Academic Program

DIS courses bring you outside the classroom with Field Studies—exploring the city, meeting experts, and gaining firsthand insights into your course topics.
The sessions are generally 3 weeks long, but there are also research options which can be 6 weeks long with different start and end dates – you choose which courses and sessions are best suited for you. You can study between 3 weeks to 2-months depending on your course selection. With two locations to choose from (Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden), you can stay in one city or try both!
*Contact UAlbany education abroad before applying if you want to study in Copenhagen AND Stockholm this summer.
DIS uses a U.S. style grading system. UAlbany awards the same number of credits and the same grades as DIS

Application Note: The courses at DIS are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Therefore, it is recommended that you apply early in the application cycle to have higher chances that you will get a seat in your preferred classes.

Course Descriptions and Syllabi

Full descriptions of each course are available online here. You can search by course title, topic, location and session. 
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. 

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.

Your Instructors

Housing

DIS guarantees housing for you! Depending on which locations and sessions you are studying.
More information and details about housing can be found online.

Meals

There are many places to eat in Stockholm. You will also have a kitchen to cook your own meals. No meal plan is provided. However, some meals will be included on study tours by DIS.   

Estimate of Costs

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.
Please review the correct cost estimate for the program:

Academic Requirements

DIS's Summer program is open to all SUNY students. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. You must have completed a minimum of 3 semesters of college level coursework to apply. Applications are welcome from students in all majors. Non-SUNY students should contact DIS directly to apply.

Experiential Learning

All DIS Sessions include interactive, hands-on experiences that turn Stockholm or Copenhagen into your classroom and lab. You can read more about the DIS academic model, HERE.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Funding Opportunities

DIS offers automatic scholarships for SUNY students! This is reflected in the estimate of costs.
DIS scholarships can be found at 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.

In Their Own Words

Get a glimpse into the lives of DIS students studying abroad in Scandinavia. Read about their study tours, courses, discovery of Stockholm and Copenhagen, and reflections of the local culture.

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About the City

Why study abroad in Stockholm during the summer?

Study in the Heart of Stockholm

DIS is located in one of Stockholm’s most beautiful neighborhoods in a new award-winning building. It is housed under the same roof as the Royal College of Music, giving you ample opportunities to network with other students in the building’s cafés and common spaces or out and about in the city.

Island Hop Through the City

With 14 islands to discover, each day brings a new adventure. Explore the bustling metropolis of central Stockholm. Study with an ocean view. Wind your way down the narrow streets of Gamla Stan. Meet friends for an afternoon fika at a café in edgy Södermalm. There are so many possibilities for you to make your experience your own.

Allemansrätten: The Freedom to Roam

Grab a kayak or your hiking boots and take on the Swedish concept of allemansrätten — the democratic concept that Sweden’s natural environment belongs to everyone. Kayak out to one of the 3,000 islands that stretch from the city to the Baltic Sea, or head inland for a weekend hike in Sweden’s spectacular nature.

Picnic with a City View

Spend a summer evening with friends, grab a blanket, and hold a barbecue! Walk up to viewpoints such as Monteliusvägen to enjoy an incredible outlook over the spires of Gamla Stan.

Build Your Network in a Progressive Capital

Stockholm is the hub for politics, industry, fashion, and research sectors in Sweden. You have the chance to dive into these while on field studies that take you out of the classroom and into the city.

Travel Documents

A valid passport is required to participate in this program. You do not need a visa for the summer program.

Application Availability

• Summer programs: late December/early January

Program Dates

Session 1: May 21 to June 13
Session 2: June 16 to July 5
Session 3: July 8 to July 30
Review the full DIS calendar online. Your dates depend on which session you select and if you select multiple sessions. 

About the Program

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 of the overall education abroad experience. The summer and fall semester pre-departure orientation will be conducted in April/May, 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 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's staff serve as an experienced resource for resolving issues that you may encounter in while abroad.