Study in two of the of the world’s safest cities
Scandinavian countries are often ranked as some of the safest and happiest countries in the world. Stockholm and Copenhagen often top international surveys determining quality of life, personal safety, and even the happiness of its citizens.
In 2021, the Safe Cities Index named Copenhagen number one and Stockholm as number 10 on the list of the world’s safest cities.
Your health abroad
The process for taking care of your health while abroad starts well in advance of your departure. Proactive planning can help you maintain your health on a daily basis. If needed, you will have access healthcare systems in Scandinavia, and you may be able to continue regular treatments abroad.
Find more resources on planning for your health abroad.
Learn more about practicing wellbeing in Scandinavia.
Accessibility and accommodations
Students who receive religious and/or disability accommodations on their home campus can often receive similar accommodations at DIS.
Learn about our accommodations.
Insurance coverage
Whether you will study in Stockholm or Copenhagen, all DIS students will be covered under comprehensive Europæiske insurance coverage. This is included in your tuition fee.
Learn more about our student insurance policy and how to submit a claim.
DIS Care Team
Given the transitions, adjustments, and adaption you go through while studying abroad, it is important that you have support. If you have or develop mental or physical health concerns while abroad, or would just like a listening ear, the Care Team is a great resource.
Trained to support onsite DIS students, members of the Care Team are administrative staff at DIS, not doctors or counselors. They have years of experience helping students navigate transition, process challenging life events, navigate local healthcare systems, and more. If a case demands professional assistance, the Care Team will refer you to a local English-speaking professional. You may find their contact information in the DIS Navigate App.
Safety tips, emergency preparedness, and response
While emergencies are rare, DIS has established contingency plans in place to mitigate risk to students and respond. No organization or institution can guarantee the safety of participants abroad, but the risks can be significantly reduced if staff, students, parents, and advisers at the home institutions all work together.
