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Practical information

Here you can find practical information about EK and arriving in Copenhagen

Important dates and addresses

Semester dates for academic year 2025/2026

These are the official semester dates for EK. Keep in mind that your individual programme might have slightly different end dates depending on exams and project hand-ins. 

Fall 2025

Semester Start Date: August 25 2025

Semester End Date (last day of exams): January 21 2026

NB! Some semesters might have an earlier end date. Please refer to your letter of acceptance for more precise semester dates.

Vacation days:

Christmas: December 22 2025 - January 2 2026

Spring 2026

Semester Start Date: January 26, 2026

Semester End Date (last day of exams): June 19, 2026

 

Vacation Days spring 2026:
Easter: April 2 - April 6
Ascension Day: May 14
Whitsun: May 25 

 

Introduction Events for Exchange students Spring 2026
Online Intro Event: Date To Be Announced
On-campus Intro Days: January 21 + January 23 2026 (plan on participating both days)

Campus Addresses

EK has campus buildings in the Copenhagen Nørrebro area.

Students in the Architectural Technology and Construction Management program will study in EK Prinsesse Charlottes Gade while all other exchange students will have their studies in EK Guldbergsgade. 

Read more about EK Guldbergsgade

Read more about EK Nansensgade

Read more about EK Prinsesse Charlottes Gade

Residence Permit and Visa

Everyone who stays in Denmark for more than 90 days needs a residence permit. Students with an EU citizenship or citizenship from a Nordic country can wait until arrival to obtain this permit, while all other students should start the application process before traveling into Denmark.

See below general information about how to obtain a student residence permit in Denmark.

Residence permit for non-EU students

Students who do not have Nordic or EU citizenship should apply for a residence permit - also called a visa - before traveling into Denmark. 

The visa process usually takes 2-3 months so it is important that you get started well ahead of semester start. EK will start the process by filling out the first part of the application, but the rest of the process you need to complete according to the rules that apply to your citizenship. 

In general, the process cannot start until you receive a letter of acceptance from EK, but you will do well to prepare the required documents as soon as possible. 

Learn more about the student visa application at nyidanmark.dk Find out if you can travel into Denmark before your visa application has been approved

Residence Permit for EU students

Students with an EU citizenship should wait with applying for their EU residence permit EU residence permit until arrival in Denmark. Keep in mind that if you are a resident, but not a citizen, of an EU country, you most likely will need to apply for a student visa as described above. 

Please follow these instructions for obaining your permit in the easiest way possible. 

  1. Book an Special Student Appointment with the SIRI (The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration).
    It is important that you use the link for faster processing times.
  2. Fill out the online OD1 form that you find here: https://blanket.nyidanmark.dk/xform/formularer/OD1.form.aspx
    No need to complete the “Sworn Declaration”. You can instead upload a blank piece of paper.
    No need to complete the “Declaration of Sufficient Funds”.
  3. Bring the receipt for the online form + your national ID/Passport + your letter of acceptance to your appointment.
    If you have booked a special student appointment and brought all the correct documents you will receive your residence permit right away.

CPR Number

A CPR number (and card) is an important identity number to obtain when staying in Denmark. Mainly, it gives you access to the Danish health care system, but will also be required in many other situations during your stay in Denmark.

We advise all exchange students to obtain their CPR number as quickly as possible.

You can apply for a CPR number as soon as you arrive at your accommodation and your residence permit is granted.

Learn more about the CPR number application.

International coordinators

EK's international coordinators works to make a global mindset an integrated part of EK.

We ensure that our students and our staff members have opportunities to study and work outside of Denmark, and we invite foreign students and staff to study and work at EK.

Furthermore, we engage in cross-disciplinary international projects with students, companies and universities worldwide.

If you wish to get in contact with EK's international coordinators, you can write incoming@ek.dk. If you are unsure who to contact, you can write the main address global@ek.dk.

If you have a housing question, you can write housing@ek.dk.