The purpose of the association
The association was founded with the aim of providing good housing conditions for students, but still staying within a reasonable level of expenditure. Based on this purpose, the dormitory was completed and taken into use in the autumn of 2006. Since then the board has been responsible for the day-to-day operations and ensured that the association complies with its purpose. We are a cooperative housing association, thus, the board consists of residents / cooperative members. As a result, the board are always well-aware of the students’ terms and wishes.
What is andelskollegiet
Andelskollegiet ved DTU is not a regular dorm (in Danish ākollegieā), but an āandels-kollegieā. This means the apartments are not exactly for rent. Instead you can buy a share in the premises, which gives you the right to rent one of the apartments. A further description of the term āandelsboligā, not directly related to AKDTU but still applicable, can be found here. Some residents may choose to rent out their apartments during e.g. a semester studying abroad, in which case the apartment can be rented without purchasing a share in the premises. This, however, is not something that happens often, and the Board cannot give any information about this.
Garden days
At the dorm, there are held six to eight garden days per year, depending on the need for these. They are typically held in the period from March to December, but the specific dates can vary from time to time.
Out of these, each apartment-owner/resident must participate at least twice; once in the spring, and once in the fall.
The garden days always start at 10:00, but the ending-time depend on how much there is to do, and how many show up. The garden days do however end at the latest at 15:00, and you have to participate the entire time.
If you do not participate, a fine of 750 kr. each time, which will be charged together with rent after all garden days have been held.
About the dorm
The dorm’s address is:
Kollegiebakken 19, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby.
The dormitory is thus located in the fourth quadrant at DTU.
The dormitory consists of 72 apartments, distributed among three different categories: A, B and C; of 30, 40 and 50 sqm, respectively.
Additionally, the dormitory owns a common house which is free for use for the residents. If you want it for yourself for an event, it is possible to rent it (see more information here).
Important for non-Danish speakers!
ALL communication (emails, documents, letters, guides etc.) in the housing association are in Danish.
Therefore, it is the apartment ownerās/tenantās own responsibility to ensure translation/understanding of communication from the board/our administrator or external partners and our documents etc.