Jeanine Keefer
Visual Resources Librarian jkeefer@richmond.edu
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Art & Art History in Copenhagen
May 18 – June 19, 2026 (five weeks)
Explore the city and make art for five weeks in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer! Study Architectural History and an Introduction to Drawing in the beautiful city of Copenhagen. Each course will cover a General Education/Web of Inquiry requirement (FSHT/AI-History and FSVP/AI-Visual and Performing Arts). Syllabi, projects, and study tours for the two courses will be integrated so that you can observe and interrogate the built environment in different ways. Class will be held in various parts of the city in addition to our home-base at DIS. We will take advantage of museums, galleries, and the changing cityscape of the city to explore these two topics. Study trips to locations in the capital region are planned. Spend five weeks exploring this exciting and beautiful capital city.
Applications for this program will be available starting December 1, 2025.
Academics
ARTH 231 Global History of the Built Environment (1 unit)
(AI-Historical Studies and FSHT)
VMAP 112 Introduction to Drawing (1 unit)
(AI-Visual and Performing Arts and FSVP)
All students must enroll in both courses.
Cost & Program Information
$6,200
Costs are approximate, do not include airfare, and are subject to change without notice as a result of fluctuations in currency values and other factors. Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own transportation to and from the program site. Airfare and airport transfer costs are not included in the program fee.
- Financial Aid: Students who anticipate needing additional financial aid should view the Nuts and Bolts section of this website and make contact with the Office of Financial Aid with questions.
- Student Athletes: You are eligible to apply for a Weinstein Grant to provide reimbursement toward the cost of airfare. The application deadline is February 16. More information and the application can be found here.
Housing
Students will be housed in shared dormitory style rooms or a residential community managed by our partner DIS. Housing will be easily accessible to the DIS study center by public transportation.
What's included?
- 2 units of University of Richmond credit
- Course materials, excluding art supplies for VMAP 113. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own art supplies for this course.
- On-site orientation
- Shared accommodations with wireless internet access
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Transportation to and from the airport, as well as transportation passes for excursions and site visits
- Discounted bike rental options
- Danish simcard
- 24/7 Emergency access and support by DIS Care Team
- On-site supervision by faculty leaders
Activities & Excursions:
- Excursions within Copenhagen and surrounding areas to important cultural, artistic and historical sites.
Ready to apply?
Application Deadline
February 16
Apply online through Gateway Abroad, our study abroad application portal.
Applications for this program will be available starting December 1, 2025.