Program
The Academy Program
Making
Learners
successful
at every level.
Remarkable changes are happening across industries around the world — and at the center of it all is Apple Developer Academy. At the Academy, you’ll spend 9 months immersed in real-world app development projects, growing your expertise across tech, design, and business.Discover new possibilities for your pathway, and find fresh inspiration to shape the work you truly want to do.
Qualifications
Anyone aged 19 and over.
*Eligibility is based on your age as of March 1, 2026.
Learn Different
The ultimate project experience.
Groundbreaking creativity.
All with Apple by your side.
Regular sessions. Challenge by challenge — your expertise grows. Built on Apple’s Challenge Based Learning framework, you’ll lead every part of the process: team building, identifying real-world problems, researching, and building solutions. As you take on each challenge, you’ll learn how to create experiences that matter and how to make your work truly loved by users.
Powerful workshops. Meaningful impact. From coding and design to AI/ML, business planning, and marketing. Learners choose from a wide range of sessions led by local and global experts. Each workshop is designed to spark new ideas and help you apply your skills where they’re needed most.
The dream team. Always by your side. The Academy team works hand in hand with learners, championing collaboration and staying close at every step. Whether as a thoughtful teammate or a trusted supporter, we’re here to help you stay focused on what matters most: your growth.
Curriculum
Every moment of learning,
Made meaningful.
At the Academy, developing your expertise and building your career is a journey of constant discovery. You’ll explore new paths, deepen what you already do well, shift roles, or find opportunities inside and beyond the Academy. Whatever direction you take, one thing stays the same —
we’ll be here to support you as you lead innovation forward.
Code that unlocks the Apple ecosystem. App Architecture. SwiftUI & UIKit. UI & Visual Animation. Apple Intelligence. Code Maintenance. User & App Testing. Quality Assurance, etc.
User-first design. User Research, UX Writing, Human Interface Guidelines, UI Components & Patterns, Design Systems, Visual Design & Branding, Prototyping, etc.
App Business and Marketing. From brainstorming and ideation to business analysis, project management, App Store marketing, and monetization strategies, you’ll learn how to turn great ideas into real-world impact.
Curriculum
The secret to brave beginnings.
For your own pathway.
The Academy curriculum is reimagined every year — shaped by learner needs and mentor expertise — to help you unlock your full potential. You’ll begin by building a strong foundation and learning how to solve problems through Apple’s educational framework, Challenge Based Learning. From there, you’ll lead your own learning through hands-on app development projects that grow your expertise. With each challenge, you’ll present, receive feedback, and build a project portfolio that highlights your unique strengths — driving real, personal growth along the way.
Designed exclusively for Academy learners.
Backed by Apple.
100% scholarship. Provide a monthly stipend of KRW 1.1 million, along with a certificate of completion.
Everything you need — provided for free. Apple devices, including MacBook, iPhone, plus full access to the Apple Developer Program.
Life on campus. All learners have the chance to apply for POSTECH housing and enjoy full access to campus facilities — including the library, cafeteria, and gym.
Everything you need.
For out-of-this-world growth.
Expand your skills through hands-on workshops. Stay ahead with sessions designed around the latest trends and tailored to what learners need — both online and on campus.
Mentorship that moves with you. Get ongoing 1:1 and group support from mentors across programming, design, and business — whenever you need it.
Connect with Apple experts. Get hands-on feedback from the Apple team, and grow your perspective through meaningful conversations with specialists across the industry.
Unleash your potential. Rise with Apple.
Real users. Real impact. Publish your apps on the App Store and stay focused on real-world problem solving.
A special challenge for all Learners. Join the WWDC Swift Student Challenge and connect over coffee chats with past winners who’ve been there before.
Your Portfolio. Your Pathway. Create projects using Apple resources — and fill them with the experiences and value that matter to you.
A lifetime premium membership.
A lifetime premium membership. Alumni of the 9-month Academy program receive lifelong support through Apple’s global alumni network —
with exclusive resources, opportunities, and continued connection.
Connection beyond the program. Even after graduation, your pathway continues — with ongoing mentorship, career guidance, and exclusive opportunities to join the Academy as a Alumni Mentor.
18 Academies. 8 Countries. One Global Community of Excellence.
Millions of alumni-made apps.
Built for every kind of curiosity.
Curious about the apps born from the Academy?
Explore learner-made creations on the App Store —
you might just find one that’s made for you.
Ready to change your work and your future?
Start your 9-month journey with us.
We welcome learners from all walks of life — regardless of age, background, or experience. At the Academy, you’ll grow, learn, and develop your expertise alongside others.
Short, but powerful.
Ready to experience the Academy?
Start with Foundation — the ultimate short-term experience.
In just 4 to 6 weeks, get a powerful introduction to the Academy and unlock what’s next for your pathway.