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Belgrade (Spring)
/copenhagen/study-tours/belgrade/This week-long Study Tour to Belgrade and the surrounding region provides a critical case study on the function, application, and (lack of) compliance with international humanitarian law in the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s. Together we…
Housing Closes at Noon
/copenhagen/calendar/housing-closes-at-noon-sp26/DIS housing closes at noon on May 14.
Arrival Day in Copenhagen for all students
/copenhagen/calendar/arrival-day-in-copenhagen-for-all-students-sp26/On the official Arrival Day, DIS staff will greet you between 7:00am and 3:00pm at the Copenhagen Airport and transport you and your luggage to your housing site. Find more information on booking your flight(s) here.
Departure from the U.S.
/copenhagen/calendar/departure-from-the-u-s-sp26/To arrive on the DIS Arrival Day, your latest departure must be on this date. Information on booking you flight.
Southern Sweden
/copenhagen/study-tours/southern-sweden-urban-studies/The Øresund Region – a cross-border metropolitan area encompassing Denmark’s Sjælland and Bornholm, and Sweden’s Skåne – is a fascinating focus for contemporary urban studies. From the Viking Age onward, this region became a contested territory…
Paris
/copenhagen/study-tours/paris-urban-studies/Paris offers a fascinating backdrop for our long Study Tour exploring the complexities of a modern metropolis. Often celebrated as the “City of Love,” with its rich culture, world-class gastronomy, and the iconic image of Parisians…
Denmark
/copenhagen/study-tours/denmark-finance/On this short Study Tour, we will leave the capital region on the island of Zealand and journey to Jutland, where the cities of Aarhus and Silkeborg beckon with their unique blend of business innovation and…
Barcelona
/copenhagen/study-tours/barcelona-finance/Spain is a prominent financial hub in Europe with a growing influence in asset management, fintech, and related services. Barcelona hosts key players in the Spanish financial sector and provides a rich environment for studying the…
Research Assistant: Retracing the Community-Oriented Housing Experiments of Gunnar Hoydal in the Faroe Islands
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-retracing-the-community-oriented-housing-experiments-of-gunnar-hoydal-in-the-faroe-islands/Located in the north Atlantic Ocean, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The collective housing projects directed by Gunnar Hoydal during his time as city architect of the Faroese capital,…
Human-Computer Interaction
/copenhagen/courses/human-computer-interaction/Computers are popping up everywhere. They are in your pocket, on your wrist, and integrated into your glasses, your car, and your home. Computing is no longer confined to a desk or laptop. Why are computers…
Helsinki-Rovaniemi
/copenhagen/study-tours/helsinki-rovaniemi/The town of Rovaniemi (the capital of Lapland) has an Arctic climate and the reindeer outnumber the number of people living in the region. Helsinki on the other hand is the most southern and densely populated,…
Research Assistant: Treatment and Outcomes of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-treatment-and-outcomes-of-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-gerd/Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is the most common disease of the digestive tract, with a prevalence of 10-20% and an incidence of 5 per 1000 persons and year in the Western world. The most common underlying physiological…
Research Assistant: Soil Properties and Management in Agricultural Ecosystem to Reduce CO2 and Greenhouse Gases
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-soil-properties-and-management-in-agricultural-ecosystem-to-reduce-co2-and-greenhouse-gases/This project aims to identify optimal farming practices that enhance organic carbon storage and improve food and crop production quality by measuring soil quality and biotic parameters in ecosystems. The project will comprehensively examine and quantify…
Research Assistant: Analyzing Cycling and Alternative Transportation Behavior in Copenhagen through a Nordic Sustainable Model
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-cycling-and-alternative-transportation-in-copenhagen-a-nordic-sustainable-model/Copenhagen is globally renowned for its sustainability, exemplified by its exceptional bikeability, robust circular economy policies, and accessible public spaces. This commitment extends to progressive green transportation initiatives, integrating shared bikes, cargo bikes, and e-scooters alongside…
Research Assistant: Impact of Preventative Initiatives on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Danish High School Students
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-impact-of-preventative-initiatives-on-the-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of-danish-high-school-students/This project aims to understand why so many Danish high school students today struggle with mental health issues, while also exploring the impacts of various preventative initiatives aimed at increasing student wellbeing. Throughout the project, we…
Research Assistant: Timing and Habitat Choice of Shorebirds on Migration
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-timing-and-habitat-choice-of-shorebirds-on-migration/Bird migration is a worldwide phenomenon, one that has implications for ecosystems all along the flyways of any migrating bird. Near Copenhagen we have an area with good conditions to study migrating shorebirds. The area is…
Research Assistant: Investigating Crime Scenes using Ancient DNA Profiling Techniques for Identifying Individuals
/copenhagen/courses/research-assistant-investigating-crime-scenes-using-dna-profiling-techniques-for-identifying-individuals/DNA profiling techniques are crucial tools in forensic genetics for identifying individuals and solving crimes. Techniques used today include analyses of individuals’ DNA for short tandem repeats (STRs), DNA methylations, mitochondrial DNA analyses, and next-generation sequencing…
Data and the Brain: Understanding Human Behavior through Big Data
/copenhagen/courses/data-and-the-brain/Technological advances present us with a unique opportunity to dramatically enhance our understanding of human behavior. How do people describe their thoughts, feelings, and their lives when unencumbered by the measurement biases and sampling issues inherent…
Psychopharmacology: Substances and the Brain
/copenhagen/courses/psychopharmacology-substances-and-the-brain-2/Course note: This course will begin running as an elective course for the fall 2025 semester. It will continue to run as an Core Course for fall 2024 and spring 2025. Learn how the brain’s physiology is…