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From the outside, H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet does a great job camouflaging itself. The entrance is positioned in the basement level and the fa\u00e7ade is anonymous. It blends in perfectly with the surrounding red and yellow brick buildings of the northern part of Amager.<\/p>\n

H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet has 192 residents and several bigger neighboring residence halls. This means it is not among the renowned dorms in Copenhagen. Nevertheless, the unobtrusive exterior conceals a living residence bursting social and active residents.<\/p>\n

The neighborhood<\/h2>\n

H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet is located in the city district Sundbyvester, right between Islands Brygge\u2019s attractive dwellings and H\u00f8rg\u00e5rden’s subsidized housings, a former ghetto. The dormitory is the outcome of a design competition and it was finished in 1972.<\/p>\n

SEE THE FULL ‘DORMS DISCLOSED’ UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

From the kitchens and rooms facing west at the top of the eighth floor, you can almost get a panoramic view of the protected natural area Amager F\u00e6lled. At night, the nearby metro station, DR Byen, and Koncerthuset make a beautiful scene illuminating the area with white and blue colors. You might even be lucky to catch a view of Tivoli’s fireworks show.<\/p>\n

To the east, the flat land of Amager spreads. On a windy day, the seaweed from the beach might travel all the way from \u00d8resund to the dorm carrying a a rather distinct smell.<\/p>\n

Close to both city and nature<\/h2>\n

Despite Amager’s tarnished reputation of being located at the outskirts of Copenhagen, you will find most of what you are looking for here. Shopping facilities are great at either Fields, Fisketorvet or Amagerbrogade, all equipped with caf\u00e9s and restaurants too.<\/p>\n

Transportation options are also great. The metro is a six-minute ride to the center and located just 400 meters from the dorm. There are several bus stops around the area as well. The dorm is within five minutes’ walk to University of Copenhagen’s Faculty of Humanities and the IT University of Copenhagen. Nature is just arond the corner and the protected area Amager F\u00e6lled is great for walking, biking or jogging. It is possible to swim in the ocean to both the east and west of the dorm.<\/p>\n

The only thing you will not find plenty of in Amager is nightclubs. In return, you will find a lot of cheap local pubs and bars as well as a plethora of dorms throwing parties open to other dorms. Just recently, an association of party committees of the dorms of Amager was founded, named Kollegiefestv\u00e6rket. It works to give the residents new opportunities to bond and share experiences. Its first party was thrown in May and many more will come in the future.<\/p>\n

Great facilities and rooms<\/h2>\n

The unfurnished 12.3 square meter rooms are equipped with balcony, bathroom and 100\/100 MB internet connection. When the residents of the dorm are not isolating themselves in their rooms during exam periods, they meet in one of their floor’s two kitchens. Here they cook, watch a movie or play a game.<\/p>\n

The residents of the dorm are mostly Danish but exchange students from around the world can be found on any floor. The dorm does a good job making a smooth transition for the many residents that move out from their parents’ houses. Everything from laundry to electricity to help from the caretaker is included in the rent. The dorm even has its own gym facilities, a tennis court, a soccer field and a music room.<\/p>\n

A vibrant and vivid dorm<\/h2>\n

The dorm is an independent institution. This means that the residents themselves are in charge of the residence. In practice, engaged residents have the freedom to initiate activities through the residents’ council. Residents with special hobbies use this possibility to the benefit of the dorm.<\/p>\n

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Dorms disclosed<\/p>\n

There are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.<\/p>\n

Some are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.<\/p>\n

In the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.<\/p>\n

Here is an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.<\/p>\n

If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with ‘Dorms Disclosed’ in the subject header.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This summer, a few people began working on an urban garden project, setting up trays with soil and sowing seeds. Next year, the dorm will probably have its very own supply of fresh herbs. A little less than a year ago, a handful of people started working on a dorm magazine whose first edition appeared both online and in the kitchens in July. The dorm also has its own band that plays at some of the parties. Besides these hobby-based projects, other projects are based on more practical concerns such as the safety of the dorm and water conservation.<\/p>\n

Six parties and Caf\u00e9 Coma<\/h2>\n

Six parties are held each year with around 50 attendants at the smallest and 150 at the largest. The \u2018Tour des Cuisines\u2019 unites both the floors and the entire dorm. Each floor is encouraged to decorate their floor’s shared facilities, come up with a game and serve a drink when the rest of the dorm is coming by for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

At midsummer, the dorm’s annual festival is held, and is open to everyone. The garden is transformed to a cool festival space where five bands are playing throughout the day and night, all culminating with a great party in the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9 is also the center to the weekly bar nights. Its’ laid back atmosphere with retro furniture, a pool table and foosball, makes it a perfect place to meet fellow residents. On weekdays, people meet to play a board game or a game on the Playstation 3 and now and then the projector will be turned on to watch soccer, Eurovision Song Contest or other events. If any of this sounds appealing, then come by at a party or a bar night and meet with the residents of H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet.<\/p>\n

[If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it ‘Dorms Disclosed’]<\/em><\/p>\n

READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>
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But why is that? It has all the shopping you could possibly want, nature is just around the corner and it also has Kollegiefestv\u00e6rket that organizes parties making distortion look like a t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eate. ","use_post_excerpt":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"Byline","is_author":false,"contributors":[{"use_registered_user":false,"user":false,"contributor_name":"Rasmus Blomqvist","contributor_title":"\u00a0","contributor_image":false}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"Content","content":"<p>From the outside, H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet does a great job camouflaging itself. The entrance is positioned in the basement level and the fa\u00e7ade is anonymous. It blends in perfectly with the surrounding red and yellow brick buildings of the northern part of Amager.<\/p>\n<p>H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet has 192 residents and several bigger neighboring residence halls. This means it is not among the renowned dorms in Copenhagen. Nevertheless, the unobtrusive exterior conceals a living residence bursting social and active residents.<\/p>\n<h2>The neighborhood<\/h2>\n<p>H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet is located in the city district Sundbyvester, right between Islands Brygge\u2019s attractive dwellings and H\u00f8rg\u00e5rden’s subsidized housings, a former ghetto. The dormitory is the outcome of a design competition and it was finished in 1972.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE THE FULL ‘DORMS DISCLOSED’ UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the kitchens and rooms facing west at the top of the eighth floor, you can almost get a panoramic view of the protected natural area Amager F\u00e6lled. At night, the nearby metro station, DR Byen, and Koncerthuset make a beautiful scene illuminating the area with white and blue colors. You might even be lucky to catch a view of Tivoli’s fireworks show.<\/p>\n<p>To the east, the flat land of Amager spreads. On a windy day, the seaweed from the beach might travel all the way from \u00d8resund to the dorm carrying a a rather distinct smell.<\/p>\n<h2>Close to both city and nature<\/h2>\n<p>Despite Amager’s tarnished reputation of being located at the outskirts of Copenhagen, you will find most of what you are looking for here. Shopping facilities are great at either Fields, Fisketorvet or Amagerbrogade, all equipped with caf\u00e9s and restaurants too.<\/p>\n<p>Transportation options are also great. The metro is a six-minute ride to the center and located just 400 meters from the dorm. There are several bus stops around the area as well. The dorm is within five minutes’ walk to University of Copenhagen’s Faculty of Humanities and the IT University of Copenhagen. Nature is just arond the corner and the protected area Amager F\u00e6lled is great for walking, biking or jogging. It is possible to swim in the ocean to both the east and west of the dorm.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing you will not find plenty of in Amager is nightclubs. In return, you will find a lot of cheap local pubs and bars as well as a plethora of dorms throwing parties open to other dorms. Just recently, an association of party committees of the dorms of Amager was founded, named Kollegiefestv\u00e6rket. It works to give the residents new opportunities to bond and share experiences. Its first party was thrown in May and many more will come in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Great facilities and rooms<\/h2>\n<p>The unfurnished 12.3 square meter rooms are equipped with balcony, bathroom and 100\/100 MB internet connection. When the residents of the dorm are not isolating themselves in their rooms during exam periods, they meet in one of their floor’s two kitchens. Here they cook, watch a movie or play a game.<\/p>\n<p>The residents of the dorm are mostly Danish but exchange students from around the world can be found on any floor. The dorm does a good job making a smooth transition for the many residents that move out from their parents’ houses. Everything from laundry to electricity to help from the caretaker is included in the rent. The dorm even has its own gym facilities, a tennis court, a soccer field and a music room.<\/p>\n<h2>A vibrant and vivid dorm<\/h2>\n<p>The dorm is an independent institution. This means that the residents themselves are in charge of the residence. In practice, engaged residents have the freedom to initiate activities through the residents’ council. Residents with special hobbies use this possibility to the benefit of the dorm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\">\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.<\/p>\n<p>Some are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.<\/p>\n<p>In the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.<\/p>\n<p>Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with ‘Dorms Disclosed’ in the subject header.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This summer, a few people began working on an urban garden project, setting up trays with soil and sowing seeds. Next year, the dorm will probably have its very own supply of fresh herbs. A little less than a year ago, a handful of people started working on a dorm magazine whose first edition appeared both online and in the kitchens in July. The dorm also has its own band that plays at some of the parties. Besides these hobby-based projects, other projects are based on more practical concerns such as the safety of the dorm and water conservation.<\/p>\n<h2>Six parties and Caf\u00e9 Coma<\/h2>\n<p>Six parties are held each year with around 50 attendants at the smallest and 150 at the largest. The \u2018Tour des Cuisines\u2019 unites both the floors and the entire dorm. Each floor is encouraged to decorate their floor’s shared facilities, come up with a game and serve a drink when the rest of the dorm is coming by for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>At midsummer, the dorm’s annual festival is held, and is open to everyone. The garden is transformed to a cool festival space where five bands are playing throughout the day and night, all culminating with a great party in the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>The caf\u00e9 is also the center to the weekly bar nights. Its’ laid back atmosphere with retro furniture, a pool table and foosball, makes it a perfect place to meet fellow residents. On weekdays, people meet to play a board game or a game on the Playstation 3 and now and then the projector will be turned on to watch soccer, Eurovision Song Contest or other events. If any of this sounds appealing, then come by at a party or a bar night and meet with the residents of H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet.<\/p>\n<p><em>[If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it ‘Dorms Disclosed’]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"Newsletter","lang_select":"en","identifier":"Newsletter","headline":"Get an email with our top stories","button_text":"Sign up here","class":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"ArticleEnd"},{"acf_fc_layout":"OtherStories","headline":"","hand_picked_posts":true,"references":[{"reference":{"ID":9470,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-07-31 05:51:05","post_date_gmt":"2023-07-31 03:51:05","post_content":"<em>[This guide has been continually updated since it was first published in 2014. The latest update was July 2023]<\/em>\r\n\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nThis guide is an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best: the people who live there.\r\n\r\nWe have organised the dorms into geographical city areas, starting with Vesterbro.