Erasmus Experience in Copenhagen, Denmark by nikhil

Why did you choose to go to Copenhagen, Denmark?

Copenhagen is metropolitan city and there is more chances of finding jobs (part or full).

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

scholarship (Nordplus) is only for four months, I received just around Dkk 6000/ 800 Euros. My opinion is it is very hard to stay in Copenhagen without proper scholarship amount or part time job.

What is the student lifestyle like in Copenhagen?

Student lifestyle is very different in Copenhagen, it's changing one department to another department. For example in sport their lifestyle is different and life science student life is different. However, i'm very much impressed with various student lifestyle in Copenhagen.
Finally, In Copenhagen there are more female students around 60% than male.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Copenhagen to other students?

Yes, Sure. The standards of Education in University of Copenhagen is More Advanced. I would recommend the city as well but the student must aware of basic things like cheap shopping centers, searching Google maps to find locations/ rejesplanen.dk.

What is the food like?

I'm an Indian so i would like my own dishes, so i prepare my foods. there is plenty of different restaurants, if you would like to eat out side.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Copenhagen?

No, If you are University student then, housing department will help. If you couldn't find it then you have to search in your own way, send accommodation request to your country community groups in Facebook (for Indian students: Denmarkteluguassociation)

How much does it cost to live in Copenhagen?

that depends on your living style
Not adjustable person- 3000 accomodation+ 700 food per month
adjustable person- 2000 accomodation +700 food per month

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

My opinion of Danish language is difficult language, it takes 2 years to grip danish language. There are English and Danish language courses are available in the University.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Copenhagen from your city?

From Uppsala, Sweden to Copenhagen many ways to travel. Economical way is you have to check and book before two weeks in sj.se, from Stockholm to Copenhagen and another way check this website Veoliatransport.se.
sometimes Check from Uppsala to Copenhagen
sometimes check from Stockholm to Copenhagen

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Copenhagen?

Near Cafeeuropa near kongensnytorv, Nyhavn

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Copenhagen?

Nam Nam restaurant at Vesterbrogade 39

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

I don't know

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Copenhagen in the future?

Keep money, don't spend too much money because Copenhagen is very Expensive city.
Check offers in food stores and buy things, In Copenhagen every one must do their work heard other wise no one can survive long. That's it
I hope you will successfully complete your study and enjoy beer city. All the best.