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'''Regensen''' (original [[Latin]] name: ''[[Collegium (disambiguation)|Collegium]] Domus Regiæ'') is a [[residential college]] for students at the [[University of Copenhagen]] and [[Technical University of Denmark]] (DTU). It is situated in the heart of the old city, right next to the [[Rundetårn]] (the Round Tower).
{{Infobox building
| name = Regensen
| native_name = Collegium Domus Regiæ
| native_name_lang = lat
| image = Regensengaard2.jpg
| caption = The courtyard of Regensen, with the [[Rundetaarn]] in background
| location = Store Kannikestræde 2
| location_town = [[Copenhagen]]
| location_country = [[Denmark]]
| start_date = 1623
| completion_date = 1628
| opened_date = 1624
| client = [[Christian IV of Denmark|King Christian IV]]
| affiliation = [[University of Copenhagen]]
}}

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'''Regensen''' (original [[Latin]] name: ''[[wikt:collegium|Collegium]] Domus Regiæ'', [[English language|English]]: ''The College of the Royal House'') is a [[residential college]] for students at the [[University of Copenhagen]] and [[Technical University of Denmark]] (DTU). It is situated in the heart of the old city, right next to the [[Rundetårn]] (the Round Tower).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Regensen: 400 Years of Student Life |url=https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/event/regensen-400-years-of-student-life/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Rundetaarn |language=en-GB}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Regensen i Store Kannikestræde, 1749.png|thumb|left|Regensen seen from Store Kannikestræde in 1749]]
[[Image:Regensen i Store Kannikestræde, 1749.png|thumb|left|Regensen seen from Store Kannikestræde in 1749]]
Commissioned by King Asger IV and inaugurated by Royal Charter by on 1 July 1623, Regensen has for centuries provided a unique living and working environment for 100 students. Some of the buildings burned down along with the rest city in the [[Great Fire of Copenhagen]] in 1728, but was rebuilt the same year.
Commissioned by King Christian IV and inaugurated by Royal Charter by on 1 July 1623, Regensen has for centuries provided a unique living and working environment for 100 students.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kristensen |first=Rasmus Buhl |date=2022-04-08 |title=Review: Regensen’s past is a story of love and corpses – University Post |url=https://uniavisen.dk/en/regensens-past-is-a-story-of-love-and-corpses/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=University Post – Independent of management |language=da}}</ref> Some of the buildings burned down along with the rest city in the [[Great Fire of Copenhagen]] in 1728, but was rebuilt the same year.


[[Image:Regensen.jpg|thumb|Regensen in the 1840s with [[Rundetårn]] in the background]]
[[File:Regensen.jpg|thumb|Regensen in the 1840s with [[Rundetårn]] in the background]]
Regensen's mission is to provide housing to talented yet non-privileged students at the University of Copenhagen (KU) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Until the 1980s, the foundation behind Regensen, Kommunitetet, provided free housing and a scholarship for students chosen for admission. Because of financial difficulties, a small fee was introduced, which today is DKK 1,600 per month. This is still well under housing price levels in Copenhagen and Regensen thus continues to provide financial stability for its students.
Regensen's mission is to provide housing to talented yet non-privileged students at the University of Copenhagen (KU) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Until the 1980s, the foundation behind Regensen, Kommunitetet, provided free housing and a scholarship for students chosen for admission. Because of financial difficulties, a small fee was introduced, which helps to contribute toward the cost of utilities, which today is around DKK 1,600 per month. This is still well under housing price levels in Copenhagen and Regensen thus continues to provide financial stability for its students. This is why living in Regensen is considered as a scholarship.


