DIS-Stockholm: Social Science Programs

Program Details

Program Location Stockholm, Sweden
Sponsor DIS
Program Type Co-sponsored
Course # SA 32008
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Past Dates
Summer 2024 06/15/24 to 07/27/24
Summer 2024 05/20/24 to 07/27/24
Summer 2024 05/20/24 to 07/08/24
Page Links
Click here to apply for this program!
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

DIS-Stockholm's program is located in Stockholm's beautiful Östermalm neighborhood, steps from several Swedish universities, the national Olympic stadium, a metro (T-bana) station, and the Royal National City Park.

Stockholm is the hub for politics, industry, fashion, and research in Sweden. With 14 islands making up the city, each day brings a new adventure. Explore the bustling metropolis of central Stockholm. Meet friends for an afternoon fika at a quaint café in Gamla Stan. Pack a picnic, and join other locals basking in the sun at your favorite overlook on the water.

Study Tours
There are study tours included in the DIS program fee. Please see the DIS website for more specific information on the exact destinations.

For more program information, please visit the program website. This program is sponsored by:DIS.

Eligibility

The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

This program cannot accept students who plan to participate after graduation. 

 

GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none


Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Liberal Arts] [Daniels School of Business] [College of Pharmacy] [College of Health and Human Sciences]

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.


Academic Program

Students must participate in a minimum of at least two sessions (sessions I & II, sessions II & III, or sessions I, II & III). 

See the DIS website for course offerings as they change each summer.



Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
 
Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

The program fee below is for Sessions I and II and includes: Full tuition and administrative fees; insurance; rental of a complete set of textbooks & photocopied handouts; all field study events; use of DIS facilities, including student lounge, study space, and computer kiosks; and study tours. Note that on study tours, one meal per day is on your own.

Possible additional fees:

  • Session II and III: $2,415
  • Session I, II and III: $4,495 (+ $305 study abroad fee)

There is an additional $500 discount for participation in all three DIS summer sessions.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2024

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue and Co-sponsor
Program Fee $6,990.00
Study Abroad Fee $609.00
Housing $3,500.00
Program Discount for Purdue Students - $1,000.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare $1,500.00
Meals $900.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $900.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos) $175.00

Financial Aid

Please see the DIS website for additional scholarships.

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.


Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Program Application Deadline
Summer Programs Mar 1



Returnees Information

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.


Resources

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.


For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.