University of Maine - Orono

November 4, 2026

University Information

Orono University - The University of Maine - was founded in 1865 and it's 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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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Beijing - Summer Intensive Chinese Language
CIEE: Beijing - Summer Intensive Chinese Language

With 22 million Chinese-speaking people to share the city with, Beijing is the place to give your Mandarin skills a major boost this summer. With premier instruction, tuto...

4.5

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Berlin - Global Architecture + Design
CIEE: Berlin - Global Architecture + Design

The Global Architecture + Design program invites design, architecture, or sustainability majors or minors to create model cities that address climate change by reducing th...

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CIEE: Kralendijk - Summer Tropical Marine Ecology & Conservation

“Bon bini!” is how locals say “Welcome!” on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, home to one of the earth’s most diverse and pristine marine habitats. On our Summer Tropical M...

0.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Kralendijk - Tropical Marine Ecology & Conservation
CIEE: Kralendijk - Tropical Marine Ecology & Conservation

“Bon bini!” is how locals say “welcome” on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, home to one of the Earth’s mos...

0.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Brussels - Advanced Liberal Arts
CIEE: Brussels - Advanced Liberal Arts

Bring your advanced French skills to the heart of Europe for studies at CIEE’s prestigious partner school, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Students have full access t...

2.5

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IES Abroad Salamanca

Stroll through Salamanca’s Old City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!), and you’ll get lost in the beauty of the aged architecture, like the Baroque styling of the Plaza Mayo...

4.8

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Santiago January Term - Health Studies
IES Abroad: Santiago January Term - Health Studies

Ideal for students considering careers in health-related fields, this program offers you the opportunity to learn about health care policy and delivery systems in the cont...

0.0

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad Santiago
IES Abroad Santiago

As the capital of Chile, a country with one of the strongest economies in Latin America, Santiago is the industrial and financial center of Chile and home to more than 7 m...

4.7

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Shanghai - Economy, Business & Society
IES Abroad: Shanghai - Economy, Business & Society

There is no mistaking Shanghai’s skyline. From the soaring Oriental Pearl Tower to the sweeping Bund across the Huangpu River, Shanghai shimmers with possibility. We invit...

4.5

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Sydney Summer - Society, Sport & Leadership
IES Abroad: Sydney Summer - Society, Sport & Leadership

A relatively young city, Sydney has grown to become one of the world’s most multicultural cities—international fusion of culture, languages, and ideas with more than 4.2 m...

4.5

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - Macquarie University
IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - Macquarie University

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and m...

3.8

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Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment -  University Of Sydney
IES Abroad: Sydney Direct Enrollment - University Of Sydney

Take advantage of your chance to live and learn in one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world—Sydney! Enjoy Sydney’s comfortable climate (warm summers and m...

4.6

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