Health & Safety Health & Safety

Copenhagen and Denmark have both picked up a habit of topping international surveys determining quality of life, personal safety, architecture and design and even happiness of its citizens.

For instance, Denmark is not only the second most peaceful country in the world (Economist Intelligence Unit: Global Peace Index, 2009), but it also has the happiest people, according to a survey from the United States National Science Foundation. Copenhagen as a city is in the same league; though relatively big, it has a low crime rate, life quality is excellent and personal safety is high. Elsewhere, Copenhagen topped Monocle magazine’s World’s Most Livable City survey.

The health and safety of your son or daughter is our primary concern.  Though Copenhagen is a safe city, we have contingency plans in place should they be needed.  We are also in regular contact with the US Embassy in Copenhagen to stay abreast of any potential threats.

This section covers topics such as insurance coverage, health care in Denmark, medication, drugs & alcohol.

In case of emergency

In the case of a serious health or safety emergency regarding your student currently at DIS, you may contact our US staff at 651 323 7316 or 612 670 1379.
To contact Denmark: (45) 4096 9894.

The student has to create his or her own experience because DIS gives you the option to be fully wrapped up in their bubble or you can have less of a connection to it.

Marguerite Tuthill, University of Puget Sound
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Denmark: DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad. Vestergade 5-7, 1456 Copenhagen. Phone: (+45) 3311 0144, Fax: (+45) 3393 2624
USA: DIS - North American Office, University of Minnesota. 1313 Fifth Street SE, Suite 113, Minneapolis MN 55414. Phone: (800) 247-3477, Non-US: (612) 627-0140 Fax: (612) 627-0141
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