There is no getting around the fact that living in Denmark can be quite expensive.
Students are required to cover their entire living expenses: meals, accommodation, transport, books, materials, and clothing, as well as any other living costs.
We cannot accommodate all students close to the campus, so the cost of transport can be quite high. However, public transportation in Copenhagen is very reliable, punctual, and will take you everywhere you need to go.
In Copenhagen the trains, Metro, and busses (including waterbuses) can be accessed with the same ticket. All you need to know is how many zones you will be passing on your journey.
During Introduction Week we will introduce you to public transport in the greater Copenhagen area. But please note that as long as you have a CPR-number and a NemID (LINK), you are entitled to a public transport discount: Ungdomskort.
Cheaper still is to hop on your bike. The Copenhagen area has an extensive cycle-path system. We strongly advise you to invest in a bike. You can buy a used bike for around EUR 135. Learn more about public transport and bikes in the Transport and travel section of the International Student Guide.
NB! The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration requires that all non-EU/EEA Citizens should document self-sustainability by providing a Financial statement for a period of maximum 12 months, to cover their living expenses in Denmark.
Below are two estimates for student budgets (monthly expenses stated in Danish kroners). Remember that these are only estimates and there are as many student budgets as there are students. Budget on the generous side if you can, so as to allow a margin for error or emergencies.
Sales tax
Please note that there is 25 per cent consumer tax (‘moms’) on all goods and services sold in Denmark. In stores, this consumer tax is always included in the price.
| Books |
54 |
| Clothing |
27 |
| Food and household expenses |
200 |
Rent
(including heat, electricity, water, internet, and furniture*) |
550 - 800 |
| Transport |
0-165 |
| Leisure |
67 |
| Laundry |
20 |
| Quarterly expenses (phone etc.) |
40 |
| Books |
54 |
| Clothing |
54 |
| Food and household expenses |
230 |
Rent
(including heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture*) |
550 - 800 |
| Transport |
0-165 |
| Leisure |
94 |
| Laundry |
20 |
| Quarterly expenses (phone, electricity etc.) |
54 |
* Heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture is only included if DTU provides accommodation for you. If you find accommodation on your own, you might have to pay for heat, electricity, water, internet and furniture in addition to your monthly rent.