Semester and summer abroad in Stockholm and Copenhagen
66 years as a non-profit study abroad institution
Since 1959, we’ve provided innovative study abroad experiences in Scandinavia for undergraduate students. Today, we continue to lead in global education, inspiring intercultural exchange and a global mindset.
Freedom to shape your academic path
With hundreds of courses across disciplines, our Course Finder helps you build a study abroad experience that fits your academic needs and interests.
Studying abroad changes lives. It opens minds, builds global perspectives, and shapes futures.
At DIS, we’re proud to support half of all students through scholarships. But with growing cuts to higher education funding, too many students now risk losing the chance to go abroad.
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Your support — no matter the size — helps keep the door open for future students to experience the world through education.
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Listen to Trent`s (@davidsoncollege) candid reflections on making connections, building community, and adapting to a new environment while abroad.
Apply for the spring semester by October 15th - click the link in our bio to learn more!
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Cadence (@smith_college_ois) always knew she wanted to study abroad. It wasn`t a matter of where, but how.
Concerned about the cost, Cadence leaned on her community to find financial aid opportunities. After discussions with former students, her study abroad office, and her faculty, she found the aid she needed to make her summer abroad possible.
Through DIS scholarships and the Gilman scholarship, Cadence spent three weeks in Stockholm studying criminology and psychology, and three weeks in Copenhagen studying food, migration, and belonging.
Learn more about our scholarships and how to apply via our link in bio.
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Incoming DIS students—looking for some insider tips before heading abroad?
We asked our spring 2025 students to share the advice they wish they had before their own study abroad journey!
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Natalie (she/her, @vanderbiltstudyabroad) wasn’t sure how to spend the summer after sophomore year. She explored internships, jobs, and research opportunities but ultimately decided to study abroad.
Though a self-proclaimed homebody, Natalie was excited by the chance to step outside her comfort zone, take classes that aligned with her interests, and make Scandinavia her “home base.”
Learn more about Natalie’s summer abroad—link in bio.
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Nothing like summer in Scandinavia 🌞
Photos are by Student Photographer Marco (@uncstudyabroad) and DIS staff.
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Full-year student Joan (she/her, @smith_college_ois) was recently published in The Copenhagen Post! 📰
In her article, Joan reflects on how living abroad can shift your perspective over time.
“After six months of living in Denmark as an international student, I began to appreciate aspects of life that initially felt like challenges when I first arrived.”
From Denmark’s work-life balance to its long, dark winters, Joan shares how everyday challenges grew into meaningful and memorable parts of her experience.
Read her full article—link in bio.
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Get a firsthand look at student life
See Scandinavia through our students’ eyes as they capture moments from daily life to Study Tour highlights, offering an up-close view of their study abroad experience.
Discover your home away from home
With strong local connections to two vibrant European capitals, Copenhagen and Stockholm offer unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the Scandinavian cultures.
