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If you are looking to differentiate your resume, earn essential skills that employers value, and grow your professional network, then the API Global Internship program is for you!

API will coordinate an internship placement with an international organization that meets your professional, academic and personal goals, and our programming will support your success and engage you in activities designed to refine specific skills. Our on-site staff will orient you to the international workplace culture and guide you through in-person and virtual cultural workshops and local visits. Capstone your experience by earning a digital badge that you can add to your LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, personal websites, digital resumes and more!

Full-time internships require a commitment of 35 hours per week. Optional credit is available for an additional fee.

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

API Alumni Network

Social Networking

Scholarships

Customized Internship Placement and Advising

On Site Services

Airport Reception

Quality Housing

Workplace and Culture Orientation

Resident Directors/Coordinators

Medical and Life Insurance

Social and Cultural Activities

Experiential Programs

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program

Academic Credit and Transcript (for an additional fee)

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Application Requirements

  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Cover Letter
  • Résumé/C.V.
  • Unofficial Transcript(s)
Session Program Dates Program Cost Application Deadline Extended Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Spring Feb 15, 2024 - Apr 27, 2024 $9,500 Oct 15, 2023 No Extension Nov 14, 2023
Spring Feb 15, 2024 - May 11, 2024 $10,500 Oct 15, 2023 No Extension Nov 14, 2023
Summer 2 Jun 6, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024 $7,900 Feb 15, 2024 No Extension Mar 17, 2024
Summer 3 Jun 20, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024 $7,900 Mar 1, 2024 No Extension Mar 31, 2024
Fall Aug, 2024 - Nov, 2024 $10,500 May 1, 2024 No Extension Aug 1, 2024
Fall Aug, 2024 - Oct, 2024 $8,500 May 1, 2024 No Extension Aug 1, 2024
Fall Aug, 2024 - Nov, 2024 $9,500 May 1, 2024 No Extension Aug 1, 2024

VISA FEE NOTE
The API program fee for all SoPac internship locations does not include the mandatory visa fee.

  • Application deadline is 4 months prior to the intended start date
  • You will arrive 3-4 days before the internship placement begins
  • You have the option to complete an 8, 10 or 12-week internship in most sites during the academic year
  • All summer internship sessions are 8 weeks only.
  • Dates are subject to change
  • Participants who wish to earn academic credit from API’s School of Record, University of Massachusetts Amherst, will incur an additional fee.

What You’ll Study

Work with our Careers team to find an internship in Auckland that supports your skillset and will put you on a path to realizing your career goals! Once you've applied, our team will get you interview ready with support for resume reviews and placement coaching. Students will work up to 35 hours per week, depending on your location and placement.

API interns may have the opportunity to participate in 2-3 cultural activities. Cultural events may also be available alongside study abroad students. Availability may vary and participants are given the full excursion schedule prior to arrival on-site.

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    Courtney Kovacs

    Courtney Kovacs will be your program advisor and help prepare you to go abroad!

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    Renata Hade

    Renata Hade is the Australia and New Zealand Resident Director and will be there for you during your stay abroad.
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  • Amy Parker So Pac Internship Director

    Amy Parker

    Amy is our SoPac Internship Director, and will be a resource for you while you are abroad!

Click Here to Find Classes

Students have the opportunity to enroll in any of our digital badges! Also check out our Internship FAQs page for top student questions answered about internship destinations, the placement process, and more.

API Internship Credit

The following curriculum aims to prepare API interns for navigating diverse cultural workplace environments and developing essential skills necessary for success in a global workplace.

Recommended US semester credits: 6  

Download Syllabus

API Internship Credit

The following curriculum aims to prepare API interns for navigating diverse cultural workplace environments and developing essential skills necessary for success in a global workplace.

Recommended US semester credits: 6  

Download Syllabus

API Internship Credit

The following curriculum aims to prepare API interns for navigating diverse cultural workplace environments and developing essential skills necessary for success in a global workplace.

Recommended US semester credits: 6  

Download Syllabus

API Internship Credit

The following curriculum aims to prepare API interns for navigating diverse cultural workplace environments and developing essential skills necessary for success in a global workplace.

Recommended US semester credits: 6  

Download Syllabus

Our internship program includes safe and secure housing in the cost of the program fee. API internship participants in Auckland will reside in a double shared bedroom in a furnished apartment.

Internship participants should expect the accommodation to be centrally located and easily accessible to public transportation. Each participant’s commute will vary, as internship placements are located in different areas in each location. Average commute times range from 30 minutes up to an hour. Housing placements may be mixed gender (by apartment, not by bedroom). Participants will receive their confirmed housing assignment approximately three weeks prior to departure.