Gain Global Experience
with Boise State University & API
Scholarships
API is accepting Early Bird scholarship applications for all programs! Every student may apply, and applying is easy.
Also, API offers a number of other category scholarships, as well as options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Budapest & Barcelona
For BUSINESS STUDENTS
Perfect for students majoring, minoring, or taking electives in business coursework
Budapest, Hungary
Study International Business and Humanities
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- Affordable and cosmopolitan European capital
- Fantastic thermal baths
- The opportunity to explore the two distinct parts of the city: Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River and connected by numerous bridges
- Close proximity for easy travel to other European cities such as Kraków, Prague, and Vienna
Barcelona, Spain
Study Business, International Studies, Spanish & more!
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- Lots of program options to fit any student
- Enjoy rich Catalán culture and cuisine around every corner
- The city overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and is very walkable
- World renowned for its incredible Gaudí and Modernist architecture
- Great jumping off point to explore the rest of Spain and Europe
Pre-Approved Boise Courses
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona:
- International Finance – FINAN 430
- International Marketing – MKTG 430
- Entrepreneurship New Venture and Creations – ENTREP 320
- International Economics – ECON 317
Some of our favorite
Hidden Gem Programs
Thimphu, Bhutan
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Where success is measured by Gross National Happiness, study accounting, computer science, literature, and sustainable development, and more!
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Iceland offers an incredible adventure for students interested in STEM, sustainability, computer science, business, engineering and so much more!
Galway, Ireland
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Study in the seat of Gaelic culture and language, to learn about humanities, ecology, and science.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Explore “the pearl of the Adriatic,” where parts of Star Wars and Game of Thrones have been filmed, for business and STEM studies!
Fashion in London
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Enhance your portfolio, supercharge your resume, and discover why London is the ultimate hub for fashion professionals at London College of Fashion.
International Internships
International internships are a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a field related to your major in a diverse cultural environment. Not only do international internships allow students to experience a professional workplace, but they also allow students to learn about a new country and culture while abroad.
What is the Boise Process to intern?
1. Explore your options and check out API resources to answer your questions and help you prepare.
2. Meet with your department internship coordinator to discuss earning credit with API. Keep in mind, you must participate in an internship abroad for credit. You may bring in internship credit (493) or upper division elective credit (439)
3. Complete the required Boise State forms.
4. Work with the Boise State GL and the API Internship Team to discuss your goals and help you find the perfect fit.
5. Apply to your chosen program on Via-TRM and apply with API.
6. Work with the API Internship Team to submit your resume, prepare you to interview and get ready for the career-boosting experience of a lifetime!
Anything else I should know?
- You can travel abroad or work virtually, or intern part-time or full-time.
- You can earn API Career Creds to display the skills you have learned on your LinkedIn profile, differentiating your resume from your peers.
- Some internships require language proficiency.
- Most international internships are unpaid due to visa restrictions.
- All internships are career-enhancing and life-changing!
Ignacio L.
This trip has given me the opportunity to slow down, reflect, and do things that I could have never done in the fast-paced life that I was living... If you have the opportunity to see even a little bit more of what is out there, do it! 
Hannah A.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
Get Going for Less - Budget Friendly
Programs by Region
Europe
PROGRAMS
Semester programs under $15,000.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here, including summer, J-Term, and internships!
Asia/South Pacific
PROGRAMS
Semester programs under $15,000.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here, including summer, J-Term, and internships!
Latin America
PROGRAMS
Semester programs under $15,000.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here, including summer, J-Term, and internships!
Virtual
Programs
Virtual programs under $1,900.
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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.