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Favorite Programs

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Florence, Italy

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API offers a wide selection of programs in historic Florence, Italy! Explore incredible museums and a bustling city while studying any number of fascinating subjects.

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Rome, Italy

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Unearth the treasures of ancient history while studying in the heart of the Eternal City: Rome! Surrounded by iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, enrich your academic journey in this vibrant city.

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Seville, Spain

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Study abroad in Seville, one of Spain’s most beloved cities, alongside students from around the world! With a wide selection of courses, disciplines and internships, this location has so much to offer you! 

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London, England

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Fashion, business, economics and so much more can be found in this enchanting center of activity. Experience the modern and the traditional while furthering your career and education – experience London!

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Business Programs

Experience Chile with API!

Business and Latin American Studies in Santiago

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Studying in Chile’s largest city and capital means you’ll be close to beaches, mountains and vineyards.  Santiago is the cultural, political, and financial center of Chile. Santiago is home to the tallest building in Latin America and surrounded by snow-capped mountains!

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Business, Computer Science and Engineering in Iceland

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Study in the world’s northernmost capital city. Reykjavík is clean, safe, and “green” and a global center for environmental innovation. While there, you’ll see volcanoes, the Northern Lights, and other natural wonders. Dive into Iceland’s Viking history, visiting fantastic museums.

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Experience Barcelona with API!

Semester Business and Liberal Arts in Barcelona

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Attend the acclaimed Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and in Spain’s most visited city. Enjoy rich Catalán culture and cuisine, visit incredible museums, and experience it’s unique Gaudí and Modernist architecture in this cosmopolitan city that overlooks the magnificent Mediterranean Sea.

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International Business and Humanities in Budapest

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Come explore this affordable and cosmopolitan European capital city! Experience the fascinating Hungarian culture, take advantage of countless opportunities to meet locals, and earn valuable academic credit toward your degree! Select from a wide array of courses conducted in English in the fields of business, economics, humanities and social sciences.

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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

Students can view our internship postings and filter for internships during a particular term, within a particular academic area of study or career interest area. (See commonly requested internships on this page.)

We know that internships are not one-size fits all, so we work with companies of all sizes to offer paid and unpaid open positions that are individual, research, project-oriented, and team based.

Whatever your career goals are after graduation, you can chart a path toward them with an API internship!

What's included

More details are provided on each internship program page, but the following features are included in most programs:

  • APIConnect platform and mobile app
  • Orientation materials and resources
  • Career coaching with a certified coach
  • Access to the API Career Hub, providing skills development modules, interview prep help, and career resource toolkits to prepare for every phase of the internship journey
  • Visa support where relevant
  • Tailored academic credit options that meet the needs of your degree pathway
  • Internship placement oversight
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Workplace and culture orientation
  • Housing
  • Access to local support staff 24/7

Nichols + API = More Scholarships!

Your university and API have partnered to bring more scholarship opportunities to you!

Get accepted to an API program and become automatically eligible for a scholarship!

It couldn’t be easier: just apply for your program––the earlier the better––to be considered.

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Awards will be communicated to you as soon as possible after acceptance into the program, so you will know early on how much funding you will receive.

These awards start at $500 and go up from there, based on the program type, duration, and student need.

Questions? Visit the study abroad office for more details.

Explore additional 3rd party options, here.

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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!

Connect with Your School

For more information on studying abroad or how to get the process started at your school, contact the Study abroad office or visit them on the 2nd Floor of the NAB.

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

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.

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.

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