\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-in-copenhagen-the-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to housing in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Vesterbro<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Otto M\u00f8nsteds Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n300 residents live together in this massive building known as Otto M\u00f8nsteds Kollegiet on the border to Valby. The 11 m2 rooms all come with private bathrooms while kitchens are shared. The dormitory is characterized by a strong, social atmosphere which includes lots of parties and activities.\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-otto-moensteds-kollegiet\/\">Review: Otto M\u00f8nsteds Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>N\u00f8rrebro<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Studenterg\u00e5rden<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nPrice and value agree well on this dormitory. Rooms are between 12 and 27 m2 and the price is reasonable. On top of this, you get access to a variety of common facilities and a lot of old traditions and strong social bonds.\n<!-- end of module 2 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-studentergaarden\/\">Review: Studenterg\u00e5rden<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to Studenterg\u00e5rden in 2021 and found out that the 130 residents divide themselves into eleven kitchens with names like \u2018barbarian\u2019 and \u2018abortion\u2019 and fight it out in a so-called \u2018yard feud\u2019.\r\n\r\nRead our 2021 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-studentergarden-where-you-never-need-to-leave-the-dorm-building\/\">Review: Studenterg\u00e5rden \u2014 where you never need to leave the building<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<div class=\"dme-external-teaser dme-external-teaser-3\">\r\n<h3 class=\"teaser_text\"><strong>Collegium Juris<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThis dorm located in N\u00f8rrebro has 47 rooms, 14 of which are suitable for 2 people. The rooms are between 14.6-56 m2 and have private bathrooms. The kitchen is shared. The dorm has a very modern interior and has purposely kept an antique exterior, which creates a fascinating contrast. The vibe is very international as 40 % of the students are from abroad. It is also a very social environment and is known for its common Sunday dinners and themed Friday bar nights. The dorm is almost exclusively for law students, but there is a minimum requirement of having at least 10 non-law students.\n<!-- end of module 3 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-collegium-juris\/\">Review: Collegium Juris<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Kollegieg\u00e5rden<\/h3>\r\nAt Kollegieg\u00e5rden residents tend to move out after just six months. They are not fleeing the dorm however: After six months, residents reach the top of the internal waiting list for the two-bedroom rental apartments.\r\n\r\nRead the full <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-kollegiegarden-a-dorm-with-an-upgrade-to-a-cheap-apartment\/\"><strong>Review: Kollegieg\u00e5rden \u2014 a dorm with an upgrade to a cheap apartment.<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h3>Industrikollegiet<\/h3>\r\nThe Industrikollegiet is home to 95 students that share kitchens and gardens. They have built their own chicken coop, which also functions as a bar! Read our full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-industrikollegiet-two-glass-towers-and-a-chicken-coop\/\">Review: Industrikollegiet \u2014 Two glass towers and a chicken coop.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Rigshospitalets Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nYou don\u2019t need to be a medical student to live at Rigshospitalets Kollegium, but a lot of the 414 residents are medical students. They are drawn to the dorm\u2019s location in N\u00f8rrebro, close to the health faculty at Panum, and maybe the parties, according to our reviewer.\r\n\r\nRead the full<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-a-party-every-weekend-at-the-rigshospitalets-kollegium\/\"> Review: A party every weekend at the Rigshospitalets Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>\u00d8sterbro<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Egmont Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n500 residents is a lot and perhaps that's why Egmont has become legendary for its parties and social atmosphere. The rooms are between 11 and 26 m2. There are tons of social clubs and great common facilities.\n<!-- end of module 4 -->\nClick and read the first full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-egmont\/\">Review: Egmont<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to Egmont to review it again recently. Here our student reporter found that while Egmont is known as the party dorm, it is also like getting a new family. Read the latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-egmont-kollegiet-one-day-a-party-one-day-peace-and-quiet\/\">Review: Egmont Kollegiet \u2014 one day a party \u2014 one day peace and<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-egmont-kollegiet-one-day-a-party-one-day-peace-and-quiet\/\"> quiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>G.A. Hagemanns Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe luxurious G. A. Hagemanns Kollegium boasts its own private chef, a grand piano, and two of J. F. Willumsen's most famous paintings. According to one of our reviewers it is something for both geeks and partygoers.\r\n\r\nThe rent may be high but it includes all your meals. In this dormitory you can get a 15-20 m2 room in a large mansion in \u00d8sterbro that you will share with 60 other residents. Common facilities are many: a large dining hall, TV-room and a study hall overlooking \u00d8resund. And also a lot of duties and traditions!\n<!-- end of module 5 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-g-a-hagemanns-kollegium\/\">Review: G.A. Hagemanns Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn 2021, we did a second review of G.A. Hagemann's Kollegium. It is here:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-g-a-hagemanns-kollegium-rich-traditions-in-lavish-surroundings\/\">Review: G. A. Hagemanns Kollegium \u2013 rich traditions in lavish surroundings<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Nordisk Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe architectural style of Nordisk Kollegium is known as functionalism, a somewhat austere aesthetic that was popular in the 1940s.\u00a0 It offers a meal deal with its rent. The rooms vary from 14-18 m2 and each comes with a private bathroom. The 130 residents share a kitchen on each floor and have access to common facilities like billiard room, study hall, a library and a gym.\n<!-- end of module 6 -->\n\u00bbEven though there are 130 of us, we all know each other,\u00ab according to a resident of Nordisk Kollegium that our reviewer spoke to.\r\n\r\nClick and read the latest full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-nordisk-kollegium-herringbone-floors-and-rum-truffles\/\">Nordisk Kollegium \u2014 herringbone floors and rum truffles<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAn earlier review is here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-nordisk-kollegium\/\">Review: Nordisk Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<em>Bonus info: Nordisk Kollegium and G.A. Hagemanns Kollegium er long-term rivals and often compete in sports games and party together.<\/em>\r\n<h3><strong>\u00d8sterbro Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe dorm has 150 residents, most of which are international students. This gives the dorm a distinctly international flavor. Rooms are between 17-26 m2 with big windows. The rooms are private and include a bathroom and a kitchenette. Each floor has a common kitchen and much of the social life centers around them as well as the roof terrace. Although they are not free, the dorm also has laundry facilities. The location as well as the dorm is peaceful and the residents are open and willing to mingle.\n<!-- end of module 7 -->\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-oesterbro-kollegiet\/\">Review: \u00d8sterbro Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Ryesgade Kollegiet<\/h3>\r\nIn an old building on Ryesgade 58, a former squat by the Danish BZ or occupy movement, 40 young students share their lives with each other in a residence hall that seems more like a hippie collective.