DIS Semester Catalog | Stockholm & Copenhagen | Fall 2024 & Spring 2025

Stockholm Copenhagen

Fall 2024 Spring 2025

Architecture & Design

Art & Visual Culture

Biomedicine

Business

Child Development & Diversity

Communication

Computer Science

Economics

Engineering

Environmental Science of the Arctic Finance

Furniture Design

Gender & Sexuality Studies

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

Urban Studies

Vikings & Power

Hej, I’m Rara

It all began with a curiosity for the unknown lands of Scandinavia, the paradise of the “happiest people on Earth.” I wanted to see for myself how people there lived and thrived. What could I learn from them? Since I moved to the U.S. from Indonesia at the age of 18, traveling to foreign lands and exploring different cultures has become a core value in my life journey. Combined with my aspiration to be a global urban planner, Copenhagen made perfect sense as a place to understand Scandinavian values and study urban planning in a country known to be a leading nation in sustainability and architecture.

At DIS, the experiential learning I encountered through my Field Studies were integral parts of my urban studies education and shaped the way I saw the city around me. On Study Tours, Europe became my classroom as we traveled to discover new cultural elements and perspectives I would never have been able to gain otherwise. The friendships I have established with Danes and other internationals have been deeply meaningful and the different stories and perspectives we’ve shared have allowed me to learn compassion, humility, and acceptance towards one another. To them, I say thank you for inspiring me to be proud of my identity.

To me, studying abroad was also an opportunity to get to know myself. Looking back, I can now see how capable and independent I have become, much more than I ever thought possible. The challenges I faced taught me to accept myself for who I am, regardless of the imperfections. The Lindhardt Family, my Visiting Host, was also an enormous bliss to me during my growth process. They welcomed me with unconditionally open arms and have provided me with feelings of joy, love, and a sense of belonging even as I was thousands of miles away from home. The people I have found, the new experiences I have had, and the self-discoveries I have made here will continue with me long after I return home.

A ll of this is to say, I am so excited for you. By reading this, you are one step closer in beginning the most transformative period in your life – no matter how far along you are in that process. Be brave and embrace the memories you are about to make. Show the world the courage it takes and the resilience you will develop as you create your own story with DIS. Believe me, it will all be worth it.

Rara Dzikrina Istifadah (she/her) DIS Student, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

>>Watch Rara's videos on YouTube

Scandinavia is waiting for

Since 1959

A Scandinavian Home –A Global Mindset

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

DIS was founded with a core mission: to facilitate intercultural understanding, promote academic curiosity, and foster a global mindset in each student. So much has changed from 1959 to today, but even as the context around us shifts, our mission remains the exact same. A curious, nuanced, and international mindset is as important as ever in today’s complex and constantly evolving world.

We believe that a study abroad program should be truly rooted in the culture and values of the location in which you study. That’s why, as a Scandinavian institution, DIS is based only in Stockholm and Copenhagen, two cities where we have deep connections to the people and culture. Our students use these ties to immerse themselves within a new culture and build a home away from home.

Today, with over 60 years of practice in pursuing our mission, we’re more convinced than ever that this is the right approach – to be deeply connected to our corner of the world while exploring the issues that affect the entire globe.

We’re proud of our story, and we’re excited for you to join us and make your own.

Here’s what you can expect from DIS

Freedom of Choice

DIS offers over 340 courses across 28 programs, making it easy for you to study abroad while keeping up with your academics, or allowing you to explore new topics during your time abroad.

Learn In and Out of the Classroom

Where you learn is as important as what you learn. That’s why your courses emphasize place-based learning through Field Studies which take you out of the classroom to grapple with academic topics in real life. Your Core Course also includes two faculty-led Study Tours to further contextualize your understanding of topics while in a relevant European destination.

>> Read Gabrielle's blog

Connecting with Locals

DIS hosts a variety of partnerships and meetups to help foster intercultural exchange, or we can help you join a local club or volunteer organization. Most people in Stockholm and Copenhagen have high levels of fluency in English and there are plenty of opportunities to meet and learn from them.

Your well-being is top priority during your time abroad. At DIS, we have a Care Team of professional staff ready to support your physical and mental health and safety, with a 24-hour emergency phone so they can be contacted at any time. We also offer yoga and meditation sessions and other pop-up events hosted by our community team.

>> Read Jeffrey's blog

We offer a variety of resources and ways to feel at home during your time with DIS. This includes staff-facilitated affinity groups for LGBTQIA+ students and allies and for Students of Color. In our classrooms, we accommodate a variety of learning styles and academic needs. DIS also offers need-based and diversity scholarships to ensure students from all backgrounds can come and create their own spaces in Scandinavia.

The courses I took and the professors I matriculated under not only challenged me in my studies but even drew a clearer picture of what I want to do in life.”

GABRIELLE, SPELMAN COLLEGE

I think DIS does an incredible job of helping students get adjusted and situated abroad. From giving everyone transportation passes to basically handling the entire visa process for us, I definitely think DIS really helped alleviate some of the initial stress and concern of studying abroad.”

JEFFREY, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Your Semester with DIS

Arrival

We greet you at the airport on the official start date of your program, and you are transported to your housing to settle in.

Classes Begin

DIS class sizes are small, allowing you to form close connections with your faculty and fellow students.

Whether you choose to study in Stockholm or Copenhagen, your semester will be filled with highlevel academics and new cultural experiences. Here’s a rough roadmap of what you can expect –from forming friendships as you discover your new neighborhood to exploring Europe with classmates on your faculty-led Study Tour.

Get to Know Your City

All of your courses include Field Studies that take you out of the classroom and into the city for exciting visits, explorations, and conversations.

Find Your Community

Engage with fellow students and locals through DIS activities, clubs and meetups, local sports teams and communities, Visiting Hosts, and much more.

Explore Europe

Two weeks of your semester are dedicated to Study Tours, where you explore academically-relevant destinations with your Core Course and faculty.

Study Break

Use this half-week break to enjoy Sweden or Denmark, try slow travel, or catch up on your studies.

Wrapping Up

The end of the semester wraps up with presentations, exhibits, and final papers. The highlight of these final days is always the DIS Festival, where faculty and students come together to reminisce and celebrate the semester with food, activities, live music, and more.

See Calendar Dates for upcoming semesters

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82 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

DISCIPLINES

28 340+ COURSES

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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

Pursue Your Unique Academic Goals Abroad

DIS offers you freedom of choice when it comes to creating your own academic path.

Start off by selecting a Core Course that will define your semester, then select from a huge variety of elective courses to round out your schedule and make it completely your own.

A Scandinavian Approach

DIS classes draw from the Scandinavian academic model, which prioritizes interactive learning. You can expect a hands-on approach, with class discussions, real-life case studies, and group projects leading your learning throughout the semester. Most DIS faculty work as professionals in the areas they teach, so they are able to bring theory to life by drawing from their career experiences.

Place-based Learning

Bring class out of the classroom. Explore Stockholm or Copenhagen through an academic lens with your faculty on Field Studies to locations throughout your city. Then, expand your scope on your two course-integrated Study Tours. Study Tours bring you to a location in Europe that contextualizes the learnings from your Core Course, combining theory with practice and exposing you to additional cultural perspectives. Study Tours are included in your tuition.

Develop Career Skills

In addition to your courses being academically rigorous, many offer you opportunities to build on practical skills and strengthen important cultural competencies. In labs, workshops, and practicums, you hone specific skills and experience a taste of daily life for a potential future career. You can use your international experience to expand your network, build your cultural knowledge, and grow a more global mindset, all skills that can improve your future resumé.

What struck me the most about DIS was the opportunity to take courses across disciplines. I was able to build a semester that fit a whole range of interests and I left Scandinavia having discovered newly formed passions that ended up shaping my college experience.”

PARKER, UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND

Stockholm

Small cohort, big city

DIS Stockholm hosts roughly 200 students per semester, giving the program a more close-knit and communal feeling while you explore the many islands and hip neighborhoods of Scandinavia’s largest and most cosmopolitan city.

