Study Abroad with API

Merrimack College students may study in various major cities across four continents through API.

ACADEMICS

Areas of Study

  • Courses in all majors as well as a focus on satisfying general education requirements
  • Part-time and full-time internship available
  • Visit the API website to explore available programs (Note: Merrimack students may not apply directly to API, you must still submit the Merrimack College study abroad application)

Additional Academic Information

  • Minimum GPA Required: 2.5 (some programs require a 3.0)
  • Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer
  • Some locations provide flexibility to enroll in a local university if the curriculum offered by API does not meet their needs
  • The ratio of faculty to students in API courses typically does not exceed 1:12

COSTS

Housing & Meal Plans

  • Off-campus housing provided by the program (dorms and neighborhood apartments)
  • No meal plan is available

Estimated Tuition & Fees*

  • Tuition: $25,416
  • Room & Board: $7,450
  • Study Abroad Fee: $2,420
  • Total: $35,287
*These amounts are estimated costs for the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change

Scholarships

  • Merrimack College will award up to a $6,000 scholarship to qualifying students.