Gain Global Experience

with TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY & API

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)
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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!

Click here for a full list of course offerings!

Experience Croatia with API!

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!

Click here for a full list of course offerings!

Experience UAE with API!

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! 

Click here for a full list of course offerings!

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?
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

Financial Resources

For Your Global Experience

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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

API provides multiple opportunities to gain scholarship funds for your program:
  • 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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Awards start from $250 and go up based on program type, duration, and student qualifications.To learn more about API scholarships, see our scholarships pagecontact us, or speak with your financial aid office and education abroad advisor.

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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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

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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.

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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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