Sustainability in Europe

  Denmark

Copenhagen

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Please Contact Us for updates

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.

Prerequisites: General DIS prerequisites

Core Course: "Sustainable Development: Environmental, Political, and Social Issues," 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 (companies, NGOs, power plants, and regional authorities) and a longer European study tour to Britain- which is at the forefront of sustainability initiatives and is currently building the world's largest windmill park at sea.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please contact DIS for more information

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Denmark 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 - 2,000 per semester, plus a small number of USD 3,000 and 4,000 grants. 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-Program 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