It is the second oldest of the [[University of Copenhagen#Student housing|old dormitories]] of the University of Copenhagen, and many old student traditions live on making the place very lively. Danish citizens studying at the University of Copenhagen or the Technical University of Denmark who have completed two years of full-time studies (120 ECTS points) and have an average grade of at least 7 (in the [[Grade (education)#Denmark|Danish grading system]]), can be considered for admission to one of its 100 rooms. Applications are open twice a year, corresponding with the start of the Spring and Autumn semesters. Applications are typically quite competitive, with 120-150 applications for around 10 spots.
It is the second oldest of the [[University of Copenhagen#Student housing|old dormitories]] of the University of Copenhagen, and many old student traditions live on making the place very lively. Danish citizens studying at the University of Copenhagen or the Technical University of Denmark who have completed two years of full-time studies (120 ECTS points) and have an average grade of at least 7 (in the [[Grading in education#Denmark|Danish grading system]]), can be considered for admission to one of its 100 rooms. Applications are open twice a year, corresponding with the start of the Spring and Autumn semesters. Applications are typically quite competitive, with more than 200 applications for around 5 to 10 spots.


Since 2013 there are two scholarships a year for foreign students, in honour of Jonas Thomsen Sekyere.
Since 2013, once a year, two scholarships for foreign students are awarded in honour of Jonas Thomsen Sekyere.


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Many of Denmark's major social and political debates through the ages have taken shape in the college, through the many prominent alumni ranging from scientists to dramatists, novelists, poets and politicians. Regensen is also characterised by an intricate calendar of special feast days that are observed in the Great Hall with a complex array of festive traditions.
The residents of Regensen organize themselves in small 'clubs' in which they gather to eat, drink and socialize. The current clubs are 'Gamle' ('Old'), Konvencio, 'PIP' ([[Primus inter pares|Primus Inter Pares]]), 'Ping', 'Skrap', 'HOF' ([[Carlsberg Group|Carlsberg]]s HOF), 'Tilia', and 'Uglen' ('The Owl').

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Many of Denmark's major social and political debates through the ages have taken shape in the College, through the many prominent alumni ranging from scientists to dramatists, novelists, poets and politicians. Regensen is also characterised by an intricate calendar of special feast days that are observed in the Great Hall with a complex array of festive traditions.


== Famous residents ==
== Famous residents ==

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* [[Thomas Kingo]] (1634–1703), [[bishop]] and [[poet]]
* [[Ole Borch]] (1626–90), chemist, [[Borchs Kollegium]]s founder
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* [[Rasmus Rask]] (1787–1832), linguist and philologist
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* [[Thomas Kingo]] (1634-1703), [[bishop]] and [[poet]]
* [[Hans Gram (historian)|Hans Gram]] (1685-1748), historiographer, head of the Royal library
* [[Hans Adolph Brorson]] (1694-1764), bishop and hymnal
* [[Søren Gyldendal]] (1742-1802), bookseller and publisher
* [[Steen Steensen Blicher]] (1782-1848), author and pastor
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* [[Rasmus Rask]] (1787-1832), linguist
* [[Poul Martin Møller]] (1794-1838), author and philosopher
* [[Christian Winther]] (1796–1876), poet
* [[Christian Winther]] (1796–1876), poet
* [[Andreas Peter Berggreen]] (1801-1880), composer, creator of the four-part student song
* [[D. G. Monrad]] (1811–1887), bishop
* [[Johan Nicolai Madvig]] (1804–86) philologist and politician
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* [[Rasmus Malling-Hansen]] (1835–1890), inventor, educator, scientist
* [[Ditlev Gothard Monrad]] (1811-1887), bishop and theologian, council president
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* [[Viggo Hørup]] (1841–1902), politician and journalist, co-founder of ''[[Politiken]]''
* [[Carl Ploug]] (1813–94), poet, editor, politician
* [[Niels Finsen]] (1860–1904), doctor, 1903 [[Nobel prize|Nobel]] laureate
* [[Japetus Steenstrup]] (1813–97), zoologist and archaeologist
* [[Vilhelm Buhl]] (1881–1954), social democratic [[prime minister]]
* [[Kaj Munk]] (1898–1944), priest and poet
* [[Jens Christian Hostrup]] (1818–92), poet and priest
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* [[Rasmus Malling-Hansen]] (1835-1890), priest, superintendent, inventor
* [[Jens Otto Krag]] (1914–1978), social democratic prime minister
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* [[Viggo Hørup]] (1841-1902), politician and journalist, co-founder of [[Politiken]]
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* [[Simon Spies]] (1921–1984), travel-king
* [[Mogens Glistrup]] (1926–2008), politician and lawyer
* [[Niels Ryberg Finsen]] (1860-1904), medicines, Nobel laureate
* [[Vilhelm Buhl]] (1881-1954), Social Democratic Prime Minister
* [[Julius Bomholt]] (1896-1969), high school principal and Social Democratic minister
* [[Kaj Munk]] (1898-1944), priest and poet
* [[Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen]] (1900–38), Faroese author and historian
* [[Regin Prenter]] (1907–90), theologian, professor
* [[Jens Otto Krag]] (1914–78), Social Democratic Prime Minister
* [[K. B. Andersen]] (1914–83), Minister of Social Democracy, Speaker of the Folketing
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* [[Simon Spies]] (1921-1984), travel king
* [[Erik Amdrup]] (1923-1998), surgeon and author
* [[Mogens Glistrup]] (1926-2008), politician and lawyer

