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DIS Copenhagen - Urban Studies (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Academic Level: Junior, Senior Language(s) of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Homestay, Residence Hall Program Model: Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study: History, Multicultural Studies in Education, Other, Public Service Leadership, Sociology Minimum GPA: 3.00
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants: Yes
Program Description:
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Urban Studies

As the number of people living in urban settings increases around the world, how do we make sure that people closely are also living well? Over the past decade, Copenhagen has consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most livable cities and is leading the world in sustainable urban solutions. The city’s infrastructure is made for bikes, with 62% of Copenhageners commuting to work or school by bike. Become part of this unique city’s fabric for your semester, using it as your classroom, and look beyond to other cities in Europe on Study Tour to analyze their successes and challenges.

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Is this program right for you?

It is a good fit if you study:

  • Anthropology
  • Environmental studies
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Urban Studies
View this program at DISabroad.org

Core Course

European Urban Experience: Why Cities Matter
Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

Over the past decade, Copenhagen has consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most livable cities and is leading the world in sustainable urban solutions. The city’s infrastructure is made for bikes, with 62% of Copenhageners commuting to work or school by bike.

Become part of this unique city’s fabric for your semester, using it as your classroom, and look beyond to other cities in Europe on Study Tour to analyze their successes and challenges.

Core Course Study Tours

This program travels on Study Tours to the following destinations:

  • Week-Long Study Tour: Nantes or Paris or Germany (Fall) or Vienna (Spring)
  • Core Course Week: Denmark


Early in the semester, you delve into your academic focus during Core Course Week, in which you travel on a short Study Tour for three days in Denmark or a neighboring country, combined with a two-day seminar in Copenhagen. Later in the semester, you travel again with your Core Course on a week-long Study Tour in Europe.
 
While on tour, theories learned in the classroom come to life by meeting with professionals and experts in your field who contribute to furthering your understanding of course topics. Study Tours are hands-on and experiential, combining theory with practice, and expose you to additional cultural perspectives. You have the opportunity to visit sites and experts in your field of interest that you may not otherwise have access to.
 

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Elective Courses

Add elective courses to complement your Core Course at DIS Copenhagen. You decide how to build your course load based on your needs and interests!

Electives range across disciplines and include research, workshops, studios, and even Exploration Electives, which come with a travel component.

Visit our website to view the full list of over 200 additional elective courses! 
 

Prerequisites

Some classes may be spent visiting sites via bicycle, so confidence in cycling is mandatory

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Academic Year 2026-2027 12/31/2026 ** Rolling Admission 08/15/2026 05/13/2027
Fall 2026 12/31/2026 ** Rolling Admission 08/15/2026 12/10/2026
Spring 2027 12/31/2027 ** Rolling Admission 01/16/2027 05/13/2027
Fall 2027 12/31/2027 ** Rolling Admission 08/14/2027 12/10/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.