DIS Copenhagen: Semester
- Location(s): Copenhagen, Denmark
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Research
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Copenhagen as your home. Europe as your classroom.Set in the iconic Scandinavian capital city, DIS Copenhagen offers a strong learning community where you will grow as a student, thinker, and global citizen. With courses rooted in experiential lea... read more
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I gained lots of hands-on experience and learned a lot about interning and living in Europe. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned a lot from my experience abroad! In terms of academics, I learned a lot about sustainability advancements in Denmark, as well as colonization's impact on our current structures and environmental governance. I also learned how important it is to step outside your comfort zone and do things that you normally wouldn't -- ... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a lot of independence, an appreciation for architecture and design, travel experience, and plenty of lovely memories. It was 100% worthwhile and i would do it again in a heartbeat. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to improve my time management, networking skills, and involvement in student groups orgs. Adriana Maria C - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned I do not want to live in a city and that there is much more cool things in europe to explore. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Copenhagen is a great city to study abroad in and DIS is very well-run and worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I love biking, yes A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent and handle myself in uncomftorable situations. I would 100% do i again. Izzy S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile and i gained European history knowledge and simply living in a city alone (and budgeting)! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Cooking for myself, trip planning, biking, and yes! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to be comfortable with myself, in new environments and with new people. I explored new places and realized what I really enjoy. It was definitely worthwhile. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was a very worthwhile experience. I gained a whole new outlook on the world in terms of different living education systems and cultural beliefs and values- such as hygge. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
yes A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
How to plan travel itineraries, how to be more competent in the real world, learning how to budget for groceries, learning about myself in new social circumstances A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a new perspective on how people outside the US live. I think it was very worthwhile to learn about other cultures. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained new insights in the world and new friends A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent! Sadie G - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I felt that I had a far better understanding of Denmark's history and culture, and how it differed from the US. As a poli sci major, two of my courses had a lot of learning specifically around Scandinavia, so I don't know how applicable that would be to other majors. DIS reserves Wednesdays for "field studies" and schedules two ... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot while studying abroad. I became more independent and learned how to navigate living in a city. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself when far from home. I think my experience was worthwile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a broader world-view after experiencing life outside of the US. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
The first thing I learned was that I can travel away from my problems, haha. I learned that I need to do whatever I can do to (reach out to the Care Team, friends, family) to get out my discouragement and reach my goals for studying abroad. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country, make new friends, appreciate different cultures, and more. It was very worthwhile - one of the best decisions I've ever mad. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Studying abroad showed me how big the world truly can be. It provided so many new experiences and showed me previously unknown opportunities. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Danish culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to both spend meaningful time on my own in a new place and with new people A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
About
With DIS Copenhagen, you can:
- Choose from over 300 courses across a wide variety of disciplines
- Take classes taught in English, and easily transfer credits toward your degree
- Apply your academics to the real world and use the city as your classroom
- Travel on a faculty-led Study Tour to another European destination
- Build your network and your résumé through practical, professional courses
- Enjoy step-by-step guidance from DIS, from your application and pre-departure prep to continuous support throughout your time abroad
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
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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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