DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia

Your semester in Stockholm starts here

Studying abroad in Stockholm is more than just a change of scenery—it’s a chance to experience a culture that values balance, progress, and innovation.

From centuries-old castles and museums to thriving neighborhoods filled with music, art, food, and design, Stockholm offers endless opportunities to experience Swedish life.

Stockholm has been a great place for me to study, explore, and transform my life.

- Trent (he/him)

Davidson College

Build your semester your way

Whether you want to dive deeper into your major or explore a new passion, we offer 90+ courses in Stockholm designed to broaden your academic and cultural horizons.

Browse our courses, save your favorites, and build your best semester yet at DIS Stockholm.

Explore our courses

Our top course highlights for spring

From data analytics to psychology, rosters are filling fast for our most exciting courses. Apply before October 15 to claim your spot.

Comparative Economics: Global Risks and European Responses

Explore how European nations tackle global crises—climate change, inequality, migration—through market interventions and policy innovation.

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Data Analytics

Take a hands-on approach to explore the key steps in the data analytics pipeline, and evaluate and reflect on the validity of analytical models in real-world scenarios.

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European Security Dilemmas

Drawing on European schools of thought within international security studies, examine Europe's evolving security challenges from Russian threats, terrorism, and extremism to pandemics and refugee crises.

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Travel with your classmates

At DIS, our Core Courses provide opportunities to explore beyond Stockholm and find new, global perspectives on your academics. These academic adventures are called Study Tours.

Study Tours allow you and your classmates to explore academic topics in real-world settings and offer the chance to deepen your knowledge through on-site learning with local organizations and experts.

Explore our Study Tours

Discover your home away from home

Your housing is a central part of the study abroad experience. It’s a place to make new connections and develop life skills, as well as rest, reflect, and recharge each day. DIS offers four housing options, each created to help you feel grounded and supported.

See our housing options

Find your community

As soon as you arrive, DIS hosts welcome events and info sessions to help you get settled, meet new friends, and get to know your new city.

Want to meet locals, join a club, try a new sport, or volunteer with a local organization? Stockholm offer plenty of options to make your semester abroad one to remember.

Learn about life at DIS

Why do students pick Stockholm?

From IKEA and fika to ABBA and Avicii, many pieces of Swedish culture are iconic—but what does it actually feel like to live in Stockholm? With vast urban green spaces, stunning architecture, clean and efficient public transit, and more, Stockholm is an excellent place to live and study. Hear directly from our students their favorite parts of the city.

Read student stories about Stockholm

How do I apply?

The application process depends on your university, and in some cases, the program and term to which you are applying.

October 15 is the deadline to apply for the spring semester! But don't delay—courses fill up often before the deadline.

Start your application

90+

DIS offers over 90 courses in Stockholm, making it easy for you to keep up with your academics or explore new topics during your time abroad.

50%

Over half of DIS students receive financial support from DIS or their home institution. DIS offers need-based, diversity, and merit scholarships.

50+

Every semester, DIS students travel to over 50 destinations in Europe on course-integrated study tours. Europe truly becomes your classroom.

24/7

Your health and safety are our top priorities. At DIS, we have a Care Team of professional staff ready to support your physical and mental health, along with a 24-hour emergency phone.

Your questions, answered.

Want to hear more about studying abroad?

Order a free physical DIS catalog, register for an online info session or book a personal advising session.

Grab a DIS catalog

Order a physical catalog and get inspired for your DIS semester abroad. Read about place-based learning, the student experience, scholarship and housing options and more about living in Stockholm and Copenhagen.

Order a catalog

Sign up for an info or advising session

We regularly hold info sessions where you can find out more about studying abroad with DIS and get your questions answered. Prefer to speak one-on-one with a study abroad advisor? You can also click below to book a personal advising session.

Order a catalog

Leave us your mailing address if you would like us to send you a catalog.
We promise to only use it for the catalog.

Your semester in Stockholm starts here

- Trent (he/him)

Build your semester your way

Our top course highlights for spring

From data analytics to psychology, rosters are filling fast for our most exciting courses. Apply before October 15 to claim your spot.

Comparative Economics: Global Risks and European Responses

Data Analytics

European Security Dilemmas

Travel with your classmates

Discover your home away from home

Find your community

Why do students pick Stockholm?

How do I apply?

90+

DIS offers over 90 courses in Stockholm, making it easy for you to keep up with your academics or explore new topics during your time abroad.

50%

Over half of DIS students receive financial support from DIS or their home institution. DIS offers need-based, diversity, and merit scholarships.

50+

Every semester, DIS students travel to over 50 destinations in Europe on course-integrated study tours. Europe truly becomes your classroom.

24/7

Your health and safety are our top priorities. At DIS, we have a Care Team of professional staff ready to support your physical and mental health, along with a 24-hour emergency phone.

​Want to hear more about studying abroad?

Order a free physical DIS catalog, register for an online info session or book a personal advising session.

Grab a DIS catalog

Sign up for an info or advising session

Order a catalog

Leave us your mailing address if you would like us to send you a catalog. We promise to only use it for the catalog.

Want to hear more about studying abroad?

Leave us your mailing address if you would like us to send you a catalog.
We promise to only use it for the catalog.