History Meets Modernity

Attend class in a new, modern building located just steps away from the iconic Stockholm Olympic Stadium. Both are located within the neighborhood of Östermalm, a trendy area where historic architecture now houses some of the most well-known restaurants, brands, and cafes in Sweden.

Travel in Style

Stockholm’s tunnelbana subway system is famous for the unique artworks that adorn each metro station. All students receive a transport card which grants them free access to the full T-bana system, plus buses, trains, and ferries in the greater Stockholm area.

Connected to Nature

Access to nature is deeply ingrained in Swedish culture. Visit charming islands along the archipelago, find a quiet moment on a hike in a nearby national forest, or go for a swim in the ocean or one of Stockholm’s many lakes.

Climbing Gym

Throughout the semester, I slowly spread my presence around Stockholm. I joined a climbing gym and found a great community there. I explored the neighborhoods of the city until I found my favorite cafés to share fika with friends and libraries for study spots. I tried new pastries, celebrated new holidays, and visited museums whenever I could. With each small step, Sweden became more and more of a home.

For me, spending time in nature and forming a mental map of surrounding roads and trails helps to deepen my connection to an area. It’s what I do at home in California, at college in New York, and also did in Sweden, where I ran in the national park just minutes from home.

Running

I lived in a Homestay in Tyresö, a municipality south of Stockholm, in a quiet residential area. I felt like I got the best of both worlds in my Stockholm experience. I loved that I got to experience daily Swedish life outside of the typical tourist spots, but I could easily take public transport straight into the city for classes or when I wanted to see my friends.

Stockholm Fashion

I study fashion and textiles, so I was interested to learn that Swedish brands focus on sustainability, quality, and timeless designs that result in a very clear aesthetic and identity. I love the elegance and functionality of the Stockholm style. It seemed people in Sweden were much more thoughtful with what they wore and how they constructed an outfit. Though I never fully assimilated into a trench coat and neutrals-based wardrobe, I brought a lot of these ideas back home with me.

Fika

Homestay

Mikayla (she/her)

>>Read Mikayla's blog

Copenhagen

A city designed for humans

DIS Copenhagen is located in the heart of the historic inner city, where Copenhagen’s quaint villagelike charm meets its reputation as a trendy, vibrant, capital city.

Happy to Slow Down

Copenhagen is consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities. Copenhageners place an emphasis on slowing down and enjoying life. Whether sitting out under the sun or cozying up with candles and blankets, Danes love to hygge at their own pace.

Green Spaces Galore

Copenhagen hosts a variety of parks, gardens, lakes, and beaches. Even some cemeteries double as beautiful green spaces for walks and enjoying the nature. Copenhagen offers plenty of ways to find solace within the city.

Biking Vikings

Every day, thousands of locals commute around the city using its more than 400 kilometers of bike lanes. Sustainable, efficient, and practical – biking is the perfect way to take advantage of Copenhagen’s flat landscape and discover every nook of the city center and the surrounding neighborhoods.

A Sense of Place

Getting out of Copenhagen and seeing more of Denmark really helped me feel at home. Just taking the train to Helsingør and Roskilde and even over to Malmö in Sweden, it gave me a sense of where I was and what was around me.

I love the Copenhagen Metro with my whole heart. It’s just so clean and timely and it goes everywhere I need it to. I never had public transit like this back home and it encouraged me to explore further into the neighborhoods around me and gave me a sense of confidence knowing I could navigate the city by myself.

How I made Copenhagen my home

Copenhagen felt like a happy medium. It’s a bustling city with a lot of life to it, but as soon as I turn a corner, I can find that slower, relaxed pace of life. I like having that option to take a breath. It’s refreshing.

Public Transit

I found home in different, unexpected ways. Some were as small as a new mug from a local store, others were as large as a newfound confidence in myself, a sense of belonging

Belonging

Food is so important to culture and to home. I developed a love for smørrebrød and cinnamon rolls, but finding a way to make food from home here was also important. Finding plantains and spices from an African market in Vesterbro was incredible. After I made them, I called my grandma to say ‘look, I made plantains!’ When she replied, ‘wow, you’re growing up now,’ it hit me. I was growing.

Food Culture

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Europe as Your Classroom

Your Core Course includes two inspiring, faculty-led Study Tours in Europe. Study Tours are hands-on and experiential, combining theory with practice, and exposing you to additional cultural perspectives.

Short Study Tour

Early in your semester, an entire week is dedicated to your Core Course. Get to know your classmates and dive deeper into key aspects of the topics at hand as you spend two days in your home city and three days on short Study Tour to a domestic destination or a neighboring country.

Week-Long Study Tour

Later in the semester, you and your Core Course travel once again, this time for a full week and to another European country. With more classroom knowledge under your belt, you will apply concepts from class in a new cultural context and take your learning even further.

No Extra Cost

Study Tours are a key part of the DIS experience for every student – and they are one of many enriching opportunities included in your tuition.

They say that travel broadens the mind. It opens a person to different cultures and new experiences. From my experience, this is undoubtedly true.”

Paris

History meets the future when you travel to one of Europe’s most storied cities with Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe to discover its growing startup and tech ecosystem.

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Iceland

Witness the innovative environmental engineering projects that have turned Iceland’s unique geology into a renewable energy haven with Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia.

Riga-Vilnius

Journey to the Baltics with European Security Dilemmas to study European geopolitics in two countries still bearing scars from Soviet occupation.

Florence

Probe theories of consciousness through your senses of sight, smell, sound, and taste in the birthplace of the Renaissance with Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness

BAYLEE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY

Faculty Teach What They Do

Most DIS faculty work as professionals in the areas they teach, bringing theory to life by sharing real-world expertise and examples in the classroom, and giving you access to their networks.

Building a Sustainable Future with Silvia Dragomir

Silvia is an architect, urban planner, and advocate of Cities for People. With a focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation, Silvia owns her own architecture firm in Copenhagen and has contributed to projects in the U.S., UK, Romania, and throughout Denmark. In her courses, students experience Copenhagen as a design model for urban transit, sustainable development, and adaptive responses to climate change.

Exploring Gender, Culture, and Power with Iwo Nord

Iwo Nord is a researcher and educator in Gender Studies. He has been committed to building and strengthening Transgender Studies in both the Nordic region and in the former Yugoslav space. He was a founding member of Trans Fest Stockholm, an activist collective based in Stockholm that works to create community events in the Swedish capital. Iwo emphasizes intersectionality and a variety of perspectives when teaching, and he loves to facilitate nuanced conversations in the classroom, where students are encouraged to challenge thinking habits and embrace change.

Mapping the Brain with Jan Mulder

Jan is a neurobiologist and researcher at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. He leads a research team working across many specialties, from molecular biology and microscopy to computer science and data visualization, with the goal of mapping out every single protein in the human brain as part of the Human Protein Atlas project. He hosts DIS research assistants within his lab each semester and loves to bring research to life for DIS students.

Silvia teaches Integrated Climate Change Planning, Sustainable Development in Northern Europe, and Getting There: Transportation in Urban Europe.

Iwo teaches Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia and Transgender in Scandinavia.

Assistantships in Neuroscience.

>> Read Silvia's career advice to students

Hands-on Learning

All DIS courses are enriched by experiential learning components, taking you out of the classroom on local Field Studies. Our courses also offer you opportunities to hone your skills, explore new career opportunities, and build your international connections.

Labs & Research

Join a lab or research assistantship and contribute to ongoing research projects under the supervision of an experienced mentor. DIS mentors are working on projects across a variety of subjects, from the laboratory to the field, and using a wider array of techniques, so you can join the project most suited to your academic or technical interests.

Exploration Electives

Dive deep into an elective topic with an Exploration Elective. These special courses are highly interactive, with many lectures taking place outside of the classroom and around Copenhagen and Stockholm. All Exploration electives include an extra tour in addition to your two Core Course tours – at no extra cost to you.

Practicums Workshops & Studios Language & Culture Courses

Put your skills into practice with a workshop or studio course. Hone your competencies over the semester while working on a project and receiving feedback from your peers and professor along the way.

