Erasmus in Copenhagen

Information and tips for Erasmus students in Copenhagen

Why should you do your Erasmus in Copenhagen? Apart from being a beautiful city, Copenhagen is a perfect Erasmus destination. This city welcomes a lot of international students every year, therefore, the student atmosphere is very pleasant. The colours of the city, its people, food, everything will win your heart, certainly, you won’t regret choosing Copenhagen as your Erasmus destination.

Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark

The standard of living in Copenhagen is quite high, a student usually spends around € 800-900 per month. This quantity can vary depending on your accommodation since the rent will be your biggest expense during your Erasmus in Copenhagen. A room in a shared apartment can cost, on average, around € 500-600. The location and the type of accommodation are factors that can also vary the price.

Regarding transportation, the most popular piece of advice for young people in Copenhagen is to get a bicycle, because the city is very flat and it has many cycle paths. If you are planning on using public transport quite often, you should get informed about the travel offers available, as these will be more affordable than individual tickets.

Erasmus parties and leisure in Copenhagen, Denmark

Erasmus life is full of adventures and some of these will start when you go out to have a good time with your friends. You have many options to do plans in Copenhagen, you can do both, go out and party or go for a walk in a park.

If one day you feel like partying with your friends, having a great time and meeting new people, you can choose a place to go among many bars and pubs in the city. There is an option for everybody, doesn’t matter if you enjoy pop, indie, electronic music… you will find everything you are in the mood for hearing or dancing every day. However, if the next day you feel like doing something more relaxed, some other very common plans among students and young people in Copenhagen are visiting the city, walking through its parks, or going on a picnic.

Culture and gastronomy in Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen invites you to know its history and culture while you discover the city. Simply with the architectural styles of its buildings you can see how different periods have come together. The contemporary style blends with a more baroque and romantic style, so typical of this city. Therefore, simply visiting the city and its streets you can learn about the lifestyle and culture of Copenhagen. This city is characterised by the friendliness and optimism of its people, apart from its beauty and its most emblematic places. Once you start to discover Copenhagen, you will realize what a good decision you made choosing it as your Erasmus destination.

Another very important thing about the culture of the country is its gastronomy. In Denmark, one of the most typical dishes is the smørrebrød, a simple but very traditional dish, made with rye bread with butter and served with meat, fish, or cheese. You will also find other main dishes like flæskesteg or gravad laks, and such typical desserts as wienerbrød (“Vienna bread”). Don’t worry, you will have enough time to taste and enjoy each one of the most traditional dishes in the city.

Advantages of doing Erasmus in Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, besides being the capital of Denmark, is the most populated city in this country. If you end up choosing it as your Erasmus destination, you will like to know that Copenhagen will bring you a lot of good things.

• The kindness of Copenhageners will make it easier for you to get to know the culture and this city to the fullest.
• It is a city with a lot of people from different cultures, which will allow you to make friends and learn from each one of them.
• Even if you don’t speak the official language, most people there will understand you if you talk to them in English. However, since you have the option, give Danish an opportunity, even if it is only the basics. If you try, you will for sure get a great reaction from locals.
• The cultural offer in Copenhagen is very diverse, you will be able to visit all kinds of museums and galleries. Even the architecture of its buildings shows you the progress in the architectural style and how different periods have come together.

Cheap accommodation in Copenhagen, Denmark

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