4.4 - 1473 Reviews

DIS - Study Abroad

https://disabroad.org/

DIS - Study Abroad is a program provider offering 3 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Research abroad programs in 2 countries such as Sweden and Denmark.

DIS is a non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm. DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. It provides students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth, which is further enriched through housing and extracurricular offerings.

For more information, please visit our website at https://disabroad.org/

Study Abroad with DIS - Study Abroad

OVERALL RATING 4.4
Based on 1473 Reviews
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February 2, 2026
Past Review Evolving Into Who I Want To Be. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to be even more independent and how to stay calm in less than ideal situations."

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Wonderful Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a little Danish and I ate a little Danish, it was worth it."

Brandeis University
Past Review The Best Semester DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I definitely learned a great deal about myself. Yes it was beyond worthwhile. I would do it again in a heartbeat. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Really Great Experience To See The World. DIS Summer in Scandinavia

"New view on the world. Very worthwhile "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review It Wouldn't Have Been Amazing Without My Host Family. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to make abroad become home and everyday since I've left Denmark, I feel a great loss in my heart. I miss my host family like I would miss my own family. I also love them like my own. It's crazy how four months abroad can change your view of yourself because I had to spend so much time reflecting as an Asian Ameri..."

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark The Happiest Place On Earth! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned to think more critically about topics which interested me, I learned to better understand different cultural perspective on issues at hand, and I learned how to be more independent."

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark: Chic, Friendly And Acceessible DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned about independence, Danish culture and the joy of riding a bike."

Middlebury College
Past Review Once You Fall In Love With Copenhagen, No Other Place Will Ever Compare! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned how to push myself out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to do something new every single day. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Finding Home Abroad DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned so much about social democracies and that the way America is governed is not the only way for a country to be governed. I learned how to be independent and create connections with others who initially seem so different. This was the most worthwhile experience of my life!"

Brandeis University
Past Review Experience Of A Lifetime DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a lot about how to live independently and the Danish culture. It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I wish I could go back in time and do it all over. "

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark Is An Awesome Country If You Work Hard To Immerse Yourself DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to be very independent, and how to work hard to immerse myself into a culture."

Middlebury College
Past Review Great Personal Experience, Not So Much For Academics DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I was able to experience a lot of culture during my stay "

Brandeis University
Past Review Denmark: Learning To Reflect On The Built Environment That Surrounds Us DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"-I was given the opportunity to see places and things that I might not have otherwise seen. I traveled to Sweden, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, and Italy. -I also enjoyed about much we stepped out of the classroom and actually got a chance to observe first hand what we had been discussing - eg Urban Design th..."

Wellesley College
Past Review Great, But Wish I Had More Local Interactions DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was nice to get away for a bit"

Wellesley College
Past Review Unexpected But Rewarding DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned to be more independent and became more happy with myself."

Middlebury College
Past Review Spring In Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned so much about what it was like to live in Denmark and in Europe in general, and the differences between Europe and the United States. It was an unforgettable semester and I will never regret my experience!"

Wellesley College
Past Review Copenhagen: The Happiest City On Earth DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"This was without a doubt one of the best experiences of my life. I learned how to allow myself time to appreciate life, how to live in the moment, how to learn with stress, how to talk to strangers, and how to make a home in a foreign city. I learned how to slow down and appreciate simpler things in life. I learned to take life ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Wonderful Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I have never been to Europe, so the emphasis on travel helped me gain an appreciation for international culture. I learned HOW to travel from country to country, how to blend in just enough to not be targeted, how to navigate big cities, and how to say just enough words in each language to be able to communicate with locals. It ..."

Trinity University
Past Review Great DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"global citizen awareness. yes"

Brandeis University
Past Review Incredible Experiences Outside Of My Comfort Zone DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to navigate cities, how to ask for help, how to budget my time and money. I learned that being different is fun, and talking to the person next to you can lead to great friendships. I learned how to plan trips and coordinate with people. I learned a lot and it was all worth it. I learned the lessons of life. "

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review An Unforgettable Education W/ Expert Instructors And Europe As A Classroom. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned many things inside and outside the classroom. I traveled a ton, a met experts in a variety of fields and gained lifelong friends. "

Wellesley College
Past Review The Happiest Country In The World. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I became comfortable in my independence. "

Barnard College
Past Review A Bank Breaking Euro Trip DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a lot about myself, traveling, other cultures, and pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I think the best thing I learned was how to be comfortable by myself"

Middlebury College
Past Review Amazing, Eye Opening, Transformative DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Studying abroad was a wonderful experience. I became a more independent and culturally aware person and was also able to learn more about academic topics that interested me from professors who had first-hand experience with the subject matter. "

Brandeis University