Accommodation

Housing for Exchange Students Autumn Semester 2012. Now open for Applications!

Metropolitan University College receives approximately 100 exchange students per semester. Typically half of the exchange students ask Metropolitan University College to find accommodation for them. Usually we can accommodate all applicants in either Students Residences or Private accommodations, but we only have a limited number of housing options.

Application:
Only when you have received the formal Acceptance Letter from the International Department at Metropolitan University College, you can submit the completed Housing Application Form by using the SEND button in the electronic Adobe Reader Application Form, to international@phmetropol.dk and include a copy of the receipt for transferring the non refundable Housing Fee of 1.200 DKK. Then you will be eligible to receive one Housing Offer.

You can download the Housing Application Form here.

Housing:
The accommodation offered will be in either single room in Student Residence halls, or single rooms in privately owned apartments. Monthly rent for private accommodations range between, approximately 2.500 DKK to 3.500 DKK.
Housing contracts cannot be cancelled.

For rooms at Student Residences you will have to pay a non-refundable semester rent, including one month rent deposit and Metropolitan University College administration and general maintenance fee, which covers furnishings, kitchen equipment, bed linen, duvets, towels and final cleaning.
All accommodations are single rooms with private bath and shared kitchen. Please refer to the Housing Application Form for more details.

Short term accommodation possibilities:
If you are looking for accommodation for just a few days or for a shorter period of time, Metropolitan University College can recommend Generator Hostel in Central Copenhagen at favourable rates for our exchange students. No Housing Application is necessary and no Housing Fee will be charged for this option.

For further information on this option click here.

Exchange student accommodations are offered on a first come first served principle:
You can request for accommodation in a specific Student Residence, but as they are offered at a 'first come – first serve' principle, we cannot guarantee that you request will be granted. Due to the high demand for student housing, we are only able to make one housing offer per student.

Location and transport:
Metropolitan University College has agreements with four Student Residences located in the greater Copenhagen area (5-10 km from the city centre) and a number of private accommodations. Sometimes accommodation is provided via our own students renting out their rooms, while they are away on exchange programmes.

The Student Halls and most private rooms are located in the suburbs of Copenhagen. Depending on your place of study or placement, you can expect a daily commute of up to one hour each way and public transportation costs of up to approx. 600 DKK per month. Many Danish students prefer to save money by cycling. A used bike will cost approx. 500 DKK

Student Residences:
Rooms at the following Student Residences can be rented for full semesters only (February to July and August to January)

Hjortesprings Kollegiet Student Residence, located at Persillehaven 40 in the Herlev suburb of Copenhagen. Click here for description of the Student Residence. Semester rent to be paid up front:  16.500 DKK, including deposit of one month rent and maintenance fee.

Hvidovre Hospital’s Kollegium Student Residence, located at Kettegård Allé 70, in the Hvidovre suburb of Copenhagen. Click here for description of the Student residence. Semester rent to be paid up front:  16.500 DKK, including deposit of one month rent and maintenance fee.

Signalhuset Student Residence, located at Arne Jacobsen Alle 11A-11F, in Ørestad - a new dynamic and modern part of Copenhagen suburbs.  Click here for description of the Student residence. Semester rent to be paid up front:  22.500 DKK, including deposit of one month rent and maintenance fee.

Tingbjerg Kollegiet Student Residence, located at Terrasserne 6-18 in the Brønshøj suburb of Copenhagen.  Click here for description of the Student residence. Semester rent to be paid up front:  19.000 DKK, including deposit of one month rent and maintenance fee.

Payment:
Applicants must pay their Fees and Housing Rent invoices through online banking or at a bank or post office. Applicants are responsible for any transfer costs.
 
The total Housing Rent, including 1 months' rent deposit (to be refunded) and a non refundable Metropolitan University College administration and general maintenance fee, that includes furnishing, bedding, bed linen, towels and final cleaning of accommodations at Student Residences, must be paid approximately one month prior to the start of the rent period. Please refer to the Housing Application Form for cancelation policy and fees and banking payment information. Housing terms are fixed for your room in a Student Residence. You are liable for paying rent for the whole duration of your lease, even if you move out earlier.
The 1 months' rent deposit will be refunded when your exchange stay is over and the room inspected.

Please note that you will lose your deposit if you:
1. do not leave the room tidy and clean when moving out, or
2. do not hand in keys, washing card etc according to instructions, or
3. if anything in the room is damaged.

Housing Rent period:
The Housing Rent period begins on either the 1st of February until end July for the Spring semester and 1st of August to end January for the Autumn semester.

Housing offer:
The international Department will process your request once you have returned the Housing Application Form electronically, together with the Housing Fee receipt. Then, you will receive a Housing Offer. You will only receive one housing offer. If you decline your housing offer, the International Department cannot assist you further with accommodation during your stay.
When you accept the Housing Offer and return the signed Rent Contract, your housing is arranged for your exchange to Copenhagen.

Compulsory insurance coverage:
All international students must have three adequate insurance coverages. Please look in the Housing Application Form to learn more about the three kinds of insurance required.
Applications not including policy numbers and insurance company name for all three types of insurance coverage will not be eligible for receiving a Housing Offer.

Apply for housing:
So if you want to apply for housing, and you have received your Acceptance letter from Metropolitan University College, then start with transferring the Housing Fee of 1.200 DKK through you bank.

Please use the following details to transfer the housing fee of 1.200,- DKK:

Bank:
Danske Bank, Holmens Kanal 2-12, 1092 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Reg. No. 0216 Account no. 4069152775
SWIFT-BIC: DABADKKK
IBAN: DK6802164069152775

Account holder:
Metropolitan University College, Tagensvej 18, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark

Please note: Please include the reference “INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT HOUSING FEE”, as well as [your name], with your bank transfer.

Then fill in the Housing Application Form and forward it to us by using the SEND button in the application form together with a copy of the transfer receipt for the Housing Fee.

Then we will start processing your application.