Dates & Fees
Program Calendar
Applications Accepted
Spring 2009
June 2 - October 15, 2008
All UM, College Park students on the DIS program will be required to attend a pre-departure orientation session at the University of Maryland.There is also an on-site orientation in Copenhagen, conducted by the DIS program staff.
Program Dates
Dates for 2008-2009 are as follows:
Fall Semester
Pre-Depature Orientation - TBD in May
Latest departure from US - August 23
Start of program - August 24
Beginning of classes - August 28
Mid-term break - October 11-November 2
Final exams - December 11-16
Last day of program - December 18
Spring Semester
Pre-Departure Orientation - December 11, 4.30-6
Latest departure from US - January 15
Start of program - January 16
Beginning of classes - January 22
Mid-term break - March 21-April 13
Final exams - May 11-15
Last day of program - May 17
Program Costs
Program Fee*
Summer 2008 (subtract $250 from the published DIS price)
Fall 2008 or Spring 2009
$14,885
Full Year 2008-2009
$26,490
*Includes tuition, fees, housing, meals or meal stipend, orientation, and excursions. This fee is paid directly to the University of Maryland, College Park. The University of Maryland's Study Abroad Office retains a $250 fee from DIS. This fee has already been subtracted from the fees listed above.
Other Costs
Students on the DIS program are responsible for paying their own airfare and personal expenses while abroad.
In the 2007-2008 academic year, airfare cost around $900. Students should also budget about $2,000 for personal expenses during the semester. These expenses may include public transportation, textbooks, and personal entertainment and travel. Each student's individual budget varies greatly depending on personal spending preferences.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
UM students can use their university, state and federal financial aid towards the DIS program fee. Students from other institutions should check with their home financial aid office as to the applicability of their financial aid to a UM study abroad program.
DIS also offers scholarships of up to $2,000 to any student attending the DIS program. For summer study, applications are due on April 1; for fall or year study, applications are due on June 1. See the DIS scholarship webpage for further information.
In addition, the Study Abroad Office offers a limited number of study abroad scholarships to deserving UM students. Maryland scholarship applications are available on our website and are due Friday, February 15. DIS students are welcome to apply for these scholarships. Visit our Finances page for more information about funding study abroad.