Office of Study Abroad

Although much remains uncertain in the face of the pandemic, Brandeis is preparing to run Brandeis in Copenhagen in summer 2021 and encourages interested students to make an appointment to meet with Ari Massefski, Study Abroad Advisor. Any changes to the program will be communicated effectively and efficiently to all program applicants. 

DIS alum Sophie Brickman (Brandeis '16, HSSP and Psychology Major) can tell you why:  “Copenhagen is a city of contrasts. It is peaceful and calm — one of the happiest cities in the world — while also bustling and exciting. It's an intersection of strong European and Scandinavian culture; diverse, but very Danish. The stimulating and relaxing spirit of Copenhagen, for me, can be summed up in my daily routine of taking the perfectly timed public bus into the city, picking up a cinnamon roll and cup of coffee at a cozy coffee shop, talking with the barista and heading to class with a Danish scarf warding off the chilly Copenhagen breeze.”

Brandeis in Copenhagen is an intensive, business and economics-focused summer program in Copenhagen, Denmark, the capital city of one of the happiest nations in the world. This program will deepen your understanding of business practices, economic theory and policy from U.S., Scandinavian, and European perspectives. Additional excursions focus on creating a deeper understanding of contemporary life and culture in Denmark.

The program consists of three courses, students will select two, taught in English and is a collaborative exchange program between Brandeis University and DIS Copenhagen.

Yes, the program runs from early July to the middle of August. There are pre-departure orientations in the spring semester prior to the summer of study. Students wishing to go to Copenhagen during the academic year should meet with a member of the study abroad staff for other options.

You will be placed in DIS Copenhagen housing that includes a furnished room, shared kitchen, and common bathrooms. Your housing will be within the city of Copenhagen and within walking distance of or accessible by public transportation to class. All student housing is equipped with WiFi.

The application deadline typically falls in mid-March but interested students are encouraged to apply early. With rolling admissions, applications are reviewed up until the deadline as long as space is available.

The program is designed and supervised by Brandeis faculty. A Brandeis economics professor will teach one of the courses and instructors from DIS Copenhagen will teach the other courses.

All courses are Brandeis courses and appear on transcripts as graded Brandeis coursework, not transfer credit.

Credits are applied automatically upon completion of your program evaluation. This program evaluation is mandatory and credit will not be applied until it has been completed.

This website has complete information about study in Copenhagen. Please also feel free to contact:

• Professor Geoff Clarke in the Department of Economics

• Professor Scott Redenius in the Department of Economics

• Ari Massefski in the Office of Study Abroad

• Melissa Rothenberg '21, Study Abroad Ambassador