Study Abroad
Programs offered by UC Berkeley and UCEAP (UC-wide)
The University of California Education Abroad Program (EAP) runs programs in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden in the summer and also during the academic year, tailored for a variety of needs, interests, and levels of linguistic competence.
Fall, Spring, academic-year, and summer programs for junior-semester-abroad opportunities offer continuing language study coupled with a variety of subjects, many applicable to fulfill major and minor requirements in Scandinavian with advance advising.
To search for complete application, scholarship, and related information, view the homepage for the Berkeley Study Abroad. For questions, your UC Berkeley advisor for Study Abroad in Scandinavia is Michelle Ayazi, mayazi@berkeley.edu. See the advising schedule here.
Programs offered by other UCs
Summer study-abroad programs at other UCs are also open to UC Berkeley students. Course credit transfers between UCs, but additional program fees may apply.
Programs available outside the UC System
Students occasionally choose to go on a study-abroad program in Scandinavian countries offered outside the UC system. While this can be a productive option, the transfer of credits can be a significant issue, and students should become well-informed both about the credentials of the program of interest and the procedures for counting work done toward one’s Berkeley degree. Please review the Berkeley Study Abroad guidelines for independent study abroad programs here.
In order for credit to transfer to your UC Berkeley transcript, the sponsoring institution must be a 4-year, degree-granting institution or assign credit through another university (see the program’s Academics pages for details). Details on UCEAP-sponsored programs, application requirements, and information on study abroad through other institutions can be found by starting with their home page.
Some options include:
- University of Wisconsin NORDsummer
- Baltic Studies Summer Institute
- Indiana University: Summer Finnish Workshop and Summer Norwegian Workshop
- CIEE (Denmark)
Major and Minor Advising Before Applying to a Study-Abroad Program
Declared or prospective majors for all concentrations in the Scandinavian major or those planning a minor should arrange an appointment with our Undergraduate Student Services Advisor well in advance of applying to any program for study abroad. Issues including language preparation prior to departure, the timely completion of major or minor requirements, preliminary review of potential courses to be taken abroad, time to degree, and others will be discussed and a workable study-list plan will be established. With careful planning, students can apply to their program of choice with confidence that requirements will be met while enjoying their experience abroad.
Upon approval, up to three courses (12 units) may be applied in fulfillment of major requirements; for minors, up to two courses (8 units) may be applied toward minor requirements.
Schedule an advising appointment at amandaminafo.youcanbook.me or contact Amanda Minafo, Undergraduate Student Services Advisor.
For confirmation of transferable coursework credit for the major or minor upon your return, plan to make an appointment with the current Faculty Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Scandinavian (information on the current faculty assignment is available here).
Danish and Swedish Language Proficiency
Programs emphasizing the study of Danish or Swedish language and culture require a pre-departure proficiency at a minimum of 1 year of elementary language study. Course lectures, reading, and written assignments are normally taught in the language of the country, with the exception of the summer program in Denmark. For questions regarding your proficiency level to ensure successful study abroad, please contact Lotta Weckstrom, Scandinavian Department Language Program Coordinator: lotta.weckstrom@berkeley.edu
