Academic Program

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.

General Education Information for UAlbany Students

Credits earned on this program will automatically satisfy the International Perspectives requirement. Three credits of foreign language study will satisfy the Foreign Language requirement. No additional approval is required for you to earn these general elective credits.

Major/Minor Information for UAlbany Students

Courses may also satisfy major and minor requirements, upon approval by the department.

Transcript

All courses taken abroad count towards UAlbany General Elective credits. Credits and grades will appear on your UAlbany transcript. You may file a request to have additional courses approved for equivalency as necessary. 

Your Instructors

Housing

DIS guarantees housing for you! 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

Sweden DIS Stockholm Summer 2022
If you decide to do more than one session, there is a discount available. Please see here for details: DIS Multiple Session & Special Programs

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.

Academic 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.

Experiential Learning

All DIS Sessions include field studies that turn Stockholm or Copenhagen into your classroom and lab.
Included in Session 2, 3, and 4: Architecture and Design, course-integrated study tours form a central part of your DIS academic experience.

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: December

Program Dates

Session 1: May 20 to June 12
Session 2: June 15 to July 5
Session 3: July 7 to July 27
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 fall semester pre-departure orientation will be conducted the Saturday before the end of Spring UAlbany classes 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 staff serve as an experienced resource for resolving issues that you may encounter in while abroad.