DIS-Copenhagen: Social Science Programs
Program Details
| Program Location |
Copenhagen, Denmark
|
| Sponsor |
DIS |
| Program Type |
Co-sponsored |
| Course # |
SA 32005
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/10/25 to 05/09/25
|
| Current Program Dates |
| Fall 2024 |
08/16/24 to
12/13/24 |
| 2024-25 Academic Year |
08/16/24 to
05/09/25 |
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 programs within Social Science are:
- History
- Literature
- Justice & Human Rights
- Philosophy
- Prostitution & the Sex Trade
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
- Communication
- European Politics
- Global Economics
The overall DIS program fee includes one 3 or 4-day and one 7-day course-specific study tour. The precise destination depends on the exact DIS core class and semester of participation, but they are typically to nearby Scandinavian and European countries.
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.
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:
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
Academics at DIS are separated into 23 different “programs.” Each program focuses on a specific academic field or discipline. The program at DIS is determined by the core course the each student chooses. Students choose one core course and then round out the rest of their schedule by picking from a list of over 200 elective courses.
DIS offers a variety of classes, use the DIS Course Finder to explore all your options. Some classes may have prerequisites.
Regarding Purdue's 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 core class you choose will incorporate two study tours, one week-long and one three-day. These may be to other parts of the country, or other European destinations.
DIS will also arrange activities to help students explore their new community and engage with others.
Housing
DIS offers several housing options, and helps students pick their preferred option. Options include homestays with a local family, a Kollegium (similar to a student dorm living with both DIS students and other local or international students), Living and Learning Communities, or a residential community with other DIS students.
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 DIS fee 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 library and computer labs; and study tours as described in the individual program "chapters" on the DIS website. Note that on study tours, one meal per day is on your own.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Spring 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and Co-sponsor
|
| Program Fee |
$22,050.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$914.10 |
| Housing |
$7,125.00 |
| Program Discount for Purdue Students |
- $3,000.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,500.00 |
| Visa |
$365.00 |
| Meals |
$2,200.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
| 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
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
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.