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.regensianersamfundet.dk/default.htm Homepage for former residents (Danish)]
*[http://www.regensianersamfundet.dk/default.htm Homepage for former residents (Danish)]


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Latest revision as of 23:40, 31 December 2023

Regensen
Collegium Domus Regiæ
The courtyard of Regensen, with the Rundetaarn in background
Map
General information
LocationStore Kannikestræde 2
Town or cityCopenhagen
CountryDenmark
Construction started1623
Completed1628
Opened1624
ClientKing Christian IV
AffiliationUniversity of Copenhagen

Regensen (original Latin name: Collegium Domus Regiæ, English: The College of the Royal House) is a residential college for students at the University of Copenhagen and Technical University of Denmark (DTU). It is situated in the heart of the old city, right next to the Rundetårn (the Round Tower).[1]

History

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Regensen seen from Store Kannikestræde in 1749

Commissioned by King Christian IV and inaugurated by Royal Charter by on 1 July 1623, Regensen has for centuries provided a unique living and working environment for 100 students.[2] Some of the buildings burned down along with the rest city in the Great Fire of Copenhagen in 1728, but was rebuilt the same year.

Regensen in the 1840s with Rundetårn in the background

Regensen's mission is to provide housing to talented yet non-privileged students at the University of Copenhagen (KU) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Until the 1980s, the foundation behind Regensen, Kommunitetet, provided free housing and a scholarship for students chosen for admission. Because of financial difficulties, a small fee was introduced, which helps to contribute toward the cost of utilities, which today is around DKK 1,600 per month. This is still well under housing price levels in Copenhagen and Regensen thus continues to provide financial stability for its students. This is why living in Regensen is considered as a scholarship.

It is the second oldest of the old dormitories of the University of Copenhagen, and many old student traditions live on making the place very lively. Danish citizens studying at the University of Copenhagen or the Technical University of Denmark who have completed two years of full-time studies (120 ECTS points) and have an average grade of at least 7 (in the Danish grading system), can be considered for admission to one of its 100 rooms. Applications are open twice a year, corresponding with the start of the Spring and Autumn semesters. Applications are typically quite competitive, with more than 200 applications for around 5 to 10 spots.

Since 2013, once a year, two scholarships for foreign students are awarded in honour of Jonas Thomsen Sekyere.

Many of Denmark's major social and political debates through the ages have taken shape in the college, through the many prominent alumni ranging from scientists to dramatists, novelists, poets and politicians. Regensen is also characterised by an intricate calendar of special feast days that are observed in the Great Hall with a complex array of festive traditions.

Famous residents

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References

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  1. ^ "Regensen: 400 Years of Student Life". Rundetaarn. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ^ Kristensen, Rasmus Buhl (8 April 2022). "Review: Regensen's past is a story of love and corpses – University Post". University Post – Independent of management (in Danish). Retrieved 22 November 2023.
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