Gain practical and career-focused knowledge in a practicum course where you split your time between class discussions and on-site learning within a local professional organization.

Get to know your new home through a Language and Culture course. Learn practical Swedish or Danish phrases you can use in a local café and gain a stronger understanding for the culture that underpins your city.

Student Life at DIS

Building a sense of belonging is a huge part of the study abroad experience, but we know it can be difficult to establish home in a new context. That’s why we create opportunities for you to build connections and seek help. The DIS community is welcoming and inclusive, made up of staff and faculty from many different backgrounds who are here to help you find guidance, resources, and support however you might need it.

DIS Copenhagen

+ DIS Copenhagen hosts 1300+ students each semester, so there is always someone new to meet in this large community.

+ Your classrooms and study spaces are spread throughout the center city, all within 10 minutes walking distance of each other, creating a small campus-like feel in the heart of Copenhagen.

+ DIS is just steps away from town hall and the main walking street, plenty of cozy cafés, and green spaces where you’ll blend with locals as you find your favorite spots in town.

How does student life differ between Stockholm and Copenhagen?

DIS Stockholm

+ The DIS Stockholm cohort numbers around 200 students each semester, so you can expect to know your fellow students well and have lots of focus in class from your faculty.

+ Our Stockholm location is housed in a sleek, modern building which opened in 2016 and is shared with the Swedish Royal Music Academy.

+ You have access to the building’s canteen, where you can buy lunch, coffee, or snacks and sit in the shared area to mingle with Swedish students.

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Academic Support

If you have any academic issues during your time with DIS, we have staff dedicated to academic counseling and support. Inform us of your academic accommodation needs before your semester begins, and sign up for oneon-one academic counseling at any time while you’re abroad.

DIS Navigate App

We wanted a way for students to easily access important information and connect with one another, so we built one. All students receive access to the DIS Navigate App where they can join groups, find out about events happening around town, and connect with one another.

Student Hub

We have a Student Hub that serves as a one-stop-shop for all kinds of student needs. The hub hosts a variety of spaces for studying, meeting with friends, or taking a break between classes and DIS staff are present during work hours to answer questions.

Surrounded by Resources

Studying abroad can feel like stepping into a brand-new world. We’re here to provide you with resources so that you can navigate your new home and thrive in this new environment. Here are just a few ways we support you.

Care Team

Our Care Team of professionally trained staff is ready to support you in adjusting to your new location, improving well-being, and assisting you as mental or physical health issues arise. In the case of an emergency, we have a 24-hour phone line you can call at any time to get connected with the support you need.

Affinity Groups

It’s important that all DIS students have spaces to connect. DIS hosts two stafffacilitated affinity groups, one for LGBTQIA+ students and allies and one for Students of Color, where students can come together to build connections, share experiences, learn helpful information, and explore their identities together throughout the semester.

New in Town Meet-ups

In the first weeks of each semester, DIS hosts our New in Town meetups to help connect students with each other and the city. From board game nights to community dinners, park hangs, or bonfires, you’ll experience the city like the locals do, making some new friends along the way.

Housing

Where you live is more than just a bed – it’s a fantastic opportunity for cultural engagement. Perhaps you want to come home to family meals or live among other students. No matter your preference, you have the opportunity to build communities, gain important life skills, and engage locally in a meaningful way.

Options in Stockholm & Copenhagen

What to Know

+ Your housing comes fully furnished

+ Unlike many college campuses, DIS housing sites are located throughout the cities and suburbs of Stockholm and Copenhagen, allowing you to be a part of the local social fabric

+ All housing sites are well-connected with public transport, and DIS covers transportation costs between your housing and class

+ We personally match you with your preferenced housing options, reviewing your needs and interests to make the best possible placement

Homestay

Live with local hosts in their home and get an insider’s perspective on life in Scandinavia. This is a good choice if you want to be part of a household and immerse yourself in local culture and traditions.

Kollegium / Studentboende

Live with a mix of local, international, and DIS students in dorm-style or apartmentstyle residence halls. This is a good choice if you want to meet students from different educational institutions in Stockholm or Copenhagen.

Residential Community

Live with other DIS students in dormstyle or apartment-style residence halls. This is a good choice if you want to develop important life skills as part of a close-knit community.

Living & Learning Community

Live with other DIS students in theme-based housing and participate in weekly activities to explore a shared interest like music, art, sustainability, or the outdoors. This is a good choice if you want to build community alongside other like-minded students.

Engage Beyond DIS

Volunteer with Local Organizations

You can do everything from tutoring high school students to biking with elders who want to feel the wind in their hair. Try your hand as a barista at a student café, or work a shift at a farmer’s market.

There are plenty of ways to engage with the local community. We are partnered with many local clubs and organizations who are excited to welcome DIS students. Or seek out your own interest and opportunities –DIS staff will always be excited to offer you ideas and help you get connected.

Connect Through Sports & Fitness

Whether it’s a pick-up game of soccer, a fitness class, a running club, or joining a climbing gym, you have plenty of ways to get to connect through motion.

Every semester, DIS hosts an Activity Fair early in the semester where you can find a variety of clubs and local organizations to join. Opportunities include choirs, LGBTQIA+ groups, religious communities and more.

Match with a Visiting Host

Sign up to be matched with a Visiting Host and you will be paired with a local who wants to connect with DIS students. Visiting Hosts are excited to share their culture and insights with you – and they want to learn from you as you share your own experiences and perspectives.

Copenhagen and Stockholm host dozens of different festivals throughout the year. The CPH:DOX documentary film festival, Stockholm Design Week, Danish Coffee Festival, and Stockholm Culture Night all occur during a semester and offer opportunities to volunteer, or just go enjoy the festival with friends and locals.

Create Your Own Student-led Events

You can also form your own clubs and events, such as borrowing intruments to host a jam night in Stockholm or using the DIS cinema in Copenhagen for a Film Club.

Art & Visual Culture

Experience the groundbreaking cultural and artistic movements shaping Europe and the world today. From great auteurs in filmmaking to thought-provoking experiments in the contemporary art scene, take a deep dive into European art and film history.

Core Course

Modern Frames: European Art and Cinema

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Prague-Vienna

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Architecture & Design

In Scandinavia, the built environment considers people, community, sustainability, and well-being. Engage in explorations of Danish and Scandinavian design philosophies, combining strong traditions with the contemporary energy of future-focused architects and designers.

Core Courses

Architecture Design Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Architecture Foundations Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Interior Architecture Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Interior Architecture Foundations Studio

Copenhagen | Spring | 6 Credits

Urban Design Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Urban Design Foundations Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

All studios travel on interdisciplinary Study Tours to the following destinations: Week-Long Study Tour: Finland and/or Sweden, Germany and/or Netherlands

Short Study Tour: Denmark or Berlin (Full-Year students only)

PROGRAMSACADEMIC

Biomedicine

Are you interested in learning how state-of-the-art biomedical research drives the creation of novel diagnostics and therapeutics for clinical use? Engage in a unique experience where you learn and witness how laboratory and clinical-based research leads to implementing innovative solutions to meet patient needs.

Core Course

Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Lisbon-Porto or Edinburgh (Fall) or London (Spring)

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Business

Although Denmark itself is a relatively small market, Danish businesses are renowned for worldclass innovation. Develop your ability to analyze international competition and business strategy through a European and Danish perspective, gaining applied knowledge through active engagement with business professionals, relevant case studies, and experiential learning.

Core Course

European Business Strategy: Case Studies

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin-Prague or Helsinki-Tallinn or London

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Child Development & Diversity

Find out why Scandinavia is known as one of the most progressive places for raising children to be competent, independent, democratic, and social beings. Coursework threads academic topics with hands-on practicum experiences in Danish nurseries, preschools, and public schools that provide new perspectives on child development and education.

Core Course

Child Development and Education in Scandinavia

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Helsinki

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Communication

Trust, authenticity, connection, engagement, and cross-cultural perspectives are all concepts grappled with in the field of communication today across roles and organizations. Place yourself in the center of the European landscape to understand how to communicate across cultures. Hone your critical media literacy, and gain knowledge of new media trends and public relations in Europe.

