Gain Global Experience

with Drake & API

Spring Semester Deadline: Sept 1

Scholarships available! Check them out here!

Explore Some of Our Student’s 

Favorite Programs

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DU Spain

Spring 2025

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Check out Drake’s custom program in Seville, Spain for Spring 2025! This program offers the best of both worlds: the support of your Drake cohort, Drake faculty member, and  API, as well as the independence of taking classes with locals and other international students.

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J-Term Locations

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Go abroad during DU’s most popular time of year to have an international experience! With API, every student has the opportunity to receive scholarships due to API’s partnership with DU – what are you waiting for?!

App deadline: Aug 15th

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DU Approved

Search Locations

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In one place, you can filter API’s programs by destination, area of study, session, and more! Check out APIConnect, already preset to Drake’s list of approved API programs, to discover the programs that best fulfill your credit requirements.

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:
  • Early Bird: Available to all students!
  • Need-based: Identify yourself as eligible when you apply for your API program
  • Merit-based: Opportunities available for students with 3.5 GPA and above
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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 pagecontact us, or speak with your financial aid office and education abroad advisor.
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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™?
  • Lower fares
  • Hold flights and share itineraries
  • Secure more favorable terms
  • 24/7 assistance
  • Broad sort and filter options
  • Simplify the booking process
  • And more!
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.

Login and check out your options!

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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:

  • Pre-departure advising from program experts
  • Tuition and transcripts
  • Housing
  • Excursions/Daytrips
  • Medical Insurance
  • Friendly, local API staff in every destination

See what's included in API programs.

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!

Complete the form to get in touch, and we’ll follow up to answer any questions you may have!

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

Connect with Your School

For more information on this program, or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to the Global Engagement Office located within Cowles Library.!

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:

  • Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
  • Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
  • High-touch student support throughout the program

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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.

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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.

LEARN MORE >

Experience the world with Drake and API

Contact API About Our Programs
Email: [email protected]

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