Gain real world experience in Copenhagen. Study at DIS, the Danish Institute for Study Abroad, where you’ll have world-class educational and cultural resources at your fingertips. Within short walking distance from campus, you have Denmark's premier university campuses and research libraries, parliament and central government offices, European Union agencies, and the nation's Central Bank. You will be able to explore Scandinavian and world history at the national museums of history, art and natural history as well as historic cathedrals and castles, marvels of modern Scandinavian architecture and design, the Royal Theatre, national media centers, and international company headquarters.

With the academic and personal growth and intercultural competence gained through your experience with DIS, you will be well prepared for the global job market of tomorrow.

See what it is really like to spend a semester in Copenhagen - read DIS student blogs.

To help you imagine what it's like to safely study abroad in Denmark, read blogs by non-UMD students on the DIS Copenhagen program, and check out the DIS COVID-19 Planning webpage for more information on the program's resources and safety precautions.

You must be in good academic and judicial standing and you must not have any registration blocks to participate in this program.

If you are interested in this program but do not meet the eligibility requirements, make an appointment with your EA advisor to discuss program options.

Visit the Academics & Study Abroad page which outlines key considerations for your academic planning as you navigate different phases of study abroad:

Browse UMD course evaluations in the Study Abroad Course Database:

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Courses are taught in English by Danish faculty who bring a European perspective as well as personal experience from research, government, management and the professions to the classroom. Their teaching is strongly enhanced by an extensive program of course-related field studies and study tours in the Balkans, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Sweden, and the UK. Take advantage of 23 unique and challenging areas of study and over 200 elective courses, including:

Architecture
Child Diversity & Development
Communication & Graphic Design
Computer Science
Environmental Science for the Arctic
Gender & Sexuality Studies and Prostitution & the Sex Trade
Global Economics & International Business
Justice & Human Rights
Medical Practice & Policy
Neuroscience & Biomedicine
Psychology
Public Health
Sociology
Sustainability
Urban Design & Urban Studies

Please note that Danish Language and Culture courses fulfill the General Education requirement of Diversity - Cultural Competency at UMD.

The Danish Institute for Study Abroad is a government-recognized, high-quality study abroad program established in 1959 with over 1500 students coming each year. All DIS courses and academic programs are intellectually stimulating and challenging and are all taught in English. Among alumni and partners, DIS has a reputation of being intense, rewarding, and providing a challenging educational environment that integrates study tours around Europe to achieve a full cultural immersion program.

Most courses will be taken at DIS; however, some courses take place at the University of Copenhagen or the Copenhagen Business School. Furthermore, Maryland-in-Copenhagen is a hybrid credit program, which means you will take a combination of resident and transfer credit abroad.

All course offerings at DIS
- Fall & spring courses
- Summer courses

Please refer to the Maryland-in-Copenhagen Academic Overview for more details on the academic structure and policies related to the Maryland-in-Copenhagen program.

Customizing your experience abroad is simple with Maryland-in-Copenhagen. European immersion is strengthened by the cross-cultural experience of living with a Danish family, a Danish roommate, Folkehøjskole (rural campus outside of Copenhagen), with Danish students in a 'kollegium' (residence hall), or in a DIS residence community with other DIS students (Living Learning programs available). Read the DIS housing page for more information on each of the housing options.

Fall Budget

Costs listed are for fall 2023.

Billable Costs
Application Fee	$50
Billable costs are charged to your student account. They are due based on the Office of Student Financial Services and Cashiering's payment schedule. Be sure to check your statements when they are available.
Education Abroad Fee	$1,200
This fee is charged to your account when the application status is changed from "Accepted" to "Committed." This fee includes Education Abroad services including registration, billing, advising, risk management, and pre-departure orientation.
International Health Insurance	$250
Tuition	$19,135
This fee is charged to your UMD account upon course registration. This fee includes: Tuition, academic and advising support, program-integrated study tours, on-campus and in-country orientations, local transportation from housing to DIS, airport pick-up, library & IT services, cell phone rental, Danish Resident Permit fees, and teaching services. Part of Program Fee
Housing Fee	$6,850
This fee represents the housing provided during the program. Students have several housing options which include meals or a food stipend. Part of Program Fee
TOTAL PROGRAM FEE	$25,985
Out-of-pocket Costs
Meals	$2,400
Please note that various DIS housing options will include meals or a food stipend. Student that live with a host family will be provided with two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) which is included in the program fee. Students choosing other DIS-arranged housing options will, while in Denmark, receive a food stipend in Danish Kroner. The stipend for a semester is equivalent to approximately US$600. This is meant to alleviate the cost of meals, not to cover meals the entire semester. Therefore, all students should budget for the additional cost of meals not covered by the host family or the stipend. The figure above is the estimated cost of additional meals outside of the stipend for students not living with a host family.
Visa	$0
Passport	$165
Expedited Passport Processing	$60
Education Abroad strongly advises expedited processing for new or renewal passport applications due to current delays with processing times.
Roundtrip airfare from DC to country (estimate)	$1,500
In-Country Transportation Expense (estimate)	$500
Personal/Incidental Expenses (estimate)	$3,000
Covid Rapid Antigen Test in Host Country (estimate)	$50
The cost of a COVID test not prescribed by a physician is not covered by CISI insurance
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE:	$35,060

Spring Budget

The costs listed below are for spring 2023.

