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Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UNT applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Level:	Undergraduate	Program Type:	Affiliated
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	3.0	Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options:	Apartment, On-campus residence hall
Click here for a definition of this term Classification:	Undergraduates Sophomore and Above	Minimum Age Requirement:	18 years of age by the time of departure
Click here for a definition of this term Fields of Study:	Environmental Studies	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English
Program Contact in SAO:	Mr. Dave Kilough (David.Kilough@unt.edu)

Program Description:

Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Program Overview

Your Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship program lasts 8 weeks and features two key components: A full-time internship at a Danish host company focused on environmentally sustainable business practices and a 6-credit internship seminar. Designed for students passionate about environmental sustainability, this program offers the opportunity to gain real-world work experience in one of the world’s greenest cities. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Live and learn in Copenhagen!

Unique Experiences

Fully sponsored

by CIEE and the Scan Design Foundation (SDF)

All eligible applicants

will receive a CIEE Grant worth $1,500 for any CIEE summer or semester program through summer 2027

Submit by November 21, 2025

late applications will not be considered for any reason, and all application tasks must be completed in their entirety

Learn More About Copenhagen

Your Destination

Copenhagen is Denmark’s green capital celebrated for its bike-friendly design, renewable energy leadership, and innovative urban planning. From CopenHill, a power plant with a rooftop ski slope, to the eco-focused Nordhavn district and Amager Nature Park, the city blends sustainability with everyday life. With iconic landmarks like Nyhavn, Tivoli Gardens, and scenic canals, Copenhagen is the perfect place to intern abroad for those passionate about environmental sustainability.

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 green public transportation, shops, cafés, grocery stores, and anything you’d need to live like a true Copenhagener.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Copenhagen will open doors for you to explore Denmark’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of excursions and activities:

Swim in the Copenhagen Harbour Baths and learn how the city transformed its harbor from polluted industry to pristine community through innovative water management
Tour ØsterGro and its Gro Spiseri and experience farm-to-table sustainability at Denmark’s first rooftop farm and restaurant, focused on local, seasonal, and zero-waste practices
Pedal through the city’s award-winning bike lanes while exploring green roofs, pocket parks, and climate-resilient urban spaces

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.

Academics

The 2026 Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship participants will spend May 19 to July 12, 2026, in Copenhagen and participate in 6-credit internship seminar and a fully immersive internship at a Danish host organization focused on environmentally sustainable business practices. Interns will explore environmental sustainability in the Danish context, learning about Denmark’s commitment to sustainable, low-carbon, resource-efficient practices. From core Danish approaches to sustainable practices, the interns will compare how Denmark and the U.S. approach environmental sustainability. Interns will round out their experience by developing a network of international contacts that will prepare them for a successful future finding innovative and sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

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Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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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 academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

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