Study abroad in Sweden this summer.

Study abroad in Sweden this summer.

Sweden

Stockholm

May 19–June 19, 2025 (five weeks)

Spend five weeks this summer exploring one of Europe’s most vibrant and welcoming cities: Stockholm! Stockholm is a vibrant city that is a hub for innovation, sustainability, design and fashion. This program combines Calculus and Scandinavian Crime Fiction with the opportunity to get to know Sweden’s contemporary creative culture. Explore Stockholm’s centuries-old historical districts and its celebration of the natural world while completing UR general education requirements over the summer break. The program will feature excursions that allow students to explore Stockholm and surrounding areas, as well as guest lecturers.

Academics

MATH 211: Calculus I (FSSR) or MATH 212: Calculus II (ASIR)
1 unit

ENG 299: Scandinavian Crime Fiction (FSLT, AILT, IFWC )
1 unit

Faculty Leaders

Dr. Della Dumbaugh
Della Dumbaugh

Professor of Mathematics ddumbaugh@richmond.edu

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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 program location.

  • 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 14. More information and the application can be found  here.
  • Cost Calculator: Estimate total program costs and payments here.

 

What's included?

  • 1 unit of University of Richmond credit; 1 unit of transfer credit
  • Course materials
  • On-site orientation
  • Shared accommodations with kitchens, laundry facilities or allowance, and wireless internet access
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Transportation to and from the airport, as well as transportation passes to classrooms, excursions and site visits
  • Swedish Sim card 24/7 Emergency access and support by DIS Care Team
  • On-site supervision by faculty leader

Orientation
During orientation on campus in the late spring, participants will meet to receive important logistical and cultural information, and begin to prepare for their exploration of Sweden. Attendance at all orientation meetings during the spring semester is mandatory. 

Housing and Meals
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. 

Activities and Excursions

  • TBD

Ready to apply?

Application Deadline

February 14

Apply online through Gateway Abroad, our study abroad application portal.