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 learned so much about politics abroad and how people perceive the US. It was worth while and it gave me a different perspective of how I feel America is to me. Nothing too crazy! But enough to question ideas and knowledge that I learned from the US. A student - University of Colorado - Boulder View Entire Review
I learned so much about the values of Danish people and especially how they see the world and themselves in the world. It was completely different from American culture which I was not expecting. It was definitely worth it and an eye opening experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Greater independence Michael Yang - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Coming to Copenhagen was such a wonderful decision. It opened my eyes to entire world of architecture and design, new friends, travel opportunities and a peek at a unique culture. Olivia Flynn - University of Colorado - Boulder View Entire Review
I learned about myself, about other cultures, about my friends and I learned how to live in a new city. A student - Macalester College View Entire Review
I gained a new perspective on what it means to be an American, a new understanding of adapting to different cultures, and a whole new outlooks and appreciation for design throughout the Scandinavia Charlotte Burch - Pratt Institute View Entire Review
travelled throughout europe a lot, got to visit cities I've always wanted to go to and others I didn't even know existed learned more about midwifery and reproductive health A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Learned what full independence is. How to navigate any situation, anywhere. How to make uncomfortable situations comfortable. A small bit of corporate finance. A student - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
A World Perspective A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I really got a good look at another culture. Living with a host family allowed me to be involved in the culture first hand. It was wonderful to experience so many new places and learn to think and understand other peoples points of view. Grace Marola - Hobart and William Smith Colleges View Entire Review
Yes. I learned a lot about other cultures Beth Green - Barnard College View Entire Review
I learned how to an adapt to a completely different environment, how to interact with a different culture, and to how to challenge myself in a whole new way. It was very worthwhile! A student - Skidmore College View Entire Review
Extreemly worthwhile. Jami - Indiana University - Bloomington View Entire Review
I gained a greater appreciation for nature and architecture. A student - Muhlenberg College View Entire Review
I learned how to live in a completely new environment and adjust by myself. I also got to learn about and work in the biomedicine hub that is Denmark. Jake Harris - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
Before studying abroad, I had become comfortable and complacent to where my life was, and was not getting myself out of my comfort zone. Initially studying abroad was a complete shock to me and I felt so homesick and was second guessing my abilities to study abroad. I had wanted to study abroad for so long, so I made sure I trie... Audrey Paras - University of Redlands View Entire Review
I leave Denmark with a real understanding that the American way of life is only one way of doing things amongst a wide swath of cultures who have completely different standards. American life is so dominant that it can be easy to overlook the fact that other people lead happy and fufilling lives according to a completely differ... Aaron Salm - Kenyon College View Entire Review
You learn how to be alone. You learn how to embrace being uncomfortable. You learn how to enjoy life, and see that there is so much more to the world than what you are accustomed to. It was definitely worth while. If a student can go abroad, there is no reason besides fear itself why they shouldn't go. Robert Tudisco - The College of Wooster View Entire Review
I am a much better cook! I can navigate foreign cities and decipher foreign language signs. I know I can move to a country without a single friend and leave having made a community. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Being abroad allowed me to pick up more skills so that I could become self-sustainable--I learned how to cook, budget my money (traveling to other countries, food, etc.), and live simply. Most importantly, this experience has allowed me to become much more confident in myself in terms of speaking in class and sharing my opinions... Justin Joseph - Pomona College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and what I can endure when I am basically on my own, I also learned about a culture, people, and a new city that I can call another home of mine. It was definitely worthwhile. Jacqueline - University of Wisconsin - Madison View Entire Review
Yes! I learned how to adapt to living in a city I was thrown into. I learned how to travel (how to plan and how to explore cities.) I learned so many random things about myself from putting myself in the "real world" and not a college campus setting. I learned about another culture and another form of running society. DIS provid... A student - Muhlenberg College View Entire Review
I gained a huge amount of independence, confidence in myself and my abilities, and I learned to take advantage of opportunities presented to me. Of course it was worthwhile! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
To not be embarrassed about not knowing things and to take risks! Yes. Kate Caldwell - University of Tennessee - Knoxville View Entire Review
Learned a lot from other people's experiences and stories. A student - Smith 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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