Arrival at RUC
Arrival with public transportation
By train
Roskilde University is located near trekroner Station. From Trekroner Station you can see a dormitory (the multi-colored building) and the university behind it. The university is within a walking distance of 10 minutes. See the route on a map here.
From Copenhagen
A single ticket for the train between Copenhagen Central Station and Trekroner Station costs about DKK 80. The train ride from Copenhagen to Trekroner Station takes approximately 25 minutes - make sure that the train stops at Trekroner Station, not all trains for Roskilde do!
From Roskilde
A single ticket for the train between Roskilde Station and Trekroner Station costs about DKK 23. The train ride from Roskilde to Trekroner Station takes approximately 5 minutes.
From the Airport
All passengers on international flights arrive at Terminal 3 in Copenhagen Airport Kastrup (CPH) - regardless of the airline. The entrance to the railway station is in Terminal 3. Here you will find trains to Copenhagen Central Station.
At Copenhagen Central Station several connections for Roskilde stopping at Trekroner Station/Roskilde University leave every hour.
NB! The Metro does not stop at Copenhagen Central Station so we advice you to take the train.
A single ticket ("all zones") for the train between the Airport and Trekroner Station via Copenhagen Central Station costs about DKK 92. The train ride from the airport to the city is 15 minutes, while the ride from the Central Station to Trekroner Station takes approximately 30 minutes.
By bus
From Roskilde Bus no. 223E and 604. A single ticket for the bus between Roskilde Station and Roskilde University costs DKK 23,50. The bus ride takes approximately 15 minutes.
From 14th October 2012, Line 888, between Jutland and Copenhagen, will have a stop at Trekroner Station.
See bus and train times on the Journeyplanner here.
By Taxi
A Taxi costs approximately DKK 600 from the airport to Roskilde University. A Taxi fare from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station costs approximately DKK 300.
Arrival by car
From Copenhagen
Take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at no. 9 (Trekroner/Hedehusene V). Follow the signs to “Roskilde Universitet RUC'. See a map here.
From Rødbyhavn or Gedser
From Rødbyhavn take motorway E47 towards København (Copenhagen).From Gedser take motorway E55 towards København (Copenhagen).- After approximately 150 km, take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at no. 9 (Trekroner/Hedehusene V). Follow the signs to "Roskilde Universitet (RUC)".
From Holbæk, Ringsted, Korsør
Take motorway 21 towards København (Copenhagen). Exit at no. 10 (Roskilde Ø/Hedehusene). Follow the signs to "Roskilde Universitet (RUC)". See a map here.
Parking
Please notice that it is only allowed to park where the blue parking signs are visible. It is usually not a problem to find a free parking space at RUC campus.
Reception
RUCs information desk is located in building 30 (See map below).
Opening hours: monday to friday 08:15 - 16:00
Map of RUC's Campus
See also: Map over walking route from RUC to Trekroner Station and driving directions.
Building overview:
RUC's Reception: 30
Events - typical meeting places
Cinema: 41
Communal canteen - Green Café:01
Small Auditorium: 01
Roskilde University Library: 26
Large Auditorium: 00
Administration
Finance, IT and Technical Services 30, 37
Human Resources and Communication 30
Rectorship 30
Chancellor's Office 30
RUCinnovation 30
Education and Internationalisation 30
Bachelor Study Programmes
Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities & International Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities: 03, 05, 07, 46, 08.1 , 09.1
Humanistisk-Teknologisk Bacheloruddannelse (Danish only): 04, 06
Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science & International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science: 14
Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science & International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science: 19, 20,, 22, P10, P11
Departments
CBIT: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
CUID: 03
ENSPAC: 02, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, P7
ISG: 22, 23, 24, 25
NSM: 15, 16, 17, 18, 27
PAES: 30
Technical Services
AV Centre 44
Loan Cars 12
Keys and Cards 37
Postal Services 12
Copy Centre 37
Additionally on Campus
Academic Books Bookstore: 01
Student Service Centre (only for current students): 30
Study and Careers Service: 30
Korallen Nursery: The children's house, next to building 37 by Aboretvej.
