Engineering & Sustainability
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Copenhagen's engineering solutions to today's environmental challenges.
Network
Meet new friends and engineers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Investigate how Danish engineers are leading the field and innovating. Collaborate to propose an engineering solution to a contemporary challenge.
The Destination
Welcome to Copenhagen, a charming European capital known as one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world.
Set along the coast of the Baltic Sea in northern Europe, Copenhagen is a city rich in Viking history and Nordic culture. From sprawling wind farms, a fleet of EV ferries and nearly 250 miles of bike lanes, Copenhagen’s smart architecture demonstrates how technology can work in harmony with nature. The city’s modern achievements are built on a foundation of timeless Scandinavian design and culture of functionality and care for the environment.
Dedication to sustainability aside, the nation’s culture of hygge, the emphasis of coziness and well-being, creates a strong sense of community. Enjoy favorite local dishes like smørrebrød (open-faced rye bread sandwiches), Danish hot dogs and Drømmekage (Danish Dream Cake). Take in sights of the Tivoli Gardens, an amusement park dating back to 1843 and Rosenborg Castle, a Renaissance-era palace housing the Danish crown jewels and royal artifacts. In Copenhagen, innovation and tradition come together in a storybook city built for the future.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Get to know Copenhagen from the water with a canal tour through its historic harbors and charming neighborhoods, gaining a unique perspective on the city’s maritime heritage.
- Visit a modern waste management facility to learn how Denmark leads the way in sustainable living and innovative environmental solutions.
- Spend an afternoon at Tivoli Gardens, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, where history, culture and fun come together in a magical setting.
- Climb to the top of the Church of Our Saviour - the city’s most iconic tower - and take in panoramic views of Copenhagen.
- Take a breath of fresh air at the Aarhus Botanical Garden and Greenhouses. Explore climate zones and biodiversity up close while learning about conservation, plant science, and sustainability in urban planning.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Protection, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Summer Session II 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Robert Cassidy
Center Director
Robert Cassidy draws on a diverse background in neuroscience and leadership in higher education. Originally from New Orleans, Rob pursued studies in biology and neuroscience in Washington, D.C., followed by...
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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