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Housing availability
CBS offers a variety of different types of student accommodation, both close to campus and around Copenhagen. However, as in any major city it is competitive to find housing, so it is important for international students to start searching for a place to live after deciding to come to CBS.  There are rooms and flats available for rent all over the city, but there will be more options--usually at a more affordable price--for those who look outside the city of Copenhagen. If students are unable to find housing before arrival in Copenhagen, it may be necessary to live in a hostel or cheap hotel room at first, while searching for a place to live for the longer-term.

Cost of living and part-time jobs
Copenhagen is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world, but students can manage to live more affordably if shopping and preparing foods on their own rather than eating out. Daily needs like food and essentials can be found inexpensively in supermarkets around town. There are also a number of cheaper places for students to go out both at CBS and Copenhagen in general, as well as all sorts of beautiful attractions available to enjoy entirely for free. While studying at CBS it is possible for students to find a part-time job which may help to support daily living expenses, but students should not expect that this will be enough to pay the rent. Many CBS students work part-time, both Danish and international, but for non-Danish speakers there are typically only service-sector jobs available.

Security
Copenhagen is one of the world’s safest cities in which to live. Yet, as in all major cities students should be careful with their belongings because theft is possible. Typically there is only petty-crime in Copenhagen, and it is very normal to walk around day and night in an atmosphere of peace and tolerance.

Social aspects of Copenhagen
As a major city in Northern Europe, Copenhagen is alive with all sorts of both classic and modern culture. Artists, designers and musicians inhabit the city and it is possible to enjoy anything from rock concerts to art galleries, classical music, theatre and ballet. Copenhagen has recently opened a world-class opera house and is also just a short distance to Roskilde--home of Northern Europe’s largest summer rock festival. There is also a vibrant café-culture in Copenhagen, with a wide-variety of cafés near CBS and all over the city. In the middle of the city stands Tivoli, one of the world’s oldest adventure parks and a symbol of the Danish love of fun and play.

University care for students
CBS has a large number of dedicated staff ready to provide advice on anything from study practicalities to life issues. As part of the CBS community, international students will receive the same services available to our Danish students and there are guidance counselors available to address concerns related to studying at CBS, while each study program is able to assist with academic matters. If there are any major concerns regarding immigration, international students may contact the CBS International Office. The CBS community is very strong and supportive, and international students can also find a support network among their fellow students via the International Student Guides and CBS Students organizations.

Medical health
Medical care is free for all in Denmark and it is part of the strong social ethos of the state. Once a student is fully-admitted to study at CBS, they may complete the process for a residence permit, and thereafter will be able to apply for a medical ‘yellow card’ which can be used to provide free healthcare.

Job prospects after graduation
Considering its small size Denmark is one of the strongest economies in the world. A strong emphasis on education and industrial specialization means that Denmark is particularly strong in high value-adding sectors. In recent years there has been increasing focus on internationalizing the Danish workforce, but as a country strongly based on tradition, students may find it difficult to locate employment in Danish companies without the appropriate Danish-language skills. Therefore, we encourage our international students to take advantage of the free Danish-language courses during their academic studies, if interested in the opportunity to stay and work in Denmark after graduation.