Program Details
Location
Stockholm,
Sweden
Term
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Housing
Apartment
Homestay
Other
Languages Taught In
English
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
3.0
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About
Take courses in a select set of disciplines: Gender & Sexuality Studies, Global Economics, International Relations, Literature, Medical Practice & Policy, Neuroscience, Psychology, Public Health, and Terrorism & Security, with beautiful Stockholm as your classroom. Choose from several housing options—including a homestay—and join the locals in this bustling and vibrant metropolis spread over 14 islands.
Program Model
Housing & Meals
Housing & Meals
The Study Abroad in Sweden program offers several housing choices so you can tailor your experience to perfectly fit your lifestyle. Choose between a homestay, Studentboende, a Living & Learning Community, and the Residential Community.
All housing options include a furnished room with towels, a blanket, a pillow, and bed linens. You will also have access to laundry facilities and internet, and you will receive a transit pass that will allow you to get from your housing to classes. All housing options include either most meals or a food stipend to help offset the cost of buying groceries.
An overview of each housing option is below. For more detailed information on these housing options, visit DIS's website.
Homestay
Live with local hosts and immerse yourself in Swedish life. This housing option is the most popular option at DIS and provides you with an excellent perspective of Swedish culture, as well as a built-in support network.
Studentboende
Live alongside local Swedish and DIS students in a Studentboende, which are dorm-style residential buildings located throughout Stockholm. This housing option gives you the opportunity to meet Swedish and international students, while still having a DIS support system.
Living & Learning Community
A DIS Living & Learning Community (LLC) is a co-curricular housing experience that integrates a shared interest through the lens of exploring Stockholm or Swedish culture within your housing experience.
Residential Community
Live with other DIS students in Stockholm and enjoy a network of friends when you’re at home. Previous students living in DIS Residential Communities (DRCs) have commented that they experienced a good social life connected to their academic environment, and enjoyed having a "little bit of home" but with Sweden right outside the door.
Excursions
One of the most attractive features of DIS are the study tours. Each core course includes both a short study tour to another part of Denmark and a week-long study tour to another country. These study tours are an integrated part of your core course, academic in nature, and included in your program fee. Exploration Electives are additional opportunities to travel and learn with a course, and each one includes a travel component at no extra cost.
DIS also provides you with a variety of ways to meet Swedes, and experience Swedish culture on a daily basis. Involve yourself in the many cultural opportunities offered to you while studying at DIS, and find out who the Swedes really are across a variety of contexts. Pursue a passion and join a club or sports team with friendly Stockholm residents, exchange cultural perspectives with a Visiting Host, give back to the community by volunteering, attend evening seminars and network with local experts, learn to speak some Swedish, and end the semester calling Sweden a second home.
Flight
You are responsible for booking your own transportation to and from Stockholm according to your program dates. Once confirmed, you will receive detailed information to assist in booking flights.
Learning Outcomes
During your semester at DIS, plan to meet the following objectives:
- Challenge yourself to raise questions, examine issues from different perspectives, explore new mindsets, and reflect on your own values and identity through new experiences and discussions
- Expand your knowledge in your field through a unique European lens in the DIS classroom, on field studies, and on study tours
- Build your cross-cultural competencies, gain real-world knowledge, and become more flexible in order to live, work, and succeed in an increasingly globalized world
- Gain the ability to connect theory and knowledge through observation and practice, and to reflect on all that you learn through these methods
- Engage with the Swedes and depart your time here knowing Stockholm is your second home
Faculty & Staff
DIS services begin in the US and continue when you arrive in Sweden. The DIS North American Office—which has close ties to the Learning Abroad Center—is there to assist you in registering for courses, selecting the most suitable housing option, advising on flights to and from Sweden, and other pre-departure activities. On arrival in Stockholm, the numerous DIS on-site staff members are on hand to help, providing a broad array of services ranging from personal and academic counseling to sending mail, internet access, and much more.
