Undergraduate Academics
UMaine offers 100+ majors and minors taught by world-class faculty eager to open the door to endless discovery.
Rooted here in Maine but focused on the horizon, we prepare bright minds to meet the biggest challenges facing our state, region, and world.
Hands-On Learning Starts Now
At UMaine, education is as living and vibrant as Maine’s natural beauty, which students engage with through hands-on discovery before classes even begin.
Thanks to our standing as an R1 research institution, students can look forward to endless research and fieldwork opportunities, industry internships, and other programs that allow them to explore their interests beyond the classroom.
An Honors College Rooted In History
UMaine is proud to host one of the oldest and most prestigious honors programs in the nation. Our hallmarks are close faculty-student mentorship, small classes, and hands-on research for students of any major. Join the 700+ students from UMaine who are part of the Honors College community!
Ready to Spread Your Wings?
Choose from more than 100 study abroad programs in 50+ countries.
From faculty-led travel courses to international fieldwork to semester-long exchanges, UMaine offers global experiences that bring learning to life. Study folklore in Ireland, core glaciers in Alaska and Peru, or explore international business practices in Japan and Bulgaria.
Each experience will add a new layer to your education and help shape you into a globally minded thinker and leader.
Save Time & Tuition With Accelerated Graduate Degrees
Students can fast-track their UMaine education by combining undergraduate and graduate degrees, requiring only one extra year of study. This approach saves on tuition, lets students start their careers sooner, and allows undergraduate financial aid to cover some graduate coursework.
Army ROTC at UMaine
As the state of Maine’s land-grant institution, UMaine offers students the opportunity to participate in Army ROTC to develop their leadership, athletic, and academic skills while completing their degree. Open to all majors, with a special focus on STEM and Nursing, ROTC combines elective coursework with hands-on training, tuition support, and leadership experiences.
