COPENHAGEN
BUSINESSSCHOOLEXCHANGE
FACT SHEET
2024–2025

CBS SHORT FACTS

Copenhagen Business School (CBS)is Denmark’s largest educationaland research institution within
business administration andeconomics in a wide sense.
CBS has around 20,000 full-time and part-timebusiness students. CBS holds the prestigious“triple-crown” accreditation: AACSB, EQUIS andAMBA. Furthermore, CBS is a member of the CEMS
alliance and PIM network. The university is committed to providing business-related education programmes and continuing education for the public
and, in particular, the private sector. Programmes
are based on a strong and internationally renowned
research base which CBS works consistently tostrengthen. CBS has a Center of Excellence, funded by the Danish National Research Foundation,and has received five European Research Council Grants. CBS is committed to communicatingknowledge and new ideas to tomorrow’s businessleaders and society in general. Its main contribution
in this field is research and research-based education, and investment in research and high academic
standards is therefore crucial to CBS’ contribution
to society.

USEFUL LINKS
Copenhagen Business School
cbs.dk/en
Information for Exchange Studentscbs.dk/exchange
CBS Summer University
cbs.dk/summerCampus

CBS has an urban campus in Frederiksberg, an integrated part of Copenhagen. The four Metro stops
on campus makes for easy access to downtown
Copenhagen as well as the airport. Our contemporary campus buildings offer state-of-the-art student
facilities. CBS has taken significant steps to operationalize sustainability in research and teaching.
Campus Services is working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

CBS Campus Video
Housing
cbs.dk/housing

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SEMESTER EXCHANGE

AUTUMN SEMESTER 2024
August - JanuaryDanish Crash Course
19 - 23 August 2024
Earliest housing arrival date
16 August 2024

Each year, approximately 1,200
exchange students from ourpartners around the world, as
well as freemovers from nonpartner universities, find their
way to CBS. Exchange students
can choose to attend either theautumn semester, the springsemester, or a full academic year.
Courses

All courses available for exchange students arepart of the regular course offerings of the English CBS programmes. Swedish and Norwegianspeaking students can take courses taught inDanish by special request.
The autumn semester courses are published inmid-March and the spring semester courses are
published in mid-September.
> Undergraduate courses (Bachelor level):
cbs.dk/undergrad> Graduate courses (Master level), including
CEMS/ Double Degree: cbs.dk/grad

Mandatory intro programme
27 August - 30 August 2024
Autumn semester start
1 September 2024
Some courses will start one week earlier
Exams
December 2024 / January 2025
Most exams will be scheduled before Christmas,
but some exams are held in January.
Autumn semester ends
December 2024 / January 2025
Exam dates vary so students should not book their return
tickets until exact exam dates are published.
Dates and deadlines
Period of attendance - what to expect

SPRING SEMESTER 2025
January - June

By Danish regulations, exchange students are
required to take 30 ECTS credits. As most courses are 7.5 ECTS, a student will typically take 4courses per semester. 30 ECTS credits correspond to 825 Student Work Hours.

Danish Crash Course:
20 - 24 January 2025

Danish language courses

Latest arrival date:
27 January 2025

During the semester, a credit-bearing Danishlanguage course is offered. Students can take theDanish course on top of their 30 ECTS or as partof the 30 ECTS.
A Danish crash course is offered the week prior
to the Introduction Week.

Nomination procedure

All exchange students must be formally nominated by their home university. The homeschool must complete a CBS nomination formand e-mail this to CBS Inbound Managers atinboundexchange@cbs.dk.

English language requirements

2Latest arrival date
26 August 2024

Please see our English Proficiency FAQ.

Earliest housing arrival date:17 January 2025

Mandatory introduction programme:
28 - 31 January 2025
Spring semester start:
1 February 2025
Some courses will start one week earlier
Exams:
May/June 2025
Spring semester ends:
30 June 2025
Exam dates vary so students should not book their return
tickets until exact exam dates are published
Dates and deadlines
Period of attendance - what to expect

SEMESTER EXCHANGE

Application procedure

Nominated exchange students will receive ane-mail from CBS with further instructions on
how to apply. The following documents must be
submitted as PDF files via the online registrationflow:> Updated university transcript in English> Proof of English proficiency> Resume/CV in English> Copy of passport (photo page only)

Residence permit requirements> From the Nordic countries: No residence permit is required if staying less than six months.
> From EU and EEA countries: A residence
certificate is required to stay in Denmark formore than three months. This is applied for inDenmark upon arrival.
> Other nationalities: Must have their residence
permit secured before leaving their homecountry unless their citizenship allows themto travel visa-free to Denmark, in which casethey may apply for the permit after arrival.
CBS will e-mail the application form to thestudent. For information on how to apply,
please see newtodenmark.dk.

Student services and facilities

Please see our guide for international students
for information about:> Introduction week
> Buddy programme (with airport pick-up) andexchange social programme with many socialand cultural activities> Student facilities> Living expenses> Accessibility and special needs

Housing

There is a limited amount of housing for incoming exchange students. The CBS Housing
Department has access to a number of privately
owned dorms.
Housing application is made via a link sent by
e-mail to all registered exchange students. Precise dates will be announced online at cbs.dk/
housing.
In the autumn semester only, the CBS Housing
Department facilitates a private housing option
as a supplement to dorm accommodation.
Private housing is only available in the autumn
semester.

