| Sponsored by: |
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) |
| Web site: |
DIS Web Site |
| Location: |
Copenhagen, Denmark (Population: 1.5 million) |
| Terms: |
Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year
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| Specific Program/Language Requirements: |
Northwestern Requirements for this program:
- Northwestern students are required to enroll in at least 15 credits per semester which is generally equal to 5 courses.
- You are required to live in housing arranged by DIS, either in homestays or a kollegium.
- You are required to take a Danish language course while enrolled at DIS.
DIS Program Requirements: Certain courses are required as prerequisites for some programs. Please check the DIS website for further information.
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| Program Description: |
The DIS curriculum is subdivided into a number of programs, such as European Culture & History and International Business & Economics, each with a specific academic focus. In addition to taking core courses specific to your program, you can choose from over 120 courses taught across a spectrum of majors, but each through a Danish, Scandinavian or European lens.
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| Academic Specialties of this program: |
Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Business, Communication, Economics, Gender Studies, History, International Relations, Media Studies, Political Science, Pre-Medicine, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology
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| Course Type: |
DIS program courses
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| Additional Information: |
- Program includes course-integrated study tours within Denmark and Europe.
- Volunteer, internship and comparative field project opportunities are available.
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| Housing: |
Homestay or kollegium (dorms with Danish university students)
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| Approximate Program Size: |
500 students from 165 universities per semester
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| Application Requirements for this Program: |
- All study abroad students must complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call (847-467-6400) or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and net ID) to be registered for this quiz.
- After completing the 101 Quiz with a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application is not available online.
- Students must complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad by the specified deadline.
- In addition, students must also complete a one page DIS form which should be submitted with the above application. This form can be downloaded here.
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| Contact Returnees: |
Click here for a list of current Northwestern students who have participated
in this program. |
| Photo Gallery: |
Click here for photos from this program. |
| Related
Links: |
University of Copenhagen
Danish Consulate in Chicago
Lonely Planet Guide – Copenhagen |
| Other Programs in Denmark: |
None at this time
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