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Frequently Asked General Questions


When do the semesters begin?

The autumn semester runs from August 27 to December 21, 2007 and the spring semester runs from January 28 to June 20, 2008. You can also see the whole calendar here: Academic calendar

Do I need to apply for a residence permit for Denmark?
Apart from citizens from the Nordic countries, everyone staying in Denmark for more than 3 months need to have a residence permit.

  • EU nationals: Students from the Nordic countries do not need a residence permit. EU nationals and citizens from Liechtenstein must obtain their permit upon arrival in Denmark.
  • Non-EU nationals: Students must apply for residence permit at the Danish Embassy or Danish Consulate General in their home country. In certain countries there is no Danish representation so another Schengen country will handle visa applications on behalf of Denmark.

How do I apply for residence permit if I am a Non-EU citizen?
See link at the bottom of this page.

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding my residence permit?
You should contact the embassy or consulate nearest you, as they are the body that deals with resident permit issues. A list of embassies can be found here: EmbassyWorld . In the situation that you are not able to communicate with them, you can write to:

What should I include with my application?
Your must mail the following application materials to CBS:

  • Registration Form
  • Choice of Courses / Preregistration Form
  • Accommodation Form (if you would like CBS to find housing for you)
  • Danish Crash Course Form (if you are going to participate in the Danish Crash Course)
  • Your CV/Resumé in English
  • English proficiency test scores required for non-native English speakers
    TOEFL: 575 (PBT), 230 (CBT), or 90 (iBT)
    NOTE that the requirement for the internship course is higher:
    600 (PBT), 250 (CBT) or 100 (iBT)
    TOEIC: please write undergrad@cbs.dk and ask about this test
    IELTS: 6.5 and
    UCLES: Certificate in Advanced English – Pass.
    AILS: 6.5
    Applicants with recent full University degrees from institutions where the curriculum was taught exclusively in English will be granted waivers, as will applicants with verbal GMAT/GRE scores over 560/35, respectively. Alternative tests .
  • 2 passport-sized photos with your name on the back
  • Copy of your passport (photo page)
  • Copy of your most recent transcript

When should I mail my application materials?
Deadlines for receiving your application materials in Copenhagen are always

  • June 1 for the Fall semester and
  • November 1 for the Spring semester.

Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy and Introduction Program


Will my buddy contact me before my departure?
Prior to your arrival, YOU should contact your "buddy" to let him/her know when you will arrive in Copenhagen. If you have not been able get in touch with your buddy one week before your expected date of departure, please contact the CBS Buddy Coordinators.

Last accepted arrival date in Copenhagen?
Arrivals later than the beginning of the mandatory introduction program (August 27, 2007 or January 28, 2008 for the spring semester) cannot be accepted. If you have problems meeting these requirements, please contact the Student Exchange Coordinators Anette Hove Cox ahc.intoff@cbs.dk or Charlotte Skov Kristensen csk.intoff@cbs.dk.

Who should I contact regarding my arrival time in Copenhagen?
You should send your arrival information to the following persons no later than July 15, 2007 for the autumn semester or December 15 at the latest for spring 2008:

  • The Buddy Coordinators: buddy.intoff@cbs.dk
  • Your buddy
  • If you have private housing, your landlord or landlady

Please include information on your flight number (or train), which company you are traveling with and the date and time of your arrival.

Will there be someone to meet me when I arrive?
Yes. If you have contacted your buddy prior to your arrival, he/she will meet you at the airport (or train station) and help you find your residence in Denmark. In case of any problems, please contact the International Office at (+45) 3815.3006 or (+45) 3815.3084. Please keep in mind though, that the International Office is only open during normal office hours, namely Mon-Fri. 9.00am to noon and again from 1pm to 3.30pm. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and during official Danish holidays.

In mid-July/mid-December, information on buddies will be sent out to your CBS email account (we sent your log-in password in your registration package). Please make sure that you have access to this e-mail account over the summer and X-mas holidays, since we will be sending out the buddy information and other important information mails as well.

Any additional questions? Please feel free to email us at intro.intoff@cbs.dk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions About Housing


May I send my Accommodation Application in before I send in the rest of my registration forms to CBS?

