DIS-Copenhagen: Health, Science and Engineering Programs

Program Details

Program Location Copenhagen, Denmark
Sponsor DIS
Program Type Co-sponsored
Course # SA 32002
Duration Semester or
2 Semesters
Upcoming Program Dates
Fall 2024 08/16/24 to 12/13/24
2024-25 Academic Year 08/16/24 to 05/09/25
Current Program Dates
Spring 2024 01/12/24 to 05/10/24
Past Dates
Fall 2023 08/18/23 to 12/16/23
Page Links
Click here to apply for this program!
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

DIS-Copenhagen: Health, Science and Engineering Programs

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.

DIS Health, Science & Engineering Options

DIS offers strong students the unique opportunity to study in Copenhagen and combine their studies with courses in psychology, bioethics, environmental studies, and European history, culture and politics.

The programs within Health, Science & Engineering are:

  • Biomedicine
  • Child Development & Diversity
  • Environmental Science of the Arctic
  • Medical Practice & Policy
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sustainability

Study Tours

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

DIS-Copenhagen: Health, Science and Engineering Programs

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 Engineering] [College of Liberal Arts] [College of Pharmacy] [College of Health and Human Sciences] [College of Science] [Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]
Specifically from: BIO & EAPS (SCI) 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

HDFS Students can fulfill an IELC (Introductory Experiential Learning Component) requirement by paticipating in the DIS's Child Diversity & Development Practicum.

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.



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. 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: Fall 2024

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
Most Fall Semester Programs Mar 1
Most Spring Semester Programs Sep 15



Returnees Information

DIS-Copenhagen: Health, Science and Engineering Programs

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.