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
"I would say it was extremely worthwhile, and I think a semester abroad is something every person should do. It teaches you so much about yourself as you are completely outside of your comfort zone and without your normal support group to lean on. "
Alysha M University of Maine at Orono
"being there, yes"
A student University of Maine at Orono
"Now more public transport-savvy than before. Yes."
A student University of Maine at Orono
"It has made me more open to work abroad, particularly if it were a humanitarian organization. "
Craig T University of Maine at Orono
"I wish I could go back and this time for a whole semester not just the summer! I am already making plans to live there after I graduate."
Rosemary T University of Maine at Orono
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Mary N University of Maine at Orono
"Studying abroad allowed me to see and experience things I only dreamed of. I never thought I would be able to walk the streets of Rome and walk the same streets as the great Emperors of history. It was an eye-opening experience that I will carry with me every day and one that helped me grow as a woman. "
Kali A University of Maine at Orono
"absolutely i have truly grown from my experiences and have become addicted to looking for the next adventure abroad. your cutting yourself short if you don't take the opportunity to go abroad!"
Erin B University of Maine at Orono
"I never knew that the Basque culture existed before I went there. i admired the tenaciousness of the people. Before I went I figured after graduation it would be time to settle down and get a "big-girl" job but now all I want to do is go back to Spain! I would like to go back and teach."
Alison H University of Maine at Orono
"Yes it was worthwhile, I loved the friends I made I just really did not enjoy the school."
Elizabeth P University of Maine at Orono
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Nyasha M University of Maine at Orono
"I realized that my fascination for culture can actually manifest itself into a future career as an Anthropologist. I have such a better understanding of the world and of America. All of the Americans I met were incredible and I learned so much about the country I come from and how many amazing people live in it."
Brianna D University of Maine at Orono
"Living in the city was my first time seeing poverty first hand. There are a good number of homeless people in the city, begging on the streets. None of them were violent or a nuisance at all. They were people, just like anyone else. I would always give a handful of coins if I passed them on the street. And then I started volunte..."
Shannon B University of Maine at Orono
"Was definitely the best choice of my life and i do not regret a minuet of it "
Will S University of Maine at Orono
"Absolutely. I gained a lot from my experience, I'm much more confident and much more independent. It's changed my future plans, before I left I wanted to go to law school. Now I have no interest and would like to take a year off and possibly go back to London to study again for Grad School. I want to travel and I want to see..."
Whitney L University of Maine at Orono
"Yes! Made me feel so much more independent, made tons of friends, and has helped me think more about what I want out of life."
Katrina B University of Maine at Orono
"I loved my time in Ecuador. It was not the first time I had traveled in South America, so I was already familiar with the language and culture to some extent, but I really was able to become immersed in it. I met other Ecuadorian students and made close friendships with them. In fact, I stayed in the country with them for a m..."
Jenna B University of Maine at Orono
"Yes my study abroad experience was worthwhile in which I made lifelong friends and memories. "
Molly R University of Maine at Orono
"I learned so much about the world and cultural differences. I am so much more accepting of other people now and understanding of others. I absolutely loved travelling Europe and getting to see all of the famous sights I have only ever seen in text books. It made me a more independent, mature person who is ready to graduate nex..."
Lauren D University of Maine at Orono
"City was so safe- walking around at night and all was a worry-free experience. Best 4 months of my life- I'd recommend Prague to anyone. Definitely different, but in the best way possible. "
Reilly S University of Maine at Orono
"YES. I loved everything about my experience. It was so positive and refreshing to be in a total new environment. I recommend it to anyone who finds themselves adventurous. "
Alyson L University of Maine at Orono
"Absolutely. My command of the Spanish language is one hundred times better than before I left. I also met wonderful and interesting people from all over the world, and I wouldn't trade that cultural exchange for anything. "
Karin B University of Maine at Orono
"I think about it everyday, and miss it all the time. I feel like I have my life here and then my "study abroad life". There's nothing I regret about taking a semester away from everywhere and everyone I've ever know. Going overseas definitely gave me the travel bug and I'm excited to keep exploring new places - and one day retur..."
Samantha O University of Maine at Orono
"I grew so much from studying abroad. I was able to become more independent, and find the direction that I would like to go the rest of my life. It was absolutely the most rewarding experience in my college career. "
Jennifer S University of Maine at Orono
"I am a more independent person now, if that's even possible. I experienced diversity, which being from Maine is hard to do. It helped with my nursing career in a way that it hard to understand. It was just a life changing experience, that everyone should have. "
Hannah B University of Maine at Orono