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-ryesgade-kollegiet-community-vibe-in-old-squatters-building\/\">Review: Ryesgade Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>L\u00e6geforeningens Kollegiet<\/h3>\r\nThe name L\u00e6geforeningens Kollegium implies that the dorm is only for medical students, but this is a relic from the earliest days of the dorm. Nowadays, the 90 or so rooms in the dorm are occupied by students from all disciplines.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-laegeforeningens-kollegium-osterbros-best-kept-secretlaegeforeningens-kollegium-oesterbros-best-kept-secret\/\">Review: L\u00e6geforeningens Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Frederiksberg<\/h2>\r\n<h3>4. Maj Kollegiet and Hassagers Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nThe \u20184th May dorm\u2019 was founded almost 70 years ago to house the descendants of Danish World War Two resistance members. History is tangible here, although the requirement of being related to the Danish resistance has been relaxed of late.\r\n\r\nLike a set of nesting dolls, the 4. Maj Kollegiet (see above) has another dormitory within it, namely the tiny Hassagers Kollegium, which is home to only 10 students.\r\n\r\nRead the review of\u00a0 the twin residence halls 4. Maj Kollegiet and Hasselager Kollegium here <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-4-maj-kollegiet-and-hassagers-kollegium-dorms-within-a-dorm\/\">Review: 4. Maj Kollegiet and Hassagers Kollegium \u2014 dorms within a dorm<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Inner city<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Regensen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nRegensen dates back to 1623, and about 100 students share a large, old and very beautiful building just next to Rundet\u00e5rn. Rooms vary greatly in size, from 11-25 m2, but the price remains a staggeringly low. Other than a room, you gain access to a great number of common spaces and activities: from a large ballroom to a library and study hall. And you can stay busy by a lot of activities, like yoga, movie nights and beer brewing.\n<!-- end of module 8 -->\nClick and read our original 2013 review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-regensen\/\">Review: Regensen<\/a>\r\n<\/strong>Our latest 2022 review, however, is more up to date, and lets you in on some of the residence hall's historical secrets: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/regensens-past-is-a-story-of-love-and-corpses\/\"><strong>Review: Regensen's past is a story of love and corpses<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h3>Valkendorfs Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nOne of the most interesting dorms in the inner city is Valkendorfs Kollegium, which used to be an old monastery for Carmelite monks. The dorm has garden days, mushroom-picking trips, and a strong sense of community spirit. They even try to keep the rent they pay a secret, as they do not want to compete on price (but it is very reasonable!).\r\n\r\nClick and read the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-valkendorfs-kollegium-has-a-garden-in-the-city-and-chickens\/\">Review: Valkendorfs Kollegium has a garden in the city, and chickens<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Borchs Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe room sizes varies a lot in this dorm, but the price remains low, and one of the cheapest places to live in the city. But the price does not reflect quality, and this dormitory is actually an old house with a beautiful garden in the heart of city center. Only 20 residents live here and they all decide who's next, when somebody decides to leave.\n<!-- end of module 9 -->\nClick and read our first review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-borchs-kollegium\/\">Review: Borchs Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to Borchs Kollegium in 2021. It is all very orderly. As one resident put it: \u00bb... everyone comes from a wealthy background ... The worst I think people do is ride their bikes through red lights, if they are feeling a bit crazy\u00ab.\r\n\r\nRead the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-borchs-a-well-behaved-dorm-for-well-to-do-students\/\">Review: Borchs \u2014 a well behaved dorm for well-to-do students<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Elers' Kollegium<\/h3>\r\n<em>Elers' Kollegium<\/em> is only for the very few. Not anyone can apply for this residence hall, which only has 20 places with several of them are earmarked for specific study programmes. Five of the places are for theology students.\r\n\r\nIn our review of Elers' Kollegium, our student reporter said that the place 'reeks of history'.\r\n\r\nRead the full <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-elers-kollegium-a-historical-oasis-in-the-centre-of-copenhagen\/\"><strong>Review: Elers\u2019 Kollegium \u2014 a historical oasis in the centre of Copenhagen<\/strong>.<\/a>\r\n<h3><strong>BaseCamp Copenhagen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBaseCamp Copenhagen is one of the slightly more expensive student residence halls in Copenhagen. But the location dorm, in old barracks, is as central in Copenhagen as it can possibly be.\r\n\r\n\u00bbThere is not even a waiting list. If you book the room, it is yours,\u00ab says Simon Stilling, who is employed as a \u2018base manager\u2019 on the site.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-basecamp-copenhagen-a-quick-room-in-the-inner-city\/\">Review: BaseCamp Copenhagen \u2014 a quick room in the inner city<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Vartovkollegiet<\/h3>\r\nVartovkollegiet is a small, breathing space for fourteen students, who all have to follow different fields of study. It is closely connected to Danish thinker Grundtvig who was pastor in Vartov church until his death in 1872. In the beginning, only theologians lived here. But you don\u2019t need to be a Christian to be admitted now.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/vartovkollegiet-sometimes-it-feels-more-like-a-shared-house-than-a-dorm\/\">Review: Vartovkollegiet \u2014 \u00bbSometimes it feels more like a shared house than a dorm\u00ab<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Christianshavn<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Sofieg\u00e5rden<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis dormitory is in the heart of Christianshavn, so basically, you don't get much better location than that. And for a low rent, you get a 25 m2 room, a private kitchenette and a private bathroom. At this dorm, some of the 210 residents have children and some have pets, and all share a gym, TV-room and a courtyard.\n<!-- end of module 10 -->\nClick and read our first full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-sofiegaarden\/\">Review: Sofieg\u00e5rden<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned in 2021, and reviewed it again: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-sofiegarden-in-the-footsteps-of-the-squatters\/\">Review \u2014 Sofieg\u00e5rden: In the footsteps of the squatters<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>CPH Village<\/h3>\r\nCPH Village is the result of a project to build affordable housing for students. The first \u2018village\u2019 was based on a collection of ships' containers in the Refshale\u00f8en district in central Copenhagen with 164 homes \u2013 two in each container. In 2020, 184 new rooms were ready on the outskirts of the Vesterbro district. CPH Village has moved on from the concept of recycling ships\u2019 containers and now builds the homes in wood, but the rooms\u2019 dimensions remain the same: 11 square metres, including one small kitchen, per room. But space is not everything.