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Apply to UMaine IEI Program
If you plan on applying for a degree program at UMaine (bachelor, master or PhD program), please apply directly to the program and do not submit this application.
Outside Maine
Immigration Support Needed
- Passport Photo Page
- Declaration of Finances
- Financial Document or Bank Statement
- Pay Application Fee of $50 USD and upload the receipt
Inside Maine
No Immigration Support Needed
- Proof of Identity (Driver’s License/Passport/ID Card)
- Pay Application Fee of $50 USD
Processing Time
Due to the high volume of applications, it might take 2 to 3 weeks of processing time. Please email us at um.iei@maine.edu if you have any questions.
UMaine System Employees
Employees and their dependents can take IEI classes and use the employee/dependent tuition waiver benefits for IEI classes. Contact us for more information.
UMaine Graduate Students
Graduate students can use assistantship or fellowship funding to take IEI courses, if approved by their advisor. Contact us for more information.
IEI Estimated Costs
| Expense | Item | 1 Session | 2 Sessions | 3 Sessions | 4 Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Expense | Course Fee | $2,640 | $5,280 | $7,920 | $10,560 |
| Fixed Expense | Student Fees | $23 | $46 | $69 | $92 |
| ——————— | ——————— | ||||
| Estimated Expense | Housing & Food* | $3,198 | $6,396 | $9,594 | $12,792 |
| Estimated Expense | Insurance | $532 | $1,064 | $1,596 | $2,128 |
| Estimated Expense | Books/Supplies | $120 | $240 | $360 | $480 |
| Estimated Expense | Personal/Recreational | $200 | $400 | $600 | $800 |
| ——————— | ———————– | ||||
| Total | $6,713 | $13,426 | $20,139 | $26,852 |
*Meal plan includes unlimited meals, plus $150/semester in Meal Plan Dollars on MaineCard.
Interested in applying to IEI but you’re not sure about timelines and specific dates? Check out our IEI academic calendar. You can download it as a PDF for better viewing! Download the academic calendar below.
Housing & Dining
UMaine Housing & Dining
Our goal at UMaine Housing is to ensure we take care of our students and offer them a safe place to live and thrive at the end of a long day of studies.
Additionally, the UMaine on-campus living experience is one that will allow lasting memories for years to come.
Learn more about campus housing, costs, and application process below. The IEI does not arrange housing. If you need campus housing, please apply after you have received your Acceptance Package.