from home?
Even though KEA require that you are physically present in the company during work placement internship, the current extraordinary situation means that you can still continue the internship even though you must work from your own home for a period of time.
You agree directly with the company how it is done if you must do internship from home (which tasks you must do, who you can contact in case of questions or need for feedback etc.). If you are in doubt about anything, you are always welcome to call or email the internship coordinator (find contact info on https://mit.kea.dk/en/internship).
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Exams
Could there be changes to the exams I will be taking?
Yes, changes might occur.
In the event of exceptional circumstances, KEA may derogate from the curriculum applying to any of KEA’s programmes. The current situation owing to coronavirus falls under exceptional circumstances.
Your head of programme can decide if KEA will deviate from the exam forms described in your programme curriculum. An exam described as a project with an oral defence could for example be changed to consist of a written hand-in only. Further, a decision might be made to conduct the exam on Teams or another platform used at KEA.
In such cases, you will be informed by your programme in due time for you to adapt to the exam form before the hand-in/exam. Another change could be postponement of a delivery deadline.
Finally, an exam might be postponed in relation to the scheduled time, at short notice.
If changes are made, you will be notified through your KEA email, Fronter or one of KEA's IT systems. If you have any questions, ask the staff on your programme.
Where changes are made, the programme management will pay consideration to ECTS, so that students to the extent possible can achieve the points planned for the semester.
Will I be going to the planned oral exams?
KEA has the right to derogate from programme curriculums in situations as the current one with COVID-19. Therefore, make sure to keep up-to-date on KEA's IT-systems with notifications about any deviations from the programme curriculum that your head of Programme might find necessary to carry through your exams. It is your duty to take the exams or hand in deliveries in the form announced by KEA.
What should I do if I'm going to an online exam?
Due to COVID-19, KEA may decide that your exam will be carried out online. Below you will find guidance on online examination at KEA. This includes how to prepare and what to pay special attention to as a student.
What should do if I get ill before an exam?
If acute illness prevents you from taking part in an exam or in handing in your exam assignment, you must fill in and upload the SDBF form, ”Sygemelding akut/Notification of illness acute” IMMEDIATELY and before 16 hrs on the date of the exam/delivery of your exam project!
NOTE! If you have not reported sick through SDBF within the time limit, your notification will not be accepted and you will have used an exam attempt.
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Study guidance
I need guidance on my course of study and help with the challenges this situation has put me in. Where can I get help?
KEA Study and Career Guidance offers confidential and non-binding conversations about your study and anything affecting your study in this unusual situation. KEA Study and Career Guidance does not offer physical meetings at the moment, but you will be able to talk to your study counsellor by phone.
You can contact KEA Study and Career Guidance at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or kea.dk/en/programmes/contact
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SU - Danish Students’ Grants and Loan Scheme
Will I get SU if I do not show up at my place of study e.g. because my classes are online?
Yes. SU is paid to students in advance and on a monthly basis. You must maintain active enrolment and therefore remain active as a student to the extent possible. However, SU payments that need to be processed manually may be delayed.
What should I do if my studies are delayed due to COVID-19?
You are assumed to be active as a student from home to the extent possible. Therefore, your SU payments will remain unchanged. If your studies are delayed due to the COVID-19 situation, you can apply for extra clips for your SU frame and grant period. A decision will be made for each specific case and each individual SU applicant. You must be able to prove that there is a direct causal relation between the delay in your studies and the COVID-19 situation.
How should I deal with the requirements for active enrolment?
The six-monthly active enrolment check for higher education students will be carried out as normal. If you began your studies on 1 July 2016 or later, controls will check if you are delayed more than 6 months (equivalent to 30 ECTS). If you are more than 6 months delayed in your studies, you will receive a notice of consultation of parties involved from the Danish SU Agency.
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IT
Where can I get help for IT problems?
Contact KEA Service Desk on tel 46 46 00 46 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Can I access SBI databases from home?
You have remote access to all KEA’s databases (except Molio Price Data). Use your KEA email and password for remote access. If you have problems signing in, write to KEA Library at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Read more here: bibliotek.kea.dk/en/library/collection
Can I record my lessons on Teams?
As a rule, you are not allowed to record your lessons on Teams. If you wish to record the lessons, you must have permission from all participants , and you must agree with the others when to delete the video, where to place it and how to use it If you need help deleting a video that you recorded, please write to KEA Service Desk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. KEA Service Desk needs to know who recorded the video and the date and time of the recording.
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Library
Is the library open?
