- American study abroad institution offering programs in two locations: Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden
- Copenhagen campus located in the city center
- Stockholm campus located in the Östermalm university neighborhood
- Approx 1200 students (primarily from the U.S.) participate in the program each semester in Copenhagen and about 120 participate in Stockholm
- Theory-based courses offered with a focus on practice through hands-on learning (field studies, study tours, student research, guest lecturers, real-life case studies, simulation exercises, etc.)
- Unique housing options available, including homestays and Living and Learning Communities
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Partner university’s areas of study
- All courses taught in English
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
- All students who have a minimum cumulative average of 73% or above may attend this partnership
Term Dates
- Semester 1: Mid August to Mid December
- Semester 2: Mid January to Mid May
- Summer semester: Mid May to Late July
Credits
Summer programs
- See: DIS Summer Programs
Course equivalency formula
- 3 DIS credits = 3 UBC credits
Credit transfer process
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
- Refer to DIS grading scheme
Passing grade
D- = 60 to less than 63%Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
- Programs in Arts, Business, Computer Science, Sustainability, Geographical Sciences, Education, Design, Neuroscience, Medieval Studies, Philosophy. English, Urban Studies, Social Justice
- Your program at DIS is determined by your choice of a "core course"
- Core courses include a week-long Program Study Tour to a European destination and a Core Course Week, comprised of a two-day seminar on-site, and three-day short study tour within the country, or to a nearby destination. See DIS website for more information on Program Study Tours and Core Course Week in Stockholm and Copenhagen
- In addition to their core course, students register for "elective courses"
See program information for Stockholm: https://disabroad.org/stockholm/semester/
See program information for Copenhagen: https://disabroad.org/copenhagen/semester/
Full course load information
Students take 15 credits
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
- Students pay tuition directly to DIS in US dollars
- For tuition prices, see the DIS website
- Scholarships and fee reductions open to UBC students (see scholarships section)
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We currently don't have a way for students on Study Abroad for Term 1 or Full Year to be automatically enrolled in the AMS/GSS Extended Health and Dental (including travel medical insurance), as Study Abroad students are not assessed UBC tuition and AMS fees. This policy is subject to change.
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
- UBC students receive automatic fee reductions:
- up to $5000 US off/session in the spring/fall semesters
- up to $600 US off/summer session 1, 2, and 3
- up to $1000 off/summer session 4 (Architecture and Design)
- Several DIS Scholarships are also available
Information for US students:
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Additional Fees
Important information about health and travel insurance for fee paying (study abroad) students
- Students participating in a Study Abroad (fee paying) experience with Go Global for Full Year or Term 1 will not be assessed any student fees, and thus will not be eligible or automatically charged for the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan
- Therefore students will be required to seek independent insurance
- Students starting in Term 2 or participating in summer opportunities are covered by the Plan if they paid for it in September and have not opted out as it runs for a full year (Sept 1 – Aug 31)
Types of accommodation available
Housing notes
- Copenhagen: Students can choose from a homestay, student residence hall, shared apartment, living and learning community, amongst other options
- Stockholm: Students can choose from homestay, living & learning community, residential community, and co-ed dorm-style housing options