• Carlson graduate students
• Classes will be a mix of international business students, CBS students and some Danish professionals

Graduate students have the option of taking 1 intensive 3-week course followed by 3 weeks to write a research paper for 4 credits, or 2 courses that meet for three hours each twice a week over 6 weeks for 8 credits. Grading is on an S-N basis. Students pursuing the 3 week option will be overseas for the first three weeks of the program. To view course offerings, please visit the Copenhagen Business School at www.cbs.dk/summer. Options include a wide range of classic business courses, as well as more diverse courses that draw on other academic disciplines, for instance Humanitarian Operations and Social Media Analytics.

This program is open to Carlson graduate students in good academic standing with a minimum of a bachelor's degree plus one year of university studies at a master's level. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Copenhagen is home to global leaders in pharmaceuticals, production, communications, and information technology. Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is the second largest business school in Europe and students from around the world come to the International Summer University Program.

See Quick Links to the right for detailed information from the partner school. Students take classes for 3 to 6 weeks. Most classes are taught on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesday & Thursdays. There are no classes held on Fridays. All courses include preliminary assignments to be completed before arrival.

CBS organizes a variety of social activities in Copenhagen, including international dinners, Danish folk-dancing, city walking tours, and also sponsored tours of Denmark and neighboring countries. These activities are optional and their cost is not included in the program fee.

Students live in dormitory-style residence halls with Danish, U.S., and international students. All accommodations include a kitchen and internet. Housing is available on a first served basis so early application is encouraged. Please note that housing can be rented only for the entire 6 week program. Students have full access to CBS facilities including computer labs and libraries. To view housing options, please visit CBS.

These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.

Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad programs. See Costs & Billing for additional budgeting information and Scholarships and Finances for resources and application instructions.

*See One Stop for more information about tuition and fees.

**Students should also maintain their U.S.-based health insurance plan while abroad.

For detailed application information and instructions please visit theApply page.

Summer program applications open January 1st for the coming summer term. Requirements include the application form, a resume, and Global Immersion essay. A nonrefundable application fee of $50 is applied to the applicant's U of M student account. Submit a completed application by the February 15th deadline for summer programs.

Application to all programs is based on a review by the education abroad selection committee and selection notifications are sent out within four weeks of the application deadline. Once selected, students are given the opportunity to confirm acceptance, at which point they are subject to Education Abroad policies. Confirmed students may then submit an official application to Copenhagen Business School.