Yes, KEA Library is open again! You can access the physical library, and it is staffed between 10.00 - 14.00 Monday-Friday. You can pick books from the shelves, return your loans and use printer and scanner. There are a limited amount of seating, but you are welcome to work individually or with your study group. First come, first served! Outside the manned opening hours, you can access the library by using your student card - self service hours follows the opening hours for KEA Guldbergsgade.
Remember to have a valid negative corona test, no older than 72 hours, to access KEA!
How can I borrow books?
You can check out books on the self service machine in the library, or reserve them by logging into the LIBRARY CATALOGUE and find the books you'd like to borrow. We’ll then send you an email with information on when and where to pick up the books.
Can I get help and guidance?
If you need research guidance, or if you have problems logging onto databases or have questions in general, you can contact KEA Library at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
On KEA Library’s platform, Study Skills, you’ll find lots of useful inspiration to boost your writing, select the best sources for your paper, make a perfect list of references, sharpen your research and on how to prepare for your coming exam: BIBLIOTEK.KEA.DK/EN/STUDYSKILLS.
You’ll find tips and information about online exams at KEA Library’s STUDYAID on KEA Library's website: BIBLIOTEK.KEA.DK/EN.
You’ll find copies of previous students’ final projects - all papers available here were graded 10 or 12: STUDKEA.SHAREPOINT.COM/SITES/KEAOPGAVER
Can I access SBI databases from home?
You have remote access to all KEA’s databases (except the Danish Molio Prisdata). You get remote access via your KEA email and password. If you have problems logging on, contact KEA Library on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Read more here: BIBLIOTEK.KEA.DK/EN/LIBRARY/COLLECTION
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Exchange students at KEA
CURRENT ENTRY RESTRICTIONS TO DENMARK
Since 21 April 2021, new rules apply for entering Denmark. Exchange students enrolled at KEA, who have been unable to travel, may now be able to travel to Denmark. When you enter Denmark, the country or region that you just left – and which belongs to one of three categories yellow, orange or red – will determine which restrictions apply to you.
The colours of the individual countries and regions are revised on a weekly basis and are based on objective criteria and the health situation in the relevant countries/regions.
Note that you still cannot enter Denmark, even though you are enrolled as a student, if your current country of residence is categorized as “red”.
If you are an exchange student currently residing outside of Denmark, deciding to travel to Denmark, you must present documentation from KEA (“a worthy purpose”) upon entry to Denmark.
You will need to contact the Student Administration (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and request a personalized letter of confirmation, stating that KEA is open and that you have business requiring physical presence such as classes or an exam.
Also note that there is a list of requirements to be met, when you enter Denmark, such as testing and isolation.
- Check the list with country categories here.
- Read about the worthy purposes here and required documentation here.
- Read about testing and isolation requirements here.
- Read about getting a Covid test in Denmark before acquiring your CPR number here and sign up here.
- Read all official information related to the covid-19 situation in Denmark here.
Do I have to wear a face mask in Denmark?
It is mandatory to wear a face mask in all indoor public spaces, i.e. when grocery shopping or taking public transport. You can buy certified face masks (type II) in all pharmacies (“apotek”) and many other shops. See more here.
Can I go to the gym?
Only outdoor training is allowed currently, however, after May 6, indoor training will be opening up again following a number of sanitary restrictions. See more here.
Can I go shopping?
Yes, all shops and boutiques are open. You will find devices for hand disinfection at the entrance doors. It is required to wear a face mask when going shopping, and some shops limit the number of people allowed inside. See more here.
Are the restaurants and bars open?
As of April 21, restaurants and bars have reopened, although with a set of restrictions. You will need to show a negative test results (from within 72 hours), and for indoor serving you will need to book a table minimum 30 minutes prior.
Can I get tested for Covid without a CPR number?
Yes. Sign up on this page and follow these instructions.
What if I start feeling ill?
If you start experiencing symptoms or if someone close to you develops symptoms, you should do the following:
- Book a PCR test. Self-isolate until you have received a negative test result.
- Only contact your Danish doctor if you have severe symptoms.
- The number for your doctor is on your CPR Card (or the Medical Helpline 1813, after regular business hours or in the weekend). Do not show up at the doctor’s office or the hospital unless they ask you to.
See this video about what to do if you feel symptoms, and find guidance on the websites of the DANISH HEALTH AUTHORITIES.
What if I feel anxious and concerned?
You can always contact one of the international coordinators via email or phone. You can also contact a student counsellor from KEA for personal guidance and counselling.
- Find contact information of the international coordinators here.
- Find contact information of your student counselor here.
What if I decide to go back to my home country earlier than planned?
Any change regarding your exchange stay must be communicated to your home institution and to your international coordinator from KEA Global.
