Flats, rooms and residences near the VIA

Are you going on Erasmus to one of the campuses of this Danish institution? In this article, we tell you all the details that you should take into account to be able to look for student housing near VIA University College easily. Surely after reading it you will have a clearer idea of ​​the ideal areas to live in!

Flats and rooms for students near VIA

In this section, we tell you about the different locations that the institution has, and some of the most convenient neighbourhoods to live in as a student, according to them.

Where is VIA University College located?

There are eight different campuses of this institution in central Denmark, the main ones being in Aarhus. These are:

Campus Aarhus C

It is the main and largest campus of the university and it is located in the central area of ​​Aarhus called CeresByen. Here are taught the classes for the following programs and faculties of VIA:

• Architectural Technology and Construction Management

• Degree in Administration

• Construction Technology

• Design and Business

• Global Business Engineering

• Education

• Social Education and Social Work Education

• Value Chain Management

Campus Aarhus N

It is close to the Aarhus University Hospital, in the neighbourhood of Skejby. Among the faculties that you will find, here are some related to the Department of Medicine:

• Prosthetics and Orthotics

• Biomedical Laboratory Sciences

• Nursing

• Nutrition

• Occupational Therapy

• Physiotherapy

Campus Herning

This campus represents one of the largest Design and Business academies in Scandinavia. It is located east of the city of Herning, in the Birk neighbourhood, approximately 10 minutes away from the centre by bus. Among the programs taught here in English are those related to that industry, including Design Technology, for example.

Campus Viborg

This campus is located in the municipality of Viborg, one of the most international in Denmark. The programs that you will be able to access on this campus, which are taught in English, are:

• Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Nursing

• Animation

• Graphic Storytelling

• Computer Graphic Arts

Campus Horsens

It has been recently completed, so the facilities are new and innovative. It is next to the city centre of Horsens and hosts a large number of students. By the way, it is estimated that about half of them are international students! Here are most of the faculties related:

• Engineering (from Civil to Software Technology)

• Technology (Construction and Architecture, for example)

• Business

Campus Holstebro

It is located north of the city centre of Holstebro, about 20 minutes walk from it. There are a variety of programs here from different departments, including Physiotherapy, Nursing, Production Engineering and Architecture.

Campus Randers

It is located in the centre of Randers and it is a small campus compared to those in Aarhus or Horsens. One of the programs taught in English on this campus is Psychomotor Therapy.

Campus Silkeborg

Located within walking distance of downtown Silkeborg, this campus is surrounded by lakes and forests. Regarding classes, you have to know that the Silkeborg Campus focuses on nursing faculties, teachers and social educators.

Best neighbourhoods to live near the VIA College University

The following are some of the most convenient neighbourhoods to live near the institution's campuses:

Vesterbro

This neighbourhood is located next to the centre of Aarhus, which you can walk to in a few minutes. It welcomes Campus Aarhus C, which is why many students choose this area to live in. In addition, you will be close to green sites, such as the Botanical Garden of the city.

Skejby and Christiansbjerg

These two neighbourhoods are ideal if you want to live close to the Campus Aarhus N and Universitary Hospital of Aarhus. They are north of the centre of the Danish city and are quiet neighbourhoods, but in them, you will find several affordable restaurants and cafeterias for students.

Centre of the cities

The campuses which are in the cities of Silkeborg, Horsens, Randers, Holstebro, Viborg and Herning are all located near their downtown area. Therefore, the ideal neighbourhood that you can consider in each case is the one in the centre of each of the cities. In this way, you will be close to both the campus and the areas most frequented by young people.

Student residences near the VIA University College

In the city of Aarhus, VIA has residences for students where you can live as an exchange student. Of course, keep in mind that you have to accept the offer of this type of accommodation when it is sent to you.

Erasmus in VIA University College

Some information to take into account during your mobility in this Danish institution:

• By studying on some campuses, such as Campus C, you will have access to spaces such as the“VIA’s Makerspaces”, in which you will be able to use from 3D printers to robotic technology and laser cutters for your ideas.
• You can easily reach the different campuses by bike from the city centre. For this reason, we recommend that you rent or buy a second-hand bike when you arrive, so you can make the most of it during your stay.

FAQ about VIA University College

Where is VIA University College located?
This Danish institution has 8 campuses in seven different cities, and they are Campus Aarhus C, Campus Aarhus N, Campus Viborg, Campus Horsens, Campus Holstebro, Campus Randers, Campus Silkeborg and Campus Herning.
What are the best neighbourhoods to live in near VIA University College?
The campuses of the different cities are located in or very close to the centre of the same, so the central neighbourhoods are always a good option. For its part, in the city of Aarhus, you can consider the neighbourhoods of Vesterbro, Skejby and Christiansbjerg.
How much does student housing cost near VIA University College?
Accommodation in Aarhus has an average cost of €550 per month for a room with expenses included, although it always depends on the location and its characteristics.
Which are the best Apps for Erasmus students at VIA University College?
The app that we recommend you the most to download is the Erasmus Play app since in it you will be able to easily rent student accommodation near VIA University College. Also, at the same time you can connect with other young people who are going to be there for Erasmus at the same time as you.
How is student life at VIA?
Aarhus is the second-busiest city in terms of student life in Denmark after the capital Copenhagen, so it's no surprise that student life on the VIA is very lively. During your stay, you will be able to enjoy numerous events and celebrations, as well as different activities every week.