DIS Copenhagen: Semester
- Location(s): Copenhagen, Denmark
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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Study Abroad at DIS Copenhagen Ignite your love of learning, further your academic achievements, develop intercultural understanding, and acquire life skills essential for engaged citizenship. Discover Europe and meet the unexpected. ACADEMIC PROG... read more
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I gained the ability to cook for myself, how to create a routine, and how to be an adult in a different country. It was extremely worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learn a lot about personal and social independence, it was absolutely worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to be independent and push myself outside of my comfort zone. It was a worthwhile experience because I got to see and experience things I would never get a chance to otherwise. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I loved getting to learn and navigate a completely new city and feel completely independent for the first time in my life. I think I grew a lot as a person and learned about myself in new ways. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned to do what I care about, and to speak my mind, and the right people will find you. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I miss my friends and being abroad so much! Got to meet so many amazing people and experience new things. You'll expect many things while abroad, but not everything. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Love being abroad A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to improve on budgeting but also just exploring the city and how much I love efficient public transportation A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained an amazing group of friends and a lot of confidence traveling and making decisions. I also loved my core course and the course I took about gender perspectives on international human rights law. Alexa B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about international politics which will help me in my classes at my home university. I also learned how to better adapt to change. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained perspectives on how Americans are viewed abroad, as well as on life itself which differed from how it would be approached back home. These lessons have stuck with me and will absolutely continue to, so this program was undoubtedly worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was a great experience. Copenhagen is amazing and a great city if you have not traveled out of the US much. DIS is a great program and the classes are well thought out. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Life-long memories, maturity and flexibility with navigating a new city/country and culture. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
100000% worth it. I learned about topics I was passionate about through a completely new lens that I didn't even know existed, and I see the world and major themes/issues very differently than I did prior to going abroad. I navigated a type of independence that you cannot quite understand until you are living in a place where yo... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was completely worthwhile. I learned how to live more independently, including cooking for myself for the first time which was a real adjustment but something I'm grateful for now. Academically, the group projects and the intensity of the courses pushed me in ways I hadn't experienced before and I genuinely learned so much th... Briyant B - Brandeis University View Entire Review
My experience abroad was very worthwhile. I gained a lot of general life skills, made great friends, and traveled a lot! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be independent: being abroad forced me to take care of myself, and it was my first time living alone. It was especially exciting to cook for myself and travel around Europe alone/with friends for the first time. Sylvie S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I'm so grateful to have lived in a different country that is so thoughtful. I loved all of my friends that I made in my living and learning community, and had incredible experiences at my LLC events and core class events/ travel experiences Nicole B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes! Had the opportunity to travel a lot and made great friends. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Definitely worth going abroad A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I reconnected with childhood joys (drawing, walking, exploring nature, etc.) that had been previously abandoned due to lack of time. I embraced being bad at most things. I think I will continue to realize how I've grown for a long time. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes! I learned a lot about myself. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained more independence through traveling internationally alone and getting around in a different country. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. I learned the basics of a new language, a new culture that I was living in the center of, and made many friends easily as we were all doing the same thing and pushing ourselves to learn and experience as much as possible. Aodhan K - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained more independence and confidence. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Ignite your love of learning, further your academic achievements, develop intercultural understanding, and acquire life skills essential for engaged citizenship. Discover Europe and meet the unexpected.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Architecture & Design
Art & Visual Culture
Biomedicine
Business
Child Development & Diversity
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
Environmental Science of the Arctic
European Politics
Finance
Furniture Design
Graphic Design
Holocaust & Genocide
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Justice & Human Rights
Literature
Medical Practice & Policy
Neuroscience
Politics & Security
Prostitution & the Sex Trade
Psychology
Public Health
Sociology
Sustainability
Terrorism & Security
Urban Studies
Create Your Own Semester
Choose a core course from 27 academic programs and select from over 240 upper-level elective courses. Your freedom of choice extends to your housing, where you apply for living arrangements that best fit you.
Engage in High Impact Courses
Learn how concepts and issues are perceived, lived, and theorized in Europe, and reflect on the cultural norms and values that shape you.
Build Your Knowledge in New Settings
Turn Copenhagen into your classroom on local Field Studies. Hone your skills in research or labs, studio, practicum, or workshops.
Explore Europe on Study Tour
Travel with your class and faculty on two course-integrated Study Tours in Europe.
Follow Your Curiosity with Exploration Electives
Engage in hands-on and interactive Exploration Electives, which include additional international travel at no extra cost.
Get to Know the Locals
Live in a Homestay, join a local club or organization, sign up for a Danish Language and Culture course, attend evening seminars, and more.
Join an Inclusive Student Community
Explore, discuss, debate, and reflect in a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
Seek Support When You Need It
Our Academic Support and Care Teams are on site to support your personal and academic well-being.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadResearch
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Architecture and Related Services
- European Studies
- Scandinavian Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Danish Language and Literature
- Housing and Human Environments
- Human Development, Family Studies
- Literature
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Sustainability Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
- Design and Applied Arts
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business
- International Business
- History
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Minimum GPA:
3.0Year Founded:
1959Website
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DIS - Study Abroad Scholarships
This merit-based award honors a beloved former DIS faculty member, Jacob Buksti, who passed away in 2016. Jacob built a strong legacy in modern Danish politics and made a deep impact on the hundreds of DIS students he taught from 2003 to 2016. Jacob served the Danish Social Democratic Party as a parliamentarian, party spokesperson, and Minister of Transportation during an impressive political career, and he was deeply devoted to sharing his work and passion with U.S. students at DIS. He loved being a politician and, even more than the theories and policy study that fueled his coursework, was passionate about the living, breathing game of European domestic and international politics. We offer this scholarship of up to $10,000 each semester to a deserving DIS Copenhagen or DIS Stockholm student who exhibits: A major in political science, international relations, government, public policy, economics, or a related field Passion about pursuing a career in politics An understanding of the work it takes to be actively engaged to advance yourself and your mission, interest in European/EU politics, and awareness that effective politics has many avenues A high GPA, strong personal essay, and recommendation from a professor or academic advisor Note: summer awards are not offered for this scholarship at this time.
$10,000
DIS offers several scholarship opportunities. The combined maximum scholarship for any individual student is $5,000 per semester (unless granted the Jacob Buksti Memorial Scholarship or the Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship). DIS Scholarship Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need (funding up to $5,000 per semester; $250-500 for summer sessions 1, 2, or 3; or up to $1,000 for summer session 4) Diversity Scholarship Awarded to support students from populations that are underrepresented in study abroad including those from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, sexual orientation, and educational backgrounds including first-generation college students (funding up to $5,000 per semester and up to $250 to $1,000 per summer depending on course/program selection)
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Anders Uhrskov was the Director of DIS for 27 years and was dedicated to developing global leaders of tomorrow through education abroad. The Anders Uhrskov Leadership Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship established to award students who have demonstrated leadership on their college campuses at home and who are dedicated to enhancing and building upon their global leadership and critical thinking skills while spending a semester or summer abroad with DIS. Up to $10,000 will be awarded to one semester student and up to $5,000 to one summer student studying for six weeks or more.
$10,000
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