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Apply for Exchange
We have an extensive student exchange network with more than 50 partner institutions all over the world. Exchange studies are only open to students from our partner schools.
Architecture
If your school has an exchange agreement with our School of Architecture (see Partner Schools), then you can apply to study on our programmes in architecture. Please note that applicants to our bachelor or master programme must be studying at the same level as the programme they are applying for.
Architecture Programmes
Architecture Programmes
BA Programme
While our bachelor programme is traditionally taught in Danish, teaching will be provided in English for exchange students.
MA Programmes in English
- Architecture and Extreme Environments (not open for exchange in spring semester
- Computation in Architecture (not open for exchange in spring semester)
- Furniture Design - products, materials, and contexts
- Political Architecture: Critical Sustainability
- Spatial Design
- Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship
- Urbanism and Societal Change
MA Programmes in Danish
- Bosætning, økologi og tektonik
- Kulturarv, transformation og restaurering (KTR)
- Kunst og arkitektur (KKA)
- Arkitektur & Landskab
Design
If your school has an exchange agreement with our School of Design (see Partner Schools), then you can apply to study on our bachelor and master programmes in design. Students applying for exchange must have completed at least one year of study by the time the exchange period starts.
Design Programmes
Design Programmes
BA Programmes
- Craft – Glass and Ceramics (not open for exchange in spring semester)
- Product+: Fashion Design and Textiles
- Product+: Furniture Design, Space and Materials
- Visual Design and Interaction
MA Programmes in English
- Fashion Design, Clothing and Textiles
- Furniture Design - products, materials, and contexts
- Graphic Communication Design
- Spatial Design
- Strategic Design & Entrepreneurship
- Visual Game and Media Design
Deadlines
- Nomination deadlines: 29 March for autumn semester / 29 September for spring semester
- Application deadlines: 1 April for autumn semester / 1 October for spring semester
To partner institutions: How to Nominate
The nomination should be done by the institutional or departmental coordinator of the home Institution or by an assistant at the International Office or faculty. Only nominations within the deadline are accepted.
Each partner institution has received a login and password to the Academy`s online nomination system. If you have lost the login and password, please contact us at exchange@kglakademi.dk.
Find a guideline for nomination under DOWNLOADS in the right hand side of this page.
To students: How to Apply
After you have been nominated by your home institution for an exchange at the Royal Danish Academy you will receive an automated email from the Academy`s application system. Please note that we do not accept applications that are sent to us by e-mail.
Find a guideline for application under DOWNLOADS in the right hand side of this page.
Application materials
The following documents must be uploaded:
- Portfolio (max 15 MB)
- Transcript of Records
- CV/Resumé
- Letter of Motivation
- Copy of passport or ID card
Modules
You may find information about modules for exchange students.
Semester Dates
Autumn semester runs from 1 September until 31 january
Spring semester runs from 1 February until 30 June.
It is important that you are present at the campus until the end of semester and participate in all exams to obtain all your credits and grades.
Limited places
Due to a limited number of study places, please be aware that students applying for exchange are not guaranteed a place.
We often have more applications than the study places we can offer to exchange students. It is therefore important that the student demonstrates interest and has a relevant background within the specific study area. We strongly recommend that students tailor their portfolios and motivation letters to the study programme they are applying for.
In addition, we have limited capacity each semester and typically admit approximately 25 exchange students in the autumn semester and 30 in the spring semester across all our programmes.
Please note that partner schools can nominate a student for only one semester of exchange at the Royal Danish Academy.
It is not possible to apply for an extension of the exchange period.
Workshops
Exchange students will have access to workshops, laboratories and collections that are affiliated with the study programme they are admitted to.
In several of the workshops and laboratories, however, students are required to undergo an introductory course to ensure that the technique, craftsmanship and security are in order.
It is mandatory to wear safety shoes in almost all workshops.
Language Requirements
Submission of an English language test is not required for applicants to our English programmes. However, a strong command of English is expected. Please note that our programmes may arrange online interviews to get a sense of applicants' English proficiency.
It is possible for non-Danish-speaking students to study Danish programmes; guidance can be given in English, however please be aware that the teaching is in Danish.
Accessibility for students with special needs
With regard to accessibility for students with special needs (e.g. wheelchair access), please note that due to the protected status of many of our buildings that special access is limited.