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Exchange students from KEA who are abroad
Who do I speak to if I’m concerned about my exchange?
You must contact your local international office and your international coordinator at KEA:
- International Coordinator DESIGN: Hanne Vang Hansen (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), +45 29468218
- International Coordinator DIGITAL: Anne Dibbern (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), +45 40883665
- International Coordinator BUILD/TECH: Andreas Berger (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.),
+45 21480134
What do I do if I can only get online teaching at the host university?
If your host university offers online teaching only, you are still expected to go abroad to your exchange destination (unless current restrictions prevent this). If you receive the ERASMUS+ grant, you will be entitled to keep it, unless you spend less than 3 months physically at the destination of your host school.
Remember to inform your international coordinator, if the forms and/or methods of teaching change unexpectedly, and/or if your subjects are being changed. In that case, your learning agreement would have to be amended accordingly.
If I interrupt my exchange prematurely because of an escalation of the pandemic, will I get my accommodation cost and my flight ticket refunded?
You must consult your local housing provider and read your rental contract to determine whether you have the right to stop your lease and get a refund. You also have to consult the conditions of your travel insurance to find out, if they will cover the cost of extra flight tickets or a changed booking. KEA does not have insurance to cover this kind of unforeseen expenses.
Do I fail my semester, if I interrupt my exchange?
In order not to fail the semester and to prevent you from having to repeat it, your international coordinator at KEA will do everything possible to help you. However, KEA cannot guarantee that you will earn full credit if you interrupt your exchange semester.
We will ask the host university to provide you with online learning opportunities to catch up as many credits as possible, and at the same time your programme at KEA will prepare compensatory assignments and projects to fill the gap between already achieved credits and the required 30 ECTS.
What do I do if I haven’t got enough money to buy a new flight ticket/trip back to Denmark?
Firstly, you must contact your travel agency and/or your airline to investigate whether they can change your booking. You are also advised to contact your travel insurance to get to know the exact terms and conditions of refund/re-booking etc. If you cannot afford a new ticket by yourself, you should contact family and friends for financial support. KEA cannot pay for any extra cost related to your exchange, but the ERASMUS+ programme might provide some compensation, if you can document the unforeseen expenses.
Where can I get an update about the Corona virus situation in Denmark and at my current place of residency?
You can get an update on KEA's website and on KEA Global’s website. You should also follow the information from the Danish Health Authorities.
Your host institution is obliged to inform you via their intranet, SoMe or other official communication channels about the current updates for their institution and country.
We also advise that you ask locals to translate the main conclusions of the national daily news for you if you do not speak the local language. You can also get information through the national representation of your home country (embassy, consulate) in your host country.
If I want to go to my home country, rather than to Denmark, am I allowed to do so?
KEA cannot forbid you to go back to your home country if you feel unsafe at your exchange destination. If you interrupt your exchange however, you must always inform your international coordinator and your contact person at the host institution about your intended destination (city/region/country).
Do I have to pay back my Erasmus+ grant?
It depends on the individual situation whether you have to return part or all of your Erasmus+ grant as a result of interrupted Erasmus+ exchange or traineeship. There are guidelines on the extent to which you can keep your Erasmus+ grant if your Erasmus+ exchange or traineeship is interrupted.
If your Erasmus+ exchange stay is interrupted, your international coordinator will deal with your specific case. The coordinator will tell you how to proceed and whether you’ll have to return parts or all of your Erasmus+ grant. As a general rule, you can keep your Erasmus+ grant for the period you’ve stayed abroad (as long as it’s a minimum of 3 months).
Other expenses that are not covered by the Erasmus+ grant, such as prepaid rent or transport in connection with an interrupted Erasmus+ exchange or traineeship stay, may be covered in accordance with the Programme’s "Force Majeure" guidelines. Again, your international coordinator deals with your specific case.
Earlier updates
Message from KEA's rector
(22 June 2020)
Dear KEA students
With the summer holidays rapidly approaching, KEA has been given the green light by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science to open up certain facilities at KEA over the summer. This means that you can now access KEA’s library and workshops to a certain extent during the period from 24 June to 3 July and again from 3 August. In the table below, you can see what opportunities there are to access the library and workshops.
In the period from 6 July to 31 July, it is KEA's Heads of Programme who give selected groups of students access to specific facilities depending on the needs of each programme. If your programme is granted access to specific facilities, you will be notified directly.
In August, you will be notified of how the teaching will be carried out in the autumn semester. We do not yet know to what extent KEA can conduct teaching in yours and your teachers’ physical presence at KEA. We very much hope that we can return much more to more normalised conditions - that is, except that everyone must of course be extra careful about hygiene and follow the Danish Health and Medicines Authority's guidelines on distance, etc., so that we ensure that the teaching at KEA is carried out as corona-safely as possible.