YES!! You are welcome - in fact encouraged - to send your Accommodation Application to the Housing Office before you send in the rest of your Registration Materials for CBS. Many times the courses are first put up quite late on the web, but you are ready to apply for housing. So please do. There is no problem in that.

When will I know my address in Copenhagen?

  • If you have applied for the Autumn Semester you will receive information about your accommodation in Copenhagen, including a rental agreement, by mid-July, BY CBS EMAIL ONLY (we sent your login and password in your registration package). After this period you should check your email daily since changes may occur. It is your responsibility to check your email, and to let us know if you have not received your housing information by July 20. It also is your responsibility to inform us of any change of email address.
  • If you have applied for the Spring Semester, you will receive information about your accommodation in Copenhagen, including a rental agreement, by mid-December, BY CBS EMAIL ONLY (we sent your login and password in your registration package). After this period you should check your email daily since changes may occur. It is your responsibility to check your email, and to let us know if you have not received your housing information by December 20. It is also your responsibility to inform us of any change of email address.

Can I use my hotmail account?
No! Your email account must not be a hotmail account and there must be a minimum of 2 MB of free space in your inbox for receiving mail. If you must use a free mail account to forward you CBS EMAIL to, then one such as Yahoo is best - it currently offers unlimited free space. any mail sent that is returned to us from a mail box that is over-quota is not re-sent.

When can I move into my room?

  • If you are coming for the Autumn Semester, your room will be available from August 18 until December 22.
  • If you are coming for the Spring Semester, your room will be available from January 19 until June 20.

How do I pay?
Please see the section in the Accommodation section entitled 'Payments & Prices.' It is of the utmost importance that you bring with you all your receipts from money transfers made prior to your arrival in Copenhagen. Unfortunately, mistakes sometimes happen in the administration process, and it is easier to solve the matter if you have the receipts with you.

Can I receive a discount by paying my total rent for the whole period at once?
No, but remember that you save yourself time, effort and fees if the payment for the whole semester is made on one occasion.

Why didn’t I get my first priority?

  • When you receive the information about your accommodation in Copenhagen, there could be several reasons why you did not get your first priority. Primarily it is due to the fact that there are only a limited number of student Residence Halls / Shared Apartments available. Hence, it is impossible to give 120 persons their first priority if they want a room in a residence where we only have 25 rooms.
  • Furthermore, good, centrally located student housing in Copenhagen is VERY expensive and hard to find. Consequently, many of the visiting students at Copenhagen Business School coming in the autumn semester have been provided with a furnished room in a private home. Another very important factor is in which order your application form has been received at CBS and whether it arrived before the deadline or not (June 1 for Autumn Semester and November 1 for Spring Semester).
  • Since the application is on a first come - first serve basis, we cannot guarantee a room for you if we do not received your application form before the deadline.

Why is my room more expensive than what I requested?
In some cases, you might have been given a room that is more expensive than what you have requested. This can occur when it has not been possible to fulfil your first priority and we have had to find an alternative to your first, second or third priority. Therefore, in order to follow your preferences we might have given you a room a bit larger and slightly more expensive. We are aware of the inconvenience this might cause to those of you in question, but unfortunately we are unable to solve the situation any differently.

Will there be a phone in my residence?
Residence halls and shared apartments all have telephone access. Please check for further details at the specific residences. There are, however, a few private houses where a phone is not available (except for important calls from family, your home university and CBS), but this will be accounted for in the rent. Therefore, a cell phone would be a wise thing to have with you in Denmark.

How much must I pay in deposit, and when will it be returned?

  • Residence Hall or a Shared Apartment: Your deposit is DKK 3000. This deposit is not included in the price given for the two instalments. This means that you need to add DKK 3000 to the payment of the first instalment. Your deposit will be returned by money transfer to your home bank account 6 weeks after your departure at the end of the semester. Cash refunds prior to your departure are NOT possible.
  • Renting a room in a Private Home: Your deposit is equivalent to one month’s rent and must be paid upon arrival along with the rent for the first 1½ month. Your deposit will be returned before your departure.
  • For all types:Your landlord/lady or the inspector at the residence reserves the right, if necessary, to charge you for bringing the premises back to the standard they were in when you moved in and for cleaning common areas. It is very important that when you leave, you check out with your landlord/lady or the inspector appointed, to avoid any misunderstandings about the repayment of the deposit.

