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DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

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Sweden, Stockholm

Limited Capacity Program: This program can accept a limited number of students each term, and in the past, we have received more qualified applicants than available spots. Review and admission of applicants occurs on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You may only have one open application per term, but should have an alternate program in mind in the event that you are not accepted to this program.

DIS Stockholm is an approved UW affiliate program that offers 10 program tracks and over 60 elective courses to choose from at their Stockholm, Sweden study center. Approximately 300 students from institutions around the US study at DIS Stockholm each term.

On the semester program, one of your courses will be a core course that includes two faculty-led course-integrated program study tours, a three-day study tour in Sweden, and a week-long study tour to another European destination.

DIS offers several summer sessions at the Stockholm site. You can also mix and match summer sessions between Stockholm and Copenhagen study centers. 

The DIS Stockholm Public Health semester program and several summer courses are approved to fulfill the field experience requirement for the UW Undergraduate Global Health Certificate. Additionally, the DIS Stockholm semester program offers for-credit Research Assistantships in various fields of study, and a summer program in Labs & Research is also available.

You will be working closely with both DIS and IAP on this program. Visit the DIS Stockholm website to learn more about the academics, housing options, excursions and activities, and location. 

Check out the DIS Stockholm YouTube stream for videos on various aspects of the program!

Important note to summer applicants: Students participating in the DIS program during the summer have the opportunity to mix and match sessions between DIS’ program locations in Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit DIS’ site. If you would like to apply to participate in the mix and match sessions, please apply to the DIS program location where your program will begin. For example, if you are interested in DIS Summer Session I & II and would like to study in Copenhagen during session I and Stockholm during session II, then you should apply to the ‘Copenhagen-Summer, 20XX – Session I & II’ session. During the application process, IAP will collect your location and course preferences.

DIS also offers the Arctic Experiential Studies: Greenland summer session, a partially-funded opportunity for students interested in sustainability to gain a rich, transdisciplinary understanding of the Arctic. The program begins and ends at DIS Copenhagen and spends four weeks in Greenland. Read about the additional application requirements for this funded opportunity on the DIS website.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Must have completed two semesters by time of participation.
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Freshman
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Provider

Subjects

Gender Studies, Women's Studies, Data Science, Computer Science, International Relations, Economics, Literature, Medical Practice and Policy, Public Health, Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Apartments, Local Hosts, Residence Hall

Program Duration

Fall: Mid-August - Mid-December
Spring: Late January - Late May
Summer Session 1: Late May - Mid-June
Summer Session 2: Mid-June - Early July
Summer Session 3: Early July - Late July
Summer Labs & Research: Late May - Early July

Application Deadline(s)

Summer 2026 - [Session I] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Session II] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Session III] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Session I & II] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Session II & III] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Session I, II, & III] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Fall 2026-27 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Summer 2026 - [Labs, Research & Practicums Session] 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Year 2026-27 3/6/2026 Cost Details
Spring 2026-27 9/4/2026 Cost Details

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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Semester program participants select a Core Course and a variety of exciting electives. Summer program participants take one course per summer session. Nearly all instructors are Swedish faculty or Swedish professionals active in their fields. Classes are typically held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, you’ll participate in field excursions.

DIS Stockholm has strong academic ties (including core course faculty, field trips, and research assistant placements) with the Karolinska Insititutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and more.

For specific details on the courses and academic structure of the program, visit the DIS program pages: 

Semester

Summer

Below you will find the course equivalents listing for the program.

Program Web Pages

DIS Summer Programs DIS Stockholm Semester

Foreign Courses

Summer Courses Semester Courses

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents