Gain Global Experience
with Umass Lowell & API
Special UMass Pricing & API Scholarships Available! Learn More >>
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.
Scholarships
API is accepting Early Bird scholarship applications for all programs! Every student may apply.
Also, API offers a number of other category scholarships, as well as options from 3rd party sources to help you prepare to go abroad! Check them out on our scholarships page.
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.
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 believes 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.
Explore Some of Our Students'
Favorite Locations
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.
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Iceland offers an incredible adventure for students interested in STEM, sustainability, computer science, business, engineering and so much more!
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!
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!
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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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.
Customized Programs with
UMass Lowell & Api
Check with your advisor to learn about programs for which you are eligible.
Use Fare Finder™ for better educational travel
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 enables program personalization, streamlines your application process, and helps you easily know what you need to do to go on your life-changing experiential journey.
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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.
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!
Special Pricing for UMass Students!
UMass and API offer special pricing to UMass students for approved API programs!
To learn more please visit the International Experiences & Study Abroad office, or create an APIConnect profile and log in to explore programs with UMass pricing.
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Why Study & Intern Abroad?
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!
Study Abroad FAQ
What does it cost?
Many program options costs the same or less than a semester’s tuition at your school!
With research and planning, you can find a study abroad program that fits your budget. And don’t forget: UMass students get special pricing and scholarship opportunities with API!
API programs are cost effective because they include so much more than just tuition.
Will I fall behind?
Studies say if you work with your advisor to choose the right program for your major, study abroad can improve time to graduation!
Most API programs include credit-bearing coursework that count towards your degree.
Need an internship to graduate? Think about taking one abroad!
Can I find classes?
There is truly 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… find your perfect fit abroad!
Check out our ClassFinder tool to find courses abroad within your major.
I’m a little nervous…how does API support me?
No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your experiential learning journey.
From application through being on site, API provides advising services and assistance so you have help every step of the way.
API demonstrates its commitment to inclusiveness by providing affordable and accessible programs, offering individualized support and resources, and conducting ongoing diversity education and training for all API staff.
UMass Lowell Financial Aid & SCHOLARSHIPS
Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
In addition to being automatically considered for API scholarships for approved programs, Lowell 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 Lowell scholarship opportunities and external scholarships available, such as the Gilman scholarship program.
Policies & Other Resources
Budget-Friendly Programs
We’ve rounded up our most popular and most affordable programs in one place. On this list you’ll find everything from a semester long study abroad program in Spain, a summer in Costa Rica, short-term language opportunities, international internships, and a variety of virtual experiences… many under the cost of in-state tuition.
Going abroad without breaking the bank just got easier!
Internships
API’s career readiness services involve a wide variety of options.
International internships can give you an edge in the global economy. With an internship, you will build skills and experiences that employers value, differentiate your resume from peers, expand your employment options, and improve your odds of being hired faster and your chances of a higher starting salary.
Let’s get you abroad!
Complete the form to get in touch, and we’ll follow up to answer any questions you may have!
Can’t wait to get started?
If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to the International Experiences & Study Abroad office located in the Graduate and Professional Studies Center, Suite 150.
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.