Keep an eye on https://mit.kea.dk/en that is constantly updated with relevant information. We will also send information by e-mail, so keep an eye on your mailbox over the summer.
If you are going abroad, remember to read the Foreign Office's travel guides for the country you are travelling to (https://um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/rejse-til-udlandet/rejsevejledninger in Danish). If you are travelling to a country that has an orange or red marking, you must stay at home during the quarantine period before entering KEA. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the guidelines will change depending on the pressure of infection, etc., so keep track of their travel instructions on an ongoing basis.
If you or someone in your household is diagnosed with COVID-19, follow the guidelines on https://mit.kea.dk/en. There you will also find guidelines on how to act in case you become ill or are in a so-called special risk group.
KEA's teachers tell me that they are impressed at how well and quickly you have adapted to the difficult conditions of the corona crisis. All teaching and group work had to be carried out online overnight, which is a huge challenge! But you have adapted quickly to the new conditions, and I would like to thank you very much for that!
To those of you who have completed all your exams, I would like to thank you for your effort, and to those of you who still need to finish the last bit of your programme, I will say "break a leg"!
I wish you all a great summer – we look forward to seeing you at KEA after the summer holidays!
On behalf of all of KEA, my very best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector
Message from KEA's rector
(22 May 2020)
Dear KEA students
The political agreement Wednesday night on further re-opening of Denmark also opens up for more possibilities for KEA than the ones we announced on 8 May. As of 27 May, KEA will be able to hold oral exams physically at KEA.
Subject to a very few exceptions, our students and teachers have prepared for online oral exams. Therefore, it will not necessarily be desirable to change these. Together with the programme management, we will investigate which planned online exams it would be appropriate to alter to physical oral exams. We expect to be able to inform you of possible changes next week.
In the press release, our Minister, Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen, announced the following about the further re-opening: “...a lot of students will still have to finish the semester from home, and to those students I wish to say: I am simply so impressed about the way you have been capable of adapting yourselves and kept going, even though your course of study all of a sudden changed over a few days. You have shown community spirit and you have proven to the outside world that in Denmark, we have students who not only take responsibility for their own learning but also for society.”
Like our Minister, we are impressed about you students’ – and our staff’s – way of handling the challenges of the lockdown, and we look forward to seeing you again in August. For those of our students who are completing their education at KEA this summer, we plan to make as proper a celebration as we can on your upcoming graduation at a distance, and a real party when we are allowed to party again.
Remember that all general information about your studies and about KEA’s lockdown owing to Coronavirus is gathered at https://mit.kea.dk/en.
KEA still stand together – separately.
On behalf of all of KEA
My very best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector
Message from KEA's rector
(8 May 2020)
Dear KEA students
Last night saw the presentation of the political agreement on phase 2 of the reopening of Denmark. Today, our Ministry gave an outline of the areas KEA will be allowed to reopen from 18 May - and which ones still not to open. We are very pleased that we will be able to go ahead with those teaching and exam activities that require access to workshops and various equipment. This concerns specific activities at a few of our programmes. We will be contacting those students directly who are involved in these activities, as soon as we have plans ready to ensure that the activities can be carried out safely in adherence with the health-related guidelines that the authorities will be presenting in the middle of next week.
All other KEA students are to continue to work from home, digitally as before.
While welcoming the opportunity for this limited opening, we are so sorry that we cannot expect to see each other physically till after the summer holidays as predicted by the planned phase 4 and reopening in August. As a consequence, some of you will be completing your education at KEA before we’ll be seeing each other physically again. We’ll therefore do our utmost to find the best non-physical ways of marking the event.
Don’t forget that you’ll find all general information about your studies and KEA’s lockdown due to Coronavirus at https://mit.kea.dk/en
We are looking so much forward to being able to resume to normal classes in KEA’s buildings. Until then, KEA stand together - separately.
We wish you happy Great-Prayer-Day holidays!
On behalf of all of KEA, my very best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector
Message from rector, 28 April
Dear students at KEA
I’ve recorded a video message for you with various information. You can watch it on the right.
As KEA previously announced on 8 April, our buildings will be closed until 10 May, and, as a general rule, teaching and exams will be converted to take a digital form until the summer. Your teachers and programme management will continue to keep you informed about the concreate plans for your studies. As soon as the Danish government announces what will happen after 10 May, KEA will let you know.
Also, remember that all general information about your studies and about the temporary lockdown of KEA due to Coronavirus is gathered in the FAQ above.
