Education Abroad

The University of Maine offers many study abroad opportunities for academic credit. Education abroad leads to self-awareness, skill-building, intercultural understandng, personal growth, and self-sufficiency. For those studying in another language, it can lead to language competency and even fluency. An Education Abroad experience adds depth to a résumé and can give students a competitive edge in the job market as it reflects the ability to adapt, problem-solve, and collaborate in a multicultural environment.

The University of Maine offers several options for education abroad. There are a number of direct exchanges with partner universities. Direct exchanges allow UMaine students to pay tuition and fees to the University of Maine, while paying room and board costs to the host institution. Other recommended programs are available through UMaine’s consortium memberships or by direct enrollment, with the student responsible for payment directly to the provider or to the host school. Most programs offer instruction in English, while some may require intermediate language skills. Many offer pre-program or co-curricular language immersion short courses,to support language skills for a semester or year of study in that language. Most UMaine financial aid can be used for all University-approved programs. Additional national and institutional study abroad scholarships are available. Most areas of the world which are rated at advisory levels 1 and 2 according to the US Department of State are available. Countries at advisory levels 3 and 4 are subject to special approval by petition.

For further information, contact the Office of International Programs, where the Study Abroad program is located at 300 Stodder Hall; (207) 581-3437, studyabroad@maine.edu or visit https://umaine.edu/studyabroad/