DIS- Danish International School
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DIS- Danish International School

DIS- Danish International School

Study Abroad in Scandinavia and Europe

Vestergade 7, 1456 København, Denmark

About DIS- Danish International School

DIS, founded in 1959, offers semester, academic year, and summer programs in Scandinavia and Europe for upper-division undergraduate students from North American colleges and universities. DIS provides intellectually challenging courses that expand horizons, build bridges, and promote cross-cultural understanding. The curriculum is designed to expose students to innovative approaches, theory, and research within their fields. DIS emphasizes hands-on learning through field studies, study tours, and internship opportunities to complement classroom learning. With campuses in Copenhagen and Stockholm, DIS seeks to create meaningful global study abroad experiences.
Program NameDetails
Architecture & Design Summer Session
Summer Session

This program expands professional skills through interaction with Danish architects and designers, familiarizing students with contemporary Danish, Scandinavian, and European theory. It analyzes the effects of cultural, economic, and political life on architecture and design.

6 weeks
English
Architecture Design Studio
Core Studio Course

Course content, assignments, projects and instruction for Architecture Design Studio, Interior Design Studio and Urban Design Studio courses above differ each semester, and therefore may be repeated for credit in the second semester, depending on the academic focus of the student.

1 Semester
English
Furniture Design Studio
Core Studio Course

Course content, assignments, projects and instruction for Architecture Design Studio, Interior Design Studio and Urban Design Studio courses above differ each semester, and therefore may be repeated for credit in the second semester, depending on the academic focus of the student.

1 Semester
English
Interior Architecture Studio
Core Studio Course

Course content, assignments, projects and instruction for Architecture Design Studio, Interior Design Studio and Urban Design Studio courses above differ each semester, and therefore may be repeated for credit in the second semester, depending on the academic focus of the student.

1 Semester
English
Urban Design Studio
Core Studio Course

Course content, assignments, projects and instruction for Architecture Design Studio, Interior Design Studio and Urban Design Studio courses above differ each semester, and therefore may be repeated for credit in the second semester, depending on the academic focus of the student.

1 Semester
English

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Accreditations & Affiliations
DIS is not an accredited U.S. institution. However, its credit transfer policy meets AACRAO standards and U.S. regional accrediting agency standards. Credits are typically transferred to students' home institutions, which act as the School of Record. For institutions unable to accept the DIS Final Grade Report directly, the University of Minnesota serves as the DIS School of Record, providing official transcripts.
Admissions
Deadlines
Spring semester
October 15
Summer Sessions
March 15
Fall semester and full-year
April 1
Requirements
0: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (some affiliate universities may have lower requirements)
1: Completion of two semesters at a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada
2: Good academic and disciplinary standing
3: Satisfy Core Course or summer course prerequisites (e.g., for Architecture Design Studio: enrollment in a professional school or department of architecture or design, completion of a minimum of two spatial design studios at university level; for Architecture Foundations Studio: one drawing course at university level)
4: Additional portfolio work required for studio instructors

DIS- Danish International School Academic FAQ

DIS- Danish International School is Study Abroad in Scandinavia and Europe

Applicants are typically required to submit: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (some affiliate universities may have lower requirements), Completion of two semesters at a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada, Good academic ....

DIS- Danish International School provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Architecture & Design Summer Session, Architecture Design Studio, Furniture Design Studio, Interior Architecture Studio, Urban Design Studio.

DIS- Danish International School is situated in København, Denmark, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, DIS- Danish International School holds accreditations from: DIS is not an accredited U.S. institution. However, its credit transfer policy meets AACRAO standards and U.S. regional accrediting agency standards. Credits are typically transferred to students' home institutions, which act as the School of Record. For institutions unable to accept the DIS Final Grade Report directly, the University of Minnesota serves as the DIS School of Record, providing official transcripts..