DENMARK

DIS Semester Program in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN

Danish capital, Scandinavia's largest city (1.5 million), ancient monarchy and EU member
Lively, safe, student-friendly city

DATES

January to May --OR--
Late August to mid-December

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

DIS: Danish Institute for Study Abroad—www.dis.dk
400-450 U.S. students, 30 international students

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

DIS courses on European topics taught in English
Optional courses in Danish language or other languages at intermediate level
Extensive study tours to various Scandinavian and European cities, see www.dis.dk/Academic1/studytours.php
Choose one of the following co-sponsored* Core Courses:
Choose remaining courses from an extensive set of elective course offerings in the arts, business, design, economics, humanities, public health, social science, science, technology, and much more; see http://www.dis.dk/Academic1/full_electives.php http://www.dis.dk/Academic1/full_electives.php
Optional courses in Danish language or other languages at intermediate level

Note: IU selectively co-sponsors DIS program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all DIS tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.

COURSE LOAD

15 IU credits in 5 DIS courses

HOUSING

Danish family, student residence hall (Kollegium), traditional group student community (Folkhojskole), or apartments with Danish students (shared housing)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you

are a student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress,
are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college, and
have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA

*Business majors must have completed (or will complete) E201, E202 and the Business Integrative Core before program begins. Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) students must have completed BUS K201 and ECON E201 and E202
**Interior Design program also requires students to have completed three semesters of Interior Design Studio in the IUB FIDER-accredited program.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.

ESTIMATED 2009-2010 COSTS (PER SEMESTER)

IU portion of fee: $640
DIS portion of fee: $16,495* (includes tuition, room only in Kollegium or room and board with family, health insurance, books, tram pass, study trips)
Initial prepayment of $500 due Oct. 26 for spring; March for fall.
Kollegium meals: $1,800
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.
*Special discounted DIS fee for IU students.

FINANCIAL AID

IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
DIS Work scholarships available http://www.dis.dk/Financial/Scholarship.php
For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Spring 2010: September 14, 2009
Fall 2010: February 2010

IU committee screens applications for DIS final consideration. Notification of application status sent electronically within four weeks of application deadline.

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Last updated: September 8, 2009
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu