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 think that, most importantly, I gained a new perspective and outlook. There are so many wonderful and amazing aspects about the Danish way of life that I know I will forever hold dear and try to incorporate into my own life stateside. I think I also gained a lot of independence. I go to school in rural Vermont and prior to goi... Abigail - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes, lots of travel not as much integration A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
This experience was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot just by living in another culture, like how cultural norms and values penetrate everything, and, in Denmark, how a history of a homogeneous society presents challenges today. I also gained more personal awareness of what kinds of things I enjoy doing and learning. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Studying abroad gave me a newfound sense of self. I learned how to be alone, independent, and make someplace else my new home. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned to be responsible and to take care of myself while I was abroad. It was worthwhile to live on my own in a new city because I learned to be independent. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, and I learned how to be much more independent. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and the types of environments I thrive in. I also learned a lot about the value of travel and getting to know loads of different people, even if you will only know them very briefly. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Sarah L - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Yes A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Mostly, I learned an entirely different culture than the one I grew up in. I understood how people grow up with different values, and how these values permeate their life choices like jobs and families to their social and political views. I also was lucky to experience the joys of traveling across Europe, and seeing important hi... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained both intellectual and personal growth from studying abroad, growth that could never have occurred had I studied at home. DIS was an incredible study abroad experience, and I would definitely recommend this program to other students interested in studying abroad. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
i learned a lot about myself and a lot about a foreign culture. one of the most worthwhile trips ever. Menachem Tzvi Najman - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Your study abroad experience is contingent on how adventurous you are. Make an effort to put yourself out there. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Danish culture and the important differences between Americans and Danes, making me want to be more like them in some ways but also realizing some important flaws we both share. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Really learned to live on my own in a whole new setting than what I am used too. It was also great to be able to travel all throughout Europe while I was studying abroad. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained new friends, a new language so many new experiences. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained indendence, found a more specific academic field of interest, and discovered that my values are very much aligned with Danish ones. I also learned so much about Scandinavia and some Danish language. It was the most worthwhile four months of my life. CPHgirl17 - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
I learned to be more relaxed and engaged by learning because I am interested, not being forced to do anything I don't want to. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learned about myself and gained a more complete cultural perspective. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and about the culture of Denmark and the rest of Europe. It was extremely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
A lot of new friends, knowledge of European cultures, great tourist experiences A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was worthwhile - I personally grew and became more confident A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned quite a bit of Danish and how comfortable I am living in a foreign country. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I became more independent; I was exposed to many more American perspectives beyond those at an elite liberal arts institution; I absorbed the societal values/perspectives of Danish culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself. How to deal with challenges and overcome them. Peter McGinley - Providence College View Entire Review
I became a lot more independent and was able to learn how to travel alone in a city and adapt to a new culture. Adrianna Gildner - Middlebury College View Entire Review
About
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 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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