Gain Global Experience
with TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY & 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. For more scholarship opportunities, be sure to explore the TTU Study Abroad Scholarships!
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.
Explore TTU
approved Programs
*For more information, visit the TTU Study Abroad Website*
Be sure to explore what courses have been approved for TTU credit while you are searching for the perfect program!
Featured Program: Lisbon, Portugal
- Ten $3,000 scholarships available for students who study abroad during Spring 2025!
- One of the most affordable European destinations
- Enjoy beautiful beaches & great cuisine in this vibrant, hidden gem city
- Take classes for Business, Humanities and Social Sciences and more at Universitario de Lisboa (ISCTE)
Krakow, Poland
Formerly the capital of Poland, Kraków remains an extremely important academic, artistic, cultural and economic center.
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Multidisciplinary Studies in Kraków
Courses offered:
- Geo Politics
- Global Security
- The Holocaust and its Cultural Meaning
- War and Conflict
- Democracy Promotion
- International Relations in Asia-Pacific
- And more!
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Explore “the pearl of the Adriatic,” where parts of Star Wars and Game of Thrones have been filmed, for business & STEM!
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Business, Communications, and STEM Studies at University of Dubrovnik
Courses offered:
- Tourism Marketing
- Economics of Culture
- Business Finance
- Retail Management
- Macroeconomics II
- Accounting
- General Biology
- And more!
Sharjah, UAE
Study at the beautiful campus known as the “jewel of Sharjah”, and enjoy the cultural capital of the UAE.
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Full Curriculum at the American University of Sharjah
Courses offered:
- Elementary Arabic I
- Elementary Arabic II
- Intermediate Arabic I
- Intermediate Arabic II
- Arab Linguistics
- Arabic Media
- And 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.
WHERE CAN I GO?
The following are the approved API Internship locations for TTU students:
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
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.
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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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.
Planning for your
Study Abroad Adventure
Be sure you’re eligible to study abroad first! The Study Abroad Office is here to help – contact a TTU study abroad Counselor if you have questions about getting started.
Follow these steps to get started on your study abroad application process. We recommend you begin this process at least one year prior to the term you plan to study abroad.
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, click the button below or visit the Study Abroad Office located in the International Cultural Center.
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.