Billable Costs
Application Fee	$50
Billable costs are charged to your student account. They are due based on the Office of Student Financial Services and Cashiering's payment schedule. Be sure to check your statements when they are available.
Education Abroad Fee	$1,200
This fee is charged to your account when the application status is changed from "Accepted" to "Committed." This fee includes Education Abroad services including registration, billing, advising, risk management, and pre-departure orientation.
International Health Insurance	$250
Tuition	$18,560
This fee is charged to your UMD account upon course registration. This fee includes: Tuition, academic and advising support, program-integrated study tours, on-campus and in-country orientations, local transportation from housing to DIS, airport pick-up, library & IT services, cell phone rental, Danish Resident Permit fees, and teaching services.
Housing Fee	$6,625
This fee represents the housing provided during the program. Students have several housing options which include meals or a food stipend.
TOTAL PROGRAM FEE	$26,635
Out-of-pocket Costs
Meals (estimate)	$2,400
Passport	$165
Expedited Passport Processing	$60
Education Abroad strongly advises expedited processing for new or renewal passport applications due to current delays with processing times.
Resident Permit Fee	$350
Roundtrip Airfare from MD/DC to Host Country (estimate)	$1,500
In-Country Transportation Expense (estimate)	$500
Personal/Incidental Expenses (estimate)	$3,000
Covid Rapid Antigen Test in Host Country (estimate)	$50
The cost of a COVID test not prescribed by a physician is not covered by CISI insurance
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE:	$35,060

Summer Budget

Costs listed are for summer 2023.

Application Fee

$50

Billable Costs

Billable costs are charged to your student account. They are due based on the Office of Student Financial Services and Cashiering's payment schedule. Be sure to check your statements when they are available.

Education Abroad Fee

$500

This fee is charged to your account when the application status is changed from "Accepted" to "Committed." This fee includes Education Abroad services including registration, billing, advising, risk management, and pre-departure orientation.

International Health Insurance

$100

Tuition & Housing by Session

This fee is charged to your UMD account upon course registration. This fee includes: Tuition, academic and advising support, program-integrated activities, on-campus and in-country orientations, local transportation from housing to DIS, airport pick-up, library & IT services, cell phone rental, Danish Resident Permit fees, and teaching services.

Session 1	$3,615
Session 2 (supplemental fee)	$1,430
Session 3 (supplemental fee)	$2,465
Lab & Research Session (supplemental fee)	$5,095
Architecture & Design Session (supplemental fee)	$6,600
Architecture & Design Session, Furniture Design Focus (supplemental fee)	$7,850
Sessions 1 + 2 (supplemental fee)	$4,235
Sessions 2 + 3 (supplemental fee)	$6,700
Sessions 1 + 2 + 3 (supplemental fee)	$9,555
Lab & Research Session + 3 (supplemental fee)	$10,465
1 + Architecture & Design Session (supplemental fee)	$9,505
1+ Architecture & Design Session, Furniture Design focus	$10,755

TOTAL PROGRAM FEE (based on Session 1)

$3,615

Out-of-pocket Costs

Meals (estimate)

$2,400

Passport

$165

Expedited Passport Processing

$60

Education Abroad strongly advises expedited processing for new or renewal passport applications due to current delays with processing times.

Roundtrip Airfare from MD/DC to Host Country (estimate)

$1,500

In-Country Transportation Expense (estimate)

$500

Personal/Incidental Expenses (estimate)

$3,000

Covid Rapid Antigen Test in Host Country (estimate)

$50

The cost of a COVID test not prescribed by a physician is not covered by CISI insurance.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE:

$11,840.00

The Denmark Residence Permit Fee is subject to change. The Residence Permit Fee applies to all U.S. passport holders and students from other countries that are considered "exempt from the visa requirement." These students will enter Denmark as tourists and will apply for their Danish residence permit after arrival in Copenhagen.Summer students who are US citizens will not require a Danish Residence permit.

Students who hold citizenship from countries that are not exempt from obtaining a visa, will apply for their visa prior to entering Denmark. These students will not be charged for the Denmark Residence Permit Fee as listed above and will be responsible for paying the Danish Embassy/Consulate the required visa application fees. A list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Denmark can be found on the Immigration Service's website.

You can use the cost of attendance comparison worksheet to view how study abroad programs compare to each other and the amount you pay on campus at UMD. As always, your EA advisor is available help you complete this worksheet and find affordable programs that fit your study abroad goals.

Please refer to the following resources for more information on funding study abroad:

PLEASE NOTE: All University of Maryland study abroad programs are financially self-supporting and, therefore, subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.

Emily Garcia is the regional advisor for Denmark and coordinates the administration of the Maryland-in-Copenhagen program. Emily advises prospective students and can answer questions about the program and living in Denmark as well other Scandinavian countries. She coordinates program admissions, course registration, pre-departure orientation, and other logistical aspects of the program. Emily is the primary point of contact for students before they go to Copenhagen and upon return to College Park.

Program Dates

Term	Year	Application Deadline	Admission Notification	Program Start	Program End
Spring	2023	09/16/2022	09/30/2022	01/13/2023	05/13/2023
Year (Fall-Spring)	2023	03/17/2023	04/01/2023
Fall	2023	03/01/2023	03/15/2023	08/18/2023	12/16/2023
Summerterm	2023	03/01/2023	03/13/2023	05/22/2023	07/29/2023
Spring	2024	09/15/2023	09/30/2023	01/12/2024	05/11/2024
Interviews will be held between September 18-22.