Academic Programs International (API) is an independent study abroad provider based in the United States. Its locations include Argentina, Bhutan, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Scotland, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.
API offers international internships in Argentina, Chile, England, Ireland, and Spain on which participants have the opportunity to earn college credit.
API procures housing and educational arrangements as well as excursions in each program. A scholarship of $250–1000 is also provided, the amount being partially based on financial need and partially based on the student's merits (essays/recommendations).
Argentina
Buenos Aires – Universidad de Belgrano, Universidad Torcuato di TellaMendoza – Universidad de CongressoBhutan
Thimphu – Royal Thimphu CollegeChile
Valparaíso – Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaViña del Mar – Universidad Viña del Mar, Universidad Adolfo IbáñezChina
Beijing – Beijing Normal UniversityShanghai – Xianda College of Economics and Humanities – Shanghai International Studies UniversityCosta Rica
San Joaquín de Flores – Instituto San Joaquín de FloresSan José – Universidad Veritas, International Center for Development StudiesCuba
Havana – Universidad de la HabanaCroatia
Dubrovnik – DIU Libertas International UniversityEngland
Leeds – University of LeedsLondon – University of the Arts London, University of Westminster, London School of Economics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University College LondonFrance
Caen – Université de Caen, Basse-NormandieGrenoble – Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Francaises, Grenoble École de ManagementParis – Université de Paris, Université de Paris VII (Diderot), Université de Paris IX (Dauphine)Germany
Berlin – FU-BEST, the Berlin European Studies Program of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu BerlinHungary
Budapest – Corvinus University of BudapestIreland
Cork – University College Cork, National University of IrelandDublin – Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Maynooth UniversityGalway – National University of Ireland, GalwayLimerick – University of LimerickItaly
Florence – Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International InstituteRome – John Cabot University, Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International InstituteTaormina – Babilonia – Center for Italian Language and CultureTuscania – Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International InstituteVenice – Marist CollegeMexico
Querétaro – Centro Intercultural de QuerétaroPoland
Kraków – Jagiellonian University of KrakówPortugal
Lisbon – UMass in Lisbon,Qatar
Doha – Qatar UniversityScotland
Edinburgh – Heriot-Watt UniversityStirling – University of StirlingSpain
Barcelona – University of Barcelona, University Autónoma of Barcelona, University Pompeu Fabra, ESADE Business SchoolBilbao – University of the Basque Country, University of DeustoCádiz – University of CádizGranada – University of GranadaMadrid – Complutense University, Suffolk University, Antonio De Nebrija University, Universidad Francisco de VitoriaSalamanca – University of SalamancaSeville – University of Seville, Pablo De Olavide UniversityUnited Arab Emirates
Sharjah – American University of SharjahProgram prices vary based on location and term, but can hover around $4,000-$7,000 for a summer session, or $8,000-$25,000 for a semester session (check website for current pricing information). Fees for most programs do not vary with how many credit hours are taken in that period, and include many useful services such as housing, meals, travel, medical insurance, etc.
Each program typically offers multiple extracurricular excursions (depending on the selected destination) included in the flat-rate fee. These may include day trips, overnight/weekend trips, or international trips. They last a few days and travel is done with other students in the API group.
