4.7 - 666 Reviews

API / Academic Programs International

https://apiabroad.com/

API / Academic Programs International is a program provider offering 100 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad, Internship, Volunteer, Intensive Language, Gap Year, Graduate Program, and High School abroad programs in 23 countries such as Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Argentina, and Gap Year Abroad.

Academic Programs International (API) encourages students to embark on a lifelong experiential educational journey that enriches lives, communities and organizations and helps every student, college and company to achieve their goals. Through the creation of APIConnect, an experiential education technology platform, we help colleges, universities and students create and discover learning experiences customized to meet their needs. APIConnect offers a vast library of destinations, accredited courses, internships, and original programming geared toward maximizing students’ college experiences so they are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation. Based in Austin, TX, API sends thousands of students on hundreds of programs virtually and in nearly 70 cities in 25 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. For more information, visit our website at https://apiabroad.com/.

Study Abroad with API / Academic Programs International

OVERALL RATING 4.7
Based on 666 Reviews
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December 14, 2025
Past Review Lo Mejor Experiencia De Mi Vida Que Tuanis Mae! API (Academic Programs International): San Joaquin de Flores - Instituto San Joaquin De Flores

"I wouldn't change a single thing about it and would not trade my experience in Costa Rica for anything!"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review Costa Rica With Api, Worth Every Penny API (Academic Programs International): San Joaquin de Flores - Instituto San Joaquin De Flores

"It's difficult to put my experience into words. I have become a study abroad fanatic. If I hadn't waited until so late in my academic career I would have made it a habit. "

Washburn University
Past Review Best Four Months Of My Life!! API (Academic Programs International): Granada - Universidad de Granada

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience. "

San Diego State University
Past Review Madrid: A Cultural And Educational Learning Experience API (Academic Programs International): Madrid - Universidad Complutense de Madrid

"The experience abroad allowed me to improve my Spanish, but to also make new friends, learn new things about people and myself. After the trip I wanted to study abroad again and the following summer went to Chile and Mexico to study. "

University of California - San Diego
Past Review Granada Is My Home API (Academic Programs International): Granada - Universidad de Granada

"I love to travel. I have been all over the world, and can't get enough of it. Study abroad opens new doors and allows for experiences you could never receive at home. It is totally worth the trip - especially if you stay for the full year for the language proficiency. Always take the extra step - it's totally worth it!"

Oregon State University
Past Review I Will Carry My Time In Salamanca With Me For The Rest Of My Life API (Academic Programs International): Salamanca - Universidad de Salamanca

"It was the best decision I have ever made to go and study in a foreign country. I have grown up immensely and have a greater understanding of cultures and other countries aside from my own. "

University of Maine at Orono
Past Review Falling For Florence API (Academic Programs International): Florence - Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute (LDM)

"Worthwhile doesn't even begin to describe my study abroad experience! I found the sutdy abroad experience to be very empowering - to know that you can move to and live in a whole other country for an extended period of time, and thrive there is incredibly liberating and I have a much more "can-do" attitude since. My time in Ital..."

Converse College
Past Review Great Time In Buenos Aires Thanks To Api API (Academic Programs International): Buenos Aires - Universidad de Belgrano

"Absolutely! Living in a different country and being immersed in a foreign culture is an experience that everyone should have. You learn just as much about yourself as you do about where you are."

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Past Review Studying Abroad In Spain Helped Me Find Myself, Discovering An Inner Independance I Never Know I Had API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad de Sevilla

"SOOOOO worth it. Loved every minute of it and can't wait to get back there!!!!"

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Past Review Granda, Spain: The Best Experience Of My Life That I Will Remember Forever! API (Academic Programs International): Granada - Universidad de Granada

"The experience was more than worthwhile. I was able to feel at home in another country with people I had never know before. I made so many new friends from around the world. I have gained a huge appreciation for cultures outside of the United States. I would even consider living abroad after this experience. "

Bryant University
Past Review Api Is The Best Program Out There! API (Academic Programs International): Salamanca - Universidad de Salamanca

"It helped me so much in the rest of my Spanish classes in college and in my job as a teacher"

Valparaiso University
Past Review Study Abroad In Granada Was The Best Experience Of My Life API (Academic Programs International): Granada - Universidad de Granada

"My time abroad has changed my perspective on life in general. I am much more aware of the world around me, when before I did not think much outside of the United States. I have developed a love for the Spanish language and culture. My experience abroad has made me a more confident and stronger person in a variety of situations t..."

Kansas State University
Past Review Studying In London Best Thing I've Ever Dnoe API (Academic Programs International): London - University of the Arts, London

"Studying abroad changed me in more ways than I can express. I became very confident and independent while in London. I spent a lot of time exploring the city by myself, which has made me feel more prepared to go out into the real world after graduation. My entire experience abroad, and with API, was positive. The worst part ..."

Capital University
Past Review Costa Rica Was The Best Experience I Have Ever Had. API (Academic Programs International): San Joaquin de Flores - Instituto San Joaquin De Flores

"After studying abroad, I changed my major to Spanish and gave me an even deeper passion to live in Central or South America and teach english. I love everything about the culture and the language. "

Colorado State University
Past Review Api Budapest Experiencing & Exploring Cee API (Academic Programs International): Budapest - Corvinus University of Budapest

"Studying in Budapest helped me expand my network to many international friends I made while I was there. It helped me become more aware of how other students live and also the commonalities that all people our age have. In addition to that, it helped me become more confident in my future plans of working in international produ..."

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Past Review I Would Not Trade My Time In Sevilla For Anything! API (Academic Programs International): Seville - Universidad Pablo de Olavide

"My experience was amazing. I am so glad I chose Sevilla, UPO, and Rosa's residencia. I am a changed person from this experience. It has made me a better person, and I have learned so much. It has made me realize that I would like to travel more in the future and live in Spain if possible. "

Fairfield University
Past Review Api Grenoble: Lack Of Air Conditioning Was The Only Bad Thing API (Academic Programs International): Grenoble - Université des Alpes

"yes. i say yes to alot more experiences now, i definitely want to live abroad now and just do something that makes me happy, cubicles suck no matter where you are the in the world so do something original"

The University of Texas at Austin
Past Review London Is The Place To Be! API (Academic Programs International): London - University of Westminster

"Very Worth while. I learned alot!"

Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
Past Review Api Grenoble Could Not Have Been A Better Program! API (Academic Programs International): Grenoble - Université des Alpes

"My study abroad experience was everything I could have hoped for and more. Because of my incredible experience I hope to live abroad again someday. "

The University of Texas at Austin