Description

Denmark is well known for its commitment to areas such as alternative energy, energy conservation, public transportation, urban planning, and ecologically and socially sustainable architectural design. Through coursework and hands-on field visits around Scandinavia, the program offers a broad understanding of the links and tensions between environmental challenges and sustainable solutions, and a Scandinavian perspective on best practices within urban development and transportation, alternative energy sources and energy conservation, and waste management. Student in this program will enroll in the "Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political, and Social Issues" core course, which is an examination of the concepts and philosophies of sustainability. We will look at the roles of individuals, communities, business, and government in shaping sustainable development. Emphasis on Danish and European experiences and perspectives.

Highlights

The program includes a short study tour in Denmark or Southern Sweden (companies, NGOs, power plants, and regional authorities) and a longer European study tour to Britain, Germany, Netherlands or Sweden (your choice).

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please contact DIS for more information

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

The DIS Board of Directors has allocated scholarship funds to help you afford to study in Denmark. Scholarships consist of grants in the range of USD 1,000 to 5,000 per semester. Summer scholarships range from USD 300 - 1000 depending on your program selection. All scholarships are awarded based on financial need.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad's Mission Statement

DIS is a specialized Danish institution offering study abroad programs in English for primarily American university students in their third or fourth year of study, with credit transfer to their home school. Among alumni and partners, we have a reputation of being intense, demanding and rewarding, and of providing a challenging educational environment in a full-service framework.

Year Founded

1959