DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia Summer Sessions

Summer Abroad

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Location: Stockholm, Sweden and/or Copenhagen, Denmark
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: Partner Institution
Program website: DIS Summer Session Website
Program dates: Three or Six week sessions between May to July. Session dates depend on which session(s) you choose.

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About the program

DIS Summer gives you an opportunity to take academically challenging courses while experiencing life in Copenhagen or Stockholm (or both!) over the summer months. Sessions of study include:

  • Session 1 (3-weeks)
  • Session 2 (3-weeks)
  • Session 3 (3-weeks)
  • Architecture and Design Session (6-weeks)
  • Furniture Design Session (6-weeks)

Each session has a diverse selection of courses. Students can stay for one session and take one course, or combine sessions and take up to 3 courses. You can even mix and match sessions between DIS Copenhagen and DIS Stockholm in order to experience two Scandinavian capitals in one summer. Depending on the session and course, you may also take part in week-long study tours in different parts of Europe, which are integrated into coursework.

Students interested in the Labs, Research & Practicums Session should apply via the Research Abroad Program.

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

Who can go?

Academic planning

Areas of study available:

  • Anthropology
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Arts
  • Commerce
  • Computer Science
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Science
  • Food, Nutrition and Health
  • Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
  • Geography
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Kinesiology
  • Management
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Sociology
  • Urban Studies
  • Visual Arts

Course equivalency formula

  • 1 DIS credit = 1 UBC credit

Course load information

  • Take 1 course per session and stay for up to three sessions. Each session is between 3-6 DIS cedits

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.

Other opportunities at this partner

Student experience

Housing

DIS-arranged housing (off-campus) available. Guaranteed for program participants upon request. Information on accommodation

Accessibility

Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

Tuition and Fees

You will pay tuition directly to the partner institution. All prices quoted on the partner's website are in USD. 

UBC students will receive a $600 USD discount per 3-credit session and $1200 USD discount per 6 credit session. There is also an additional discount for combining multiple summer sessions of the program. For details, please contact Go Global.

The partner institution may charge other fees. Please check the program website for details of program costs.

Financial Planning

Awards & Scholarships

All students accepted for Summer Abroad are automatically considered to receive the Go Global Award ($1000)

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  

The partner institution offers scholarships on an application basis


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