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-cph-village-the-toy-house-settlements\/\">Review: CPH Village \u2014 the toy house settlements<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Nordvest<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Bispebjerg Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n20m2 all to yourself and private bathrooms and kitchens makes this dormitory less 'social' oriented than most others. Located in Bispebjerg, this is a little further out of the city but still close to N\u00f8rrebro's lively streets. Bispebjerg caters for a lot of international students and can offer furnished rooms for the those who are just \"passing through\" town.\n<!-- end of module 11 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bispebjerg-kollegiet\/\">Review: Bispebjerg Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe facilities are somewhat modest at this dormitory but rent is dirt cheap. Located in Nordvest, H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet offers 10 m2 rooms. Bathrooms and kitchens are shared, but the dormitory have a number of common facilities and a good social atmosphere.\n<!-- end of module 12 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-haandvaerkerkollegiet\/\">Review: H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Amager<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Gr\u00f8njordskollegiet<\/h3>\r\nGr\u00f8njordskollegiet is the prototype, classic huge residence hall out on Copenhagen\u2019s island district of Amager. \u00a0It is eight storeys high and is home to 1,000 students divided into a number of \u2018blocks\u2019. It is not pretty. But one student does see the upside to living in Copenhagen's largest dorm: \u00bbIf you want to do something obscure, then there will be people who are interested in taking part\u00ab.\r\n\r\nRead the full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-gronjordskollegiet-get-yourself-1000-roommates\/\">Review: Gr\u00f8njordskollegiet \u2014 get yourself 1,000 roommates<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Bikuben Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nJust between KUA and the IT University, is the orange-colored dormitory Bikuben. It is shared by about 110 residents, with 19 m2 rooms, and a student-friendly location with relatively new facilities.\n<!-- end of module 13 -->\nWe returned to Bikuben Kollegiet in 2021 with a reporter's review of the dorm here.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bikuben-the-quirky-beehive\/\"><strong>Review: Bikuben \u2014 the quirky beehive. <\/strong><\/a>Click and read our first student review here of Bikuben Kollegiet here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-bikuben-kollegiet\/\">Review: Bikuben Kollegiet<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<div class=\"teaser_text\">\r\n<h3><strong>\u00d8resundskollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis is the largest dormitory in all the Nordic countries, and practically make out an entire village. 1500 residents are distributed in the large cement building centrally on Amager. Rooms are between 18,5 m2 - 44 m2 and price vary accordingly. This is a great place for not only singles but couples and families too.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<!-- end of module 14 -->\nClick and read the full review<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-oeresundskollegiet\/\">Review: \u00d8resundskollegiet. <\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere is a second <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-oresundskollegiet-2-0\/\">review of \u00d8resundskollegiet here.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>H\u00f8rhuskollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis place may not posses dream location, but the 12 m2 rooms are well-appointed with a hall, balcony and private bathroom and rent is dirt-cheap. The 192 residents share a number of common facilities and especially the \"cafe\", Coma is a popular hangout.\n<!-- end of module 15 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hoerhus-kollegiet\/\">Review: H\u00f8rhus Kollegiet.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned in 2021 and found out that it is definitely not the most social dorm you can find: But it is not like there is no social life at all, as one resident put it. Read our 2021 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hoerhuskollegiet-an-underrated-gem\/\">Review: H\u00f8rhuskollegiet \u2013 An underrated gem<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<h3>Scandis Boligerne<\/h3>\r\nNext to H\u00f8rhuskollegiet is Scandis Boligerne, one of the smaller and lesser-known dormitories, and a 10 minutes walk from ITU and KUA \/ South Campus. A pleasant place to live, according to our reviewer.\r\n\r\nRead the full review of Scandis Boligerne: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-scandis-boligerne\/\"><strong>Review: Scandis Boligerne<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h3><strong>Frankrigsgade Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAlso known as \"The Frank\", this dormitory has 20 m2 rooms at a generous price. Bathrooms are private and kitchens are shared. \"The Frank\" lies centrally on Amager, close to caf\u00e9s and shopping and offers common facilities that make social life blossom.\n<!-- end of module 16 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-frankrigsgade-kollegiet\/\">Review: Frankrigsgade Kollegiet (first review)<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe returned to 'The Frank' in 2022. Read the latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-frankrigsgade-kollegiet-a-nine-storey-powerhouse\/\">Review: Frankrigsgade Kollegiet \u2014 a nine-storey powerhouse.<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Tietgens Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nLuckily this architectonic pearl is large. Because it's an absolutely stunning - and award winning - building, which is reflected in the rent. Rooms are between 26-34 m2 and you can access a bar, gym, two crafts rooms, two music rooms (one for bands, another with a grand piano), bicycle parking, laundry facilities and a computer caf\u00e9.\n<!-- end of module 17 -->\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-tietgenkollegiet\/\">Review: Tietgenkollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nA second student <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-tietgenkollegiet-2-0\/\"><strong>review of Tietgenkollegiet is here<\/strong>.<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe latest, third, review of Tietgenkollegiet is here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/review-tietgenkollegiet-for-a-dorm-it-is-pure-luxury\/\">Review: Tietgenkollegiet \u2014 \u00bbAs a dorm, it is pure luxury\u00ab<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>CPH Studio Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nCPH Studio Hotel is located on Krimsvej in close proximity to \u00d8resund Metro station and Amager beach. The residents are friendly and helpful. The rooms are private and between 10-16m2. They contain a small bathroom and kitchenette, but there is also a common kitchen. The dorm houses about 300 residents. The building itself has been under contraction and this brings its own set of challenges, including noise, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/students-forced-to-live-on-building-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">critical media attention from us at the University Post<\/a><\/strong> and other media. Overall the dorm is at time of writing a work in progress, but it has potential.\n<!-- end of module 18 -->\nClick and read the full review\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-cph-studio-hotel-on-krimsvej\/\">Review: CPH Studio Hotel on Krimsvej<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Signalhuset Kollegiet<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis dorm is located in \u00d8restad. The rooms are four bedroom apartments split between four students.\u00a0 The rooms are between 20-25m2. Bathrooms are shared between 2-4 people and the kitchen is also shared. The Dorm houses 288 residents.\n<!