University of Maine - Orono

June 20, 2025

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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CIEE: Buenos Aires - Liberal Arts

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4.1

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CIEE: Buenos Aires - Summer Community Public Health

Your Summer Community Public Health program in Buenos Aires spans 8 weeks and is designed for Spanish-speaking students eager to explore community and public health issues...

3.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Buenos Aires - Summer Spanish Language Program
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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Cape Town - Service Learning
CIEE: Cape Town - Service Learning

Learn by doing! CIEE’s Service-Learning program lets you be of service while exploring the complexities and challenges facing Cape Town and the entire South African region...

3.5

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Cape Town - Summer Community Development and Social Justice: Theory + Practice
CIEE: Cape Town - Summer Community Development and Social Justice: Theory + Practice

The Summer Community Development and Social Justice program in Cape Town, South Africa is designed for students from all academic disciplines who want to learn about the c...

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Dakar - Development Studies in Senegal
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4.5

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Dakar - Language & Culture
CIEE: Dakar - Language & Culture

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3.8

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Dakar - Summer Senegalese Studies
CIEE: Dakar - Summer Senegalese Studies

Senegal is one of the region’s most developed, democratic, and friendly nations, making seaside Dakar a prime spot to explore Senegalese culture. Your adventure includes i...

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE:  Iringa - Community Development, Language + Culture
CIEE: Iringa - Community Development, Language + Culture

Explore the challenges facing Tanzania, including sanitation, disease, education, gender inequality, climate change, and deforestation. Take courses in English at CIEE Iri...

2.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Dublin - Summer Irish Studies
CIEE: Dublin - Summer Irish Studies

Spend your summer in the home of Shaw, Swift, Joyce, Lewis and Yeats, writing your own story of international discovery.Through coursework, cultural activities, and excurs...

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Ferrara -  Language + Culture
CIEE: Ferrara - Language + Culture

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5.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Ferrara - Liberal Arts
CIEE: Ferrara - Liberal Arts

Take your intermediate to advanced Italian language skills to the next level while exploring Italy’s rich culture, history, cinema and society at CIEE Ferrara. Located in ...

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