Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)
Language Requirements
No prerequisites, but Northwestern requires students to enroll in a Danish language course as part of the program.Northwestern Requirements
Northwestern students are required to enroll in at least 15 credits per semester, even though DIS only requires 12 credits.
Important note regarding 1-credit courses: DIS offers 1-credit courses, however, 1-credit courses are not eligible for credit transfer to Northwestern. If you enroll in a 1-credit course, it would need to be in addition to the required 15 credits per semester.
Program Requirements
Certain courses are required as prerequisites for some programs. Please check the DIS web site for further information.Academic Specialties
Numerous course options in all academic areas.Course Type
DIS program courses for all students.
Additional course options: instruction at the Royal Danish Academy of Music for music majors; research opportunities; direct enrollment in select courses at Danish universities.
Additional Information
Students will enroll in a specific program of study while at DIS, including the core course of that program. Programs open to Northwestern students are:
- Biomedicine
- Child Diversity & Development
- Communication & Media
- European Humanities
- European Politics
- Global Economics
- Justice & Human Rights
- Medical Practice & Policy
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Science & the Environment
- Sociology
- Sustainability in Europe
Planned Excursions: The programs include two study tours: a three-day study tour in Denmark, Sweden, or Northern Germany, and a week-long study tour within Europe.
Housing
Students may choose one of the following housing options:
- Danish host family
- Kollegium (International/Danish student residence hall)
- Folkehøjskole (similar to a small American boarding school, but with Danish students)
- DIS Residential Community
- An apartment with a Danish roommate
Program Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $15,125
- Room & Board: $4,825
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,050
- Books: included in program fee
- Personal Expenses: $2,200
- HTH: $134
- Visa: $490
- Total Estimated Costs: $26,179
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Application Requirements
Northwestern students must complete the following application materials for this program:- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
- The DIS Prerequisite Form, which needs to be submitted with the Northwestern application.
Note: Northwestern is the admitting institution for the DIS program; students do not need to complete a seperate application through the DIS website.
