Information for term Summer in Copenhagen
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenExperience Copenhagen at its best – during the summer when the days are long, the festivals are full-throttle, and the harbor pools are beckoning. CIEE’s Summer in Copenhagen offers students four, eight, or twelve weeks of study abroad in English, with courses across humanities, environmental studies, design, history, and more. Frequent co-curricular activities take learning outside of the classroom and guarantee an authentic understanding of the history and culture of the Scandinavian people.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
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Unique Experiences
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Find out firsthand why
Denmark is rated one of the happiest countries in the world.
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Explore Copenhagen’s
unique architectural mix of old and new while the days are long and the sun is shining.
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Live in the world’s first
officially designated “Bike City” and explore it entirely on two wheels.
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OF DENMARK’S ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY WIND POWER IN 2020
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KM LENGTH OF COASTLINE IN THE SMALL COUNTRY OF DENMARK
8,754 -
THE NUMBER OF YEARS QUEEN MARGRETHE II HAS BEEN RULER
49
Location & Culture
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The Destination
Copenhagen has undergone a transformation in the past decade and has emerged as a “must-stop” destination in Europe. Fine dining, natural wines, and its reputation as an environmentally friendly city has earned top billing from foodies, oenophiles, students, and those seeking refuge in “the happiest country in the world.” Despite playing host to over 600,000 residents, Copenhagen retains an old-world, small village feel – with more bicycles than cars traveling its streets. Students discover and endless array of cultural activity, history, architecture, and more, in one of Europe’s safest capitals.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Copenhagen.
Excursions & Activities
- Take a day-trip to explore Hamlet’s Castle in Helsingør - just one of many castles harboring the stories of Scandinavia’s past.
- Explore the National Museum and see how Copenhagen transformed from a fishing village in the 10th century to a world leader in sustainability and innovation.
- Experience Danish hygge – a lifestyle trend described as a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being.
Daily Life
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Housing
Residence Halls: Most students will stay in a dorm room at a residence hall. The residence hall is comprised mostly of other international, local students, and young professionals. Each dorm room comes equipped with a kitchenette and an attached bathroom, with single and double bedrooms. There are also shared common spaces; each floor has a large communal kitchen and there are multiple lounge and hangout areas as well as study areas.
Apartments: Some students may be housed in shared apartments with other CIEE students. Each apartment will have double bedrooms and shared common spaces, such as a kitchen and bathroom.
Homestay: Copenhagen has a limited number of homestays. During a homestay, the student will have the opportunity to experience a typical Danish family setting. This option is best for students who want a better chance at full cultural immersion and who wish to experience the “day-to-day life” of the host country and family.
Accepted students can indicate a housing preference, but final housing assignments are solely at the discretion of CIEE.
From either residence halls or apartments, there will be at most a maximum of 30 minute commute, either by biking or use of public transportation. The distance from housing to CIEE Copenhagen can vary depending on the residence hall or apartment the student is placed in. In a homestay, the distance to CIEE Copenhagen may var, depending on the location of the host family. -
Meals
Residence hall: No meals provided. Students prepare their own meals in their own kitchenette or the residence hall’s shared kitchen facilities. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies.
Homestays: Students will eat most of their meals with their family or prepare their own meals in the house/apartment where they are living.
Students also explore the myriad of restaurants that Copenhagen has to offer.
Copenhagen, Denmark Where You'll Study
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CIEE Global Institute
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B
Amalienborg Palace
The residence of Queen Margarethe
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C
The Royal Opera House
Five of the fourteen stories are subterranean. The main stage of the opera seats an audience of 1400.
Academics
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Students choose one, two, or three 4-week sessions and explore Danish culture and society in and out of the classroom. Courses are taught in English by CIEE faculty drawn from a variety of higher education institutions in Denmark and worldwide. Students can also opt for the 1-credit Communicative Danish Language course during a single session. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offerings.
CIEE – Copenhagen is located in the city center and features modern classrooms, a student lounge, and space for cultural and academic events. Students enjoy easy access to nearby shops, restaurants, and public transportation.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
All students must enroll in one 3-credit CIEE course per session
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 U.S. semester/4.5-6 quarter credits per session
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours per session
- CIEE Communicative Danish Language course: 1 U.S. semester/1.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Each course is a full semester in content, covered in a four-week session, so the pace is accelerated, and the workload is demanding. Students should expect an average of two hours of preparation required for each hour in class. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Copenhagen during the week.
Class Format
Courses taught at the CIEE Global Institute are typically for CIEE students only. Classes are scheduled Monday-Friday and attendance is strictly enforced both for classes and required co-curricular excursions.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Students are graded on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Course Notes
- Students studying in Copenhagen for multiple sessions may only take Communicative Danish Language once.
Summer 2022 CIEE Courses
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Summer Session II
Summer Session III
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Karin Klitgaard Møller
Center Director
Karin Klitgaard Møller has been the director for CIEE in Copenhagen since its start in 2018, and has more than 20 years of experience working in international education.
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