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DIS Stockholm - Politics & Security (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia 
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English
Class Status: 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior Program Type: Study abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Housing: Dormitory, Homestay
Academic Partner: DIS
Program Description:
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Politics & Security 

How does the EU function? What are the main political and security dilemmas in Europe? Through classes, Study Tours, and meetings with local experts and decision-makers, examine the issues they face and the challenges of policy making in today’s Europe. Seek to better understand what terrorism is, examine the impact of cybersecurity and cyberwarfare, and learn about the effects of migration and energy security on Europe. 

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Is this program right for you?

It is a good fit if you study:

  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Government
View this program at DISabroad.org

Core Course

European Security Dilemmas
Fall/Spring, 3 Credits

Europe is under pressure and what constitutes a security threat is changing, too: a larger Russian presence in the region and increased risk of terrorism, but also fundamentalist and right-wing tendencies, the risk of pandemics, cyber terrorism, and European governments struggling to respond in unison to increasing numbers of refugees. Drawing on European schools of thought within international security studies, this course explores current security dilemmas in Europe.

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Core Course Study Tours

This program travels on Study Tours to the following destinations:

  • Week-Long Study Tour: Budapest

  • Core Course Week: Sweden 

Early in the semester, you delve into your academic focus during Core Course Week, in which you travel on a short Study Tour for three days in Sweden, combined with a two-day seminar in Stockholm. Later in the semester, you travel again with your Core Course on a week-long Study Tour in Europe.

While on tour, theories learned in the classroom come to life by meeting with professionals and experts in your field who contribute to furthering your understanding of course topics. Study Tours are hands-on and experiential, combining theory with practice, and expose you to additional cultural perspectives. You have the opportunity to visit sites and experts in your field of interest that you may not otherwise have access too.


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Elective Courses

Add elective courses to complement your Core Course at DIS Stockholm. You decide how to build your course load based on your needs and interests!

Electives range across disciplines and include research, labs, and even Exploration Electives, which come with a travel component.

Visit our website to view the full list of over 65 additional elective courses! 

Prerequisites

One international relations or political science course at university level.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 02/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/16/2025 12/12/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.