-- end of module 19 -->\nClick and read the full review<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-signalhuset-kollegiet\/\">Review: Signalhuset Kollegiet<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Socialt Kollegium<\/h3>\r\nThe building of Socialt Kollegium is tall, dull and with no charm whatsoever. But once you get past the unwelcoming exterior, the friendly people living there it sure makes you want to stay. Socialt Kollegium is, like so many other dorms, located in the Amager district, strictly speaking in the area called Sundbyvester and houses 112 residents.\r\n\r\nYou can read the full review by a resident here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-socialt-kollegium\/\">Review: Socialt Kollegium<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Kvinderegensen<\/h3>\r\nKvinderegensen ['the women's dorm', ed.] was founded in 1931 by Dr. Eli M\u00f8ller, as the first Danish dorm for female university students. But you no longer have to be a woman to live in the Amager dorm; in fact, being male might just count in your favour.\r\n\r\nRead the full review here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-kvinderegensen-a-piece-of-history\/\">Review: Kvinderegensen \u2014A piece of history<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Outside central Copenhagen<\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong>Skovskolen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nFar outside Copenhagen, this dormitory is located close to the town of Hiller\u00f8d. This is one of the most unique dormitories in Denmark, in the middle of a forest and close to a lake. The houses are built of logs and the residents each have 10m2 with shared kitchens and bathrooms. They also have access to a large fire place, and countless sports and outdoor activities.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-skovskolen\/\">Review: Skovskolen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3><strong>Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAlmost 300 residents live in this dorm which is known for its array of social activities, including having a built in cafe which turns into a bar at night. It also has big annual parties including Oktoberfest, Halloween and the Summer Barbecue. The rooms are 12 m2 and have private bathrooms. Each hallway has a common kitchen which is also used as a place to hang out and watch TV. There is a common laundry room and a gym in the basement.\n<!-- end of module 20 -->\nClick and read the full review below:<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hvidovre-hospitals-kollegium\/\">Review: Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium (first review)<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere is an updated second review of Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-hvidovre-hospitals-kollegium-the-party-dorm-outside-the-city\/\">Review: Hvidovre Hospitals Kollegium \u2014 the party dorm outside the city<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Reb\u00e6k S\u00f8park Kollegiet<\/h3>\r\nYou might mistake Reb\u00e6k S\u00f8park for a scene out of George Orwell\u2019s Nineteen-Eighty-Four, but is a good all-round place to be. As a kollegium, it covers all the bases: cheap rent, active student bar, friendly atmosphere and a convenient location.\r\n\r\nClick and read the full review below: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-rebaek-soepark-kollegiet\/\"><strong>Review: Reb\u00e6k S\u00f8park Kollegiet<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<h2>Want to write a review?<\/h2>\r\nSend us an email at uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with your name, field of study, age, nationality and where you live. Reviews are written in English.\n<!-- end of module 21 -->\n","post_title":"Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen","post_excerpt":"A continually updated guide to student kollegiums in Copenhagen, written by students. The complete Dorms Disclosed review series.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-06 09:48:41","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-06 07:48:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=9470\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":11513,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2013-11-10 07:52:47","post_date_gmt":"2013-11-10 06:52:47","post_content":"Christianshavn \u2013 a small village in the very centre of Copenhagen. This is the area with boats on the channels, Christiania, and small houses in narrow streets. It has a homely atmosphere with village fools, drunks, and hipster Copenhageners living side by side.\r\n\r\nBesides places to get a good cup of coffee, Christianshavn offers a ton of cultural activities, which are easily integrated into your everyday life.\r\n\r\nIf you want to get away you conveniently located right by the metro and some busses, which makes it cheap and easy to get back home, once you regret ever having left.\r\n\r\n<strong>SEE THE FULL 'DORMS DISCLOSED' UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nI live in front of the community centre where citizens from the area have cheap coffee, learn to play the guitar or draw naked people. Lying in bed at night I hear people sitting outside talking, glasses clinking, and laughter filling the air. As a background to this I can often hear a guitar from another room or some girls singing along to old Spice Girls songs. And then there\u2019s the smell of a well-toasted sandwich, just as you thought you weren\u2019t hungry.\r\n<h2>Only girl in the world<\/h2>\r\nWaking up early in my dorm room is so quiet you forget that you are in the very heart of Copenhagen. The street is quiet as well as the hallway. Talking makes it seem like you are part of the only conversation in the world. This even though more than 150 students live here.\r\n\r\nAt Sofieg\u00e5rden there are co-habitations, two- and three-roomed apartments, and rooms like mine, which is around 25m2 with a door to my French balcony. And no, a French balcony is not actually a balcony but a door you open and then sit inside and spy on people on the street. Be aware that people bust you playing Big Brother if your soundtrack is too loud.\r\n<h2>The life of a baron<\/h2>\r\nWaking up, I can do as I please. I do not have to get dressed in order to go into the kitchen and I do not have to wait for anyone to be done taking a shower - I am the only one using it. This means that the only thing stopping me from constantly walking around naked and taking long showers is if I am running late, or thinking about the amount of water I am using.\r\n\r\nThen I act like a responsible student, thinking about the environment, before I go have a princess-worthy breakfast. Going from paying an average rent in Copenhagen to only 2600 kroners a month makes me feel richer than I am, which I intend to use fully, living like a baron. At the moment I have my own gym and table tennis-room as well, as I have yet to meet anyone there. I would not mind being the sharing kind of baron though.\r\n\r\nBesides having a room, which will be known in history for the room where I surprised everyone and became a professional table tennis player, there is plenty of ways to be active at Sofieg\u00e5rden. There\u2019s a gym full of equipment, and now the village-sentiments appears again; you can join a group of residents once a week to go play badminton at the local school. It\u2019s free and if you don\u2019t like badminton you are free to suggest any other sport.\r\n<h2>Get lost<\/h2>\r\nSpending a warm evening in the big court with wine and cigarettes you will meet people with the same idea, whereas the rooftop terrace always is rather empty. You can also just cross the court and sit with your feet in the channels.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nIn the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.\r\n\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.\r\n\r\nIf you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with 'Dorms Disclosed' in the subject header.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you prefer staying inside you can do everything from watching TV or reading a newspaper in the fireplace lounge, go crafting in the atelier or wood workshop, attend a movie night, study in the reading room or grow tomatoes in the hothouse.