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 learned a lot more about getting things done on my own. Whether it was cooking, taking care of financial issues. or whatever other issues I ran into, I was able to overcome them, and I think i grew from those experiences. I learned a lot from my classes, and was able to get a lot of valuable information and experience from my ..."
Joshua Brecker University of Maine - Orono
"I learned how to adapt to a new environment and culture! This was my first time living in a place other than my hometown, so it was quite a shock initially to move to a place on the other side of the world. I was very fortunate to live in the on-campus housing called the Village, where I was able to meet lots of local students a..."
Meagan Cousins University of Maine - Orono
"I learned basic german off the streets. I learned a different kind of class room setting I learned how to fit into the German Culture Given the chance I would do the same thing over again. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I greatly improved my level of French, while also becoming more confident and generally growing as a person, making the experience very worthwhile."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I definitely learned how to enjoy my own company. I definitely became for confident in myself and my actions. "
Catherine McDonald University of Maine - Orono
"The most important thing I gained from my experience abroad was learning so much about myself and my own abilities to be independent, adventurous, and brave. I learned so much more about myself than I could have if I stayed home."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"It was absolutely worthwhile. It gives you more than foreign language experience. It gets you out of your comfort zone and makes you more adaptable. You also will be in scenarios where you will need problem solving skills. In my case, I also improved on my sense of direction immensely. "
Steven University of Maine - Orono
"It was worthwhile and definitely taught me to come out of my shell and be more outgoing to everyone. Also taught me how to be responsible and learn new things that I loved "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself on a social level. On an academic level, I got to try new subjects not offered in the States."
Julia Mackin-McLaughlin University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a lot of confidence in managing my own affairs independently (things like finances, planning travel, cooking for myself, etc.)"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned about how important it is to educate kids in the classroom and at home about how to take care of the outdoor environment while practicing outdoor recreation. While I will probably never be an outdoor educator, I believe this program was a great way to learn about another culture"
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a lot of happiness and acceptance, along with an abundance of knowledge and independence."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot about myself and that I am capable of a lot more than I thought. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"It was so worthwhile. I traveled a lot, befriended and met people not just from Bulgaria but from countries all over Europe, learned to live somewhere that wasn't English speaking and learned to get around that barrier, learned about traveling on my own and planning travel, learned some of a new langauge. It was amazing! "
Chloe Dyer University of Maine - Orono
"Independence. I would recommend to anyone."
Hannah Hooke University of Maine - Orono
"My time abroad gave me great experience of living more independently and how to be comfortable with traveling and being in unfamiliar settings. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a cultural appreciation "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I learned more about water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable tourism practices. Yes"
Ian Mauricette University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a much better grasp of the language, the culture, and my thesis topic by going abroad. I learned a lot about myself - cliche, I know, but it is true. "
Briar P University of Maine - Orono
"I learned a lot of Spanish, a lot about other cultures, how to communicate better in general, how to travel efficiently, how to be independent. How to live in a big city. "
Lucas C University of Maine - Orono
"I learned that things aren't always what you expect them to be. The experience was worthwhile and a nice change of pace from American uni."
Tyler Kenney University of Maine - Orono
"It was worthwhile because I feel more responsible, and confident in my ability to be on my own in a very unfamiliar place. I feel as though I have even more common sense skills than I did prior to this experience. I gained many life skills of which cannot be taught in a classroom."
A student University of Maine - Orono
"I gained a lot of experience and information about other cultures and parts of the world. It was very worthwhile. "
A student University of Maine - Orono
"It was worthwhile! I learned a lot of French and realized that I would be very happy to live in France and have French be my main language."
Carman University of Maine - Orono
"I learned that I can make my way through a city somewhat competently, that I can always make more progress with Spanish, that I can do this again someday."
A student University of Maine - Orono
