DIS-Copenhagen: Architecture and Design Programs
Program Details
| Program Location |
Copenhagen, Denmark
|
| Sponsor |
DIS |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 32001
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
06/15/25 to 07/30/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, has a rich history influenced by more than 800 years of Danish settlement. Copenhagen is rare in that it combines the economic, scientific, and cultural life of a modern city with a relaxed, small town atmosphere.
Copenhagen is the seat of Danish Parliament, the central government, international organizations, research libraries, national museums of art and history, and the national media. It is the center of musical and cultural life. Students may take advantage of the city's superior transportation system to get around town. Trains and buses run day and night.
DIS administrative and classroom buildings are located in the heart of Medieval Copenhagen. Facilities include but are not limited to a reference and student library, student lounges, computer labs, a student information desk, and student support services.
The DIS Architecture and Design Summer Programs are six weeks long and run mid-June thru beginning of August. This program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to study contemporary Scandinavian architecture and design.
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.
In addition:
- Interior Architecture - Enrollment in a professional school or department of design. Two spatial design studios at university level.
Urban Design - Enrollment in a professional school or department of design. Two spatial design studios at university level.
Graphic Design - Enrollment in a professional school or department of design. Knowledge of one or more programs in Adobe Creative Suite. Two graphic design or related studios at university level.
Graphic Design Foundations - One drawing course at university level. Knowledge of one or more programs in Adobe Creative Suite.
Architectural Design - Enrollment in a professional school or department of architecture or design. Two spatial design studios at university level.
Architectural Foundations - One drawing course at university level.
GPA Requirement:
3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Agriculture] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
College of Health and Human Sciences] [
Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]
Specifically from:
HORT (AG) and ENTR (Interdisciplinary & Special Programs)
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
There are six programs/tracks to choose from:
For Furniture Design, please click here.
Each of the AD programs forms an integrated whole, in which studio work, lecture, seminar and comparative field project courses, field work in Copenhagen, and study tours in Europe combine to give students a thorough understanding of and inspiration from the theory, aesthetics, methodology, and actual works of contemporary Scandinavian and European architects and designers.
Explore the summer course finder to see available classes.
Regarding the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program: Click here for a list of the specific classes that have been approved for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.
Excursions
The AD programs place great emphasis on experiencing prime examples of architecture and design hands-on. Therefore, they include a number of field study visits in Copenhagen as well as program-related study tours in Denmark and Scandinavia. The AD study tours are included in the over program fee and introduce you to Danish and Scandinavian historical and modern buildings, interiors, restoration projects. See the DIS website for more details on the length of the trips and destination.
Housing
Your housing is a key part of your study abroad. As a DIS summer student, you’ll live in well-located, community-focused housing designed to foster independence and cultural immersion, helping you make the most of your time abroad. DIS housing is spread across various neighborhoods and suburbs, giving you an authentic local experience as you make the city your home.
Most students will share a room with fellow DIS students enrolled in the same summer session, arriving and departing together. In some residences, you might also have local students as flatmates, adding a unique cultural dimension to your experience.
You’ll collaborate on maintaining shared spaces—cleaning, grocery shopping, and cooking. This setup builds a close-knit community, where you’ll form friendships and explore the city together.
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 includes: Full tuition and fees; insurance; rental of a complete set of textbooks & photocopied handouts; all field study events; use of DIS facilities, including library and computer labs; and study tours as described in the individual program "chapters" on the DIS website.
Possible additional fees:
- Participation in Session 1: please see DIS website, plus additional $304.70 to the Purdue 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 |
$5,790.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$609.40 |
| 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.