\r\n\r\nIf you have a project, a birthday party or whatever you need a kitchen and dinner party room for you can book The Red Room, or the banquet hall. All in all, you are free to do as you please. You don\u2019t have any duties unless you have signed up for them. Here it is easy to live with other people around, yet stay out for days or spend an entire Sunday watching TV-shows, without feeling just slightly bad.\r\n<h2>Slow down<\/h2>\r\nIf too lazy to organize a party yourself, you can just sign up for the events that Sofieg\u00e5rden plans. This weekend there was the first Friday-bar of the semester and in a few days there will be a get-together-dinner to welcome new residents. Meeting people here is fairly easy, as you can simply use the variety of common rooms in your everyday life.\r\n\r\nResidents here study many different subjects, but it is normal to study a longer education, as you need at least two years left in order to even get the room. To make this difficult there is a waiting list, which is approximately three years long, so you either need to be a lot slower than the government wants you to be, or study something that takes forever.\r\n\r\nMy plan is to combine these two possibilities, because even if I have just moved in, I am already confident that Sofieg\u00e5rden will have to kick me out when time comes.\r\n\r\n<em>If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it 'Dorms Disclosed']<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"Review: Sofieg\u00e5rden","post_excerpt":"Our student reviewer likes the Sofieg\u00e5rden student residence hall so much, she threatens to slow down her studies so she can stay livng there","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dorms-disclosed-sofiegaarden","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-10-26 10:23:52","post_modified_gmt":"2021-10-26 08:23:52","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=11513\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":12399,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2013-05-23 04:10:37","post_date_gmt":"2013-05-23 02:10:37","post_content":"[There is a more recent <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/dorms-disclosed-borchs-a-well-behaved-dorm-for-well-to-do-students\/\">2021 review of Borchs Kollegium here<\/a>]\r\n\r\nStore Kannikestr\u00e6de 12, in the heart of the historical city center, a beautifully whitewashed building reaches towards the sky, an intellectual lighthouse towering between the main library and the famous Admiral Gjedde's courtyard. The dormitory currently houses 20 students of University of Copenhagen - all young, gifted, and handsome folk, who call themselves alumni of Borchs collegium.\r\n<h2>Century old frenemies<\/h2>\r\nFounded in 1691 by the multifaceted professor in philology, medicine and botany, Ole Borch, the dormitory has many traditions, some dating hundreds of years back.\r\n\r\nThese include celebrating the first snow with rum toddy in the garden and also the founder's birthday culminating in a splendid feast with abundances of port wine.\r\n\r\n<strong>SEE THE FULL 'DORMS DISCLOSED' UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe dormitory shares strong bonds with some of the other old dormitories in the city centre - the prominent Valkendorf, Vartov, Ehlers, and Regensen, the latter being the biggest and most famous of them, and therefore also subject to a fundamental hatred from all the others. The rivalry also exists between the other small dormitories, resulting in pranks, vandalism, and theft - though always in a friendly tone.\r\n<h2>Step into Hogwarts<\/h2>\r\nThe student rooms differ in size, though not in price. Some have one big room. Others have two rooms, and the lucky few have two rooms and a mezzanine, literally making it a small apartment for the sheer price of 1.400 kroner. Incredible? Yes. Furnished? No.\r\n\r\nThe building itself stretches over five levels, three of them inhabited by humans. The ground floor holds five students sharing one kitchen, shower, and toilet. In addition to that, the library is also found here. Boasting hundreds of dusty books, some dating back before the 19th century, and a grand piano, it is quite the sight - and rather intimidating to newcomers.\r\n\r\nBut never judge a book by its cover. The first floor houses 7 people and the second 8, each floor sharing one kitchen, shower, and toilet. From the rooms facing the street, we can spy on drunken people in the street who are visiting 'Den Glade Gris' - the happy pig, in English - a place that truly lives up to its name. The alumni lucky enough to have a room facing the garden can enjoy the night's silence and the sight of other alumni studying\/sunbathing in the summer. Quite the sight, at times.\r\n<h2>To eat, to chat or to dance, that is the question<\/h2>\r\nIf you're not in the mood to cook, different food clubs will make you dinner several times a week at a cheap price. All in all, there is plenty of opportunities to eat together or just socialize around something else in the house.\r\n\r\nBesides all of this, we have a cellar where the (free) washing machine is found. Other things worth mentioning down there, is the storage rooms, the workshop, and the wine cellar(!) where residents can find agents to help them pursuing all sorts of different objectives - getting clean clothes, fixing a bike (getting dirty clothes), or starting a party.\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nIn the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.\r\n\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.\r\n\r\nIf you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with 'Dorms Disclosed' in the subject header.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nSpeaking of parties, we also enjoy the luxury of our very own ballroom, found on the top floor. Big parties and sometimes lectures are held here, and when it is vacant we often take pleasure in a game of table tennis in the light of the glorious disco ball. In the other end of the top floor is the TV room. Alumni do not seem to find any excuse small enough to spend an hour or three in its big, soft couches, watching a movie whilst at times waiting for their hangovers to lift.\r\n<h2>Getting in<\/h2>\r\nThe alumni presently residing are responsible for running the dormitory on a daily basis. That includes garden work-days twice a year and other interchanging duties once every few months. Really, it isn't that hard and it helps establish a sense of ownership over the place, as well as shaping you up for eventually taking care of your own life, which some need more than others.\r\n\r\nAs for the alumni, they are a mix of students from the Humanities, Theology, and Science faculties. This is due to the constitution, which only allows students from mentioned faculties to move in. Also, you have to have finished at least two years of study before you can apply.\r\n\r\nDespite that fact, we still boast a rather diverse crowd of people between 23 and 29 - only Danes at the moment - with an even gender distribution. This is entirely because we choose who moves in. Or, that is, two selected alumni read all applications every time a room is up for grabs, call some in for a talk and then pick whoever they feel fits in the best. Pure luxury.\r\n<h2>Keep an eye on KU-net<\/h2>\r\nThe location makes it easy to satisfy any need a struggling student might have. Supermarkets, clothing shops, cafes, bars, and parks are just a few of the many offers within a five-minute bike radius. Especially worth mentioning is Paludan Bogcaf\u00e9, a 30-second walk around the corner and an excellent place to study and maintain your caffeine addiction.\r\n\r\nAll in all, this must surely be the best place to stay for a student in all of Copenhagen! Though we expect everyone to participate in everyday maintenance we also get to decide many things about which direction we are moving in next. So - keep an eye out for entries on KU-net about vacant rooms, and you might just find yourself residing in our downtown chateau.\r\n\r\n<em>[This review has been written by a student reporter at the University Post.