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  • Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia 
  • The application cycle for permission to study abroad will open in early October.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay, Other
Click here for a definition of this term Available Areas of Study: Architectural History, Architecture, Arts, Biology, Business, Child Development, Communication, Computer Science, Criminology, Design, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Finance, Gender Studies, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, Human Rights, Humanities, Interior Architecture, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Law, Literature, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Health, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Urban Studies Program Type: study abroad
Program Description:
 
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Semester 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. 
 

Pursue your Academic and Personal Goals

Choose a Core Course from 25 academic programs and select from over 200 upper-level elective courses. Your freedom of choice extends to your housing, where you apply for living arrangements that best fit you.


Academic Excellence

Intellectually stimulating courses challenge you to examine issues from various perspectives, as you debate, play, research, analyze, and reflect on contemporary topics and burning issues. 
 

Experiential Learning

With an emphasis on hands-on learning experiences, you have opportunities to simulate real-life scenarios, make connections, and build your resume. 
 

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Europe as Your Classroom

Take your classroom on the road with two course-integrated, faculty-led Study Tours with your Core Course! Visit important sites and meet with local experts who add cultural perspectives to your knowledge of the field. 
 

Faculty Who Teach What They Do

Most faculty work as professionals in the areas they teach, bringing theory to life by sharing real-world examples in the classroom. 
 

Supportive Environment

Academic counseling and personal support resources are available to you during your time abroad, providing you a solid foundation upon which to grow.
 

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Cultural Learning

In your courses, you focus on the importance of cultural context and are exposed to how issues are perceived, lived, and theorized in Europe. It is also your chance to reflect on the cultural norms and values that shape you.
 

Meet the Locals

Living in a Homestay, signing up for a sports team, taking a Danish Language and Culture course, or attending evening seminar are among the ways to build your international network and meet the locals. 


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Mental Health & Wellness Resources
To ensure a successful study abroad experience, it is important to research the mental health and
wellness resources provided by the study abroad program to determine if they offer appropriate
support for your particular needs.

DIS Copenhagen provides a care team to its visiting students and can refer students to a trained
psychologist/psychiatrist at a local clinic. We urge you to explore these resources via the links that
DIS has provided below to determine if your needs will be met. 

 
Requirements for Vassar Students
Vassar students must enroll in a Danish Language course while on the program and may not enroll
in any business or pre-professional courses.
 
Housing Requirements for Vassar Students
Vassar students may take advantage of several immersive housing options including a homestay,
the Kollegium, and Folkehøjskole.  But please note that Vassar students are not permitted to live in
the following DIS housing options:
 
  • Residential Community
  • Living & Learning Community


Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

The application cycle for permission to study abroad will open in early October.