Signalhuset Kollegiet
‘The Signalhuset dormitory’—literally ’The (Train) Signalling House dormitory’
Price range
You can find the price range for student rooms at Signalhuset here.
Extra fees apply when renting at this dorm. See the exact fees here.
This dormitory is only suitable for students.
Deposit
8000 DKK (to be paid with first rental instalment)
Type and size of accommodation
Large student dormitory, 9 floors, c. 280 rooms in shared apartments.
183 of these rooms are reserved by The Housing Foundation.
Danish house mates:
Yes
Available room types:
Room types | ||
|---|---|---|
Single rooms | Private single rooms (10-12m2) in shared apartments of four rooms each (sharing two bathrooms, one kitchen) | |
Distance to university locations:
Campus / Faculty | Method of transport & transport time |
|---|---|
City Campus | – c. 25 mins by bike
– c. 25 mins by public transport
|
Frederiksberg Campus | – c. 30 mins by bike
– c. 30 mins by public transport
|
Nørre Campus | – c. 30 mins by bike
– c. 35 mins by public transport
|
Søndre Campus | – c. 15 mins by bike
– c. 15 mins by public transport
|
Map and address:
Signalhuset kollegium
Arne Jacobsens Allé 11 A-E
2300 Copenhagen S
Important info:
This dorm is considered a form of social housing, so according to Danish law you must sign a formal contract with the dorm as well as a service contract with us. However, only your contract with us regulates rent, keys, access, etc.
Please also have in mind that if you book Signalhuset then you will pay an Administration and handling fee. You can see our fee list here
About the dorm
Signalhuset is located in the newly developed suburb of Ørestad on the island of Amager. This puts it in an attractive location with a unique combination of qualities—in one of Copenhagen’s most modern areas full of cutting-edge architecture, but also next to the green fields and forests of rural Amager, and nonetheless only 15 minutes away from KU’s Søndre Campus by bike or public transport.
Since all tenants have a private room in a shared apartment, Signalhuset is the right choice for students who want their own private space and yet have a chance to socialize with their neighbours.
Every apartment feels and looks unique, as the generations of students have added their own personal touch to each one. The dorm also features a social room used for parties and movie evenings, and the Signalhuset team regularly put on dorm-wide parties, making this dorm an excellent place for socialising with both international and Danish students.
Things to do in the area
Signalhuset is located at Amager home of many new architectuarally buildings.
You will find the large Fields shopping centre, with lots of shops and cafés as well as a cinema and the local library with access to books, music, and films is only a few minutes’ walk away.
Copenhagen’s largest concert venue, the Royal Arena, is a few minutes away and hosts many major international bands.
Also, living on an island has certain advantages—there are miles and miles of coastline and beach, and the public (and free) harbour bath at the Islands Brygge harbour front is only a 15-minute cycle from Signalhuset. If you prefer pounding pavement to treading water, the green spaces of Amagerfælled are minutes away for walking or jogging.
For more information- Visit Copenhagen – things to see and do on Amager
Important info
Key pickup
You have to pick up your keys and a laundry card directly at the Signalhuset office. This requires an appointment with the building inspectors:
Phone them on +45 3630 0308
Mon – Fri from 8:00 – 11:00
or send them an email via [email protected]
Please tell them your exact date and time of arrival. You can then get an appointment for picking up your keys.
Important info about key pick up
Your keys can only be collected with an appointment on your first rental day or later, but not before then. If the first day of your contractual rental period happens to fall on a weekend or a public holiday, you will not be able to collect the keys until the next working day
Unable to collect the keys yourself? If you find that you are unable to pick up the keys on the appointed date, you can ask a friend or mentor to pick up the keys on your behalf; to do so, send an email to the inspectors saying: “I (your name) confirm that (mentor’s name) is picking up my keys on my behalf” and add the appointment’s date and time.
Key pickup
Please return your keys and laundry card directly to the Signalhuset office during their open hours.
Or put the keys and laundry card in a closed envelope with your name and room number written on the front, and return them to the Signalhuset office mailbox.
Please note:
If your leave your keys in your room or in your own mailbox they will not be considered handed in correctly and this may result in a fee.
Contact information
Residence Assistant
If you have any questions regarding your residence, please talk to the residence assistant (RA). Our RA in Signalhuset is Dariia and you can contact her by email at
[email protected].
Office hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:00-8:30 am
Note that the residence assistant is not an inspector (see below).
The RA can not pick up or return keys on your behalf.
If you are not already a part of Signalhuset’s Facebook group feel free to join!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/signalhusetresidents.
Inventory
All the rooms are furnished but you need to bring your own bedding, towels, cutlery and cooking utensils. Please bring or buy what you require. However you might find that previous tenants have left kitchen items for you to use. Therefore it is often worth moving in first and checking this before buying kitchen items.
The common areas are furnished by housing foundation.
For inventory related issues please contact our Service Manager Attila
Office hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8am-10 am
+45 50525096
Please add a photo of the issues
Building related issues
For building-related problems (waterdamages, running toilet, electricity issues), please contact the building inspectors Lasse and Bent. Their office is underneath the building in 11 E.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday
8am-11am.
+45 3630 0308
Please leave a voicemail outside office hours.
Lock out / Lost keys
Locked yourself out
If your RA or the HF Service manager Attila are available at the dorm, they can help you gain access to your room (fees may apply). If help at your residence is not available, contact the Signalhuset Kollegiet adminstration office during their office hours.
For emergency lock out please read the information here.
If your key is permanently lost
contact the Signalhuset adminstration office located underneath the building in 11 E.
In case of emergency lockout see the contact information here
Practical information
Utilities
The following utilities are included in the rent:
Electricity, heating, water, internet and laundry.
Laundry
The laundromat is located on the ground floor.
Internet
There is wifi in the dorm.
House Rules & Residence Handbook
You are required to read and familiarize yourself with the house rules as well as the Residence Handbook before you arrive.
For details on all manner of housing issues (e.g. lost keys, internet, trash, smoking policy, etc.), please read the Residence Handbook.
Obligations
Signalhuset is a very social dorm and therefore expectations on tenants are higher here than at other dorms.
For example, it is expected that you to do what you can to get along with other students, e.g. participating in cleaning chores, solving disputes, being considerate when playing music or having guests over, etc.
You are also expected to participate in common area cleaning.