Description

API students can pursue direct enrollment options in Paris at the Universite de Paris VII (Diderot), and Universite de Paris IX (Dauphine). These programs are run in cooperation with the Amherst and Boston campuses of the University of Massachusetts. Semester and year programs are available. Transcripts are issued by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Highlights

One of the most romantic and intriguing cities in the world, Paris has something for everyone: education, history, culture, cuisine, and nightlife! A large, metropolitan and international city full of tradition and rich European history, it is a wonderful juxtaposition of old and new.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Experience Required

yes

4-5 semesters of college level French.

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

USD250 - USD1,000 per semester

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement

Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded

1997