Gap Year Programs in Copenhagen,Denmark

Your First Year Abroad program in Copenhagen lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Danish culture. Live and learn in Copenhagen! Copenhagen is Denmark’s forward-thinking capital, known for its innovation, sustainability, and rich cultural heritage. Spend 12 weeks cycling along scenic canals, relaxing in the colorful Nyhavn harbor, and savoring smørrebrød at food markets. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Copenhagen is the perfect place to study abroad.

Denmark is a small country (approximately 5.4 million people) that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence - its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe! A continuous stream of cultures have gone back and forth over this land bridge for hundreds of years (including the Vikings), making the country an integral part of European history. Today, it is a member of the European Union and prides itself on its highly developed public schools, higher education, and health services. The climate is temperate with mild summers and snowy winters.

Seafaring, Vikings, castles, and quaint harbors beckon volunteers to Denmark. The Kingdom of Denmark includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands. With the longest, continuous coastline in Europe, it has no location that's further than 52 kilometers from the ocean. In 1849, the country adopted a democratic constitution. Now, hard work, protection of civil liberties, and traditional family life dominate its lifestyle. As a volunteer, you'll be hosted by Dansk ICYE. This partnership will provide you with multitudes of opportunities to create lasting friendships and make a difference in Denmark.