Core Courses

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Dublin or London

Short Study Tour: Denmark or Southern Sweden

New Media and Changing Communities Strategic Communication

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: London

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Economics

How does a changing world impact European economies and what roles do economists play in explaining, forecasting, and advising? Analyze and compare how companies, countries, and sectors compete and position themselves in a complex world. Critically examine and apply economic theories to contemporary European case studies.

Core Courses

Comparative Economics: Global Risks and European Responses

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Athens

Short Study Tour: Arctic Sweden (Fall) or Sweden (Spring)

Globalization and European Economies

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Belfast or Bratislava-Vienna or Brussels-Paris

Short Study Tour: Denmark-Northern Germany

Computer Science

Computing is everywhere. It advances science and industry, helps us stay connected, and affects our lives at individual and societal levels. With publicly-financed specialized education, startup incubators, and industrial hubs with computer science at their core, Sweden and Denmark are both at the forefront of research and innovation in this field.

Core Courses

Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: London or Madrid-Valencia

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Game Development: Programming and Practice + Lab

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin-Hamburg or Berlin-Frankfurt

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Machine Learning

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin or London

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Engineering

We face significant challenges as a species: from engineering better medicines and designing lifesaving medical devices to addressing our collective need for clean water, green energy, and healthy, livable cities. Sweden is a global leader in developing biomedical technologies and sustainable infrastructure, making Stockholm an ideal location to study and work with engineers on the forefront of change.

Core Courses

Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Denmark-Norway Short Study Tour: Sweden

Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Finland (Fall) or Iceland (Spring) Short Study Tour: Sweden

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

RYN (she/her), Lehigh University, studied Biomedical Engineering at DIS Stockholm.

As a bioengineering and neuroscience major, Ryn knew that in order to study abroad, her DIS Core Course needed to be directly linked to her studies and that the credits easily transferred back to her home university. Her Biomedical Engineering class was co-taught by a systems modeling engineer and a researcher in ultrasound devices, who inspired her to see how engineering could play a role in her future plans to attend medical school. The main highlight from Ryn’s semester was the visit to the KTH Royal Institute of Technology where she talked to a co-founder of BrailleTouch, a keyboard technology for blind users of smartphones.

The classes are well-taught by brilliant professors, and the Field Studies have shown me just how applicable engineering is to everyday life.”

Study abroad helped shape my plans for the future

Finance

Whether funding a new venture, valuing an asset, quantifying the mechanics of a corporate restructure, or making astute and informed judgements on international money markets, take the opportunity to examine both theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary finance from expert professionals. Explore strategies of sustainable finance and the policies and markets of Denmark, Germany, and the UK.

Core Course

International Financial Management

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Edinburgh

Short Study Tour: Northern Germany

Environmental Science of the Arctic

Gain first-hand knowledge about one of the most critical global topics of our time. Explore climate change theory through the lens of scientific climate history in the Arctic. See for yourself, alongside expert scientists in the field on your Study Tours, what is currently being researched in the changes occurring within the glaciers of Iceland, the Greenland ice sheet, or the tundra of Arctic Norway.

Core Courses

Climate, Glaciers, and Human Impact

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Iceland

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Ice Cores and Ice Ages

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Greenland

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Polar Biology

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Arctic Norway or Iceland

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Gender & Sexuality Studies

Find out what it is like to live in a country known for its progressive norms and policies, and study the challenges and ideas within gender, equality, and sexuality in Sweden. Experience the world’s most gender-equal country with affirmative action policies, a ‘gender-responsive’ national budget, and a firm commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights.

Core Course

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Furniture Design

Scandinavian furniture has a deep history of considering people, culture, and society in the design process. Explore these relationships and develop your individual design capabilities through studio assignments, lectures, Field Studies, and ultimately your own production in studio.

Core Course

Furniture Design Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Finland and/or Sweden

Short Study Tour: Denmark

PROGRAMSACADEMIC

Graphic Design

Graphic design is a powerful tool for the expression of ideas, concepts, and information. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Scandinavian and European approach and explore methodologies that strengthen your individual design capabilities. Whether you are majoring in graphic design and seek to build out your portfolio with a European design edge, or want to try something new while studying abroad, there is a studio level for you.

Core Courses

Graphic Design Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Graphic Design Foundations Studio

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Netherlands

Short Study Tour: Denmark or Berlin (Full-Year students)

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

A Welcoming and Liberal Environment

SHILOH (they/she), Skidmore College, studied Gender, Equality, and Sexuality at DIS Stockholm.

When deciding to study abroad, Shiloh hoped to find a place where they would feel comfortable and accepted for who they are. They chose Stockholm because Scandinavia has a reputation as a very liberal and gender-equal area of the world. In their Core Course, not only did they explore their identity, but also the history of queer people in Scandinavia.

Little did I know, I would be surrounded by an amazing group of queer people and allies. The classroom is a safe space for the conversations we have and for being open about our own identities. I have learned so much about LGBTQIA+ history and rights since being in this class.”

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Gain the tools and skills required to succeed as an entrepreneur and apply them to your own innovative ideas with advice and feedback from experienced mentors. Innovate in real-world entrepreneurial settings and learn to bring an idea from inception to market. Build your innovative mindset by applying creative mapping and design thinking methods.

Core Course

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin

Short Study Tour: Southern Sweden

Holocaust & Genocide

Mass killings have occurred at all times in history. The 20th century, however, stands out in intensity, frequency, and the means applied to kill great numbers of innocent people. Investigate the causes of genocide and the sociological and psychological mechanisms that turn people into perpetrators, bystanders, rescuers, and victims.

Core Course

Holocaust and Genocide

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Poland

Short Study Tour: Northern Germany

Literature

Walk in the footsteps of the continent’s finest and most groundbreaking authors and poets and make traveling a literary adventure. Experience Europe through a literary lens and discover the importance of place in literature by visiting the venues and hideouts of contemporary European writers.

Core Course

A Sense of Place in European Literature

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Justice & Human Rights

The protection of human rights continues to be one of the most challenging and debated topics of our time. Enhance your knowledge of how international law, justice, and human rights intersect through meetings with both experts and those directly affected by human rights violations. Investigate the underlying political and legal issues animating interstate conflict, transnational crime, and the rights of refugees across Europe.

Core Courses

Fleeing Across Borders: International Refugee Law

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Greece

Short Study Tour: Southern Sweden

Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Bosnia or Kosovo or Geneva

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Politics & Security

How does the European Union function? What are the main political and security dilemmas in Europe? Through meetings with local experts and decisionmakers, examine the issues they face and the challenges of policy making in today’s Europe.

Core Courses

European Game of Politics: Crisis and Survival

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Brussels

Short Study Tour: Northern Germany

European Security Dilemmas

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Riga-Vilnius

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Belfast-Dublin

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Medical Practice & Policy

Clinical practices and policies vary across Europe. Intercultural knowledge of these differences can provide perspectives on current practices, including the use of technology, alongside insights into the career opportunities available for working in the medical field. Engage in a unique pre-medical experience by learning from local medical doctors, focusing on diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and ailments.

Core Courses

Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Dublin

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Berlin-Poznan or Budapest-Vienna or Krakow-Prague or Helsinki-Tallinn

Short Study Tour: Denmark

ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

In the Pursuit of Happiness

Sweden and Denmark consistently score in the top tier on the World Happiness Report, which determines the world’s happiest countries. But what does this mean in practice? Discover Scandinavian approaches to life, the concepts of lagom and hygge, and explore happiness from an academic perspective while abroad.

Choose between Positive Psychology, Philosophy of Happiness, and The Good Life to study the concept of happiness.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is one of the most exciting and fastest growing scientific fields and lends itself to be studied across many disciplines. It can provide insight into a myriad of aspects including consciousness, emotional processing, dysfunctional brain circuits and psychopathology, or neurobiological perspectives on creativity.

