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CIEE Scan Design Foundation Environmental Sustainability Internship in Copenhagen, Denmark (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Program Terms: Summer
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  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Environmental Studies, Sustainability Program Type: Internship Abroad
Minimum GPA: 3
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

Read About copenhagen
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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.
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Excursions & 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.  

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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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
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  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
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