As a new student at KEA you can find relevant information regarding study start on this page.
Get ready for study start
On this page you will find information about access to KEA's IT systems, how to apply for SU, student life at KEA, the many facilities at KEA and how to get in touch with student advisors and the study administration.
Next study start for new students is Monday 31 January and we look forward to welcoming you!
Get to know the IT systems at KEA
As a new student at KEA you will get your own KEA mail and gain access to KEAs IT systems as well as Office 365.
You will receive your KEA Login approximately 14 days before study start.
When you have received your KEA Login you are able to acces Office 365 and Fronter. Fronter is your learning platform here at KEA and it is here you will find information from your programme.
You can read more about your KEA mail and how to log on to Fronter in the Study Guide. With your KEA Login you kan access the Service Portal where you can find guides e.g. for the IT systems at KEA.
You will also be introduced to KEA's various systems during the study start.
Contact KEA Service Desk
If you are having difficulties logging in, problems with your KEA Mail or other IT or A/V related issues, you can contact KEA Service Desk in one of the following ways:
- Personal attendance: Frontdesk is where you can meet KEA Service Desk for individual enquiries. Frontdesk is open from 8AM til 3PM and you find them by the receptions at Guldbergsgade and Lygten 16.
- Email: Ask for help via servicedesk@kea.dk (remember to write from your KEA Mail)
- Phone: Call KEA Service Desk (+45) 46 46 00 46
New in Denmark
When moving to a new country things can get overwhelming. Here you’ll find links and information relevant when moving to Denmark
Global Welcome Week
Sign up for the Global Welcome Week – a fun week of introductions to KEA. Meet your future fellow students and discover Copenhagen.
How to register in Denmark
For more information about the residence permit for your stay in Denmark and how to register, please check this guide
CPR. registration
For more information about CPR. registration, please follow this link
Free Danish course
Learning Danish is not all about having your head stuck in the books. Connect with other international students and gain insight into Danish life and culture with a Danish course at KEA.
Adding Danish classes to your studies makes daily life in Denmark easier and improves career prospects.
Accommodation
We strongly encourage all new students to apply as soon as possible for a dorm, even if there are still a few months until study start.
Read more about accommodation in Copenhagen
KEA Housing
The main task of KEA Housing is to accommodate incoming international exchange students. Incoming international exchange students automatically get an accommodation offer from KEA Housing 1-2 months before the beginning of the semester.
If you are an international full degree student seeking accommodation, you are welcome to sign up on our waiting list.
We only accommodate international students enrolled at KEA, and exchange students are prioritized.
Videos from Global Welcome Week
In these three videos you can find relevant information from Global Welcome Week.
SU - for new students
As a full-time student at KEA you can get SU. You must apply for SU yourself, and you must keep an eye on it throughout your study.
After confirming your study with us, you must wait at least 7 days before applying for SU. It is important that you wait until you can see on your profile on SU.DK that your new education is the first on the list.
If you apply too early, you risk that your application will be rejected and the process delayed.
It is your own responsibility to apply for SU in time and to keep updated during your study.
You can read more about how to apply for SU in our FAQ about SU.
Students enrolled in a full-degree programme are entitled to a number of monthly grants if they fulfil the general conditions. As far as EU rules and regulations make it possible, EU citizens can also gain support from the Danish system.
If you are not a Danish citizen, check the informationon on the website for the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science
Questions about SU?
If you have questions that you cannot find in the FAQ or on su.dk, please contact your SU-counselor at su@kea.dk.
SPS (Special Educational Support)
SPS is an aid scheme aimed to ensure that students with mental or physical disabilities are able to complete an educational programme on equal terms with other students.
Read about SPS and how to apply for SPS in the Study Guide
Please write to sps@kea.dk if you have any questions regarding SPS.
Read about your programme
On your programme page at mit.kea.dk/en you can find relevant information about your new programme and practical info when you're at KEA.
Please note that information specific to your class or semester is located on Fronter.
You will receive your login for Fronter approximately 14 days before study start. You can read more about Fronter in the Study Guide.