Core Courses

Cognitive Neuroscience of Addiction

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: London

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness + Lab

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Florence

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: United Kingdom

Short Study Tour: Denmark

The Loving Brain: Neuroscience of Relationships

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Bosnia-Croatia

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Neuroscience of Emotion + Lab

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 6 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Paris

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Psychopharmacology: Substances and the Brain

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Frankfurt-Heidelberg or Munich

Short Study Tour: Denmark or Southern Sweden

Psychology

Develop your understanding of the relationships between the mind, brain, and behavior, and how these are both shaped by and influence social contexts. Although our Core Courses explore very different areas of psychology, they all critically examine psychological theory, research, and practice, with an emphasis on European perspectives and challenges.

Core Courses

Cyberpsychology

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Amsterdam

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Developmental Psychopathology

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Madrid

Short Study Tour: Sweden

European Clinical Psychology

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Vienna

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Forensic Psychology

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Edinburgh

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Positive Psychology

Stockholm + Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Athens or Edinburgh or Krakow or London or Verona-Vienna or Arctic Norway-Sweden or Prague (Spring)

Short Study Tour: Denmark or Sweden

Prostitution & the Sex Trade

Selling sex is legal in Denmark and across Europe. But is selling sex work or exploitation? Why does the state decide how consenting adults use their bodies? Meet sex workers, law makers, and activists to hear conflicting views on sex for sale.

Core Course

Prostitution and the Sex Trade in Europe

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Amsterdam

Short Study Tour: Denmark or Southern Sweden

PROGRAMSACADEMIC

Public Health

With their publicly financed, universal healthcare systems, Denmark and Sweden serve as unique case studies for exploring the challenges and opportunities in current public health issues. Across Europe, healthcare systems are facing rising costs, aging populations, increasing migration, and inequality in health. Analyze and debate some of these challenges, while examining their interplay with the organization, financing, and priority-setting within different systems.

Core Courses

Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: London

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Helsinki-Tallinn or Helsinki-Rovaniemi

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Sociology

Globalization and the increased movement of people have brought cultures closer together. However, this newfound cultural proximity has also created challenges of integration and migration facing Denmark and Europe today. How do traditionally homogeneous countries, especially welfare states where social cohesion has been a factor of their structural success, evolve and respond? Challenge your own opinions and explore the social, political, and cultural implications of the conflicts.

Core Course

Cultural Diversity and Integration

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Greece

Short Study Tour: Denmark-Northern Germany

GREEN EXPLORATION SPOTLIGHT

Slow Travel and Be Inspired by Your Surroundings

With Stockholm being awarded the first-ever European Green Capital and Copenhagen’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral, these cities provide an ideal backdrop for developing sustainable habits. Inspired by the Scandinavian dedication to sustainability, DIS is committed to reducing our carbon impact The majority of our carbon emissions come from Study Tours, as air travel is especially polluting. To reduce our impact, several of our Study Tours now travel by train and ferry to their destinations.

As a student, you can also see Scandinavian sustainability initiatives in person and take a slow travel approach to exploring around you. While in Denmark, why not hop on your bike to check out a biodynamic farm, or perhaps visit the renewable energy island of Samsø? In Sweden, take a night train to the north and experience the magnificent natural phenomena of northern lights. Whether taking in the changing landscapes through a train window or feeling the sea breeze on your face atop a ferry, slow travel is an intentional, sustainable, and transformative way to embrace the Scandinavian ethos and get to know the world around you better.

Sustainability

Sustainable development is on top of the global agenda for the 21st century. In Denmark and Europe, strategizing sustainability initiatives is a priority, from energy consumption to food production. Experience new approaches to sustainability from a European perspective and hear from the stakeholders shaping today’s and tomorrow’s agendas.

Core Courses

Sustainable Development in Northern Europe

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Seville or Sweden or Finland

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Sustainable Food: Production and Consumption

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Sweden or Sicily (Fall) or Barcelona (Spring)

Short Study Tour: Denmark

Vikings & Power

The Viking Age, for better and for worse, influenced world history, and Viking culture still resonates in contemporary Sweden and beyond. Walk in the Vikings’ historical footsteps, from Sweden to Iceland, as you examine Viking society, politics, expansion, gender roles, religion, and legacy.

Core Course

World of the Vikings

Stockholm | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Iceland

Short Study Tour: Sweden

Urban Studies

Over the past decade, Copenhagen has consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most livable cities and is leading the world in sustainable urban solutions. The city’s infrastructure is made for bikes, with 62% of Copenhageners commuting to work or school by bike. Become part of this unique city’s fabric for your semester, using it as your classroom, and look beyond to other cities in Europe on Study Tour to analyze their successes and challenges.

Core Course

European Urban Experience: Why Cities Matter

Copenhagen | Fall & Spring | 3 Credits

Week-Long Study Tour: Barcelona or Germany (Fall) or Vienna (Spring)

Short Study Tour: Northern Germany or Denmark or Southern Sweden

Course List by Academic Interest

ANTHROPOLOGY

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia

Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade

Swedish Language and Culture, various levels

ART HISTORY

Nordic Contemporary Art

BIOLOGY

Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia

Engineering Biomaterials

Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Medical Diagnostics

Medical Simulation Lab

Neurodegenerative Diseases

· Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in

Clinical Practice

Statistics

Tumor Biology and Oncology

BIOMEDICINE / BIOTECHNOLOGY

Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia

Engineering Biomaterials

· Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Medical Diagnostics

Medical Simulation Lab

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in

Clinical Practice

BUSINESS

· Data Visualization

Design Thinking

International Investment and Portfolio

Management

CHEMISTRY / BIOCHEMISTRY

Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia

Energy Cloud: Engineering Localized, Digitized, Sustainable Networks

Engineering Biomaterials

Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia

Medical Diagnostics

COMMUNICATION

Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture

Photo Documentary and Discovery

Storytelling Workshop: How Narrative Works

· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through

Photography

COMPUTER SCIENCE

App Development

· Artificial Intelligence

Data Visualization

Machine Learning

CREATIVE WRITING

Storytelling Workshop: How Narrative Works

CRIMINOLOGY / LAW

Biolegality: Human Bodies and the Law

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology Lab

· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade

Scandinavian Crime Fiction

DESIGN

Data Visualization

Design Thinking

Scandinavian Textiles and Fashion Workshop

ECONOMICS

Behavioral Economics

Comparative Economics: Global Risks and European Responses

Economic Competitiveness in a Changing Global Economy: Swedish Industries

Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows

· International Investment and Portfolio Management

EDUCATION

Design Thinking

Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence

Positive Psychology

Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance

ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia

Data Visualization

Design Thinking

Energy Cloud: Engineering Localized, Digitized, Sustainable Networks

Engineering Biomaterials

· Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia

Medical Diagnostics

Smart and Sustainable Cities

Statistics

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Design Thinking

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES / SCIENCE

Energy Cloud: Engineering Localized, Digitized, Sustainable Networks

Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia

Smart and Sustainable Cities Statistics

ETHICS

Biolegality: Human Bodies and the Law

Medical Ethics

Philosophy of Technology and Human Values

FASHION STUDIES

Scandinavian Textiles and Fashion Workshop

FILM STUDIES

Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture

Storytelling Workshop: How Narrative Works

FINANCE

Economic Competitiveness in a Changing

Global Economy: Swedish Industries

Economics of Global Monetary Policies and Capital Flows

International Investment and Portfolio Management

GENDER STUDIES

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia

· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade

Sex Education and Sexual Reform in Europe

Transgender in Scandinavia

GLOBAL HEALTH

Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies

Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights

· Public Health Emergencies and Health-Crisis

Management

GOVERNMENT

European Security Dilemmas

Public Health Policy in Practice

Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

HISTORY

History of Sweden in Europe and the World Scandinavia in the Middle Ages: From Viking Warriors to Christian Knights

