Here you can find practical information about KEA and arriving in Copenhagen
Practical information
Important Dates and Addresses
Semester Dates for Academic Year 2024/2025
These are the official semester dates for KEA. Keep in mind that your individual programme might have slightly different end dates depending on exams and project hand-ins.
Fall 2024
Semester Start Date: August 26 2024
Semester End Date (last day of exams): January 17 2025
Vacation Days:
Christmas: December 21 2024 - January 1 2025
Introduction Events for Exchange students
Online Intro Event: August 14 17.00 - 18.00 on Teams
On-campus Intro Days: August 21 + August 23
Spring 2025
Semester Start Date: January 27, 2025
Semester End Date (last day of exams): June 20, 2025
OBS! For the Creative Branding course the semester dates are February 03, 2025 to June 27, 2025.
Vacation Days:
Easter: April 17 - April 21
Ascension Day: May 19
Whitsun: June 9 2025
Introduction Events for Exchange students Spring 2025
Online Intro Event: January 8, 2025 14:30 - 16.00 (Copenhagen Time) on Teams
On-campus Intro Days: January 22 + January 24 2025 (plan on participating both days)
Campus Addresses
KEA has campus buildings in the Copenhagen Nørrebro area.
Students in the Architectural Technology and Construction Management program will study in the PCG Campus while all other exchange students will have their studies in the GBG Campus.
Learn about the different campuses on the links below.
Residence Permit and Visa
Everyone who stays in Denmark for more than 90 days needs a residence permit. Students with an EU citizenship or citizenship from a Nordic country can wait until arrival to obtain this permit, while all other students should start the application process before traveling into Denmark.
See below general information about how to obtain a student residence permit in Denmark.
Residence permit for non-EU students
Students who do not have Nordic or EU citizenship should apply for a residence permit - also called a visa - before traveling into Denmark.
The visa process usually takes 2-3 months so it is important that you get started well ahead of semester start. KEA will start the process by filling out the first part of the application, but the rest of the process you need to complete according to the rules that apply to your citizenship.
In general, the process cannot start until you receive a letter of acceptance from KEA, but you will do well to prepare the required documents as soon as possible.
Learn more about the student visa application at nyidanmark.dk
Find out if you can travel into Denmark before your visa application has been approved
Residence Permit for EU students
Students with an EU citizenship should wait with applying for their EU residence permit EU residence permit until arrival in Denmark. Keep in mind that if you are a resident, but not a citizen, of an EU country, you most likely will need to apply for a student visa as described above.
Please follow these instructions for obaining your permit in the easiest way possible.
- Book an Special Student Appointment with the SIRI (The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration).
It is important that you use the link for faster processing times. - Fill out the online OD1 form that you find here: https://blanket.nyidanmark.dk/xform/formularer/OD1.form.aspx
No need to complete the “Sworn Declaration”. You can instead upload a blank piece of paper.
No need to complete the “Declaration of Sufficient Funds”. - Bring the receipt for the online form + your national ID/Passport + your letter of acceptance to your appointment.
If you have booked a special student appointment and brought all the correct documents you will receive your residence permit right away.
CPR Number
A CPR number (and card) is an important identity number to obtain when staying in Denmark. Mainly, it gives you access to the Danish health care system, but will also be required in many other situations during your stay in Denmark.
We advise all exchange students to obtain their CPR number as quickly as possible.
You can do apply for a CPR number as soon as you arrive at your accommodation and your residence permit is granted .
Learn more about the CPR number application on the link below.
Arriving in Copenhagen
It is generally easy to get around Copenhagen by public transportation. Remember if you arrive very early in the morning or very late in the evening to check if the bus/trains are still running.
Use this travel planner (you can download it as an app) or Google maps’ public transportation button, which is usually quite precise, but does not always take schedule changes into consideration.
Arriving by Train
Copenhagen has three large train stations and a number of smaller stations. Copenhagen Central Station (Hovedbanegården) is located in the western part of the city center. Nørreport is located in the northern part of the city center, while Østerport is located east of the city center.
From either of the stations it is easy to get to your destination by public transport or taxi. Tickets for the Metro and S-trains are purchased on the platform or in the train terminal, while bus tickets can be purchased on the bus or on the app DOT Billetter. You use the same ticket for metro, buses, and trains. A two-zone ticket, which is probably what you will need, costs around DKK 24.
Arriving by Plane
If you arrive by plane, you’ll arrive in Copenhagen International Airport, which is located 8 kilometers south of the city center.
You can get from the airport to the city by train, metro, bus or taxi. It is easy to get from the airport to the city center by train or metro. The ride from the airport to the city center takes about 15 minutes.
Before getting on the train or metro, you need to purchase a ticket at the ticket stand located in the airport terminal close to the trains. You will most probably need a 3-zone ticket which costs around DKK 36 - unless you are going to Basecamp Lyngby in which case you need 5 zones.
Directions to Basecamp Locations
Contact Information
Find contact information on your local international coordinator below.
If you are unsure who to write, you can use global@kea.dk
If you have a housing question, you can write housing@kea.dk
Freja Adsersen
International Mobility Coordinator
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Freja advises students from the Design programmes
Open counselling: Tuesdays at 12-13 (in the Centre for Guidance and Study Support)
Anne Dibbern
International Mobility Coordinator
T: 40 88 36 65
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Anne advises on the Digital programmes.
Open counselling: Mondays and Thursdays at 12-13
Andreas Berger
International Mobility Coordinator
T: 21 48 01 34
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Andreas is an advisor at our Build and Tech programmes. In addition, Andreas is the Erasmus+ coordinator.
Open counselling: Tuesdays at 11-13