Gain Global Experience
with UMass Dartmouth & API
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UMass students get special pricing on UMass-approved API programs, and special scholarship funds are available to students who apply & confirm!
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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.
More Aid to Go Abroad!
UMass Dartmouth students can use MORE of their institutional aid to study and intern abroad!
Questions? Email [email protected]
API's Newest Locations!
API has new and exciting programs in locations around the world! Experience Athens, Seoul, Tokyo and more while earning credit towards your degree.
Get Advice
Get advice on the best programs for your major, financial aid, and more!
In-person: Wednesdays
2-5pm in LARTS 016
Virtual: Tuesdays; 2-3pm
Email us for the Zoom link!
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.
Nursing Students!
Study abroad and stay on track!
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the International Programs Office, in partnership with API, are excited to offer sophomore Nursing majors an opportunity to study abroad during the 2025 Fall semester in Seville, Spain.
Click the button below for more information!
Find Your
Perfect Program
Explore all the options, and then speak with an advisor to find the perfect program for you. Remember to log into APIConnect with your student email address to view the special UMass pricing on hundreds of programs.
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.
Education Abroad
Go beyond the classroom, expand your horizons, gain cultural awareness, and develop skills to help you become more successful in a globalized community.
Earn global experience and credit toward your degree. Work with an advisor to make this career-boosting opportunity a reality!
Why Study & Intern Abroad?
Level-up your college experience!
Studying and interning abroad can give you a real edge upon graduation.
- Increase your career readiness
- Develop skills in a global setting
- Become a global citizen
- Enjoy a life-transforming experience that sets you up for success
International experiential education is not only a fantastic way to differentiate your resume when you enter the global workforce, many programs can cost less than a semester at U.S. universities. With so many options, financial aid, and scholarship assistance, it is a worthy investment in your future!
The Truth About Studying & Interning Abroad
Many of the common concerns students have about education abroad are easily addressed; it is easier than you think to gain the career-boosting, life-changing experience by studying or interning abroad.
Cost: ICYMI, UMass students get special pricing on approved API programs! Many programs can cost the same or less than your semester tuition. Do not let finances get in the way of this experience: the IPO & API are here to help you make it happen!
Falling behind: Studies say if you work with your advisor to choose the right program for your major, study abroad can improve time to graduation!
Finding classes for my major: There truly is a program for nearly every major. More and more students in the STEM, business, and other fields are finding great coursework abroad! From biochemistry to public health to computer science… there IS a program for you.
Support: From applying through your abroad experience, API provides advising services and assistance so you have help every step of the way. API is committed to inclusiveness by providing affordable, accessible programs, individualized support and resources, and on-site staff with diversity education and training.
No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your experiential learning journey.
PRICING & SCHOLARSHIPS
UMass and API offer special pricing to UMass students for approved API programs!
To learn more please visit the International Programs Office office, or create an APIConnect profile and log in to explore programs with UMass pricing.
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Believe it or not: yes, you can afford it!
Studying and interning abroad is a valuable investment you can afford to make!
Read more on our blog about how API’s programs can be more affordable than the average cost of a semester at a U.S. university.
Use scholarships AND financial aid to help cover the cost to explore the globe & prepare for your future!
Better yet: UMass Dartmouth students get special pricing on approved API programs!
UMass Dartmouth Financial Aid
Where there’s a will, there’s a way! UMass Dartmouth offers a variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities that can help you pay for your life-changing international experience. In most cases, students may use their financial aid package to help pay for a semester abroad. There are also UMass Dartmouth and external scholarships available, such as the Gilman scholarship program.
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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.
Not what you're looking for? View more programs here
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.
UMassD Students
who have participated in API programs
Hannah A.
Studying abroad was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The opportunity… broadened my perspectives on global issues and pushed me to overcome the personal challenges accompanied with moving abroad. API provided a program rich with opportunities … as well as had amazing on-site staff … I encourage all students to study or intern abroad at some point in their academic careers.
Glendimar D.
I was really excited to see how beautiful Sevilla looked. The archicecture was breathtaking… We live within walking distance of the center of the city which I love because I can find anything to do every day… My appreciation for my new city grows as I spend more time there. It took some getting use to city life, but it was well worth it. Now, I pursue every chance that presents itself.
Fiona M.
I got to meet and experience a whole new way of life and it expanded my viewpoints on the way we go about our day to day. I would recommend and highly encourage everyone to apply and participate in a study abroad program at least once in their academic career. Overall, API made the abroad experience flow smoothly and provided me with everything I needed to thrive in another country.
Let’s Get You Abroad!
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If you’re ready to apply, click below to begin your application.
Connect with Your School
For more information on this program, 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.
