Gain Global Experience
with University of Minnesota Duluth & 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. Also, UMD has a lot of scholarships and resources available to make your study abroad dreams a reality!
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 Some of Our Students’
Favorite Programs
These cosponsored UMD & API programs are perfect for any Bulldog abroad! Find out which courses are offered in each location by checking out the Study Abroad Course Database.
Interested in something else? You are welcome to participate in any API program, explore more options below.
Florence, Italy
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Arts, Humanities, Business, International Relations
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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International Business, Computer Science, Engineering
Iceland offers an incredible adventure for students interested in STEM, sustainability, computer science, business, engineering and so much more!
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Business, Economics, Engineering, Marine Science, Nursing
Earn valuable academic credit, enhance your resume, experience life in one of the world’s most spectacular medieval walled cities, behold the stunning scenery of this charming city and explore all that Croatia has to offer!
AACSB Accredited
business Programs
Europe
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England:
France:
Ireland:
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Dublin
- National University of Ireland, Galway
- University of Limerick
Italy:
Portugal:
Scotland:
Spain:
South Pacific
South America
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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.
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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Get Going for Less - 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
Easier Program Onboarding with the Mobile App!
- Complete onboarding materials
- View pre-departure orientation information
- Access vital support, safety, and security resources (pre-departure and on-site)
- View housing details, roommates, and assignments
- Check out excursion information
- And more!
The mobile app is available to students who have applied for an API program.
What's APIConnect?
APIConnect enables you to find your perfect experiential learning program, streamlines the application and onboarding process, helps you easily know what you need to do to get ready for your life-changing experiential education journey, and provides essential resources at your fingertips when you are on-site at your destination.
Login and check out your program options!
Better Educational Travel
Use Fare Finder™ in the APIConnect mobile app to get better deals on educational travel!
- 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!
GET MORE with API
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.
Maggie Mcintyre
UMD Student in Florence, Italy
“Studying abroad with API was one of the best decisions I could have made for my educational career/journey. Experiencing different cultures across the world really opened my eyes the the world in front me. I made lasting friendships from students around the United States and Europe. I have zero regrets after studying abroad, and it has changed my life for the better! ”
Maggie McIntyre
API Florence Alum, Fall 2021
UMD Class of 2023
Environment, Sustainability & Geography Major, International Studies Minor
UMD STUDY ABROAD PROCESS
- Watch this video >>>
- Attend Study Abroad 101
- Get a passport! Visit the Passport Office
- Schedule a meeting with peer advisors
- Read the Guide to Study Abroad
- Complete your UMD student profile
- Begin financial planning
- Research program locations on this page
- Start planning your academics
- Meet with the Study Abroad Office
- Apply with UMD and API!
- Go abroad with API and have the experience of a lifetime!
Let's Get You Abroad!
Complete the form to get in touch, and we'll follow up to answer any questions you may have!
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Connect with Your School
For more information on studying abroad 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.
