Danish Institute for Study Abroad

Study Abroad in Denmark at the University of Copenhagen

The University of Maryland acts as a coordinator for the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS). Students on the program take courses through DIS, the official program for English-speaking foreigners affiliated with the University of Copenhagen.

The DIS program is open to all UM students, as well as students from other University System of Maryland universities. In order to qualify, applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students can enroll in the DIS program for the full year, or they can choose to study for the Summer, Fall or Spring semester.

Founded in 1167, Copenhagen, the capital of a modern, affluent, democratic society, is a study in contrasts:

• A sparkling European metropolis of 1.5 million people offering an abundance of culture and entertainment, yet projecting an inviting small-town atmosphere of friendliness, intimacy, and safety
• A network of walking streets, plazas, parks and canals combined with an extensive, clean, safe and dependable public transportation system
• A university dating from 1479, yet a modern educational center with several universities and colleges, lots of students, and a vibrant youth culture
• A big city with a low crime rate, where personal safety is high compared to many other cities.*

*Text taken from DIS website.

For questions about the application, registration and pre-departure logistics, please contact Pernille Levine, University of Maryland's DIS Coordinator.