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 learned to be more independent and to have trust in myself. New experiences are fun and adventures Lexi K - Brandeis University View Entire Review
The experiences were definitely worthwhile. I think I gained a lot of experiences that I otherwise would not get, but it was not a necessary academic experience, to be frank. Nonetheless, I would recommend this study abroad experience, including the academics of it. Isaac X - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Absolutely, learned a ton both in my personal and academic lives. Kian J - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Knowledge about medicine, new friends I will keep in touch with. Very worthwhile! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to be okay with a lot of alone time, got to know myself better, became more independent, and became more appreciative of my life at Middlebury A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
This was the first time I've lived in a city Tristan M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of confidence in myself as I had the time to explore a new place independently. I learned a lot about myself as a traveler and hope to explore many more places in the future. I am grateful for the liberal arts education that Middlebury gave us in preparation for studying abroad because it allowed me to compare the... Midd student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
One of my biggest takeaways is knowing I can live independently in a city. I made so many great friends while abroad and am hoping to stay in touch. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My experience abroad was definitely worth while. I gained a lot of independence and cultural insight. Alexa B - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Learned a lot about Europe and international relations A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to balance my social interactions with academics in a faster-paced environment and gained more independence. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to be independent. I also gained an appreciation for other cultures and a city I know and love. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
So worth it. I learned so much about myself and my community, and am so grateful for the experiences I had and people I met. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
A ton of insight on culture, definitely worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about other cultures. Definitely worthwhile. Joely V - Middlebury College View Entire Review
One of the most worthwhile things I learned while studying abroad was how to fully function (cook for myself, find a healthy routine, balance work and social things) in a busy city. Also managing my time with traveling and schoolwork took some getting used to, but once I found a routine that worked for me, I was having an amazin... Ava S - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Spending time alone and learning about myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Copenhagen is very expensive Charles D - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I had never been to Europe so it was fun to travel around. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained independence and learned a lot A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
This was extremely worthwhile and boosted my independence and self-efficacy. I loved the city, enjoyed traveling and valued all of my new experiences. It was a really fun semester. icedoatmilklatte - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Danish culture and how to live on my own. I became much more willing to say "yes" to new experiences with new people and would not have chosen any other study abroad program looking back at my time in Denmark A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
What did I NOT learn? I learned more about what I want from life, and who I am - my likes and dislikes. I learned more about the world, the relationships between different countries, and why certain international relations are the way they A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a lot of independence with having to cook for myself, budget for the first time, and traveling without family. Additionally I lived in a major city for the first time which a new experience for me personally because I come from living outside a smaller city in the States. Overall it was so worth it! I would not change m... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about perspective on what life is like outside of my small, rural liberal arts college, as well as how to live in an apartment on my own and plan my own schedule/navigate frequent travel. It was so worthwhile and I think it provides an invaluable opportunity to cheaply see Europe. Charlotte L - 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:
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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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