Problem solving, communication, taking initiative, self-confidence, and adaptability are just a few of the skills participants who studied or interned abroad indicate they gained through participation. The good news is these skills match what employers say graduates are lacking when entering their professional careers.

More and more employers are saying that work experience is more important than G.P.A, field of study, or the name of your school.

API Global Internships give you an edge in a global economy where companies work with international clients, have global operations, and employ a diverse workforce made up of people from many different cultures. Far fewer participants engage in international internships, giving you a unique experience to help you stand out from other graduates.

Ready to Intern Abroad? Now What?

How Do I Apply?

It’s easy to get started! To be accepted into an API Global Internship program, fill out an online application and information form, and attach a transcript and a letter of recommendation. It can take as little as 10 business days to receive approval.

Here’s how to get started.

Financial Information

Financing your API program is one of the most important parts of study abroad. API encourages students to start planning as soon as your application is accepted.

For information about scholarships, funding your internship program abroad, and more, check out our Financial Information section!

There are a number of benefits of earning academic credit for your internship abroad. Internship coursework requires students to complete a variety of reflective assignments, which will help the student recognize skills and learning gained through participation. This can be essential for communicating the experience and earned competencies to future employers. Also, earning academic credit may open up financial aid and scholarship opportunities through your home institution.

There are two ways for students to earn credit for their API internship experience:

1. API Schools of Record

API has partnered with Nichols College to offer academic credit for some API Global Internship programs (conducted in English) for an additional fee of $750. Students will receive an official Nichols College transcript at the conclusion of the program. Nichols College is a private institution located in Dudley, Massachusetts. Nichols College may require a minimum enrollment of students in order to award academic credit.

Participants who complete their internship in Spanish, in a Spanish-speaking country, who wish to earn academic credit (3 US semester credits) through Universidad de Congreso will incur an additional fee of $600. In order to receive credit in Spanish for your internship, you must: 1) be interning in a Spanish-speaking country; 2) be completing your internship 100% in Spanish; 3) have taken at least 2 Spanish classes at the 300 level or above, or demonstrate written and oral proficiency at the equivalent level.

Please let your Internship Program Manager know as soon as possible if you plan to seek academic credit for your internship abroad. Please note there is an additional fee involved.

2. Through your Home Institution

In many cases, students can earn credit for the API Global Internship programs through their home institution. In most cases, this will be arranged through your academic department. All tuition fees are paid directly to your home institution and are in addition to the API program fees. It is important to arrange any academic credit before participation in the program as academic credit normally cannot be given retroactively.

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In addition to our full-time internship programs, API also offers students the option to participate in an internship while on a semester, academic year, or summer study abroad program. In most cases, students can earn academic credit, though some opportunities are offered without credit. Most internship opportunities are included in the cost of the program, though a few are offered for an additional fee.