Reviews of Kobenhavns Universitet (KU) | Denmark

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Kevin L

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, United States
European Studies, Undergraduate, Independent

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I felt that it was important to learn Danish in order to get the full feel of the Danish culture and social life.

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Gesine O

University of Kent at Canterbury, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Law, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

No

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

3

Culture

3

Costs

1

Activities

3

Campus life

3

Party / people

3

Weather / location

3

Personal recommendation

It is simply a very pleasant experience, in all respects.

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

3

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

Simply enjoy your time in Copenhagen!

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Ana T

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Economics, Graduate, Erasmus

Overall

I wish I had known...

More about the Escandinavian Countries culture

In my opinion:

Everybody loved it, you will too!

Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important

Academic reasons

2

Culture

4

Costs

2

Activities

2

Campus life

2

Party / people

2

Weather / location

4

Personal recommendation

It is a close institution

During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot

Became familiar with another culture

4

Traveled

4

Improved language skills

4

Met people from other countries

4

Became more independent

4

Partied a lot

4

Experienced a change in life

4

Advanced my studies & career

4

Final comments

You must know how to manage living abroad

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Paul P

University of York, York, United Kingdom
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

No, it wasn't.

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

In case you are apprehensive about Danish - everyone speaks English. Yet, even a few phrases will get you far.

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Paul P

University of York, York, United Kingdom
Sociology, Undergraduate, Erasmus

Housing

Type of housing: Apartment/House

Arranged by: Host university

If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House

Why?

There is no campus, if not apartment, then room exchange.

Personal assessment

Cost

Facilities

Location

Cleanliness

Space

Personal comments

I lived in a private apartment with the owner. The location was excellent, although some of the facilities of the apartment were very disappointing.

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Benedetto F

Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence, Italy
International Relations, Graduate, Erasmus

Languages

Language of instruction: English

Local language was: Different than language of instruction

Was learning English a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my English

Was learning the local language a key decision factor?

Yes, I wanted to improve my the local language

How much did you improve your English?

My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)

How much did you improve your the local language?

My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)

Language difficulties

Social

Educational

Administrative / Institutional

Overall

Personal comments

I could interact in english with most of the population. International english mainly spoken at university

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