Welcome to the University of Missouri-Kansas City Applied Language Institute: A language program that feels like a family and shows you the real heart of America! Our super-intensive program offers up to 26 hours of instruction per week taught by highly qualified instructors. We are an accredited program in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Our teaching and administrative staff is friendly, supportive, and understanding of the needs of international students in the United States. Explore our Web site and find out more about the Applied Language Institute, including our scholarships, great benefits, and online application.