\u00a0 If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it 'Dorms Disclosed']<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"Review: Borchs Kollegium (first review)","post_excerpt":"Students review their own housing and accommodation in Copenhagen. Check out inner-city chateau Borchs this week. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"dorms-disclosed-borchs-kollegium","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-12-13 08:43:35","post_modified_gmt":"2021-12-13 07:43:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=12399\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"reference":{"ID":12528,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2013-05-18 07:03:18","post_date_gmt":"2013-05-18 05:03:18","post_content":"H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet. One of the hardest words for an international student to learn and awkwardly pronounce when a new Danish friend asks, \u201cSo, where do you live?\u201d\r\n\r\nWhen moving to Denmark for my Master\u2019s, I had already experienced \u201cresidence life\u201d in my first year of university back at home in Canada. So naturally, I was intrigued to see the similarities and differences in residence life in Copenhagen, Denmark.\r\n\r\nAnd first off I can say, it is not referred to as residence life here in Denmark,\r\nit is 'kollegium' life.\r\n\r\n<strong>SEE THE FULL 'DORMS DISCLOSED' UNIVERSITY POST SERIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Reviews by student residents of dorms and residence halls in Copenhagen<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<h2>Ikea on request<\/h2>\r\nMy one year and eight months of living in HVK has been divided between two rooms; a so-called international room and a Danish room. The difference? Absolutely nothing.\r\n\r\nEach room is a Scandinavian-ly, white-walled, 10 square meter room equipped with an entrance way that includes a built in wardrobe and sink area. All international rooms are Ikea furnished (bed, desk, bookshelf, night table, lamp), however in the Danish rooms, furnishing is available upon request, which is the route I chose to take.\r\n\r\nThe rooms are small and cozy but still with enough space to dance like nobody is watching or house a visitor or two from back home. And hey, if you want to learn a new language or discover new music, you can simply open your window and take in all the sounds from the surrounding rooms. Once the windows are open, privacy is lost.\r\n<h2>Sharing is nice<\/h2>\r\nEach floor consists of 22 rooms, 2 kitchens, and 2 bathroom areas (3 showers and 3 toilets in total). Coming from a family of four girls, sharing kitchens and bathrooms hasn't been much of a problem to me.\r\n<div class=\"factbox\">\r\n<p class=\"factbox-header feature-color\">Dorms disclosed<\/p>\r\nThere are loads of dormitories, kollegiums, and student residences in Copenhagen, yet most of the information available is in Danish.\r\n\r\nSome are small, old houses with pretty gardens, others are giant concrete buildings with tiny windows.\r\n\r\nIn the Dorms Disclosed series, it is the residents themselves that review the dorms that they live in.\r\n\r\nHere is <a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">an overview with links to all of the dormitory and student accommodation reviews<\/a> we have published so far, written by the people who know them the best.\r\n\r\nIf you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk with 'Dorms Disclosed' in the subject header.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nWe have the luxury of a cleaning lady who keeps the bathrooms nice and tidy. But for the kitchens, we have to get down and dirty as the neatness of the kitchens are the floor's own responsibility.\r\n\r\nAs for other common areas, the basement is one big common area, divided into 5 rooms that contain things such as a 52 inch TV, couches, ping-pong table, football, pool table, workout equipment, and <em>most<\/em> importantly, a party room with a bar. This space all opens up to a medium-sized yard where you can relax and enjoy the sun (when it makes an appearance!) on the grass or picnic tables, or you can enjoy a BBQ with your floor-mates.\r\n<h2>Far from the city<\/h2>\r\nHVK is tucked away in Copenhagen NW just next to the A-line station stop, Emdrup station. The surrounding area is mainly residential housing with a few small supermarkets and a Fitness World within walking distance.\r\n\r\nAlso just up the road, there is a pond with a path, perfect for evening runs or romantic walks. With only a 5.5 km bike ride to N\u00f8rreport station, being a part of city life is accessible, but at times it can feel a bit removed. However, for those going to school at University of Copenhagen\u2019s North Campus (like myself), a 7 minute bike ride down one road makes it quick and easy to get to early morning lectures.\r\n<h2>Family time<\/h2>\r\nOne of the best things about living at HVK is the \u201cfamily-like\u201d atmosphere. Being in student housing of a smaller size (100 residents) and sharing everything but sheets, the social scene at HVK is very 'hyggelig'.\r\n\r\nEach floor is a mini-family, filled with meal clubs, movie nights, kitchen parties and growing friendships. When the whole building gets together for different activities (always including drinking of course \u2013 even at the General Assembly) it is like having a big family reunion.\r\n\r\nThere is a lot of tradition in the building and as Danish culture goes, it is of course found in local party rituals. And what are they like? In one word: Drunk. For some reason, parties here are never without a theme. Personally, I love it! It makes things that much more enjoyable to watch guys prance around in dresses, or a male burlesque dancer spanking a dominatrix.\r\n<h2>Party time<\/h2>\r\nWhen living at HVK, I have had the opportunity to take part in many different parties including Tour de Cuisine, Tour de Mose, Half-Year parties, Thursday cafes and last but not least, the 36 hour bar, where the floor that drinks the most amount of beer wins a trophy. There is much more than drinking cheaply priced beers (3 for 20kr!!), this is when the spirit of 'kollegium' is most alive.\r\n\r\nAt some parties, dinner is cooked by one of the floors and served to the whole residence hall and at others, there is healthy competition between the floors with a soccer tournament (football for you Europeans) and of course, drinking games.\r\n<h2>The people<\/h2>\r\nMeeting people in the building is fairly easy, once again, because everything is shared. However, a bit of 'outgoing-ness' can go a long way. It is a fairly even mix of guys and girls, but the international-to-Danish ratio is a bit skewed at 25 pct. international to 75 pct. Danish. For internationals, this is a very nice way to experience Danish culture when moving to a new country. However, in the beginning, it can feel a bit intimidating when breaking into the floor.\r\n\r\nThe people living here range from 18 to 27, studying things from Educational Sciences to English Literature. Those living in Danish rooms can live here as long as they want to as long as they are studying. For those in international rooms, it is only allowed to live here for a year. However, depending on how involved you are in the building, it is possible to later end up in a Danish room, just as I have.\r\n\r\nAll-in-all, I have loved my time here at HVK. I have made many new friends from many different cultural backgrounds and it is going to be hard to leave my HVK family.\r\n\r\n<em>[If you want to write an English-language review of your dorm write to uni-avis@adm.ku.dk and mark it 'Dorms Disclosed']<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>READ ABOUT OTHER RESIDENCE HALLS AND DORMS HERE: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/student-housing-reviews-dorms-and-residences-in-copenhagen\/\">Student housing reviews: Dorms and residences in Copenhagen<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\n<!-- end of module 1 -->\n","post_title":"Review: H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet","post_excerpt":"Living at H\u00e5ndv\u00e6rkerkollegiet is family-like. 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