Copenhagen Transportation Coverage

DIS provides transportation coverage for all students to DIS activities, as well as a choice of two Housing-to-DIS transportation options for students living in DIS housing, with the exception of those who live within walking distance from DIS.

DIS requires all students studying in Copenhagen to use the DSB app for transportation tickets. The app will allow you to purchase and use tickets across public transportation options throughout Denmark so that DIS will be invoiced for the following:

Your single tickets on public transportation to:

  • The Copenhagen Airport or Central Station when traveling for Study Tour
  • Field Studies
  • Practicums, external university courses, or other courses held offsite from DIS
  • All activities officially hosted by DIS, including academic and social events

Before your summer session begins, DIS will send you information about downloading the DSB app so that you can get started.

Additional Commuter Coverage: Housing-to-DIS Transportation Options

If your housing site is located outside of walking distance to DIS, you will be offered a choice between two Housing-to-DIS Transportation Options that will cover your commute from your housing to DIS:

  • A Commuter Card that provides unlimited trips between your housing and DIS on public transportation
  • A Summer Bike from a trusted bike rental agency

Overview of Full Transportation Coverage for Housing-to-DIS Commuters:

Commuter Card  Summer Bike
Public transport covering the commute between housing and DIS Yes No
Single ticket transport to airport or Central Station when traveling for Study Tour Yes Yes
Single ticket transport to and from Field Studies Yes Yes
Single ticket transport to practicums or classes outside of DIS Yes Yes
Single ticket transport to and from all activities officially hosted by DIS Yes Yes

If you are eligible for Housing-to-DIS Transportation, learn more about the transportation options available to you here.

Who’s Not Eligible for Housing-to-DIS Commuter Coverage?

If your housing site is located within walking distance from DIS, DIS does not cover transportation between your housing site and DIS. You will also not receive transportation coverage between your housing and DIS if you have chosen to live in independent housing.

Overview of Full Transportation Coverage for Students Living within Walking Distance of DIS or that Live in Independent Housing

If you live within walking distance to DIS If you live in Independent Housing
Public transport covering the commute between housing and DIS No No
Single ticket transport to airport or Central Station when traveling for Study Tour Yes Yes
Single ticket transport to and from Field Studies Yes Yes
Single ticket transport to practicums or classes outside of DIS Yes Yes
Single ticket transport to and from all activities officially hosted by DIS Yes Yes

Note: DIS does not reimburse expenses related to travel covered by DIS if you fail to follow the proper invoicing procedure, which is outlined in the transportation email sent out before the start of your summer session. If you are experiencing issues with the DSB app, it is your responsibility to reach out to the DIS Student Hub (studenthub@dis.dk) for support.