Study abroad

Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a country other than one's own.

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DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad

DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia (DIS) is a Danish study abroad program, founded in 1959. It has been known as ‘DIS – Danish Institute for Study Abroad’ but due to a new study abroad location in Stockholm, it is now known as ‘DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia’. It is a non-profit organization promoting international university-level education and exchange. All classes are taught in English on or close to Vestergade in central Copenhagen.

DIS is known for providing both an academically challenging and hands-on education with international students regularly involved in practical exercises that complement their traditional academic studies. Students at DIS can choose single semester or full-year programs, while shorter summer sessions are also offered. Currently DIS offers 22 academic programs encompassing over 190 courses taught across a wide range of majors and disciplines. Courses are designed for upper-level undergraduates (3rd-4th year).

A standout feature of the DIS program is the inclusive study tours, where students travel twice a semester with their core course class to academically relevant areas in Denmark and another European country to enhance their theoretical studies. These tours are credit-bearing, faculty-led, course-integrated academic tours and are taken by every student. Students also have the choice to participate in optional study tours, which are academic, or a selection of non-academic DIScovery Trips, which are organized by DIS.