International Summer University Students
CBS Summer University is much more than a high-level academic programme. It also offers an exciting social programme and gives students a great introduction to CBS and experience in Copenhagen.
Welcome and social activities
19 June 2026: Arrival Day
Arrival Service is arranged on 19 June 2026.
You will receive more information by e-mail in late May/early June 2026.
Questions?
If you have questions about arrival, you are welcome to contact our Arrival Coordinator
Late arrival
Please contact our Arrival Coordinator if you arrive earlier or later, and you need to receive a key to your CBS accommodation.
20 June 2026: Welcome Meet-up
There will be a welcome by CBS students for new CBS Summer students.
You will receive further information from our Social Programme Coordinators in late May/early June 2026.
22 June 2026: Introduction Sessions
There are two introduction sessions:
- 8:30 am – 10:30 am and
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Solbjerg Plads, SPs01 Deloitte Aud.
The introduction sessions will include information about:
- Studying at CBS
- Courses and exams incl. active participation, CBS systems, exam rules, de-registration from the exam, transcripts, library resources and study rooms etc.
- Housing: Practical information for students who live in accommodation reserved through the CBS Housing online application system
- Social programme for international students
- Q&A
The sessions are primarily for international students, but non-CBS students from other Danish universities are welcome to join as well.
Social Programme
The Social Programme Coordinators will send all international students, enrolled at CBS Summer University, an email with detailed information in late spring 2026.
Housing
Dorm rooms
If you are an international student, CBS offers housing during the summer university.
See all the dorms, the rooms and read much more about each one on Student residences
Limited number of dorm rooms
The number of students may exceed the number of dorm rooms, so we cannot guarantee a dorm room for all students.
Students who apply for 6-week courses will have first priority.
For 2-week courses in the 2nd application round
There will be no housing application round for students who apply for 2-week courses in the 2nd application round: 20 April - 5 May 2026.
You are welcome to contact CBS Housing Department to hear whether there are any dorm rooms available.
How to apply
The housing application process will begin in the second half of April.
If you have been admitted to the CBS Summer University and are eligible for housing, you will receive an email with an invitation to apply for housing before the application round begins.
You cannot apply until you have received the email. You can use your private email to apply to CBS Summer University.
The rental periods
The rental period depends on which type of course you are taking.
| Course | Earliest date to move in | Latest date to move out |
|---|---|---|
| 6-weeks courses | 19 June 2026 at 12 noon | 2 August 2026 at 12 noon |
|
3-weeks courses The rental period is a minimum of one month. |
19 June 2026 at 12 noon | 19 July 2026 at 12 noon |
| 2-weeks courses The rental period is a minimum of one month. |
19 June 2026 at 12 noon | 19 July 2026 at 12 noon |
Prices
You can find information about prices in the description for the different dorm rooms on each dorm under Student residences
Please note: CBS does not own the dorms and does not receive any payments. All payments are made directly to the owner or administrator of the dorm.
Residence permit and visa
Residence permit
You fulfil the requirement of having a residence permit in Denmark, if you have one of the following residence permits in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands:
- "Permanent opholdstilladelse": permanent residence permit in Denmark
- "Opholdstilladelse med mulighed for varigt ophold": residence permit with a view to permanent residence in Denmark
- "Opholdstilladelse jævnfør EF/EØS-bekendtgørelsen": residence permit in Denmark according to the EU/EEA regulations
- "Opholdstilladelse som medfølgende barn": residence in Denmark as an accompaning child. The documentation must state that you are "medfølgende barn". The text "medfølgende familie" is not sufficient.
- Refugee residence permit: "Tidsbegrænset mhp. midlertidigt ophold": temporary residence permit in Denmark with a view to a temporary stay. You need to submit a copy of your residence permit together with a copy of the letter you received from the Danish Immigration Service.
Non-European student or Freemover
If you do not have one of the listed residence permits, you will need to apply as a Non-European student / Freemover.
See how to apply on Application and deadlines
Visa
Some students who come to Denmark to participate in the summer programme will have to apply for a short term visa for the period of the duration of the programme.
Since you are going to study in Denmark for less than three months, you will not get a student visa.
Students from many countries, including the US, do not need to apply for a short term visa if their stay in Denmark is under three months.
To see whether or not you need to apply for a short term visa for entering Denmark, please see nyidanmark.dk
How to apply
If you need to apply for a short term visa to enter Denmark, you must apply at the Danish embassy or consulate in your home country. It may take up to 3 months to get a visa, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible once you have received your letter of acceptance.
Please note: to apply for a visa, your passport must be valid until at least three months after the expiry date of the visa.
Life in Copenhagen
Find out all you need to know about Denmark and how life is as a student in Copenhagen.
See International students
Insurance and expenses
Health insurance
You can find more information about Health and safety on Studyindenmark.dk
Scholarships
CBS is a state owned institution and we do not offer scholarships to students taking courses at CBS Summer University.
Living expenses
For an example over budget costs, please see budget/expected expenses on Live in Denmark on Studyindenmark.dk
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