In the below, you’ll find links and practical information that we think you might find useful in the current situation:
Learn more about online exams at KEA
- Instructions for students on online exams
- More information In KEA’s Study Guide
- Video on the use of MS Teams for online exams
Items in KEA lockers
If you have a locker in KEA with things you can't do without, write to servicedesk@kea.dk and arrange for a time to collect your things. You cannot stay at KEA when picking up your things. Please think about whether you could do without them before writing. Normally, we would empty the lockers in July, but we won't empty them until it will again be possible for students to get into KEA.
Are you having IT challenges?
Write to servicedesk@kea.dk, and KEA IT service will try to help you.
Play online games with other KEA students
Whether you're into action-packed shooting games, cozy board games or mind-bending poker, KEA has made sure there's something for you. As a KEA student, you can meet in virtual spaces and on game servers to try your strength on anything from Counter Strike Global (CS:GO) to Texas Hold 'em. All our games and virtual gamer communities are located on KEA's Facebook for students www.facebook.com/KEAstudentlife where you can sign up.
Study Skills and webinars on writing
When you’re sitting at home studying on your own, you need all the help you can get. KEA has collected useful information on the platform, Study Skills https://bibliotek.kea.dk/en/studyskills.
This platform includes video tutorials and step-by-step guides for reading strategy, note technique, time management, presentation technique, research, group work, written communication, etc. On the basis of this platform, KEA Library holds webinars on report writing, etc. You can also get help from KEA's "StudyAid Videos" for online article searches, surveys, reference techniques, etc. You’ll find the StudyAid videos on https://bibliotek.kea.dk/en/.
Do you have a story for our Facebook for KEA students?
Being a student in these corona times can be difficult and challenging. If any of you are writing about this on social media, and on how to face the challenges, we'd love to share your stories on KEA's Facebook, www.facebook.com/KEAstudentlife. Please write to KEA's SoMe editor, Martin Launey, marl@kea.dk, and let him know about your story.
KEA's Study and Career Guidance can help you
The situation can be challenging and may make new demands on you as a student. If you have any questions or need to talk about your thoughts or concerns, you can always contact KEA Study and Career Guidance, who offer confidential and non-committal conversations about your course of study, SU, leave, etc. You can contact KEA's Study and Career Guidance at studievejledning@kea.dk
We look very much forward to seeing you in KEA's buildings again.
Until then, KEA stand together – separately.
On behalf of all of KEA, my very best wishes
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector
Email to KEA's students / 8 April
Dear students
At the press conference on 6 April by the Danish Prime Minister, the physical closure of institutions of higher education was extended until 10 May.
At this stage, we expect to be looking at a best scenario of a limited, gradual reopening after 10 May. Everything depends on the development of the spread of COVID-19.
As a consequence, and to ensure a kind of predictability for you as students, we’re in our planning providing for a continuation of the current situation right up until the summer holidays.
This means that: -
Your classes will be digital until this summer
You must expect all your teaching and learning to be digital until the summer holidays. We’ll convert all classes possible to take a digital form, and we’ll find new solutions to this situation. Your teachers and programme management will continue to keep you informed about the organisation of your specific course of study.
Your exams will be digital
As a general rule, we’ll convert all exams until 30 June to take place digitally. It may be decided to conduct a few specific exams as originally planned if physical presence at KEA is made possible in the period up to the summer. You will be informed if this is the case for any of your exams.
Most exams - but not all - can be converted to take a digital form
A few exams cannot be converted to take place digitally. At present, we expect to postpone such exams until KEA reopens for physical presence. You will be notified directly in your KEA email no later than 13 May if this applies to any of your exams.
We will help you as much as possible with your internship
We know that several of you are having issues with your internship – and at KEA, internship is an essential part of your education. We’re doing everything we can to help you with physical as well as digital solutions. You’re always welcome to contact your teachers or your internship supervisor if you have any doubts about your situation.
KEA Study and Career Guidance are ready to help you
We’re aware that this situation can be challenging and that it makes new demands on you as students. If you have any questions or need to discuss your thoughts or concerns, you’re always welcome to contact KEA Study and Career Guidance. KEA Study and Career Guidance offer confidential and non-committal dialogue about your course of study, SU, leave, etc. and anything affecting your studies in this unusual situation. Contact KEA Study and Career Guidance at: studievejledning@kea.dk
Remember that you can find information on our FAQ at https://mit.kea.dk/en/
We feel certain that we'll get through this together – even if it might potentially take long before KEA's buildings will again be buzzing with activity and we'll be able to meet again physically.
KEA stand together – individually.
On behalf of all of KEA, my very best regards
Steen Enemark Kildesgaard
Rector