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CIEE Ecology + Sustainability in Copenhagen, Denmark
(Outgoing Program)
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** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete Pre-Departure / Post-Decision Phase materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Your Ecology + Sustainability program in Copenhagen lasts 12 weeks and is designed for you to engage with the world's most pressing environmental challenges in a local context. You will enroll in a combination of sustainability- and discipline-focused CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU, to develop your understanding of the ecological, social, economic, and political contexts of environmental sustainability in Copenhagen. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Copenhagen!
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE MIDDELGRUNDEN
TO DISCOVER THE FUSION OF INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING AND REAL-TIME DATA ANALYTICS AT ONE OF COPENHAGEN’S ICONIC WIND FARMS
DIVE INTO “THE BLUE PLANET”
TO INVESTIGATE THE DYNAMICS OF MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AT DENMARK’S LARGEST AQUARIUM AND EXPLORE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS THAT SHOWCASE AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY
EXPLORE THE AMAGER BAKKE PLANT
AND WITNESS THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF WASTE CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY AT THIS PIONEERING WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY
Featured Courses: Choose from a set of theoretical and practical Ecology and Sustainability courses that explore today's pressing environmental issues.
Sustainability in Practice Workshop: Take part in an optional workshop to compare different models of sustainability in your host country and around the world. Topics may include business, public policy, technology, waste-management, and more.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities and volunteer work on local farms, natural reserves, field stations, and more while applying real-life solutions to challenges in the fields of energy, waste management, and conservation.
Academic Projects: Enroll in a directed independent research project to take a deep dive into Denmark’s integrated sustainable solutions that address economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Copenhagen will open doors for you to explore Denmark’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, contemporary trends, vibrant art, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
Discover how advanced digital platforms and real-time data analytics empower policymakers to design resilient, eco-friendly urban solutions at the Climate Action Center
Visit the Natural History Museum of Denmark to explore the country’s rich biodiversity and ecological evolution through immersive, technology-enhanced exhibits
Participate in hands-on green initiatives, eco-workshops, and community projects like attending urban garden soil health and composting demonstrations
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
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