Danish Institute for Study Abroad

Fields of study:

Biomedicine, Politics, Economics, Justice & Human Rights, Neuroscience, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Health

Eligibility:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (Whitman requirement).  Prerequisites vary depending on program’s Core Course.

Semesters Offered:

Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Calendar:

August – December, January – May

Credits:

Minimum of 15-18 credits per semester - Required Courses:
One Core Course – includes two course-integrated study tours (3 credits)
Danish Language (3 credits)
DIS Elective courses (3 credits each)

Credit Conversion:

1 DIS credit = 1 Whitman credit

Housing:

Students can choose to live with a host family, or live with a Danish roommate, or stay at a Folkehøjskole (a cultural tradition that many young Danes enjoy), or live in a residence hall (kollegium).

Meals:

Vary according to housing choice.

Scholarships:

http://www.disabroad.org/study-abroad/fees/scholarships/