Life at DIS

Abroad, right where you belong

Just like at your home school, DIS students learn in and outside the classroom.

You learn when you have a conversation with your Homestay family over dinner, when you share your experiences and background with local students, and when you practice a hobby in a new cultural context.

At DIS, you have access to dedicated Student Life staff who will introduce you to your new city, connect you with local clubs and organizations, and help you get to know your fellow classmates, who represent more than 70 nationalities and come from over 200 schools.

Explore the opportunities for community in each location and learn how you will find your space somewhere new.

Study alongside local students of the Swedish Royal College of Music and take classes just few steps away from the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.

DIS Stockholm is located in a modern, award-winning building, and you will make your daily commute through the iconic, art-filled Tunnelbana metro system.

Your classes and the Student Hub are located among various corridors within the building, making it easy to bump into friends between classes, study in the Student Hub, or grab lunch at the canteen downstairs.

The Stockholm Student Hub is filled with places to read and study, various games and relaxation materials, and regular events hosted by DIS staff.

DIS Copenhagen is located in the heart of the old, inner city.

Your classrooms are spread across several classic Danish buildings, so you will cross cobblestone streets and cozy cafés as you walk between classes and the Student Hub.

The Copenhagen Student Hub has a large stock of books and other learning resources for you to borrow, as well as loads of different study spaces.

It also houses its own small cinema, whiteboards for group work, and is home to events like open-mic nights, knitting clubs, and more.

More ways to find your place abroad

Before you arrive, you can already start to envision your life in Scandinavia.
Where will you live? Who will you meet? What will you discover?

Settle in to your home away from home

DIS has a wide variety of housing options, all designed to help you find community, explore a new culture, and develop life skills.

See all your housing options

Get involved in the community around you

Many DIS students find community abroad through local organizations, sports teams, religious groups, and more.

Learn how you can get involved

Find inclusive spaces for dialogue and connection

DIS is dedicated to creating a supportive, open community that welcomes all of our students.

Find diversity resources

Remember to take some “you” time

When exploring a new city, it’s especially important to take care of yourself. We’ve gathered our top tips for having a happy and healthy semester abroad.

Explore our tips for wellbeing abroad