DIS, Study Abroad in Scandinavia
Location:
Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm,
Sweden
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
Partner Institution
Program website:
DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
All students who have a minimum cumulative average of 73% or above may attend this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (DIS Semester 1): Mid August to Mid December
- UBC Term 2 (DIS Semester 2): Mid January to Mid May
Areas of study available:
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Programs in Arts, Business, Computer Science, Sustainability, Geographical Sciences, Education, Design, Neuroscience, Medieval Studies, Philosophy. English, Urban Studies, Social Justice
- Your program at DIS is determined by your choice of a "core course"
- Core courses include a week-long Program Study Tour to a European destination and a Core Course Week, comprised of a two-day seminar on-site, and three-day short study tour within the country, or to a nearby destination. See DIS website for more information on Program Study Tours and Core Course Week in Stockholm and Copenhagen
- In addition to their core course, students register for "elective courses"
DIS Stockholm: https://disabroad.org/stockholm/semester/
DIS Copenhagen: https://disabroad.org/copenhagen/semester/
Course equivalency Formula
3 DIS credits = 3 UBC credits
Course load Information
Students take 15 credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
All courses taught in English
Student experience
Housing
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
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to DIS
More information about tuition and fees
- For tuition prices, see the DIS website
- 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 $5000 USD discount for studying with DIS for the semester. For details, please contact Go Global.
- The partner institution may charge other fees. Please check the program website for details of program costs.
- We currently don't have a way for students on Study Abroad for Term 1 or Full Year to be automatically enrolled in the AMS/GSS Extended Health and Dental (including travel medical insurance), as Study Abroad students are not assessed UBC tuition and AMS fees. This policy is subject to change.
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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