Student finance in Denmark?
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Student finance in Denmark. Which are the main costs of a student abroad?

Once you take the decision to apply and study in Denmark, you set yourself for differnt opportunities. There are 0 tuition fees when applying and during studying at all Danish universities (provided you are coming from an EU country).

You might guess that the student finance equation cannot be solved with one formula as the it is a bit more complex and it can vary a lot. The student might study in a big or small city – the costs for housing, transport, food and entertainment will vary. Another big factor in determining a student’s expenses, no matter the city, is their lifestyle, habits and financial culture. But again, what should we be ready to include in our budget?

Housing!

You HOUSING is the very first thing you need to provide in the country you are going to! Just relax, we will help you get a private student apartment at an affordable price. Please note that in most cases electricity and water bills are included in the rent. The cost of the accommodation outside Copenhagen varies around 2500-3000 Danish kroner (330-400 EURO). Accommodation prices in the capital are significantly higher. If you do not register on time for a student dormitory (around Christmas), expect the monthly rent for a single room to be around 4000-5000 Danish kroner (500-600 EURO).

Food, food, food!

The food outside the capital is about 2000 Danish kroner (250 EURO) per month. This does not include the expenses for alcohol or cigarettes. The students in Copenhagen spend an average of 2500-3000 Danish kroner (320-370 EURO). However, if you want to reduce your costs, you can eat at home by preparing your own food. You don’t have to do it every day. Even a few home-cooked meals a month can seriously affect your budget! Another great idea is to pass by the nearby restaurant on the way home in the evening just before closing time. Using the mobile application “TooGoodToGo” you can buy a lot of food at extremely low prices.

Transport? – Another Huge Advantage for the Students in Denmark.

Thank the person who taught you how to ride a bike as a child. This will save you a lot of money while you are living in Denmark. You can completely forget about your transportation costs. In all Danish cities you will be able to ride a bike problem-free on well-maintained bike lanes. The only investment you need to make is to buy your bike. If you wish, you can buy a second-hand bicycle from various website as well as relevant groups on the social networks. The prices are low – 400-500 Danish kroner (50-60 EURO). The new ones range from 1000 to over 5000 crowns (130-650 EURO).

Textbooks?

We know from experience that you can get almost all teaching materials from the students in the upper semesters and from the libraries. Sometimes it is possible to find some of your textbooks completely for free on the internet. Of course, the latest editions may not be available yet, which suggests that you will have to buy them. Borrowing books or textbooks from university libraries is completely free, provided that you meet the deadlines and return or rewrite your rented books / CDs, etc. The only paid service is printing. Usually, the prices for students are extremely low, ranging from 0.5 kroner for a black and white copy and 1 kroner for a color copy. As graduate students, we will provide you information about the study materials that will make your life in Denmark extremely easy.

These are the basic things for which a student’s parents must provide funding at least for the first few months in Denmark. Once the student finds a part-time student job, they become completely self-sufficient during their whole education!