APA Dakar, Senegal – Courses in English & French
- Senegal
- Dakar
About Program
Immerse yourself in West Africa with a semester at Senegal’s top private university, Institut Supérieur de Management (ISM), located in Dakar — a dynamic, coastal capital known for its culture, innovation, and hospitality. Choose from courses in Business, STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences taught in English and French along with in-house classes taught by Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar professors. Earn up to 16 U.S. credits, enhance your French with one-on-one tutoring, and explore Wolof language and culture. Live with a welcoming host family and experience vibrant local life through curated excursions and events. A life-changing global experience with full support — all starting at just $12,500, including tuition, room, and board.
Study abroad in Francophone Africa — academically rich, culturally immersive, and surprisingly affordable.
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Program Highlights
- Earn 16 U.S. Credits in English or French Study Business, STEM, or Humanities at ISM, Senegal’s top private university — with courses taught in both English and French.
- Soft Skills Academy: Career + Leadership Growth Join ISM’s unique Soft Skills Academy with monthly themes, career workshops, and civic engagement that build your global leadership profile
- Live Local: Two Cultural Immersion Housing Options Choose a full homestay for deep cultural immersion, or an independent room in a family compound for more autonomy with continued connection.
- Explore West Africa Beyond the Classroom Dive into Senegalese life with curated cultural events, African arts seminars, and excursions to Gorée Island, Sine Saloum, and Saint-Louis.
- Language & Mentoring Support That Sets You Up for Success Weekly French tutoring, Wolof practice, and one-on-one academic mentoring ensure you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.