Program Length:  Approx. 9 months

USA (Detroit):10–12 months

Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): 9 Months

Indonesia (Batam, Surabaya, Jakarta, Bali): 9 Months

Italy (Naples): 9 Months

Brazil ( Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Manaus, Campinas, Recife, Porto Alegre, Rio De Janeiro, Curitiba, Fortaleza): 9 Months, But Must be enrolled in a University in the cities mentioned.

South Korea (Pohang): 9 Months

Sponsor: Apple Inc.

Location: Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, United States (Detroit, MI; iOS Design and Development Accelerator partnerships).

Admissions Requirements:
Minimum age 18.  Varies by location: Some require enrollment in higher education or residency in specific regions (e.g., Brazil’s academies prioritize local students).  No prior coding experience needed.

Admissions Deadline:  Varies by location (e.g., Detroit Academy typically opens applications in spring).

Highlight:  The Apple Developer Academy is a globally accessible, tuition-free program empowering students, graduates, and entrepreneurs to master iOS app development, design, and entrepreneurship through hands-on, project-based learning. Designed by Apple, it breaks barriers by offering two types of programs, The Academy Program and the Foundation Program, requiring no prior coding experience, fostering inclusivity across its campuses in Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the U.S. Participants collaborate with Apple mentors and peers to build real-world apps using Swift and Xcode, tackling challenges from ideation to App Store publication, with Apple Hardware provided (iPhone, Macbook, Apple Watch). Apple offers two Programs: 30 Days and 9 Months. The program’s 9 month curriculum blends technical skills with leadership and ethical innovation, preparing graduates for tech careers or startups. Emphasizing collaboration over competition, it cultivates diverse teams solving societal issues—from healthcare to sustainability. The Foundation Program is a 30 Day Introductory program, which is a short, but immersive program, which serves as a pathway to the Apple Developer Academy. By merging Apple’s resources with local impact, the Academy transforms curiosity into global opportunity.

Explore more at: https://developer.apple.com/academies  

Cost: None