Student accommodation near Copenhagen Business School

Flats and spare rooms for students near CBS

In this section, we provide you with the necessary information to keep in mind when searching for your accommodation.

Where is the Copenhagen Business School located?

Classes at this institution are taught in four different buildings in the Frederiksberg district, located to the west of the centre of Copenhagen. These buildings that make up the CBS Campus are:

• Solbjerg Square: this complex is the main and the first one that was founded in 2000. It is located next to the metro station called Frederiksberg, so it has a very good connection with the centre of Copenhagen, which you can reach in about 10 minutes.

• Kilen (“The Wedge”): located next to the Solbjerg Plads building, it is closer to the Fasanvej Street metro stop. The design of this building has won awards for design and architecture.

• Dalgas Have: this one is further to the west, next to the metro station called Lindevang Street.

• Porcelænshaven: its name means “Porcelain Garden” and was given because the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory used to be located in this building. It is south of Frederiksberg, next to the park called Frederiksberg Have.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near CBS?

The following are some of the most convenient neighbourhoods to live near the Danish institution:

Frederiksberg Neighbourhood

This neighbourhood is usually the most chosen by students of the Copenhagen Business School, as it is where the buildings that make up its campus are located. Although it is very quick to reach the centre of Copenhagen, here you will surely find accommodation at slightly cheaper prices than in central neighbourhoods.

Nørrebro Neighbourhood

Nørrebro is a trendy neighbourhood that is usually full of students, as it has a multicultural and lively atmosphere. It is full of restaurants, nightclubs and bars, so it is usually very lively every day of the week. From Nørrebro you can easily reach the CBS Campus, both by public transport and by bike.

Vesterbro Neighbourhood

This is another popular neighbourhood among students. It is located near CBS and the city's central train station. One thing to keep in mind if you want to live in Vesterbro is that it is best to avoid the area of the red district called Istedgade.

Student residences near the CBS

The CBS Housing Department has agreements with six student residences, in which international exchange students who move to study at the institution for a season usually have priority. However, bear in mind that if you want to apply for this type of accommodation, you will have to make the application many months in advance, as the deadlines are set within that amount of time by the institution.

In Copenhagen, you also have the possibility of renting rooms or flats that are part of private student residences. Here you will probably find a room more easily.

Erasmus in the Copenhagen Business School

We provide you with some information to keep in mind when planning your mobility at this prestigious Danish institution:

• The institution requires an advanced level of English proficiency so that students can follow classes smoothly. Pay attention to the options you can present and choose the one that fits your English level best, so you can include it in your exchange application.

• One of the best things you can do is to acquire a second-hand bicycle upon arriving in Copenhagen. You can also consider rental services for a period. Danish culture includes moving around everywhere this way and it will allow you to enjoy the city and social life more.

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