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 how to be more self-sufficient in numerous ways. I also had to overcome many struggles I had never experienced in America, such as pickpocketing, which I think will benefit my maturation. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned to be on my own a bit. It was. David F - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to balance the want to explore a city with the want to settle into a city as my home. Taking this back to Boston I have a newfound desire to go to museums here and explore the city rather than just accepting it as a fun place to live. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I gained more travel experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Yes, it was great and worthwhile. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to cook for myself and be alone in a big city! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was my first time visiting Europe, so in that sense I learned a lot about what living in Europe is like and how that differs from the US. I was also able to gain a lot of new perspectives on topics I was studying being in a new place that helped broaden my own ideas quite significantly. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about different cultures and I learned a lot about my field. I also learned how to handle a budget and plan trips. Sophie T - Wellesley College View Entire Review
My classes provided me with so much information, and I feel that I have a much more global perspective on many public health topics. I also became much more independent, as I was budgeting for myself, planning my own travel, and transitioning to life in a foreign country where I knew no one else. Sydney D - Brandeis University View Entire Review
New perspectives on healthcare, approach to life and work, etc. in Denmark and around Europe. Definitely worthwhile! A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
It was a nice experience to be away from my home institution. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about being independent and making the most of my time. However, the program was difficult because as a person of color, it was hard making friends in a homogeneously white community. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself and learned a lot about other cultures. Yes. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
some parts of europe are better A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I loved the psychology core course. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
Learned more about myself, gained cooking skills and became more independent, beauty country and good traveling opportunities. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I think this experience was extremely worthwhile. Not only was I able to travel throughout Europe and see some incredible cities I never thought I would be able to see in my lifetime, but also I gained a greater appreciation for independently-driven activities. I learned that being on my own and tailoring my student abroad exper... A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I got to see, explore a new culture with a genuine care and support from DIS. Their planned trips, classes were all amazing. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned how to adjust to a new country and use creativity and persistence to solve unexpected challenges I faced while acclimatizing. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Cross-cultural exchange, new perspective. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I really like my core class and my epidemiology class. The professors were quite nice and I wouldn't trade it for anything else. I don't enjoy learning with my classmates that much, but I guess that is highly varied. Yvonne C - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I learned how to adapt to new environments without my usual support systems. Became more self-sufficient, independent, and able to take ownership of my time and opportunities A very worthwhile experience. A student - Brandeis University View Entire Review
I honestly enjoyed my experience a lot. Even thought I did not make many local friends, I was able to meet a lot of American students! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile because of the traveling A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
It was worth it. It was amazing to live in a different city and experience a new way of life for 5 months 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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