DIS faculty bring real-life expertise from their field into the classroom. Most work as professionals in the areas they teach, giving you direct access to resources and networks both in Stockholm and on study tours. They will introduce you to a network of leading researchers and health professionals, European politicians, innovative business leaders, cutting-edge neuroscience researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, forward thinking entrepreneurs, ground-breaking activists, fascinating historians, and much more.
Program Structure
Program Level
3000-level and above
Courseload
15–16 per semester
You can take courses in English in a suite of subject areas on this program. Courses are taught by Swedish and European faculty who are also practitioners in their fields, and courses include excursions and field trips to allow you to see various industries at work.
Coursework
Semester & Academic-Year Coursework
The Study Abroad in Sweden program offers academically rigorous courses in a wide variety of subjects. Each track has one required core course with two accompanying study tours. For your other courses, you can choose from electives related to your program or select courses from a variety of other disciplines. Instruction is in English by Swedish faculty. Receive 30 credits per year, 15 credits per semester.
Choose from a variety of tracks such as:
- Economics
- Engineering
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
- Medical Practice & Policy
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Terrorism & Security
- Vikings & Power
Visit the DIS website for the full list of offerings and descriptions.
You will register for 30 credits per year or 15 credits per semester. If you are a UofM student, you are not allowed to take a course pass/fail (S/N). In rare and extenuating circumstances, you may work with the LAC to petition for an exception.
Global Identity
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future is an optional 1-credit online course that helps you process your international experience and apply what you've learned upon your return. Global Identity gives you the opportunity to work individually with a trained cultural mentor, helping you articulate your newly acquired skills and differentiating you from your peers.
To access more information about the course, visit the Global Identity Course Information page.
Program Dates
Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:
If you are interested in summer program options, visit our Summer in Denmark & Sweden program for details.
Orientation Dates & Locations
The Learning Abroad Center provides a pre-departure orientation(s) in addition to the orientation offered by your affiliate program team. It is your responsibility to know the information shared at these orientations.
Orientation consists of several sessions, all of which are created to support your preparation to go abroad:
- Online Health & Safety Orientation: This asynchronous module can be accessed in your LAC checklist and is mandatory.
- LAC Affiliate Orientation (live Zoom session): UofM-specific information will be covered (academic planning, finances, etc.). Details on the LAC affiliate orientation will be sent to you via email.
- Affiliate Provider Orientation: This orientation will cover program-specific information. Your affiliate provider will invite you to a pre-departure orientation leading up to your departure.
The Learning Abroad Center also offers 2 optional orientations:
DIS will provide access to a mandatory online pre-departure course called Compass. Additionally, they will hold 1–2 online pre-departure orientations.
Spring 2026
Application Open Date: May 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
| Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Program dates | Jan 17–May 14 |
Academic Year 2025–26
Application Open Date: Dec 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2025
| Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Program dates | Aug 16–May 14 |
Fall 2025
Application Open Date: Dec 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2025
| Schedule | Date |
|---|---|
| Program dates | Aug 16–Dec 12 |
Fees
University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.
If you are a semester student and are eligible for subsidized loans (according to FAFSA), you will automatically receive an additional $1,500 discount effective Fall 2025.
If you do not see a budget estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the fee has not yet been finalized. We strive to post fees for this program at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center will delay the posting of some fees until enrollments, inflation, and exchange rates are determined. Note the average increase in fees will be 3–10%. Program fees are based on estimates and may change depending on international economic factors.
Billing & Payments
Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.
Bridging Loan
Bridging Loan, a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the confirmation deposit and/or flights cost, is available for this program for eligible students going abroad during an eligible term.
Cancellation Policy
Before you apply to or confirm your participation on this program, review the Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy to inform yourself of the timeline and financial obligations for canceling.
