Although they might appear a bit reserved, once you get to know them, the Danes are friendly, informal, and humorous. And language is no problem as the vast majority of Danes speak perfect English.
Denmark is a safe, modern, and efficient country. Known worldwide for its welfare, as a student you too will have access to such benefits as free medical attention. Denmark also has one of the lowest crime rates in the world—a fact you will appreciate as you set out to explore the forests and the seas; the countryside dotted with royal palaces, and the nation’s capital, Copenhagen.
Weather-wise Denmark is situated in the northern part of Europe and is blessed with four distinct seasons. Winters are dark and cold with occasional snowfall; springs are mild and balmy; summers are temperate and light with the Nordic sun setting close to 10 p.m., while autumns are often rainy and windy, but enriched with a rainbow of beautiful colours.
Lyngby
DTU's main campus is located in Lyngby, a mere 15 km north of Copenhagen. Lyngby is a lively center of knowledge and commerce. It is home to around 55,000 people and renowned for its cultural life, excellent shopping and beautiful countryside close to the sea and extensive forests.
Copenhagen
The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is famed for being one of the world's most liveable cities. With a population of just below 1.3 million people Copenhagen is a metropolis on the human scale, engineered for pedestrians, pedal power, and urban living. Chosen by Lonely Planet as the best city to visit in 2019.
Monarch
Queen Margrethe II succeeded her father King Frederik IX upon his death on 14 January 1972.
National flag
The flag of Denmark, the Dannebrog, is considered the oldest national flag in the world. Legend has it that it fell from the sky during a battle in Estonia in 1219 as a sign from God that the Danes would win the day.
Currency
The krone (kr or DKK) is the official currency of Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. One krone is subdivided into 100 øre. Although Denmark is a member of the EU, we have retained our beloved kroner.
The kingdom of Denmark
Denmark is a democracy where personal freedom, freedom of speech and inclusive values are highly valued.
It is one of the safest countries in Europe. Its public services and infrastructure run efficiently and are well-maintained.
The capital, Copenhagen, is about 15 kilometres from the main DTU Campus in Lyngby, and easily accessible.