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 lots about my core course -- mainly through experiences and travel, and I often reference what I learned abroad in classes back at Wellesley. Definitely worthwhile! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my own and be more independent. Olive L - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Experience of living in a new city and different culture, saw a lot! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned about design from my classes but I also learned about myself as a person and I feel I have been positively impacted by this experience abroad. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I grew a lot as a person, and I definitely became more independent by learning to cook and figuring out a new city by myself. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I have gained a newfound level of independence and a curiosity for life. I feel more comfortable trying new things and looking for fun experiences. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a much more international perspective of the world while also making memories during my travels. It was very worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I saw many new cultures and was able to compare them all to one another and to back home. I met a wide variety of American students through DIS, as well as Europeans throughout Denmark. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Gained independence, learned about what I'm looking for in post-grad A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself -- gaining confidence, independence, and learning about how much I enjoy living fully in a bustling and lively city A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I found myself. Sara K - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and tried things I never would have done in the U.S. I don't regret going at all!! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was totally worthwhile. I got to explore my own independence, experience other cultures, and meet new people outside of the Middlebury Community. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained experience being independent in a new location. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It's definitely worthwhile to experience living in a Scandivania country which is very different from the culture in the States or in my home country. I also really appreciate to have the experience before my last semester at Wellesley just I started to appreciate the Wellesley bubble more A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent and I gained experience living alone in an unfamiliar country, both of which were very worthwhile experiences. Aliki H - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained experience with solo travel, taking coursework in my field of interest, and exploring a new city on my own. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent, and found a real love for travel. It was also very worthwhile to live in a different city and explore being a local there. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained independence. Studying abroad without any prior friends in my city was certainly challenging. People were certainly judgemental of the fact that I went to Brandeis. Working through these challenges helped build up my self worth and my ability to forgive people for initially being rude to me. Jacob - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learned how to live internationally by myself. So worthwhile Leah B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
This opportunity of a lifetime taught me how to thrive in different environments A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned to be independent and it was worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
The best thing that came out of the program were the people I met and the knowledge I gained in my graphic design class. My instructors were wonderful and kind at facilitating and we did incredibly cool activities like visiting actual design studios. They were also very receptive to feedback and would adapt the class to best fit... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I loved visiting multiple different countries and experiencing European culture. It was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a lot about the cultures and overall abroad experience. it is worthwhile A student - 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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