University of Maine - Orono

November 9, 2024

University Information

The University of Maine, founded in 1865, is the state’s premier public university, located in the town of Orono. As Maine’s land-grant university and the flagship institution in the University of Maine System, it is among the most comprehensive higher education institutions in the Northeast, attracting students from across the U.S. and more than 60 countries. It currently enrolls 11,250 total undergraduate and graduate students who can directly participate in groundbreaking research working with world-class scholars.

Before you select a study abroad program it is important to understand the types of available programs, funding models and available locations. Read “Understand Study Abroad” and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) at the university website. Join us on Facebook at UMaine Study Abroad.

University of Maine Peer Advisors are available to answer your questions. Drop-in advising without an appointment is available: Monday through Friday at 11am to 3pm in 240 Estabrooke Hall. You can also connect with a Mentor who has studied abroad in the same location or through the same program.

UMaine offers more than 700 study abroad programs. Do not get overwhelmed! The Study Abroad Advisor and peer advisors are here to help. Abroad101 a good place to learn more about programs, refer to the University of Maine study abroad website before you make any decisions.

Important Dates and Deadlines

February 20 – for Summer, Fall-start and Academic Year programs

October 15 – for Spring programs

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Past Review Serious Fun In Montreal University of Maine: Canada - Killam Fellowships Program

"From my experience abroad, I learned that: - I have a good amount of sticktoitiveness. - That I can rise to the occasion - I speak French very well. - I do well in new situations and environments. - There is so much opportunity in this world and that it is important to be perceptive and receptive to it."

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Past Review A Welcoming Experience!!!! API (Academic Programs International): Dunedin - University of Otago

"Yes! a lot of learning how to live minimally. "

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Past Review Excellent! I Learned So Much! IFR / Institute for Field Research: Field Schools Worldwide

"I gained bioarchaeological analysis and excavation techniques. "

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Past Review A Beautiful Semester In The Galápagos IES Abroad: Galápagos Islands Direct Enrollment - GAIAS

"This study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. All of the classes were not only educationally enriching, but required hands-on work in some of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Living with a host family helped me learn Spanish and learn about Ecuadorian culture in a way you ever could in a classroom. Overall, I ..."

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Past Review The Roman Adventure Of A Lifetime! CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Semester in Rome

"I gained a lot of skills with being independent. I made a number of trips alone to places I had little knowledge of and had to learn to figure out transportation and entertainment by myself. It was definitely worthwhile. "

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Past Review An Enriching Experience As A Mitchell Peace Scholar University College Cork: Cork - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"It was very worthwhile! I learned about Irish culture and could understand some of its similarities and differences to the United States. I was able to visit major sites in Ireland such as the Cliffs of Moher and experience many cultural events, museums and art galleries in Cork and Dublin. I met a lot of new people from differe..."

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Past Review If You're Looking To Travel, This Is A One In A Lifetime Experience! University of Aberdeen: Aberdeen - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot of tips about traveling abroad and now feel much more comfortable with traveling by myself, staying in hostels, communicating with locals, etc."

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Past Review Amazing Time In Spain USAC Spain: Valencia - Spanish Culture, Language, and STEM Disciplines

"I learned how to live on my own in a different world."

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Past Review Life Changing Experience USAC Spain: San Sebastián - Spanish Language, Basque, Psychology, and European Studies

"I gained a lot from the experience, I think, both academically and personally. I gained a lot of knowledge in the Spanish language- how to speak it, understanding it, and knowing how it operates in comparison to the english language. It's really interesting (and really hard!). Having never traveled outside of the U.S before and ..."

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Past Review A Great Semester In New Zealand CISabroad (Center for International Studies): Wellington - Semester on the North Island, New Zealand

"Being alone in a foreign country for 4 months is tough but totally worth it"

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Past Review San Sebastián Is A Magical Place USAC Spain: San Sebastián - Spanish Language, Basque, Psychology, and European Studies

"I learned so much!! I gained more independence, learned how to travel, and learned to budget as well as experience different cultures."

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Past Review Relaxed Summer In Paris API (Academic Programs International): Paris- Cours De Civilisation Francaise De La Sorbonne

"It was worthwhile as my French was used very much and I learned a lot about my self and French culture, as well as getting to travel."

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Past Review Very Dusty, Fun, And Educational The School for Field Studies / SFS: Tanzania - Wildlife Management Studies

"I learned a lot about myself as a person because I didn't know anyone going there. I learned a lot about field research techniques in my field, which was very exciting. I gained a better perspective of what it's like to do the kind of work I want to do. "

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Past Review Tembusu Summer Program, Time Flew By Too Fast! National University of Singapore: Singapore - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"The coursework was focused on urban sustainability, and Singapore provided the perfect backdrop. Being immersed in a wildly different societal and governmental structure only served to enrich the experience. "

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Past Review Best Time Of My Life CIEE: Uppsala - Arts and Sciences

"Absolutely."

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Past Review Fantastic Learning Experience With Gmps Ireland Ireland Study Abroad Reflections: Comprehensive Reviews of Past Programs

"I learned so much about different cultures and the importance of learning about how other people do things and how they think about things. "

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Past Review Incredible UC3M / Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Language learning, friends, and cultural experience, definitely worthwhile"

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Past Review An Arduous Yet Incredibly Rewarding Half Year In Galicia Universidad De Santiago de Compostela: Santiago de Compostela - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I can now confidently say I am bilingual, and I have a much deeper understanding of Spanish/Galician history and culture (both through my classes and through conversations with my friends. Speaking of friends, I have an almost global network of close friends that I plan on seeing in the future. Without them this experience would..."

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Past Review Feels Weird Not To Be There. University of Sunderland: Sunderland - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I went to college an hour from my home town. This was the first time I really learned how to be by myself, and I loved it."

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Past Review Unforgettable USAC Italy: Viterbo - Intensive Italian Language, History, and the Arts

"Yes, I learned how to live more on my own, how to interact with those who do not speak the same language as me, and how to appreciate another culture besides my own."

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Past Review Australia Is Stunning And Expensive. USAC Australia: Melbourne, Geelong, Waurrnambool - Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

"I learned a lot, and had many amazing experiences, but it was not life-changing. I am the same person I was before I left. "

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Past Review Inolvidable USAC Costa Rica: San Ramón - Life Sciences, Spanish Language, and Culture

"I gained new perspectives on the world, cultures, and myself. This experience gave me unforgettable memories and new friends that I wouldn't trade for the world. "

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Past Review 12/10 Would Study Abroad Again USAC New Zealand: Massey University - Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

"It was completely worthwhile. I met some of my best friends and had experiences that will definitely last a lifetime."

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Past Review More Like A Long Road Trip With Strangers That Become Close In The End SIT Study Abroad: Iceland - Climate Change and the Arctic

"While I certainly learned about climate change and the arctic ecosystem/culture, more than anything, I learned about people and how to function independently. Life can be tough in the bitter cold of Greenland and darkness of Iceland but these communities have adapted and figured out what to do with what little they have - a key ..."

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