University of Maine - Orono
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
"Absolutely worthwhile! I am so much more confident and I loved being immersed in a different culture for a while"
A student University of Maine at Orono
"What I gained from studying abroad was how to make new friends and adapt to different cultures. I also learned to take responsibility for my finances as well as how to cope with being away from my family for six months. Therefore, I feel I learned a lot of positive life lessons and that the experience was definitely worth while."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"This program provided me with a great educational experience, giving me the opportunity to study in several of the national parks and learn about wildlife management and conservation in an incredible environment. The program also provided a valuable cultural experience, with a day-long stay with a local family and frequent inter..."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I learned many things, too many things to recount here. I gained confidence talking to strangers to learn about their way of life. I met people with different perspectives and backgrounds. I learned how to travel and take care of myself when out of my comfort level. I learned to be tolerate and accepting of people, even if the c..."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I learned about Thai culture."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"Perspective on myself and the culture that I grew up in from an outsider's point of view."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I learned a language, how to be more sociable, don't take any moment for granted and enjoy every moment, I love to travel, how to make new foods, be more independent and so much more. Definitely worthwhile."
Marcy H University of Maine at Orono
"My experience was very empowering. I did a lot of independent travel to many countries. My abilities to budget my money, school commitments, and travel time improved greatly. I learned a lot about the culture of the UK and Ireland. I would definitely say it was worthwhile. "
A student University of Maine at Orono
"Definitely worth while. I learned about other cultures, saw the world, learned a new language, made new friends, became a part of new family and had the most memorable time of my life."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"What I gained/learned abroad, I feel, cannot simply be answered in this box."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"Connections with new professors, appreciation for new cultures, a handle on Spanish, a new set of glasses to see the world with. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I met a wide variety of international student and got to experience several different cultures. It was a once in a life time experience."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I gained a lot of independence, especially in being able to travel from place to place whether it be to another city in Ireland or to another country in Europe. I also was able to learn about Europe, European history, and how other countries accomplish things (for example, I took an Irish Health Policy course). I was able to mak..."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"This program was so worthwhile, seeing the world from a whole new perspective."
Maj R University of Maine at Orono
"Every student should have to do this. This trip changed the way I look at life and the opportunities ahead of me. It was too easy to get caught up in the bubble of reality that I experience in Orono, Maine, and even America. To say that my trip was worthwhile would be selling it short. Taking the chance to break outside of my ow..."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I learned how to open my eyes and take in different experiences that I wouldnt of had in the states"
samuel p University of Maine at Orono
"It was definitely worthwhile. I am so happy I went abroad. It is an experience that I will never be able to have again. I encourage everyone to jump on the opportunity. "
A student University of Maine at Orono
"It was worthwhile in the sense that I will never go into a program without knowing who I am living with. "
Emily M University of Maine at Orono
"I learned about the immensely diverse cultural aspects of the rapidly globalizing world. It was certainly worthwhile."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I gained not only knowledge of Spanish culture, but knowledge of myself, the opportunity to "soul search", enrichment, great friends, confidence and fluency in the Spanish language. It is impossible to fathom the study abroad experience until one has personally experienced it. It is truly magical."
Whitney S University of Maine at Orono
"I learned a lot about culture shock, that's for sure. I met a lot of great people that live all over the US and even in other countries that I'm still talking to, and it -was- worthwhile, but for the program expenses not so much."
gunsbeforeroses University of Maine at Orono
"My independence, acceptance, and urge to travel and learn about different cultures grew exponentially. "
Ryan W University of Maine at Orono
"I learned so much about traveling, other cultures, and how to speak basic Italian. "
Catherine H University of Maine at Orono
"I learned that there are so many more ways of being than just those of North America and I have so enjoyed discovering these cultures. "
A student University of Maine at Orono
"I was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and the world this year."
Katherine S University of Maine at Orono
