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
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A student University of Maine - Orono
"It was fascinating to see the various similarities and differences between the countries I visited and my home country. I learned the basic overview of why certain countries/cultures value certain things,, while others value different things. It caused me to re-evaluate my own values. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I definite..."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I improved my Spanish, learned how to navigate a huge city, learned how to travel alone, and much much more. It was absolutely worthwhile!"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself and the Australian culture. It was certainly worth while."
Megan A University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself and to spend my time wisely because I'm only in that place for so long until it was time to come back to America. I learned to focus on people who appreciate spending time with me. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"It was worthwhile. I "
Sarah Gisler University of Maine - Orono
"Unmatchable opportunity for the human experience."
Jackson F University of Maine - Orono
"It was worthwhile to learn about how to conduct scientific research and the process of scientific writing. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"Being independent and being able to communicate to people in another language. I came to realize what my dislikes and likes were, I pushed my comfort zone to be able to interact with other people in the community and live to fullest while there"
David University of Maine - Orono
"This was the best thing I could have chosen for myself. This abroad program exceeds anything I had thought about before and I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I think I really understand the Pura Vida lifestyle and how truly priceless our environment is to us. It's hard to put these big ideas into words but it was 110% worthwhile. "
Charly Y University of Maine - Orono
"I think I gained a lot of confidence and independence, I had been abroad before in a non-academic setting but four months in a foreign country where I traveled a lot really pushed me into a new part of my life. I also understand the relationship of language to identity a lot more and feel like I can really understand immigration..."
Skye Siladi University of Maine - Orono
"An excellent opportunity to see a beautiful part of the world and make new friends and memories. A great way to learn or improve your Spanish."
Tim McGuire University of Maine - Orono
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I don't think I can put in words all of the things I've gained and learned from this experience so I'll sum up a couple of them. I feel like I could be a world traveler now, I am very comfortable with all types of public transportation now and definitely caught the travel-bug (yes it's really a thin..."
Adelle O University of Maine - Orono
"Study abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. You meet so many new people all around the world that are going to be life long friends. I learned how to appreciate other cultures more and especially with Tico time, things will get done when they need to get done. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"French language skills, learned about the French culture and world through my international peers. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned more about the way the world views the United States, as citizens and as a country. While also filling my eyes with the beauty and history of the new continent. I made new friends who were able to expand knowledge that I did or didn't have before. "
Ruben Torres University of Maine - Orono
"I gained personal knowledge about myself, Europe and the United States, and how much I love to travel."
Cassidy Parady University of Maine - Orono
"This experience is overwhelmingly self-developing. My time in Canada was full of self-reflection and adventures in their great natural environment. "
Paden Stanton University of Maine - Orono
"People are really the same everywhere and like similar things that make us human. I came back feeling much more 'one' with the world."
Paden Stanton University of Maine - Orono
"I learned more about myself than anyone else. It opened my eyes to something different and I look at each day a little different now"
Sarah R University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot of cultural things, and I also learned somethings about myself. I gained a network of business contacts and friends that I will continue to stay in touch with over the years. "
Caleb Engster University of Maine - Orono
"The experience is definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot more in the different ways of being independent. All while still studying hard for my degree, of which gave some new light on what (chemical) engineering looks like, as a student, in other areas in the world. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"Learned a lot of stuff I could never learn in a classroom. definitely worth it."
Samuel petri University of Maine - Orono
"My time abroad was absolutely worth while. I got to practice my Spanish, meet new people, make lots of friends, and get to know a new and amazing country."
Anna University of Maine - Orono
