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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So worth while, wish I could go back. Sophie L - Trinity University View Entire Review
Yes. Ishan B - Grinnell College View Entire Review
Lauren Q - Tufts University View Entire Review
I got to see the world from a whole new perspective. I think it made me become a more open person in general. I definitely feel more cultural, and I know that I want to travel around Europe more in the future (when I have a real job and money). My academic interests have changed slightly but my future plan is still the same. ... Emily C - Villanova University View Entire Review
Absolutely. Janelle D - Tulane University View Entire Review
Best experience of my life. Caitlin P - Tufts University View Entire Review
Absolutely Caroline P - Villanova University View Entire Review
Living and learning abroad is tough. I think I am most glad I got to broaden my academic interests through my time in Copenhagen but I don't think Denmark and I fit together well. There are too many things I like about America for me to think about staying for longer in Scandinavia. I also did not find the culture attractive or ... Jonah M - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved my study abroad experience. I had a fantastic time exploring Copenhagen and other parts of Europe. I also learned a lot about traveling by myself and living away from home for an extended period of time. Zachary D - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I took home something that is impossible to teach in the US a European perspective. I feel I can now look at politics in two ways, from a US standpoint and from a European stand point. I feel that this will help me immensely as I pursue my political science major and makes me a more informed citizen of the world. Alicia B - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Great experience in foreign culture Adam S - Providence College View Entire Review
Absolutely!!! Jacqueline C - Villanova University View Entire Review
Extremely worthwhile. I feel much more mature and confident in my ability to live by myself and take care of myself. Traveling alone was an important growing experience. The program also helped me focus on specific interests in the field of economics Kari A - Villanova University View Entire Review
Absolutely Zack A - University of Arkansas - Fayetteville View Entire Review
YES! Samantha S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
yes Carina G - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes. Daryl D - Tulane University View Entire Review
I feel more aware of what is going on throughout the world. I also feel a great pride towards Denmark Shannon M - Villanova University View Entire Review
Yes. It was great to take a break from the immense pressures of college life, while still learning and growing as a person. Stephanie S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
absolutely. so much more independent. learned how to loosen up and have fun. great break from middlebury programs which force immersion down your throat (according to friends). i just enjoy life more and am a lot happier as a person after the experience. Liza W - Middlebury College View Entire Review
The other kids in the program made my experience fun and exciting because my housing made it somewhat difficult to integrate with Danes Dustin W - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Absolutely. Anna L - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, this program has solidified my decision to become a doctor and increased my cultural awareness. I got to visit eight different countries which was an amazing aspect of the program. Jane A - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I could not have asked for a better four months! Leah B - Providence College View Entire Review
It was absolutely amazing to travel around Europe and I would suggest the opportunity, however I wish I knew more about what to except in Copenhagen before I choose to studying in the city. Mary Kate P - Villanova University 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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