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CIEE Sustainable Smart Cities in Copenhagen, Denmark (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Program Terms: Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (alone), Apartment (shared)
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Business Program Type: Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Sustainable Smart Cities

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Program Overview

Your Sustainable Smart Cites program in Copenhagen lasts 12 weeks and provides an in-depth look at how Denmark's capital is using innovative urban design solutions to prepare for the future. You will enroll in at least one sustainability course that explores how urban planning, technology, and public policy contribute to sustainability in Copenhagen while also enrolling in your choice of business, communications, STEM, language, and other courses. This program offers a wide range of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with cross-disciplinary cultural and extracurricular activities related to sustainability. Live and learn in Copenhagen!

Unique Experiences

Visit the Copenhagen Urban Innovation Lab

to learn how city planners and researchers work on smart energy management, data-driven urban planning, and green technology integration

Tour the Climate Action Center

to understand how digital platforms and data-driven polices support Copenhagen's commitment to a resilient, eco-friendly future

Participate in a smart city strategy workshop

to engage in a dynamic, student-led workshop in collaboration with Danish policymakers and tech innovators

Read About Copenhagen

Program Highlights

  • Featured Courses: Choose from a set of related courses that explore how innovative cities utilize digital technologies and modern strategies to prepare for the future and impact the environment.  
  • 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 networking events with local sustainability initiatives, activities that address how urban planning and technology can help lessen the impact on the environment, meaningful volunteer work with local organizations, and study tours to meet local changemakers and companies driving sustainability efforts.  
  • 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: 

  • Tour Ørested and Amager Bakke to observe how state-of-the-art waste-to-energy technologies transform everyday waste into renewable power 
  • Participate in the Urban Data Initiative to explore a cutting-edge digital hub and interact with live data dashboards that drive urban sustainability 
  • Join networking events with local urban farming initiatives to meet sustainability advocates and community leaders of the city’s green 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.  

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

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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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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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