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APA Dakar Semester in English or French
Pursue your studies in the heart of Francophone West Africa! Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant capital, is a coastal hub of economic, cultural, and humanitarian activity. APA students are directly enrolled at the Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM) — West Africa’s top private university — and can take classes at one or more of the following: School of Management, School of Engineering, and the Madiba Leadership Institute (political science and communications). - Take courses in Business, International Relations, Engineering, and Humanities — taught in English and French. - APA offers in-house courses led by faculty from ISM and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Literature, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, and Wolof Language. - An independent study or research, conducted in French, may replace one class with home institution approval. - Weekly French language tutoring strengthens communication skills. - With ISM’s mandatory Soft Skills Program, students partake in real-life projects along local peers. At just $12,500 for tuition, housing, meals, and full support, this academically rich, culturally immersive semester offers unmatched value — and a truly global perspective.
Pursue your studies in the heart of Francophone West Africa! Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant capital, is a coastal hub of economic, cultural, and humanitarian activity. APA students are directly enrolled at the Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM) — West Africa’s top private university — and can take classes at one or more of the following: School of Management, School of Engineering, and the Madiba Leadership Institute (political science and communications). - Take courses in Business, International Relations, Engineering, and Humanities — taught in English and French. - APA offers in-house courses led by faculty from ISM and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Literature, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, and Wolof Language. - An independent study or research, conducted in French, may replace one class with home institution approval. - Weekly French language tutoring strengthens communication skills. - With ISM’s mandatory Soft Skills Program, students partake in real-life projects along local peers. At just $12,500 for tuition, housing, meals, and full support, this academically rich, culturally immersive semester offers unmatched value — and a truly global perspective.
Program Highlights
Ensure a smooth, secure, and enriching semester abroad with comprehensive support, including orientation, visa help, housing placement, health/safety guidance, and on-site staff.
Learn from top professors at both ISM & UCAD, at two of Senegal's premier institutions, with classes in multiple fields (Business, STEM, Social Sciences) in English or French.
Join ISM’s Soft Skills Academy to develop workplace-ready skills, leadership, and cultural agility — all essential for a global career.
Receive personalized beginner to advanced French tutoring, practice Wolof, and gain real fluency for both academic and social life.
Live with a host family or independently, and travel to sites like Gorée Island, Saint-Louis, and the Sine Saloum Delta for deep cultural understanding.
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- Dakar, Senegal
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- French
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Information Systems
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Languages & Linguistics
- Liberal Arts
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Political Science & Politics
- Public Health
- Science
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Dakar, Senegal
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- French
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Information Systems
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Languages & Linguistics
- Liberal Arts
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Political Science & Politics
- Public Health
- Science
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Welcome Dinner
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Group Meals
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Laundry
- Academic Advising
- Language Lessons
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- French
- English
- Wolof
Language Skills Required
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Pursue your studies in the heart of Francophone West Africa! Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant capital, is a coastal hub of economic, cultural, and humanitarian activity. APA students are directly enrolled at the Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM) — West Africa’s top private university — and can take classes at one or more of the following: School of Management, School of Engineering, and the Madiba Leadership Institute (political science and communications). - Take courses in Business, International Relations, Engineering, and Humanities — taught in English and French. - APA offers in-house courses led by faculty from ISM and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Literature, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, and Wolof Language. - An independent study or research, conducted in French...
Academic Programs Abroad (APA)
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Pursue your studies in the heart of Francophone West Africa! Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant capital, is a coastal hub of economic, cultural, and humanitarian activity. APA students are directly enrolled at the Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM) — West Africa’s top private university — and can take classes at one or more of the following: School of Management, School of Engineering, and the Madiba Leadership Institute (political science and communications). - Take courses in Business, International Relations, Engineering, and Humanities — taught in English and French. - APA offers in-house courses led by faculty from ISM and Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Literature, Anthropology, Sociology, Gender Studies, and Wolof Language. - An independent study or research, conducted in French...
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