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 independence. It was worthwhile A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to be really independent. I figured out that sometimes it's ok to be alone because hanging out with yourself is actually really awesome. You figure out what makes you happy and the people you want to surround yourself with. It's really valuable to figure out who you are, so yes, that was definitely worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained understanding of what it means to live on your own in the real world and not pampered on a campus, what it means to budget your money and how it feels to not have any money. I learned how to make new friends when they come from very different places and not fall into the same old routine. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I had to realize that I would learn things outside of the classroom, as the classes themselves were not interesting. Anna S - Barnard College View Entire Review
I gained a new love for the Danish culture and traveling in Europe. I learned to get out of my comfort zone and independence. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever experienced. Danielle M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained independence. Going to a small college with very helpful professors and having such a close and supportive family really did not allow me to feel and kind of independence when I went to college. Traveling to a foreign country allowed me to really grow up and learn from people different from myself. I also loved my exper... Lauren T - Trinity University View Entire Review
I gained independence and assimilation skills in that I learned how to adapt into a new culture. I consider it very worthwhile because I learned how to live on my own and improved my skills of meeting new people. Brett J - Providence College View Entire Review
Wow, this is such a large question! It was absolutely worthwhile. I think one of the most important things I gained I was independence. I thought of myself already as an independent person before, however traveling by myself really taught me a lot about my own personality and who I am as a person. It also showed me how similar a... Lisa G - Brandeis University View Entire Review
learned more about the world, cross-cultural communication and life experiences A student - University of Hartford View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself, but a lot of it can't be put into words. I feel so much more independent and self-reliant. I also came to question a lot of the values and habits that I took for granted in the US. I'll be approaching my chosen field, environmental sustainability, from a completely new perspective now. I'm so much... A student - George Washington University View Entire Review
I had the chance to shadow. not everyone did. I liked my core class a lot. julia m - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Definitely worthwhile. I learned to be much more independent and confident. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
If you have the chance to go abroad, DO IT! I learned a lot about myself and what my previous experiences had prepared me for and what I wasn't prepared for. I think that there are probably a lot of things I've learned from this experience that I don't even realize yet. Yael M - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained a much wider perspective about how I live my life and how others live around the world. I developed a lot of independence and I learned a lot about myself and acquired many critical thinking skills about the world around me. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself. I gained a lot of confidence. I was really on my own for the first time, which allowed to tackle challenges on my own Ali K - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about Danish culture and made some great friends while I was at it. I was also able to travel within Europe so it was really cool to see other cities and learn about the culture and meet people in those other cities as well. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile! DIS was a well rounded program incorporating travel, culture, and hands on experience both in and outside of the classroom. I learned to get out of my comfort zone and to challenge Joanna G - Wellesley College View Entire Review
A newfound love for traveling. It was completely worthwile A student - Providence College View Entire Review
I learned more about being independent and more about other cultures; it was very worthwhile. A student - Providence College View Entire Review
How to live and travel independently, about other cultures. One-hundred percent worthwhile! Eliza Z - Providence College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I got to travel a ton and meet great people, but I also learned that this probably wasn't the best program for me. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I became a lot more independent, had great cross-cultural experiences, and really learned a lot about local culture! It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a second. A student - University of Maryland - College Park View Entire Review
i learned independence A student - Fordham University View Entire Review
I learned a lot academically and was able to travel in Europe. It was more expensive than I would've liked, but it was worthwhile. Jenny C - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent, and I got the chance to experience many different cultures while abroad. Denmark is such a great place to live and I know that I will be back. After speaking to some of my friends about their abroad programs, I've found that DIS is by far the most organized and comprehensive program. The stu... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
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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 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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