Here at Copenhagen School of Technology and Design, innovation thrives. Since its establishment in 2009, KEA has become a hub for applied learning. The Copenhagen School of Technology and Design is usually referred to as KEA. It stands as an independent institution. It functions under the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education.
KEA mainly offers applied degrees. Its focus lies in design, technology, and IT. It grants undergraduate and professional degrees. But it has no graduate school. Besides full-time studies, KEA provides supplemental education. Part-time programs at the bachelor’s level are available too. Short-term courses cater to those seeking to enhance their skills.
With a substantial number of full-time and part-time students, KEA ranks among Denmark’s largest business academies. The Copenhagen School of Technology and Design has many locations. Most are in Nørrebro and North West districts.
KEA Guldbergsgade serves as the main campus. It occupies a dense site between Guldbergsgade, Mimersgade, Peter Fabers Gade, and Nørrebrogade. The campus opened in 2013. Bertelsen & Scheving Arkitekter designed it. It partly resides in a converted industrial building dating back to the 1950s. This building once housed a printing business.
Other buildings are on Prinsesse Charlottes Gade in Nørrebro. Also, you find them on Bispevej and Lygten in North West. Lersø Parkallé, Rosenvængets Allé, and Frederikkevej in Hellerup host buildings as well.
KEA offers a range of academy professional degree programs. These include computer science, design, technology, and business studies. IT technology, multimedia design, and communication are also included. Production technology completes the list.
Top-up Bachelor’s degrees are offered too. Choices include E-Concept Development and Design & Business. Software Development, Web Development, and IT Security are other options. Product Development & Interactive Development are also offered.
For Bachelor’s degrees, students can study Architectural Technology and Construction Management. Business, Economics, and IT are available. Jewellery, Technology, and Business round out the offerings.
KEA emphasizes a close connection with the business community. The Copenhagen School of Technology and Design offers practice-oriented, higher education. This education is developed in cooperation with businesses and educational institutions. These partnerships span both Denmark and abroad.
KEA fosters a relaxed and informal study environment. It has an open learning environment. Teachers dress casually. Students address them by their first names. Lessons are scheduled. Students are part of a specific semester class. They often work in project groups. KEA expects students to take responsibility for their learning. Teachers provide knowledge, guidance, and counseling.
Notably, KEA no longer admits new full-degree students to English-taught programs. New intakes occur only in the Danish lines.
Tuition for international students varies. Professional bachelor’s degree programs range from €10,000 to €12,000 per year. Master’s degree programs cost between €12,000 and €14,000 annually.
Every semester brings parties and fun events. These activities create a vibrant student life. All students can engage in various activities. They provide input to adapt the student environment to their needs.
KEA offers accommodation for international exchange students via KEA Housing. Rooms are offered to international full-time students on the waiting list. International exchange students are automatically offered accommodation before the semester starts.