Why do you need my bank account number?
Your deposit will be returned by money transfer after your departure from Denmark. Therefore, it is VERY important that you fill in this data on the bank information form correctly. You must write the name of the account holder, the name and address of the bank, the account number (make sure to get all the numbers for oversees money transfer) and also the international SWIFT-address, and IBAN number. Please note: The Bank Information Form can only be returned by email to ps.intoff@cbs.dk.

What about bed linen?
In Denmark, duvets are used, not blankets. Therefore, you will need cases for the duvet and the pillow, as well as a bottom sheet. As sizes vary from country to country it may be easier and cheaper for you to buy these items in Denmark. A “start-up package” which costs DKK 300 will be in your room when you arrive. The amount must be paid with your first instalment and deposit.

Do I have to buy or bring furniture and kitchen utensils?
All rooms rented out through CBS are fully furnished with a bed, a table, a chair, a closet, lamps etc. The kitchens are equipped with all utensils for cooking and eating in shared apartments and residence halls. Should there be anything missing this will be provided upon notice.

Do I have Internet access in my room?
All rooms have access to the internet. There are also many possibilities to connect to the Internet from CBS buildings and libraries, where your connection is free of charge. Please look at our website for details at each of the specific residences.

How far is my residence from CBS and from the City Centre?
Please look under “Maps & Directions” or visit the web page of www.krak.dk and search for the address under the menu of Kort; Vejvisning. Vej means road, Nr. is the house number, Postnr. is the postal code and By is the city.

Who do I contact with other questions about housing?
After you have looked carefully through the Accommodation section of CBS International, if you still have questions, please contact Housing Coordinator Marianne Bach or one of her assistants at housing.intoff@cbs.dk

Frequently Asked Questions About Course Registration


Where can I find course descriptions?
Course descriptions are found in the either for undergraduate courses at www.cbs.dk/undergrad or for graduate courses at www.cbs.dk/grad .

What is the language of instruction?
The language of instruction is English which is why students must have advanced English skills to be able to participate in the program. An advanced level is a TOEFL score of minimum 570 or the equivalent. A limited number of courses are taught in Spanish, German or French. The course descriptions will indicate if a course is taught in other languages than English.

How many credits do I need to take at CBS?
A full workload at the Copenhagen Business School is 30 ECTS credits. CBS requires that each exchange student take a full-load while studying at CBS, regardless of whether credit may be obtained at the home university. CBS allows the student to develop the skill of working under the pressure of a heavy workload similar to their future position in a business environment. If a student does not take the required number of credits, a residence permit will not be issued and can be revoked if the load is not maintained. On the other hand, we do not recommend more than 30 ECTS per semester; however, if you have special requirements, then you may take up to but no more than 45 ECTS credits in one semester.

Can I register for graduate courses?
Only students who have completed a bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years specialized study can register for graduate courses. Also make sure that you have satisfied the prerequisites (if any) listed in the course descriptions for the courses you would like to follow

When is the timetable for the courses available?
The timetable will be available in the middle of August (Fall semester) and middle of January (Spring semester) if not already indicated in the course descriptions. The timetable will be included in the “Welcome Package” you will receive after your arrival in Copenhagen.

Do I need to indicate alternative course choices on my Choice of Courses Form?
Yes, since there might be changes in the class schedule or in course offerings, CBS requires you to list alternative choices. You must indicate one alternative course for each of the courses selected. The alternative courses will be used if it is impossible to enroll you in your primary choices. Please also attach a letter to the form if you have special reasons for needing to take a specific course but remember that such a letter will not guarantee a course. It is not advisable to base your graduation on taking a specific course while attending CBS as an exchange student, since we cannot guarantee that all courses announced in the Course Catalogue 2007/2008 will be offered.

Will I receive confirmation of my courses before arriving in Copenhagen?
No. Please note that the courses that appear on your course enrolment status on CBS e-Campus before you arrive in Copenhagen might not be courses that you will be assigned to. Due to internal administrative procedures at CBS it is unfortunately not possible for us to confirm your course choices before upon arrival.

Can I change my courses after arrival in Copenhagen?
Yes, it is possible to drop and add courses during the first two weeks of the semester.

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding my course choices?

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding the Danish Crash Course?
You can write to The Language Center langcen@cbs.dk .


Last updated by The International Office 16/06/2009