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Sweden: Study Abroad in Scandinavia (DIS Stockholm) (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Share
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Subjects Available: Agriculture, Anthropology, Architecture, Art, Art History, Biology, Business, Business Administration, Child Development, Classics, Communication, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Counseling Psychology, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Cultural and Area Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Film Studies, Food Science, Furniture Design, Geography, Geology, Globalization Studies, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, Human Biology, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations, Journalism, Leadership, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Research, Rhetoric, Scandinavian Studies, Sociology, Sustainability, Swedish, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Women's Studies Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Minimum GPA: 3 Additional Program Requirements: 3.0 GPA, For SUNY students only
Credit Load: 12-19 per semester Exchange Program: No
Faculty-Led: No Internship Opportunity: No
Language of Instruction: English Language Requirement: No previous language study required
Partner University: N/A Program Advisor: Curry, Mark
Program Description:
Ignite your love of learning, further your academic achievements, develop intercultural understanding, and acquire life skills essential for engaged citizenship. Discover Europe and meet the unexpected. Study alongside the urbanites of Stockholm, who balance life in a vibrant metropolis with the city’s beautiful and serene surroundings.

 
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Academics

Academic Program

Build your semester by choosing a Core Course from 11 Academic Programs, and pick elective courses to build on your academic focus or explore other disciplines. The academic programs can be explored online. 
Your program at DIS is determined by your choice of a core course (you choose only one)
Core courses include a week-long Program Study Tour to a European destination and a Core Course Week, comprised of a two-day seminar in Stockholm and a three-day short study tour. Both study tours are faculty-led and integrated into the core course curriculum.
Once you have chosen your core course, and therefore program, you are free to choose from our diverse elective courses on offer across liberal arts. This allows you to focus on your major or diversify.

Course Descriptions and Syllabi

DIS Stockholm offers coursework taught in English during the fall and spring semesters in :
Study tours in Sweden, Europe, and beyond are included (two per semester).
DIS uses a U.S. style grading system. UAlbany awards the same number of credits and the same grades as DIS.
Review DIS’s website for more information regarding course offerings.


Course equivalency information for UAlbany Students

Credits earned on this program may be approved to satisfy the World History/International Perspectives or other UAlbany General Education requirements, if you earn appropriate credit in these areas and receive approval using the General Education Substitution Request form found here: General Education Waivers, Substitutions & Appeals | University at Albany. 

Courses may also satisfy major and minor requirements, with approval by the associated academic department(s). You may file a request to have additional courses approved for equivalency as necessary. 

All courses successfully completed through this program abroad that are not assigned a specific UAlbany course equivalency will at least count as UAlbany General Elective credits. Credits and grades will appear on your UAlbany transcript.
Faculty

Your Instructors

Your courses are taught by local faculty. You can read about the DIS Stockholm Faculty, HERE.
Accommodations

Housing

Students studying at DIS Stockholm for a semester can choose from a number of different housing options with DIS, including:

 

Meals

Depending on your housing selection, a food stipend may be included. Otherwise, there are many restaurants and grocery stores in the area. Also, two meals per day are provided if you live in a homestay.  

 
Costs

Estimate of Costs

DIS Semester Programs in Copenhagen or Stockholm

More Information

Click for more information on Program Costs and Financial Aid.
Remember to speak with the Office of Financial Aid at your home campus to determine how your aid package could apply towards your program abroad.
Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

This study abroad option is open to SUNY students only. Non-SUNY students should contact DIS directly to apply. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to participate. You must have completed 3 semesters of college-level coursework to apply. Applications are welcome from students in all majors.
Excursions

Experiential Learning

Program Study Tours form a central part of your DIS academic experience, as you enroll in one core course for the semester, which includes two course-integrated study tours.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Engage with fellow students by joining a student club!
Scholarships

Funding Opportunities

DIS offers automatic scholarships for SUNY students! This is reflected in the estimate of costs.
DIS scholarships can be found through this link.
Most financial aid and academic awards will apply to semester programs.
External scholarships, listed on our website, are a good way to partially fund your study abroad experience. In addition, the Center for International Education and Global Strategy offers two scholarship programs for UAlbany students studying abroad on UAlbany or 4-year SUNY programs.
More information on applying to these scholarships is located on the Scholarships web page.
Testimonials

In Their Own Words

"Studying Abroad changed my life and set me on a new career path. I met so many great people and made so many dear friends. I can not wait to see what the future holds for me and thanks to going abroad I now have a better idea of what that might be." - Joshua Anthony, Globalization Studies Major
Contact

Speak with an Advisor

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Location

About the City

Why Stockholm?
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the hub for industry, fashion, politics, and research.
The Swedes are among the top three best non-native English speakers
Stockholm’s natural environment offers an archipelago to explore 30,000 islands, stretching from the city to the Baltic Sea
Commuting in Stockholm is fast, efficient, and scenic! 90 of the city’s 100 metro stations are decorated with paintings, sculptures, and mosaics
Sweden is one of the largest exporters of music in the world, with decades of incredible success from songwriters and producers

Travel Documents

A valid passport is required to participate in this program. You will also need a Visa for this program, and DIS will help you with the process. To receive a Swedish Residence Permit, you will need to go to the Embassy in Washington, D.C. for an appointment. More information regarding the visa application process is available upon acceptance to the program.
Program Dates

Program Dates

Academic Year 2025/26

8/15/2025 to 5/14/2026

Fall 2025

8/15/2025 to 12/12/2025

Spring 2026

1/16/2026 to 5/14/2026
Review the full DIS calendar online.

Application Availability

Applications become available online one semester before the program start date, based on the following timeline:
  • Spring programs: July/August
  • Fall/Year programs: December/January
Overview

About the Program

DIS is a non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm. DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. It provides students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth, which is further enriched through housing and extracurricular offerings.
Check out the admitted student info page for more info.

Program Orientations

Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to attend a mandatory pre-departure orientation. During this time, you will have the opportunity to meet other program participants, discuss in-depth the details of your program, and prepare for the overall education abroad experience. The fall semester pre-departure orientation will be conducted in mid/late April, and in late November/early December for the spring term abroad.
Upon arrival at DIS, you will attend a mandatory program orientation. This is an important and informative set of sessions organized by the International Office of your host university.

Support Services

UAlbany’s Office of Education Abroad staff assists you during the application process, in your preparation to travel abroad, and on-site if necessary. DIS staff serve as an experienced resource for resolving issues that you may encounter while abroad.


Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 10/15/2025 TBA TBA