Description

API offers a comprehensive semester, academic year, and summer study abroad program at The University of Leeds. With more than 33,000 undergraduate students, the university is one of the largest and most popular for U.K. students. In addition to students from the U.K., the University of Leeds welcomes more than 5,000 international students each year. One of the attractions is the wide range of courses offered at the university, giving students from almost every field of study a wide choice of stimulating classes.

Come experience this thriving city with API!

Highlights

Leeds, the fastest growing city in the United Kingdom, is attracting students, business people, travelers and fashion trend-setters alike with its modern mix of culture, commerce and cosmopolitan atmosphere in the heart of scenic West Yorkshire. With a population of approximately 750,000, Leeds is the third largest city in the U.K. after London and Birmingham and is gaining an international reputation as one of the most desirable cities in England in which to live, work and study. Leeds is also perfectly positioned in the center of England, making it easy to travel to London and other cities and countryside towns throughout the United Kingdom.

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

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

USD250 - USD1,000 per term. Details and application on website.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay

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