Program Details
Program Eligibility
About
Take courses in a wide variety of disciplines, from neuroscience to gender studies to design, with beautiful Copenhagen and/or Stockholm as your classroom. Housing is arranged for you in safe and convenient locations and you join the locals in biking or taking the T-bana (subway) to class.
Program Model
Housing & Meals
Summer housing in Denmark and/or Sweden is in various apartment-style housing sites. In some, you'll live with other study abroad students, and in others, you'll share the building with local students. You will be placed in a housing site depending on which summer sessions and courses you are enrolled in.
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.
For more detailed information on the summer housing options, visit our partner DIS's website.
Excursions
Study tours are one of the features of this program that students find most attractive. Some, but not all, summer sessions include a study tour, so if this aspect is important to you, review the session information for details. These study tours are an integrated part of your course, and as such they are academic in nature and included in your program fee.
Flight
You are responsible for independently arranging round-trip travel to/from Denmark and/or Sweden. If you participate in two or more consecutive sessions, DIS will cover the costs and arrange the travel between Copenhagen and Stockholm.
Learning Outcomes
During your summer session(s) in Denmark and/or Sweden, plan the 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 classroom, 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
Faculty & Staff
You will work closely with our partner DIS's services to prepare yourself while still in the US and continue when you arrive in Denmark and/or 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/from Denmark and/or Sweden, and other pre-departure activities. On arrival, the numerous DIS on-site staff members are on hand to help you, providing a broad array of services ranging from personal and academic counseling to sending mail, internet access, and Diverse Identities Social Club (D.I.S. Club).
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 Copenhagen and/or 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 architects and designers, forward thinking entrepreneurs, ground-breaking activists, and fascinating historians.
Program Structure
3–12 credits, depending on the number of sessions combined
Coursework
The Summer in Denmark & Sweden program offers academically rigorous courses in a wide variety of subjects. Each course is the equivalent of a semester-long course, compressed into 3–4 weeks. Instruction is in English by local faculty.
Choose from a variety of tracks such as:
- Architecture
- Art & Visual Culture
- Biomedicine
- Business
- Child Development & Diversity
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Environmental Science of the Arctic
- Furniture Design
- Graphic Design
- Holocaust & Genocide
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Interior Architecture (Interior Design)
- Justice & Human Rights
- Literature
- Medical Practice & Policy
- Neuroscience
- Pre-Architecture (for Architecture BA and BDA students; or BS students who have not yet taken a studio course)
- Prostitution & the Sex Trade
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Sustainability
- Terrorism & Security
- Urban Design
- Urban Studies
Visit the DIS website for a full list of offerings. Note any prerequisites that may be required for admission.
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
Summer 2025
Application Open Date: Aug 1, 2024
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2025
Session | Program Dates |
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Summer Lab and Research Session | May 21–July 5 |
Summer Session I | May 21–June 13 |
Summer Session II | June 16–July 5 |
Summer Session III | July 8–July 30 |
Architecture & Design Session | June 16–July 30 |
Furniture Design Session 1 | May 21–July 5 |
Furniture Design Session 1 | June 16–July 30 |
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.
Summer 2025
Fees
Summer 2024 Cost of Participation
- Architecture & Design
- Lab & Research
- Summer Session 1
- Summer Session 2
- Summer Session 3
- Summer Sessions 1 & 2
- Summer Sessions 2 & 3
- Summer Sessions 1, 2, & 3
You will receive a $1,000 discount regardless of number of summer sessions you participate in.
University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.
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.
DIS also offers scholarships.
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.
Summer 2024–All Fees
Architecture & Design
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Architecture & DesignSummer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $6,757 |
International health insurance | $98 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,500 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $10,755 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-2,000 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $8,755 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feePlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $900 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,800 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $12,205 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,050 |
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. |
Lab & Research
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Lab & ResearchSummer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $6,759 |
International health insurance | $106 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,500 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $10,765 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $9,765 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feePlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $900 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,800 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $13,215 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,050 |
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. |
Summer Session 1
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Session 1Summer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,710 |
International health insurance | $60 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $1,750 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $5,920 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-500 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $5,420 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $450 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $450 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $7,970 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $450 |
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. |
Summer Session 2
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Session 2Summer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $5,211 |
International health insurance | $54 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $1,750 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $7,415 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-500 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $6,915 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $450 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $450 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $9,465 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $450 |
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. |
Summer Session 3
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Session 3Summer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,711 |
International health insurance | $54 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $1,750 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $5,915 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-500 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $5,415 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $450 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $450 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $7,965 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $450 |
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. |
Summer Sessions 1 & 2
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Session 1 & 2Summer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $6,759 |
International health insurance | $106 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,500 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $10,765 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $9,765 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $900 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,800 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $13,215 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $900 |
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. |
Summer Sessions 2 & 3
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Session 2 & 3Summer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $6,757 |
International health insurance | $98 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,500 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $10,755 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-1,000 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $9,755 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $900 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $900 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $1,800 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $13,205 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $900 |
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. |
Summer Sessions 1, 2, & 3
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Session 1, 2 & 3Summer 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $8,300 |
International health insurance | $150 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $5,250 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $14,100 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-1,500 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $12,600 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,500 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,650 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $1,500 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $1,500 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $3,000 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $17,250 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $1,500 |
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. |
Lab & Research + Summer Session 3
Summer in Denmark & Sweden (DIS): Lab & Research + Session 3Summer 2022 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Tuition Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $10,700 |
International health insurance | $150 |
Housing and/or mealsPlease refer to the Comprehensive Housing & Student Affairs Fee on the DIS website for inclusions | $3,980 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $15,230 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota students, if applicable | $-1,500 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $13,730 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 international airfare | $1,300 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documentsNo visa required for students traveling on US passports | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations*Required COVID tests for departure and return | $150 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,600 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materialsCourse reading materials and textbook rental are included | $0 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program feeBudget $100-150 per week for meals. | $1,500 |
Essential daily living expensesBudget $100-150 per week for expenses. | $1,500 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $3,000 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $18,330 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $900 |
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
You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Complete
After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items:
- Application Essay
- Academic Recommendation
- Build Your Summer form
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.
Application Review Process
After your application checklist is complete, your 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, which you will complete to confirm your participation in the program. If you decide not to continue with the application process, log into the online application system and submit a Cancel Request.
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