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API has a new and exciting programs available in Greece! Experience Athens and earn credit towards your degree.

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NEW - Fare Finder!

In an effort to reduce financial barriers and increase access, we are offering the Fare Finder™ app right inside of APIConnect to provide access to discounted airfare for academic travel. With Fare Finder, we’re making educational travel simpler and more accessible than ever before.

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Financial Aid Resources

You might be surprised to hear that you can use financial aid to study abroad! API does accept all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.

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Scholarships

API offers a number of scholarships, and has assembled a list of other potential scholarship options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page .

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Passport Resources

Don’t let a missing passport derail your study abroad plans! International travelers are itching to get back out there so processing time for passport applications and renewals has increased. Apply for or renew your passport as soon as possible to ensure your study abroad plans stay on track!

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

API believes in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.

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Internships Abroad

Get a closer look at an API global internship in Australia! Follow Patrick Kasper and hear from him about his hands-on projects and insights gained while interning in Sydney with TGL, a prominent tech company.

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Approved Programs

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Kraków, Poland

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Study abroad in Kraków, a Polish city of immense cultural, political, social, and historical significance. Choose from a wide array of classes across a broad range of subject areas, taught in English.

Experience Iceland with API!

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Study abroad in the land of natural wonders! Enroll in courses taught in English, offered in a variety of subject areas, including international business, computer science, game design, engineering, and more.

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Barcelona, Spain

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Study abroad at the prestigious Universitat de Barcelona! This program is perfect for anyone looking to advance their Spanish language skills and learn more about Spanish culture.

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Granada, Spain

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Take classes with students from around the world, improve your language skills, earn academic credit, experience life in the city of free tapas, and explore all that Granada has to offer!

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Madrid, Spain

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Study abroad in Madrid at the Universidad Complutense! You’ll study Spanish culture and language (at all levels) at one of Spain’s oldest and most famous universities.

Experience Greece with API!

Athens, Greece

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Study abroad in historic Athens! Comprised of over 200 islands, Greece is known for its stunning coastlines and ancient wonders around every corner. Athens offers students a perfect balance of adventure and academics, with coursework available in English.

Financial Resources

For Your Global Experience

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Financial Aid

Good news - you can use financial aid to study abroad! API accepts all forms of financial aid according to approval from your home university or organization.

Scholarships

API provides multiple opportunities to gain scholarship funds for your program:
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Awards start from $250 and go up based on program type, duration, and student qualifications. To learn more about API scholarships, see our scholarships page, contact us, or speak with your financial aid office and education abroad advisor.

Use Fare Finder™ for better educational travel

In an effort to reduce financial barriers and increase access, we are offering the Fare Finder™ app right inside of APIConnect to provide access to discounted airfare for academic travel! You can hold flights ahead of purchasing at no additional cost, and book higher value fares with more favorable terms and conditions.

What's Inside Fare Finder™?
What's APIConnect?

APIConnect is a software platform that enables you to apply for your perfect program from your phone, computer, or tablet. It enables program personalization, streamlines your application process, and helps you easily know what you need to do to go on your life-changing experiential journey.

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API prides itself on including as much as possible in our program fees to make sure that you have a full and rewarding experience abroad. Here’s a quick list of the most common pieces that API programs include:

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Hannah A.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Studying abroad was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. API provided a program rich with opportunities. as well as amazing on-site staff !

Lexi A.

API Gap Year Student

I embraced all the experiences of my study abroad semester differently than had I never been abroad before. When I returned, I knew what to do with those experiences. To this day, I cite my gap year as the most transformational year of my life.

Eden L.

University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Studying abroad has helped me enjoy the moment of life that I am currently existing in. It gave me a moment in time where I could relax and actually take time to feel alive. Studying abroad has sharpened my street-smart skills, where I am more aware of my surroundings and can figure out ways to not make myself stand out like a tourist.

Nancy S.

Texas Lutheran University

[The RDs] were extremely helpful from day one to the very last day of being in the program. You can tell they really care for the students that come into the program & want nothing but the best experience for each one of us. Loved the program!

Isabella H.

University of Michigan

I had always wanted to study abroad but the price to study for one summer through my university at home was not realistic for my family to pay. Once we found API and compared the numbers, it was clear that would be the best option. What resulted was six of the best weeks of my life.

Phoebe H.

Southwestern University

Through studying abroad I was challenged and awakened to the possibilities of life and what I am truly capable of. I truly believe that studying abroad has deeply altered my sense of self, opening me to the world and what I can accomplish.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.

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Let’s Get You Abroad!

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Connect with Your School

For more information on studying abroad or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to your study abroad office!

If you’re ready to apply, click below to begin your application.

Why API

API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.

Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:

About API

Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable experiential learning programs. Their extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural and linguistic learning. Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. They strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, works to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.