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Accepted Students

• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Academic year, fall or spring semester, summer session
• Open to U of M juniors & seniors
• Resident credit
• Study abroad center
• Homestays, Dorms, Apartments
• No language prerequisite
• Sponsored by DIS

Description
Copenhagen, founded more than 800 years ago, combines the old-world charm of its medieval origins with the vibrant life of a modern European capital. Historic six-story buildings and scattered squares, parks, and gardens—including the world-famous Tivoli Gardens—characterize the city. Within the historical ramparts, the world’s largest pedestrian district creates a lively downtown with cinemas, clubs, and cafes. The world’s oldest monarchy, modern Denmark is also a democracy and a welfare state, characterized by social equality and a high standard of living.

Enroll in a wide variety of courses taught in English—from architecture and business to pre-med and social sciences—and enjoy exciting study tours to other sites in Europe. Study tour sites include Sweden, Russia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Program facilities include a student lounge, library, computer labs, and architecture studios; program staff offer orientation, advising, and support. Live with a Danish family, with Danish students in a residence hall, or with a Danish roommate in an apartment, and deepen your understanding of this warm and welcoming culture.

Curriculum
Instruction provided in English by Danish faculty. Receive 30 credits per year, 15 credits per semester, or 3-9 per summer. Choose from a variety of academic tracks:

Architecture Biotechnology & Biomedicine Communication & Mass Media European Culture & History European Politics & Society Furniture Design in Scandinavia Glass Design in Scandinavia Interior Design International Business & Economics Jewelry Design in Scandinavia

Medical Practice & Policy Migration & Identity Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Nursing in Scandinavia Pre-Architecture Prostitution & Human Trafficking in Europe Psychology & Child Development Textile Design Scandinavia Sustainability in Scandinavia

Eligibility & Application
Open to juniors and seniors with 3.0 GPA.

Applications reviewed until early May for fall semester/academic year, early November for spring semester, and early April for summer session.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota participating on this program are charged a program fee that is inclusive of the cosponsored program's fee and a University of Minnesota fee to cover the cost of application processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for resident credit, assistance with financial aid, and international health insurance. This administrative fee ranges from $500 to $1,500 and varies by program. The cosponsored program's portion of the program fee can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available at the program site linked below. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. An adviser in the Learning Abroad Center can help you find complete cost information. See Financial Resources to find resources about comparing costs.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

All University of Minnesota students receive an automatic scholarship of $4000 for academic year programs, $2000 for semester programs, and $500 for summer programs (available for summer programs of 6 credits or more).

Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636, email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online staff directory. For specific program questions, contact the program directly.

More Information

For more information about the DIS program, visit the DIS program web page.

Last modified on June 25, 2008