Semester in
Budapest, Hungary
with Loyola Maryland & API
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.
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.
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.
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!
Your Semester in
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
University and Course Details
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Study at Corvinus University of Budapest, which is centrally-located on the Pest side of the Danube River.
Enroll in courses taught in English covering economics, business administration, public administration, and social sciences.
Taking the Introduction to Hungarian language course will deliver a truly, immersive experience.
Application Requirements
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Students must submit the following:
- Online Application
- Course Planning Form
To study abroad in the fall or spring of your junion year, these items must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the second Wednesday after Thanksgiving break of your sophomore year.
What's Included in the Program
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API prides itself on including as much as possible in our program fees to make sure that you have an enriching experience abroad.
- Pre-departure advising
- Tuition and transcripts
- Housing
- Excursions/Daytrips
- Medical Insurance
- …and more!
Study Abroad 101 Info Sessions
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In order to apply, all students must attend a live Study Abroad 101 Session before the application deadline.
Students are encouraged to attend program specific Information Session for any and all programs of interest.
Cultural Activities & Excursions
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Below is a list of sample activities/excursions that may be offered:
- Pécs: The monuments in Pécs reveal a long history of Roman, Ottoman and Habsburg influence.
- Danube Bend: Explore the palace on Castle Hill and domed Basilica in Esztergom, and the old capital city of Visegrád.
Szeged: Known as City of Sunshine, it is the cultural and economic center of southeastern Hungary and a thriving university town. - Ópusztaszer National Park: A 136-acre park dedicated to the history of Hungary and the culture.
- Szentendre: A 12th-century baroque town.
- Lake Balaton: The largest lake in Central Europe.
Housing in Budapest
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Semester students in Budapest live in chic, student dormitory-style housing with other API participants.
Students are given a single room with a private bathroom and basic kitchenette. Bed linens and wifi are provided.
Students are responsible for providing their own meals as these are not included in the program fee.
Kelly S.
I never knew I would meet such amazing people. Also our program director is above and beyond anything I would have dreamed. They truly made my abroad experience! 
Caroline B.
Highly recommend, best experience of my life. The Regional Director was so supportive and helpful.
Natalie S.
Budapest was an amazing experience…the resident director was absolutely stellar….was readily available to answer questions or to help us with anything that we need. She made navigating a big city and a new country less stressful and gave great recommendations for anything we were trying to find. API is well structured, and well organized and they help you through your experience every step of the way.
Lauren S.
I feel like it will have an impact on every decision i make from here on out. it totally changed my perspective of the world and how i interact with others from outside my culture.
Financial Resources
For Your Global Experience
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
- 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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Easier Program Onboarding with the Mobile App!
- Complete onboarding materials
- View pre-departure orientation information
- Access vital support, safety, and security resources (pre-departure and on-site)
- View housing details, roommates, and assignments
- Check out excursion information
- And more!
The mobile app is available to students who have applied for an API program.
What's APIConnect?
APIConnect enables you to find your perfect experiential learning program, streamlines the application and onboarding process, helps you easily know what you need to do to get ready for your life-changing experiential education journey, and provides essential resources at your fingertips when you are on-site at your destination.
Login and check out your program options!
Better Educational Travel
Use Fare Finder™ in the APIConnect mobile app to get better deals on educational travel!
- 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!
GET MORE with API
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.
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 Office of International Programs in Humanities 132 or via [email protected].
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
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.