Spring 2026
Study Abroad in Sweden (DIS)Spring Semester 2026 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions. | $25,045 |
| International health insuranceStudents are enrolled in both DIS and UofM insurance coverage. | $300 |
| Housing and/or mealsRefer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $7,315 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee)Local transportation costs are included, between DIS and your housing. | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $33,060 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota, if applicable | $-5,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $28,060 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteround trip airfare | $1,750 |
| Passport/photos | $175 |
| Visa/required documentsSwedish Resident Permit fee is included in the Educational Costs. | $0 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,925 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materialsCourse reading materials and textbook rental are included in Educational Costs. | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeFood/grocery budget: $400-$550/month, less for students placed in homestays | $2,200 |
| Essential daily living expenses$1,000 – $3,000 per semester | $3,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $5,200 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $35,185 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,750 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Academic Year 2025–26
Study Abroad in Sweden (DIS)Academic Yr Fall 2025/Spring 2026 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions. | $45,659 |
| International health insuranceStudents are enrolled in both DIS and UofM insurance coverage. | $546 |
| Housing and/or mealsRefer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $14,630 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee)Local transportation costs are included, between DIS and your housing. | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $61,235 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $-10,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $51,235 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteround trip airfare | $1,750 |
| Passport/photos | $175 |
| Visa/required documentsSwedish Resident Permit fee is included in the Educational Costs. | $0 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,925 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materialsCourse reading materials and textbook rental are included in Educational Costs. | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeFood/grocery budget: $400-$550/month, less for students placed in homestays | $4,400 |
| Essential daily living expenses$1,000 – $3,000 per semester | $6,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $10,400 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $63,560 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $3,500 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Fall 2025
Study Abroad in Sweden (DIS)Fall Semester 2025 |
|
|---|---|
Program Fee
|
|
| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions. | $25,060 |
| International health insuranceStudents are enrolled in both DIS and UofM insurance coverage. | $300 |
| Housing and/or mealsRefer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $7,315 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee)Local transportation costs are included, between DIS and your housing. | $0 |
| Total Program Fee | $33,075 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-5,000 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $28,075 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
|
|
| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program siteRound trip airfare | $1,750 |
| Passport/photos | $175 |
| Visa/required documentsSwedish Resident Permit fee is included in the Educational Costs. | $0 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,925 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materialsCourse reading materials and textbook rental are included in Educational Costs. | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program feeFood/grocery budget: $400-$550/month, less for students placed in homestays | $2,200 |
| Essential daily living expenses$1,000 – $3,000 per semester | $3,000 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $5,200 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
|
|
| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $35,200 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,750 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
If you do not currently have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your return date, or are still needing to apply for a new one, start the process as soon as possible. Visit the UofM Passport Office website for more information.
Apply
The COVID-19 vaccine series is strongly recommended, pursuant to CDC guidelines, but not required for participation in this program.
You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Complete
Upon submitting the online application, you will be assigned an application checklist that includes:
- Application Essay
- Academic Recommendation
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.
Next Steps
- Upon submitting the online application, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application was received.
- Follow the instructions on your application checklist to submit all of the items. Your application is not considered complete until all items on your application checklist are either received or waived.
- Your completed application is reviewed by our program team.
- You will be notified of an acceptance decision by email. If accepted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist. Log into the online application to review the confirmation checklist and submit the required items.
- Accepted participants will also receive login instructions for the DIS online registration system by email.
- If you decide not to continue with the application process, log in to the online application and submit a Cancel Request. You must also notify DIS of your cancellation.
After You Apply
Before your program begins, review these resources.
Health & Safety
Learn more about staying healthy and safe abroad, including mental health and wellness, international travel insurance, and safety precautions.
Power of Attorney
Consider designating someone as your power of attorney to act as your legal representative while you’re abroad.
Student Identity
Consult our resources on student identities as you prepare for your abroad experience.
Travel Resources
Ready to go abroad? Our travel resources will help you pack and learn what to expect.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about this program, send an email to
Dunia Tesfaye at [email protected],
or call at
612.626.1117.