Gain Global Experience
with GVSU & API
Winter Break Programs!
Consider earning credit in a couple weeks this January! A variety of options are available–such as studying English history or literature at Richmond American University in the heart of London. This program and location is awesome, check it out!
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.
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 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.
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.
Find Your
Perfect Program
Semester
Great options for students of any major or year!
Summer
Fulfill credit with our one of our exciting summer programs!
Internships
Build your resume abroad and earn credit at the same time!
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.
Featured Study Abroad Programs at GVSU
Explore your college’s recommended study abroad programs or explore your options get the credits you need from the destination of your choice!
Seidman College of Business
Full Curriculum at the University of Limerick – Courses are taught mainly by Irish instructors, and business courses listed at the link below are pre-approved for transfer to GVSU. Learn more about the opportunity to live alongside Irish and other international students for a truly cross cultural experience!
See all pre-approved GVSU business classes abroad >>
Additional programs by business major can be found here:
Accounting | Business | Entrepreneurship | Finance | International Business | Management | Marketing
College of Community and Public Service
- Humanities and Social Sciences in Buenos Aires – This program offers two tracks: one for students who prefer to take some or all coursework in English and an advanced track for students who prefer to take all of their coursework in Spanish.
- Tourism and Hospitality Studies in Barcelona – Choose from a range of courses offered in English and Spanish. The goal of the program is to train professionals with the managerial skills needed to hold positions of responsibility in tourism and hospitality companies and institutions..
College of Education
- Multidisciplinary Studies and Community Engagement Program in Buenos Aires – Study alongside Argentine peers within an urban university. Courses are available in both English and Spanish focused on international relations, history, Latin American and Argentine culture, political science, and more. Spanish language courses are available at all levels. Teaching (English) placements are available.
- Semester Business, Arts, Humanities, Italian Language and Culture in Florence – Study the arts, business and humanities courses taught in English, or study Italian language, all while living in one of the world’s most beloved cities! Internships, certificate programs, and more professional development opportunities are available.
Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
- Business, Computer Science, and Engineering in Iceland – Students will take courses in a variety of subject areas conducted in English, including international business, computer science (including game design), and engineering.
- Engineering and Computer Science in Bilbao – This program is designed for S.T.E.M. majors and minors who want to complete courses in their major in Spain! Students choose their courses from a mix of S.T.E.M., international business, and Spanish language and culture offerings.
College of Health Professionals
- Summer Health and Human Services in Rome – Enroll in courses in English covering global health and health systems to complement any pre-health degree plan. Come study at the Rome campus of the largest private medical school in Italy!
- Summer Medical Immersion Program for Spanish Speakers in Buenos Aires – Students in this program will earn 6 credits of Spanish language while completing 60 hours of clinical rotations at the local hospitals. Mornings will be spent at the hospital, while afternoons will be spent on Spanish language instruction and seminars with local health professionals.
Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Summer Irish Studies in Galway – Students who choose to study abroad in Galway with API during the summer are provided an integrated introduction to Irish Studies and a broad range of elective courses, including Irish language (Gaelic)! Many courses include field trips designed to complement the courses.
- Multidisciplinary Studies for Advanced Spanish Speakers in Barcelona – Advanced and superior-level Spanish speakers who choose to study abroad in Barcelona with API in the Multidisciplinary Studies for Advanced Spanish Speakers program have the option to take advanced language courses, as well as a wide variety of course offerings in other disciplines.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Semester Business and Liberal Arts in Barcelona – Perfect for students who wish to complete elective courses primarily in English, in combination with Spanish language. Spanish language is offered at all levels at the UAB.
- Semester French Language and Liberal Arts at Institut Catholique de Paris – Choose from a combination of French language and cultural electives in English or French.
Kirkhof College of Nursing
- Full Curriculum at the University of Edinburgh – Enroll in a wide range of courses across liberal arts and humanities, business, engineering, sciences, and much more! Study alongside Scottish and other international students at one of the world’s top 20 universities.
- Semester Business, Communications, and STEM Studies at University of Dubrovnik – Studying beautiful Croatia at the University of Dubrovnik! Enroll in classes conducted in English spanning business, economics, engineering, marine science, nursing, and much more.
Gain a Global Edge with
INTERNSHIPS ABROAD
Get a jump on your professional future through career exploration and skills development. Our internship programs are designed to provide you with training and resources to prepare you for a meaningful and successful career.
Types of Internships
API can locate high-quality, customized internship placements in nearly all fields of study!
API intentionally seeks placements within small or midsized organizations when possible to allow participants to have more hands-on, relevant experience and a broader range of responsibilities with the exception of hands-on, clinical work.
What's included
More details are provided on the respective program pages, but in general, the following features are included:
- Customized internship placements
- APIConnect platform
- Orientation materials and resources
- Internship prep and advice
- Workplace and culture orientation
- Housing
- Access to Resident Coordinators/Directors 24/7
- Academic credit (optional)
- Internship placement oversight
Introducing: 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! 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 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!
GET MORE
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!
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 studying abroad or how to get the process started at your school, reach out to your study abroad office!
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.