Sex Education and Sexual Reform in Europe

World of the Vikings

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

· Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence

Positive Psychology

Psychology of Emerging Adulthood

· Psychology of Loneliness

HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade

Transgender in Scandinavia

INFORMATION SCIENCE

Data Visualization

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Syllabi

INTERIOR DESIGN

Scandinavian Textiles and Fashion Workshop

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

European Security Dilemmas

History of Sweden in Europe and the World

Psychology of Political Behavior

· Swedish Politics and Society

Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

JOURNALISM

Photo Documentary and Discovery

LANGUAGE

Swedish Language and Culture, various levels

LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance

Psychology of Political Behavior

Swedish Politics and Society

LEGAL STUDIES

Forensic Psychology

· Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade

Transgender in Scandinavia

LITERATURE

Scandinavia in the Middle Ages: From Viking

Warriors to Christian Knights

Scandinavian Crime Fiction

Storytelling Workshop: How Narrative Works

· World of the Vikings

MATHEMATICS

Statistics

MEDIA STUDIES

Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture

· Photo Documentary and Discovery

Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography

MUSIC

Songwriting Workshop: Swedish Pop Music

NEUROSCIENCE

· Neuroscience of Emotion Lab

Cognitive Neuroscience of Addiction

Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence

· Developmental Psychopathology

Loving Brain: Neuroscience of Relationships, The Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience of Emotion

Statistics

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Positive Psychology

Course List by Academic Interest

PHILOSOPHY

Medical Ethics

Philosophy of Technology and Human Values

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photo Documentary and Discovery

Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography

PHYSICS / BIOPHYSICS

Biomedical Engineering in Scandinavia

Energy Cloud: Engineering Localized, Digitized, Sustainable Networks

Engineering Biomaterials

Engineering Sustainable Environments in Scandinavia

POLITICAL SCIENCE

European Security Dilemmas

Psychology of Political Behavior

Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights

Public Health Policy in Practice

· Swedish Politics and Society

Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

PRE-MEDICINE / HEALTH SCIENCE

Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence

Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies

Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Medical Diagnostics

· Medical Ethics

Medical Simulation Lab

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience of Emotion

Neuroscience of Emotion Lab

Precision Medicine: Tailored Treatment in Clinical Practice

Public Health Emergencies and Health-Crisis

Management

Public Health Policy in Practice

Public Mental Health

Tumor Biology and Oncology

PSYCHOLOGY

Cognitive Neuroscience of Addiction

Developing Brain: From Infancy to Adolescence

· Developmental Psychopathology

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology Lab

· Loving Brain: Neuroscience of Relationships, The Neuroscience of Emotion

Neuroscience of Emotion Lab

Positive Psychology

Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance

· Psychology of Emerging Adulthood

Psychology of Food: A Biopsychosocial

Perspective

· Psychology of Loneliness

Psychology of Political Behavior

PUBLIC HEALTH

Epidemiology: Swedish Case Studies

Human Trafficking and the Sex Trade Medical Ethics

Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights

Public Health Emergencies and Health-Crisis Management

Public Health Policy in Practice

Public Mental Health

PUBLIC POLICY

Age of AI: Ethics and Public Policy, The Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights

·

Public Health Policy in Practice

Smart and Sustainable Cities

Swedish Politics and Society

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

World of the Vikings

SOCIOLOGY

· Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology Lab

Gender, Equality, and Sexuality in Scandinavia

Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture

Power of the Mind: Psychology of Performance

Psychology of Emerging Adulthood

Psychology of Loneliness

· Psychology of Political Behavior

Public Health and Migration: Access, Politics, and Human Rights

Sex Education and Sexual Reform in Europe

Swedish Politics and Society

Transgender in Scandinavia

STUDIO ART

· Nordic Contemporary Art

Photo Documentary and Discovery

Scandinavian Textiles and Fashion Workshop

Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography

SUSTAINABILITY

Smart and Sustainable Cities

URBAN STUDIES

Smart and Sustainable Cities

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Course List by Academic Interest

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology of Food

Cultural Diversity and Integration

· Danish Language and Culture, various levels

Ethics of Travel

European Urban Experience: Why Cities Matter

Food, Migration, and Belonging

Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia

Masculinities in Scandinavia

Meaning of Style

Migrants, Minorities, and Belonging in Denmark

· Muslims in the West

Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race

· What’s So Funny?

ARCHITECTURE

20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture

Adaptive Re-use in Europe: Cities and Buildings

· Architecture Design Studio

Architecture Foundations Studio

Danish Design

· Detailing and Sustainability in Scandinavian

Architecture

Furniture Design Studio

Furniture Design Workshop

Inclusive Design in Architecture and Urban Spaces

Interior Architecture Foundations Studio

Interior Architecture Studio

· New Nordic Design

Place-based Sustainable Building

Sustainable by Design

Urban Design Foundations Studio

Urban Design Journal

· Urban Design Studio

ART HISTORY

· Art in the Making

Curating in Europe

Danish Design

European Art of the 19th Century: From Classicism to Symbolism

· European Art of the 20th Century: From Expressionism to Post-War Art

Garden Art in European Culture

· Modern Frames: European Art and Cinema

New Nordic Design

Who’s Watching: Surveillance, Art, and Culture

Women, Art, Identity

BIOLOGY

Biological Conservation and Biodiversity

Biological Conservation and Biodiversity Lab

· Biology of Marine Mammals

Biology of Marine Mammals Lab

Complexity of Cancer

Epigenetics and the Impact on Health and Disease

Genomics in Clinical Practice

Gut Reaction: How Human Microbes Shape

Our Lives

Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach

· Immunology

Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development

Medical Simulation Lab

Neuroimaging of the Disordered Brain

Neurological Disorders and Diseases

Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety

Polar Biology

Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy in Denmark

· Psychopharmacology: Substances and the Brain

BUSINESS

· Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies

Business Leadership: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

Corporate Finance: European Case Studies

Creative Industries: Business, Innovation, Politics, and Culture

Disaster Management Leadership

Entrepreneurship Practicum

· European Business Strategy: Case Studies

Global Supply Change Management

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe

International Marketing and Branding

Leadership Across Cultures

· Sports Economics

Strategic Communication

Strategic Planning for Leaders

· Strategies for Marketing in the Entertainment Industry

Sustainable Business Strategy

Sustainable Finance: The Future of Investment

COMMUNICATION / MEDIA STUDIES

Age of AI: Ethics and Public Policy, The Designing Communication Campaigns

· Digital Media in Marketing

Glued to the Screen: TV Shows, Norms, and Culture

Guilty Pleasures of Pop Culture

History of European Film

· Innovation Through Design Thinking

New Media and Changing Communities

Nordic Noir: Crime Fiction, TV Series, and Film

· Photojournalism

Podcast Production: The Impact of Sound

Strategic Communication

Travel Writing

Virtual Worlds and Social Media

· Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography

What’s So Funny?

· Who’s Watching: Surveillance, Art, and Culture

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning

· Computational Analysis of Big Data

Computer Graphics: Programming 3D Applications

Game Development Lab

Game Development: Programming and Practice

CREATIVE WRITING

Creative Nonfiction Workshop

Creative Writing

· Sense of Place in European Literature, A Travel Writing

CRIMINOLOGY / LAW

Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Analysis

Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia

Cyberwarfare

Economics of Crime

· Fleeing Across Borders: International Refugee Law

Gang Crime in Scandinavia

Human Trafficking in a Global Context

· Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict

Prostitution and the Sex Trade in Europe

ECONOMICS

Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies

· Development Economics

Econometrics Applied: Making Data Talk

Economics of Crime

· Environmental Economics

Globalization and European Economies

Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe

Sports Economics

Urban Economics

EDUCATION

Child Development and Education in Scandinavia

· Child Development and Education in Scandinavia

Practicum

Children with Special Needs

Playful Learning in Scandinavian Classrooms

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Creative Industries: Business, Innovation, Politics, and Culture

· Entrepreneurship Practicum

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe

Innovation Through Design Thinking

Investing for Impact and Change

Social Entrepreneurship

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES / SCIENCE

Anthropology of Food

· Arctic Geopolitics

Arctic Glaciology

Biological Conservation and Biodiversity

Biological Conservation and Biodiversity Lab

Biology of Marine Mammals

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Biology of Marine Mammals Lab

Citizen Science on Biodiversity and Climate Change

· Climate Change and Radical Political Movements

Climate, Glaciers, and Human Impact

Environmental Economics

Environmental Impact of Humans

Environmental Philosophy

Environmental Policy in Practice

Getting There: Transportation in Urban Europe

Geographic Information Systems: Applied Climate Change Cases

Geology of Scandinavia

Ice Cores and Ice Ages

· Integrated Climate Change Planning

Polar Biology

Politics and Ethics of Food

Renewable Energy Systems

Sustainable Business Strategy

· Sustainable by Design

Sustainable Development in Northern Europe

Sustainable Food: Production and Consumption

· Understanding Climate Change

Urban Ecology

Waste Management Systems in Europe

FILM STUDIES

· Future is Now: Science Fiction in Film, Literature, and Video Games

History of European Film

· Modern Frames: European Art and Cinema

Nordic Noir: Crime Fiction, TV Series, and Film

FINANCE

Corporate Finance: European Case Studies

· Globalization and European Economies

International Financial Management

Sustainable Finance: The Future of Investment

GENDER STUDIES

Digital Fashion and the Body

Feminist Activism in Denmark

Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia

· Gender Perspectives on Human Rights

History of Sexuality in Europe

Human Trafficking in a Global Context

· Is the Future is Feminine?

