Summer in Copenhagen
Unique Experiences
Find out firsthand why
Denmark is rated one of the happiest countries in the world.
Explore Copenhagen’s
unique architectural mix of old and new while the days are long, and the sun is out.
Live in the world’s first
officially designated “Bike City” and explore it entirely on two wheels.
46.1 %
Of Denmark’s Electricity Generated by Wind Power in 2020
8,754
KM Length of Coastline in the Small Country of Denmark
51
The Number of Years Queen Margrethe Ii Has Been Ruler
The Destination
Copenhagen has considerably transformed in the past decade and emerged as a "must-stop" destination in Europe. Fine dining, natural wines, and its reputation as an environmentally friendly city have earned top billing from foodies, oenophiles, students, and those seeking refuge in "the happiest country in the world." Despite playing host to more than 600,000 residents, Copenhagen retains an old-world, small village feel – with more bicycles than cars traveling its streets. In Europe's safest capital city, students discover an endless array of cultural activities, history, architecture, and more.
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.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Take a trip to explore Hamlet’s Castle in Helsingør - just one of many castles harboring the stories of Scandinavia’s past.
- Take an overnight trip to the CO2-neutral Island of Samsø to explore the beautiful landscape and learn how they have worked to make the island CO2-neutral. Visit the world-renowned Energy Academy, the UN Global Climate Action Award winner, in 2021.
- 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.
Program Blogs
How to spend your free time in Copenhagen
Written by Evan Dobkin Fall Block 1 student: While studying abroad in any location, there are times where you will find yourself free of plans. How you spend this time... keep reading
A Danish Passion: Handball aka Håndbold in Danish
A Danish Passion: Handball aka Håndbold in Danish Håndbold as the word describes, is a sport where a small ball is played among players with their hands. One might think... keep reading
Pros and Cons: Study Abroad in Copenhagen
By: Isabella del Rosario When studying abroad you will likely visit lots of different types of cities. Some you will really enjoy and some maybe not so much. During my... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Copenhagen offers two different housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. Housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to efficient and clean public transportation, shops, cafés, grocery stores, and anything you’d need to live like a true Copenhagener.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall or a single or double room in a shared apartment.
- Residence Halls: Residence halls are located under 45 minutes (by public transportation or bike) from CIEE Copenhagen. Rooms are equipped with small kitchens and an en-suite bathroom. Residence halls feature shared common spaces with a larger, communal kitchen, multiple study and hangout areas, and gym facilities.
- Shared Apartments: Shared apartments feature single and double rooms and are located approximately under 45 minutes away from CIEE Copenhagen. Shared apartments each have a living room and a full kitchen.
Select Housing: Includes a double room at a private residence hall located within 20 minutes (on foot) from CIEE Copenhagen. Each dorm room is equipped with a kitchenette and an en-suite bathroom, along with shared common spaces including a communal kitchen, multiple study and hangout areas, and gym facilities. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Residence Halls and Shared Apartments: Meals are not included. Students prepare their own meals in their own kitchenette or in the facility's shared kitchen. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. There is also a wide range of restaurants and cafés located nearby.
Academics
Students take two credit-bearing courses each block of attendance. Students can also enroll in an optional Survival Danish course (non-credit) during a single block. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
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.
Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
- Students can enroll in an optional Survival Danish course (non-credit) during a single block.
Summer Block I 2025
Summer Block II 2025
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
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 & Grants
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
- MSI Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Block I 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,500 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,250 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,450**
Housing = $2,300***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,250Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $533†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $130†††
Books & Supplies = $25
Visa Fees = $0††††
Personal expenses = $150†††††
Total Costs = $2,088Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Calculated based on what a commuter card between our study center and our furthest away housing costs for two months in total
††††No VISA required for US students staying less than 90 days in the Schengen zone
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $9,400**
Housing = $4,600***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $14,500Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,066†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $260†††
Books & Supplies = $50
Visa Fees = $0††††
Personal expenses = $300†††††
Total Costs = $2,926Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Calculated based on what a commuter card between our study center and our furthest away housing costs for two months in total
††††No VISA required for US students staying less than 90 days in the Schengen zone
†††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
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.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,450**
Housing = $2,300***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $7,250Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $533†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $130†††
Books & Supplies = $25
Personal expenses = $150††††
Total Costs = $2,088Financial 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.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Calculated based on what a commuter card between our study center and our furthest away housing costs for two months in total
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Robert Cassidy
Center Director
Robert Cassidy brings a background in neuroscience and extensive leadership experience in higher education. Originally from New Orleans, Rob studied biology and neuroscience in Washington, D.C., before conducting research in...
Olsi Kusta
Academic Director
Olsi Kusta has been the academic director for CIEE Copenhagen since March and brings very diverse professional career that blends practice-oriented research skills with problem solving approaches in logistics and...
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