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Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Spring	2027	11/01/2026	11/01/2026	01/04/2027	03/27/2027
Fall	2027	05/01/2027	05/01/2027	08/17/2027	11/13/2027
Spring	2028	11/01/2027	11/01/2027	01/04/2028	03/27/2028

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	English	Minimum GPA:	2.5

Program Description:

Ecology + Sustainability

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Program Overview

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, political, and social contexts of environmental sustainability in Copenhagen. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to sustainability and the environment. Live and learn in Copenhagen!

Unique Experiences

Explore innovative energy solutions

like the Amager Bakke waste-to-energy plant, contributing to Copenhagen's goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2025

Dive into "The Blue Planet"

to investigate the dynamics of marine ecosystems at Denmark's largest aquarium

Explore Middelgrunden

to discover the fusion of innovative engineering and real-time data analytics at one of Copenhagen's iconic wind farms

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Your Destination

Copenhagen is Denmark's eco-conscious metropolis, celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes and commitment to sustainability. From Amager Beach Park to the Zealand coastline and Nyhavn Harbor, nature and urban living blend seamlessly. With a mild climate, rich ecosystems, and innovative sustainability efforts, Copenhagen offers an inspiring setting for students. Whether you are majoring in environmental science, sustainability, marine biology, business, liberal arts, or indigenous studies, Copenhagen is the perfect place to study abroad.

High school students on a canal boat tour in Copenhagen

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

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 for-credit internship, directed independent research project, or service-learning to connect with local leaders on environmental protection projects.

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 past 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.

Academics

CIEE Copenhagen: Study in the heart of Denmark's capital, roughly one block from the historic Rosenborg Castle in one direction and the iconic Round Tower in the other. CIEE Copenhagen boasts five classrooms, a student lounge, and stunning study space overlooking the public square below, a student life office, and an academic advising office.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

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

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

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

Questions?

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