Masculinities in Scandinavia

Meaning of Style

Philosophy of Gender

Prostitution and the Sex Trade in Europe

· Psychology of Human Sexuality

Sociology of the Family

Women and Leadership

· Women, Art, Identity

Course List by Academic Interest

GEOLOGY

Arctic Glaciology

Climate, Glaciers, and Human Impact

· Geographic Information Systems: Applied Climate Change Cases

Geology of Scandinavia

Ice Cores and Ice Ages

Understanding Climate Change

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Graphic Design Foundations Studio

· Graphic Design Studio

HISTORY

· Battlefield Europe: Military History of World War II

Conspiracy Theories and Historical Controversies

Enemy Within: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War

Ethical and Scientific Legacy of the Nazi Medical Crimes

European Storytelling: From Myth to Marvel

History of Copenhagen: Structure, Plan, Design

· Holocaust and Genocide

Nordic Mythology

Postcolonial Europe: Narratives, Nationalism, and Race

Royalty in the Land of Equality

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Child Development and Education in Scandinavia

· Child Development and Education in Scandinavia

Practicum

Children with Special Needs

Developmental Disorders

European Clinical Psychology

· European Clinical Psychology Practicum

Playful Learning in Scandinavian Classrooms

Positive Psychology

·

Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice

Psychology of Adolescence: A Scandinavian Perspective

Psychology of Crisis

· Stolen Childhoods: Migrant and Refugee

Children in Europe

Under the Influence: Alcohol, Drugs, and Young Adulthood

INTERIOR DESIGN / ARCHITECTURE

20th and 21st Century Danish Architecture

Detailing and Sustainability in Scandinavian

Architecture

Furniture Design Studio

Furniture Design Workshop

· Interior Architecture Foundations Studio

Interior Architecture Studio

Textile Design in Scandinavia Workshop

LANGUAGE

Danish Language and Culture, various levels

LEADERSHIP STUDIES

Business Leadership: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas

Disaster Management Leadership

Leadership Across Cultures

Positive Organizational Psychology

Psychology of Leadership

Strategic Planning for Leaders

Women and Leadership

LITERATURE

Concept of Evil in Contemporary Culture

· European Storytelling: From Myth to Marvel

Future is Now: Science Fiction in Film, Literature, and Video Games

Hans Christian Andersen: Stories of Desire and Discomfort

· Kierkegaard’s Authorship

Making of the Modern Self: Existential Philosophy

Narrative Medicine: Illness, Suffering, and Madness in Literature

Nordic Mythology

Nordic Noir: Crime Fiction, TV Series, and Film

Sense of Place in European Literature, A

MARKETING

Designing Communication Campaigns

Digital Media in Marketing

· International Marketing and Branding Strategies for Marketing in the Entertainment Industry

MUSIC

· Applied Piano

Music Composition: Private Studio Instruction

Music Performance: Instrument

· Music Performance: Voice

Sound Engineering and Music Production

NEUROSCIENCE

Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness

· Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness Lab

Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity

Cognitive Neuroscience of Sleep

· Cognitive Psychology of Decision-Making Lab

Ethical Brain: Philosophy and Neuroscience

Neuroethics

Neuroimaging of the Disordered Brain

Neurological Disorders and Diseases

· Neuroplasticity

Neuropsychology of Brain Injury

Neuroscience of Fear and Anxiety

· Neuroscience of Religion and Atheism

Psychopharmacology: Substances and the Brain

Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors

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DIS COPENHAGEN

Course List by Academic Interest

PHILOSOPHY

Climate Change and Radical Political Movements

· Concept of Evil in Contemporary Culture

Environmental Philosophy

Ethical Brain: Philosophy and Neuroscience

· Good Life, The Kierkegaard’s Authorship

Making of the Modern Self: Existential Philosophy

Neuroethics

Philosophy of Gender

· Philosophy of Love

Philosophy of Mental Health

Religion in Crisis

POLITICAL SCIENCE / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Arctic Geopolitics

Battlefield Europe: Military History of World War II

· Climate Change and Radical Political Movements

Conspiracy Theories and Historical Controversies

Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Analysis

· Cultural Diversity and Integration

Cyberwarfare

Democracies at Risk in Europe

Danish Politics and Society

Enemy Within: Spies and Espionage in the Cold War

Equality in Scandinavia: Developments and Challenges of the Welfare State

· European Game of Politics: Crisis and Survival

Fleeing Across Borders: International Refugee Law

Gender Perspectives on Human Rights

Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict

Partners and Rivals: EU-U.S. Relations

· Politics and Ethics of Food

Religion and Politics in Europe

Shadow Wars: Fake News and Hybrid Warfare

· Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism from a European Perspective

PRE-MEDICINE / HEALTH SCIENCE

Complexity of Cancer

Epidemiology: Danish Case Studies

Epigenetics and the Impact on Health and Disease

Genomics in Clinical Practice

· Gut Reaction: How Human Microbes Shape

Our Lives

Health Beyond Borders

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Healthcare Strategies for At-Risk Populations

Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach

Human Health and Disease: A Clinical Approach

Immunology

· Medical Biotechnology and Drug Development

Medical Ethics

Medical Simulation Lab

Narrative Medicine: Illness, Suffering, and Madness in Literature

Neuroplasticity

Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy in Denmark

Under the Influence: Alcohol, Drugs, and Young Adulthood

PSYCHOLOGY

Applied Psychotherapy

· Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness

Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness Lab

Cognitive Neuroscience of Creativity

· Cognitive Neuroscience of Sleep

Cognitive Psychology of Decision-Making Lab

Cyberpsychology

Cyberpsychology Lab

Developmental Disorders

· Eco-Psychology

European Clinical Psychology

European Clinical Psychology Practicum

· Happiness Lab: Positive Psychology

History of Emotion and Mental Health, The Identity Lab: Transforming Prejudice, Discrimination, and Conflict

Neuropsychology of Brain Injury

· Philosophy of Mental Health

Positive Organizational Psychology

Positive Psychology

· Positive Psychology Practicum: Methods and Practice

Psychology of Adolescence

Psychology of Crisis

Psychology of Eating Disorders

· Psychology of Human Sexuality

Psychology of Leadership

Psychology of Peak Performance

· Social Brain: Neuropsychology of Social Behaviors

PUBLIC HEALTH

Epidemiology: Danish Case Studies

· Ethical and Scientific Legacy of the Nazi Medical Crimes

Health Beyond Borders

· Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Healthcare Strategies for At-Risk Populations

Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach

History of Emotion and Mental Health, The Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy in Denmark