DEADLINES
Nomination from university:
Autumn/full year: 15 April 2024
Spring: 15 October 2024
Exchange application:
Autumn/full year: late April 2024
Spring: late October 2024Course selection:
Autumn/full year: late April 2024
Spring: late October 2024
Accommodation application:
Autumn semester: late May 2024
Spring semester: mid-November 2024

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CBS SUMMER UNIVERSITYThe CBS Summer University is
research-based and designed
to meet the lifelong learningand leardership development
needs of the students. Every
year, around 2,300 students
representing more than 60
different nationalities join us
for 2, 3 or 6 intensive weeks.
It is an international summer
experience!
Courses

CBS Summer offers approximately 50 English
taught courses carried out by international andlocal faculty members. Two, three or five weeks
of intense studying are followed by an exam.
Students can take up to two 7.5 ECTS courses(15 ECTS in total). This is equal to half a semester’s full course load at CBS. At CBS Summer
there are two exam formats: home project

assignment written in parallel with the course,and 4 hour written sit-in exam. More information on the CBS Summer course offer is foundunder CBS Summer University - Courses andExams.

Nomination procedure

All exchange students must be formally nominated by their home university. The home coordinator must fill out a CBS nomination form ande-mail this to the CBS Coordinator at summer@
cbs.dk by the deadline.

Application procedure

Nominated exchange students will receive ane-mail from CBS with further instructions on
how to apply. The following documents must be
submitted as PDF files via the online registrationflow:> Updated university transcript> Copy of passport (photo page only)** Students nominated to CBS Summer 2024 arecounted into the exchange balance for the academic year 2023/2024 **SUMMER UNIVERSITY 2024
June - AugustDeadlines

Nomination deadline: 19 February 2024
Online application and course selection:
6 February 2024 at 12:00 / noon –14 March 2024 at 23:59 (CET).

Welcome dates

Arrival day: 21 June 2024
Welcome meet-up: 22 June 2024
Introduction sessions: 24 June 2024

COURSE DATES

2-week courses (2.5 Ects): 24 June - 5 July 2024
3-week courses (7.5 Ects): 24 June - 11 July 2024
6-week courses (7.5-15 Ects): 24 June – 26 July 2024

EXAM PERIOD

4Home assignments written in parallel with the course: tba
4 hour written sit-in exam: tba

CBS INTERNATIONAL OFFICEAddress

Finsensvej 6D, 1st floor
DK-2000 Frederiksberg

MANAGEMENT

Mr. Wilbert van der Meer

Director of International Programmes
wm.stu@cbs.dk
Phone: +45 2174 6905

OUTBOUND &CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Mr. Scott Lewis

Deputy Director & Team Leader
scle.stu@cbs.dk
Ireland, United Kingdom and USA

Ms. Mette Kloch

Senior Advisor
mekl.stu@cbs.dk
Australia, Canada, Czech Republic,Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, New
Zealand, Poland;
structured exchange programmes & EMT

Mr. Anders Folkmann

International Programme Manageraf.stu@cbs.dk
China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia,Singapore, Taiwan, Latin America andSpain

Ms. Louise Hoff Byrnak

International Programme Manager
lhb.stu@cbs.dk
Austria, Germany, India, Japan, South
Korea, Switzerland and Thailand

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+45 3815 3006 (Reception)
rec.intoff@cbs.dk

Mr. Jesper Hoegh Madsen

Erasmus Coordinator &International Programme Manager
jhm.stu@cbs.dk
Belgium, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel,Italy, Morocco, the Netherlands,Portugal, South Africa and Turkey

Ms. Pia Jakobsen

Erasmus Assistanterasmus.intoff@cbs.dk

Ms. Catherine Layolle

International Programme Manager
clbu.stu@cbs.dk
Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden;
Aurora network, short term programmes

INBOUND

Ms. Anette Hove Cox

Team Leader & International
Programme Manager
inboundexchange@cbs.dk
Academic Advisor - undergraduate

Ms. Edita ArlauskaiteInternational Programme Manager
inboundexchange@cbs.dk
Academic Advisor - graduate

Ms. Pia Roennow Torp

International Programme Manager
inboundexchange@cbs.dk
Academic Advisor - structured exchange
programmes

DK KOBENHA05
998706666

DOUBLE DEGREE & CEMS
Ms. Rene BarseghianTeam Leader, Programme & Corporate
Relations Manager
cems@cbs.dk or doubledegree@cbs.dk

Ms. Wafa El Moumi Nielsen

International Programme Manager
cems@cbs.dk or doubledegree@cbs.dk

CBS SUMMER UNIVERSITY

Assoc. Prof. Martin Jes Iversen

Academic Directormji.si@cbs.dk
Academic Summer University questions

Mr. Casper Lindblad Andresen

International Programme Manager
summer@cbs.dk
Administrative CBS Summer University
questions & partner university contact

General Inquiries

General inquiries, nominations andapplication questions to:summer@cbs.dk

HOUSING

Ms. Jess Grell Malten
Housing Coordinatorhousing.intoff@cbs.dk

Ms. Dorte Brix

Housing Assistanthousing.intoff@cbs.dk

Photos in this publication:
Bjarke McCarthy, Febiyan (Unsplash) and Kasper Kristoffersen.