Curious on your schedule?
From monday 17 January it is possible to find your schedule at KEA Plan. At keaplan.kea.dk you can find the schedules for the spring semester.
It is a good idea to read our guide to KEA Plan before you get started.
Find the guide and link to KEA Plan in the Study Guide
Please note that the schedules won't be available before 17 January.
Student life at KEA
At KEA we enjoy a solid cooperation with and between students engaging to create a pleasant student life. As a student at KEA, you can be part of anything from Friday Bar, KEA Sports, DSR (Student Council), RUS (freshman’s events) to our party committee.
KEA Studieliv
KEA Studieliv is responsible for intro days, Friday bars, big events and other social activities that are happen during a semester at KEA. They also make sure that you, as a student, have the opportunity to influence your education through your student associations: The Student Council, Local Council or as an Student environment representative. Get in touch at studieliv@kea.dk
Find your way around KEA
KEA has three campus areas at Nørrebro and Nordvest. On your programme page you can find the address your programme is located at.
You can see get directions on how to get to KEA at kea.dk/find-KEA. Here you can also find building maps for each campus area.
Find your way around KEA at the Study Start
There will be posters and signs showing the route to the various class rooms at the study start.
You will also met guides from KEA Library, KEA Student Life and KEA Study Administration who can help you if you have any questions.
Facilities at KEA
At KEA you will find various educational and social facilities. We have labs, cafés and bars, library and table football, cosy corners and roof terraces.
Labs at KEA
As a student at KEA, you have access to a number of labs. You’ll find 3D printers, laser cutters, robots, VR equipment and much more at your disposal. Some programmes have their own special labs. You can read about our labs in the Study Guide and on the links below you can find information about the three biggest labs.
KEA Library
KEA's common library is located at Guldbergsgade 29N, 2200 CPH N. Here you will find books, journals and online databases covering all of KEA's educational fields.
At KEA Library you can get help with your research, assignment writing and participate in various courses/events - academic and social. KEA Library is located in beautiful settings with rooms for both group work, quiet studying and lounge activities.
Want to know more about the facilities at KEA? Drop by the Study Guide and learn more. You can also read more on the links below.
Go Global!
KEA Global offers advice and guidance on how you can spend a semester abroad. KEA Global has dedicated employees to support the different programme areas in relation to their specific opportunities for exchange and internships abroad within their field of study. KEA has a wide range of partner institutions and the international possibilities are many.
See pictures from the many KEA-students, who spend a semester abroad on Instagram and get inspired #KEAglobal
KEA Global can be found on the individual KEA addresses or on global.kea.dk.
Read about your international possibilities
If you have questions please contact KEA Global.
Study and Career Guidance
The Study and Career advisors provide guidance and information to support your studies.
You can contact us with any questions that are important for your studies and your study life at KEA. We can for example aid you with:
- Group work
- Perform better at exams
- Prevent stress
- Prevent exam anxiety
- Maintain - or rediscover motivation
- Study effectively and get more out of your studies
- Plan your time
- Setting goals - and achieving them
- Evaluate options and consequences of different choices
- Moving forward after your studies in a job or further education
If you have questions about your education and future career, you can contact the student and career advisors directly by email or telephone. Or stop by your local KEA address. The advisors there specialise in your particular field of study.
Contact KEA Study Administration
The Study Administration at KEA are ready to help you with different practical aspects regarding your studies.
On your programme page and in the Study Guide you can see what the Study Administration at KEA can help you with.
Contact us on mail
Write to studie@kea.dk
Contact us by phone
Call (+45) 46 46 00 00.
We are ready to answer questions Monday-Friday from 9AM to 3PM.
International House
The objective of the International House is to provide international citizens with the best possible start to life in Copenhagen by giving them the comfort of a one-point entry.
When relocating there are a number of things to see to; establishing a new network, finding out what the city has to offer and getting your family settled in. International House is ready to assist you with everything from paperwork to practicalities, ensuring things run smoothly from your very first day.
The International House also organises events.