Public Mental Health

Stolen Childhoods: Migrant and Refugee Children in Europe

PUBLIC POLICY

Age of AI: Ethics and Public Policy

Development Economics

Environmental Economics

Environmental Impact of Humans

Environmental Policy in Practice

· Equality in Scandinavia: Developments and Challenges of the Welfare State

Health Economics and Health Policy in Europe

Healthcare Strategies for At-Risk Populations

Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Approach

Prostitution and the Sex Trade in Europe

Public Mental Health

Sustainable Development in Northern Europe

· Sustainable Food: Production and Consumption

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Kierkegaard’s Authorship

· Neuroscience of Religion and Atheism

Nordic Mythology

Religion and Politics in Europe

· Religion in Crisis

SOCIOLOGY

Activism: Engagement and Resistance

Criminology and Criminal Justice in Scandinavia

· Cultural Diversity and Integration

Danish Politics and Society

Equality in Scandinavia: Developments and Challenges of the Welfare State

European Urban Experience: Why Cities Matter

Feminist Activism in Denmark

Food, Migration, and Belonging

Gang Crime in Scandinavia

· Gender and Sexuality in Scandinavia

Guilty Pleasures of Pop Culture

History of Sexuality in Europe

· Identity Lab: Transforming Prejudice, Discrimination, and Conflict

Masculinities in Scandinavia

Migrants, Minorities, and Belonging in Denmark

Muslims in the West

· Royalty in the Land of Equality

Sociology of the Family

The Beautiful Game: Soccer in Contemporary Society and Culture

STUDIO ART

Architecture Foundations Studio

Art in the Making

· Digital Fashion and the Body

Graphic Design Foundations Studio

Graphic Design Studio

· Interior Architecture Foundations Studio

Photojournalism

Textile Design in Scandinavia Workshop

Urban Exploration Photography Workshop

Visual Journal

Watercolor Painting

Ways of Seeing: Storytelling Through Photography

URBAN STUDIES / DESIGN

Adaptive Re-use in Europe: Cities and Buildings

European Urban Design Theories

European Urban Experience: Why Cities Matter

Getting There: Transportation in Urban Europe

History of Copenhagen: Structure, Plan, Design

Inclusive Design in Architecture and Urban Spaces

Integrated Climate Change Planning

Strategies for Urban Livability

Urban Design Foundations Studio

Urban Design Journal

Urban Design Studio

Urban Ecology

Urban Economics

· Urban Exploration Photography Workshop

Waste Management Systems in Europe

BLUE: Core Courses - your DIS signature course that includes two Study Tours

Student Bloggers

Every semester, bloggers share their stories in Stockholm and Copenhagen. Read what current students are up to in their own words. And better yet, reach out to them directly if you have any questions.

Stockholm: DISabroad.org/sth-blogs

Copenhagen: DISabroad.org/cph-blogs

What is Included in Your Semester?

As a non-profit organization, we strive to make study abroad accessible for everyone. DIS prides itself on listing comprehensive fees with no hidden costs and keeping prices to a minimum while offering a quality experience. DIS and your school offer many resources to help make study abroad in Scandinavia a reality for you.

Be sure to speak with your study abroad office as financial arrangements vary widely by university.

Tuition & Fees

Comprehensive Tuition includes:

+ Course instruction, materials, and books

+ Costs for Study Tours and Exploration Electives

+ Labs, Research, and Practicums

+ Field Studies and guest lectures for all courses

+ Academic administration, advising, and support

Comprehensive Housing & Student Life Fee includes:

+ Furnished room

+ Meals (depending on housing placement)

+ Local transportation coverage

+ Laundry facilities and/or allowance

+ Visa advice and assistance

+ Arrival Day pick-up and workshop

+ Various cultural and social events

+ 24-hour emergency support

+ Medical, accident, and liability insurance

DIS Semester List Price

Tuition: $22,050 USD

Housing & Student Life Fee: $7,125 USD

Total: $29,175 USD

Scholarships & Aid

We understand that studying abroad can be an expensive endeavor, and are committed to supporting students with limited financial resources, from diverse backgrounds, and/or underrepresented populations in study abroad.

DIS offers need-based and diversity scholarships, as well as merit scholarships

We also partner with Fund for Education Abroad (FEA), which dedicates funds for DIS students, offering awards up to $5,000 per semester to U.S. undergraduates with financial need who are traditionally underrepresented in education abroad.

Never be embarrassed by your financial situation. DIS is aware of low-income students’ need for scholarships, and are willing to help. I have gotten so much support since I’ve been here, and it all started with asking.”

Your questions, answered

When can I apply for DIS scholarships?

You can apply for scholarships at any point during the application or registration process; even before you have been accepted to DIS.

How can I use my financial aid from home when studying abroad with DIS?

For assistance with transferring your financial aid package, consult your study abroad office and financial aid office on campus.

As an international student, can I apply for a scholarship?

Yes, international (non-U.S. citizen) students are also welcome to apply for DIS scholarships.

How much does DIS offer for need-based scholarships?

Need-based scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need, and each student may receive up to $6,000 per semester.

2.5 million USD per year in scholarships & aid

Nearly 50%

DIS grants of all students receive financial support from DIS

DISabroad.org/scholarships

What is the DIS Diversity Scholarship?

The DIS Diversity Scholarship is available to students from populations traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including but not limited to those from diverse ethnic, racial, cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientation, and disability, as well as first-generation college students.

How do the merit-based awards offered by DIS work?

DIS offers three competitive, merit-based awards, each for $10,000. If you are chosen as the recipient of a merit-based award, you will not qualify for need-based funding as well.

Are there other study abroad scholarships I can apply for?

How does it work?

Yes, many regional, national, and global organizations offer study abroad scholarships, like the Gilman Scholarship and Diversity Abroad. Consult your study abroad advisor on campus, and read more on the website.

MELISA, WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

How to Apply

We know that studying abroad is a big decision and we are here to guide you along every step of the way. DIS collaborates with over 200 partner institutions across the U.S. so that your application process is simple, and credits are easily transferred back to your home institution.

Your questions, answered

When do the semesters start and end?

The fall semester runs from mid-August to mid-December, and the spring semester runs from mid-January to mid-May. Visit the website for full semester calendar details, including Study Tour and break dates.

Is the application process the same for DIS Stockholm and DIS Copenhagen?

Yes. We make it easy to list programs in both locations on your application. You will be accepted to either DIS Stockholm or DIS Copenhagen.

What makes for a strong DIS applicant?

To be a successful applicant, you must have an academically compelling reason why DIS is a good fit for you, the self-reliance and maturity necessary to obtain the benefits and embrace the challenges of studying abroad, and a genuine interest in cultural engagement.

Do I apply directly to DIS or through my home university?

The application process varies by university. Talk to your study abroad office or advisor, or fill out the form at DISabroad.org/apply to start the conversation with us. Once you have been admitted to DIS, you can register for courses and Study Tours, housing, and more.

I don’t know who to talk to about study abroad at my home university. Can you help? Of course! Fill out the form at DISabroad.org/apply and we can help direct you to the right person.

to Your School

Your study abroad office and academic advisor can give you the information you need about application processes, deadlines, transfering credits, and tuition. They can also advise you on how to transfer your financial aid and talk through other scholarship opportunities.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible as DIS often reaches capacity.

Be sure to meet with your university’s study abroad advisors as internal deadlines and processes vary by institution.

Academic requirements include:

+ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

+ Must have completed two semesters by time of participation

+ Good academic and disciplinary standing at a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada

You are always welcome to get in touch with our North American Office in Minnesota. Many staff are DIS alumni, who work closely together with fellow staff in Stockholm and Copenhagen to facilitate a smooth experience for you.

We offer support in the following areas:

+ Admission and registration

+ Financial aid and scholarships

+ Academic advising on prerequisites and course eligibility

+ Visa and pre-departure advising

+ Health and accommodations advising

DIS North American Office Phone: (612) 361-2200 or (800) 247-3477

Email: DIS@DISabroad.org

Talk Reach Out to Us DISabroad.org/apply

Considering a future term with DIS? Join us for an info session. We will have staff and student voices from Copenhagen, Stockholm, and the U.S. We’ll share things you should be thinking about as you shape your study abroad future, and you have the opportunity to ask us questions.

One thing I’ve learned from studying abroad is that you just show up as the person you are. Step into the new world with no expectations and take in all the unknowns. Enjoy every moment of it.”

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RARA, ST. OLAF COLLEGE