Tietgenkollegiet is a beautiful award-winning dormitory located in green surroundings in central Amager. The facilities and surroundings are top-notch. The dormitory, built-in 2005, has 360 rooms. The rooms range from 26 to 33 square meters. There are four main types of rooms, three of which are 26, 29, and 33 square meters. Additionally, there are 45-square-meter rooms divided into two spaces, suitable for two people who must both be actively studying (see more under the “Application” section). All rooms have a bathroom, although only some rooms have a balcony.
Rent
The rent varies from approximately 3,863 to 6,692 DKK per month (May 2023) depending on the room size. The rent excludes electricity, water, heating, and radio and TV. There is an additional monthly consumption fee of approximately 400 DKK.
Facilities
• Laundry facilities
• Festive hall
• Computer room
• Indoor bicycle parking
• Basement parking for cars, motorcycles, and mopeds (available for rent)
• Utility rooms for each kitchen, used for drying laundry
• Rooftop terraces
• TV lounge
• Billiards room
• Fitness room
• Shared kitchens: 12 units are connected to each kitchen
• Refrigerators
• Freezers
• Ovens and stovetops
• Dining area
• Personal cabinet
Social Life
• Activity groups: running club, football team
• Café: open once a week and occasionally hosts guest speakers
• Parties: semester parties, Oktoberfest, birthday parties, New Year’s party, etc.
• Various committees
Application
Tietgenkollegiet accepts motivated applications four times a year:
• February 1-7
• May 1-7
• August 1-7
• November 1-7
To be eligible for a room, you must be under 30 years old, have more than one year remaining in your studies, have a bachelor’s or master’s program located in the Øresund region (including Copenhagen), and be eligible for student grants (SU) as defined by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Culture (or an equivalent program).
Your secondary education must have been completed with a minimum grade of seven (on the new scale) or eight (on the old scale).
You can apply four months before the expected start of your studies, but move-in can only occur two months before your study program begins. You must also have a minimum of 12 months of study time remaining.
You can also apply four months before your expected start of studies, but move-in can only occur two months before your studies start. 20% of available rooms over the summer are reserved for people starting their studies after the summer break.
Location
Address: Rued Langgaards Vej 10-18, 2300 Copenhagen
