DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Language of Instruction: English
- Class Eligibility: Juniors
Introduction
DIS is located in the very center of Copenhagen, offering unique access to extensive national educational resources. Within walking distance are the main universities and research libraries of the country, parliament, government offices, European Union agencies, and Denmark’s Central Bank; superb art collections and the national museums of history and natural history; historic cathedrals and beautiful castles; the Royal Theater; national media editorial offices; and international company headquarters. The DIS program is privileged to be able to utilize these resources for a strong hands-on complement to classroom learning. Students should be aware that in Copenhagen, because it is so far north, during the winter months, there are very few ‘daylight’ hours. The sun may not rise until 10am and may set as early as 3:15pm. In the summer, conversely, there are only a couple hours of dark each day.
- Visa:
Non-US citizens should consult with DIS and the Office of International Student Support before applying to the program.
Additional Visa Information - Fees: Students pay Haverford tuition only to Haverford College. Haverford will then be responsible for submitting payments to the program. Students pay room and board fees directly to DIS.
Academic Overview
Requirements
Specific prerequisites exist for some courses – check the full course list.
Academic Credit
Semester students take 15 credits. Most courses carry 3 credits, but a few grant 1, 2 or 6 credits. Students are required to take a Danish language course. Only the intensive Danish I & II section fulfills the language requirement. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
Curriculum
The courses at DIS are organized in a number of core academic programs. When enrolling at DIS, you select and enroll in one of these programs. This means that students take the one required core course of the program and participate in the program-related study tours (trips). Beyond these requirements, students are free to select any combination of courses across the various subjects.
Course Highlights
Advertising, Anthropology, Architecture, Art History, Biology, Biomedicine/Biotechnology, Business, Child Development, Classics, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Design, Economics, Education/Educational Studies, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Ethnic Studies, Family Studies, Fashion Studies, Film Studies, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, History, Human Development, Human Rights, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, International Relations, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Language, Leadership Studies, Legal Studies, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Organizational Behavior, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Pre-Medicine/Health Science, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Rhetoric, Sociology, Studio Art, Sustainability, Urban Design, Urban Studies, Visual Arts, Youth Studies
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation
The orientation program, held the first week of the program, provides students with all necessary academic and practical information. Information meetings introduce students to Danish culture, politics, and society. Part of each day will be reserved for a “crash course” in the Danish language, and some free-time will be allotted in order to allow students to take care of practical details.
Number of Students
About 1,200 students per semester.
Housing/Meal Plans
There are two options for housing with DIS. All options include the cost of transportation to and from school in the comprehensive housing fee. DIS includes a food stipend for students staying in a Kollegium. Students living in a homestay have all of their meals provided by their homestay family.
1. Homestay: all meals included
2. Kollegium (dorms): shared kitchen (responsible for own meals)
Haverford students may not opt for independent off-campus housing – that is, housing not arranged by the program.
Notes
Additional Resources
- Support for LGTBQIA+ Students
- DIS Diversity Resources
- Mental Health & Self Care While Abroad
- Diversity Abroad
Options
- Semester
- STEM Courses Offered
- Fulfills Language Requirement
Dates
- Semester I: Late August – late December
- Semester II: Mid-January – late May
Application Deadlines
- Semester I: February 15
- Semester II: September 21