4.4 - 1457 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 1457 Reviews
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October 19, 2025
05/27/2024 Fun, European Culture Exposure And Learnings DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Yes, it was VERY worthwhile!!! It gave me a great exposure to European and Scandinavian culture."

Wellesley College
05/27/2024 A Fantastic Experience That Will Be One To Remember! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to be even more independent and learned how to navigate new places and unfamiliar faces on my own. "

Brandeis University
05/26/2024 A Very Exciting And Unique Adventure. DIS Stockholm Semester

"I learned so much independence from navigating a new city and it was completely worthwhile. I also was given the opportunity to compare health care systems while actually being in the different countries. This was also an extremely worthwhile experience."

Brandeis University
05/25/2024 Best Experience Of My Life DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how Danes live and I gained a ton of international experience all across Europe."

Brandeis University
05/25/2024 Stockholm <3 DIS Stockholm Semester

"I gained a stronger sense of independence through having to budget, cook my own meals, and just exist in a new country where I couldn't understand the language. I came to really love Stockholm, and I'll definitely be back (but probably in the summer next time)"

Wellesley College
05/23/2024 Gained Insight On A Medical Career And City Living Throughout Europe! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Learned about medical topics and through that gained insight if this was the path for me. I gained travel opportunities and life-long friends and it was worthwhile to experience."

Wellesley College
05/19/2024 Amazing DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned that life is better when you’re not taking it so seriously and that I learn better when there’s not a constant emphasis on grades. "

Brandeis University
05/11/2024 I Never Want To Leave! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"So worthwhile, such a beautiful city, became much more independent "

Brandeis University
05/06/2024 A Semester Full Of Hygge, Coffee, And Travel DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I moved across the country when I went to college, but living in Europe was challenging in a new way. I became more independent. I have never lived in a city before or planned my own trips, but I did both while abroad. I also gained new friends, and was able to travel with them to different countries. I learned the basics of a n..."

Middlebury College
03/27/2024 So Incredible To Live In Study In A City Like Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned so much about other cultures"

Middlebury College
02/14/2024 A Venture North DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Yes! I explored so many cities independently as well as grocery shopped and cooked for myself. It was a very formative experience for my personal growth."

Wellesley College
02/13/2024 I Would Live There Forever If I Could! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned that I'm a lot more independent than I thought and became more confident in my ability to start a new life anywhere. It sounded so crazy to move abroad without knowing anyone at all and I was almost dreading it before leaving the US but after having done the experience it feels like less of a big deal and I could see m..."

Wellesley College
02/13/2024 Amazing Experience Especially For Art Students DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned not only how to live on my own, but how to integrate into a new culture and immerse myself in trying new things. I also gained a lot of valuable knowledge from my studies. "

Wellesley College
02/13/2024 Very Different From Wellesley, But A Lot Of Fun And A Lot Of Personal Growth DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to live completely on my own and stand on my own two feet. I discovered that I love travel, how to live life slowly and take time for the things that I enjoy. It was a huge confidence boost to build a life completely from scratch and thrive in that new environment on my own. "

Wellesley College
02/13/2024 The Best Semester DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was absolutely worthwhile "

Wellesley College
02/13/2024 I Lived In Europe DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to live independently abroad and visited a ton of Europe, so that was great!"

Wellesley College
02/11/2024 Such A Good Learning Experience! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Independence and much more confidence as a person. It was definitely worthwhile"

Brandeis University
02/11/2024 A Great Experience With Friends In Copenhagen DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to acclimate to a larger city and make new friends and new connections. It was absolutely worthwhile, and it was a great experience abroad. "

Middlebury College
02/09/2024 Great Research Experience In Sweden DIS Stockholm Semester

"Research Experience and traveling across Europe. Very worthwhile."

Middlebury College
02/06/2024 Unfortunate Housing DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I do think it was worthwhile- I've become a more independent person and had a lot of cultural exposure, which is great. Despite the challenges, I'm definitely glad I went abroad this fall."

Middlebury College
02/05/2024 Copenhagen Is Perfect DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"Independence, decision making, emotional intelligence. So worth it!"

Middlebury College
01/30/2024 Surreal Experience! DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"It was worthwile -- I gained a lot of independence"

Middlebury College
01/30/2024 Once In A Lifetime Opportunity DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"i learned the importance of language and cultural nuances and how to live in a new place instead of just "visit". "

Brandeis University
01/25/2024 I Was Very Worthwhile As I Was Able To Embrace The Cultural Aspects DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"yes It was worthwhile. I embraced my European heritage"

Middlebury College