Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Annual Expenses for International Students 2018-2019 (PDF)
The University of Maine is a very affordable option for international students. View the detailed Declaration of Finances. For a quick overview of estimated expenses, see the following table:
| Item | International | Canadian Resident | ||
| Undergraduate | Graduate | Undergraduate | Graduate | |
| Tuition | $ 28,590 | $ 21,450 | $ 14,070 | $ 10,530 |
| Mandatory Fees | $ 2,380 | $ 1,413 | $ 2,380 | $ 1,413 |
| Housing | $ 5,496 | $ 6,524 | $ 5,496 | $ 6,524 |
| Meals | $ 5,322 | $ 1,550 | $ 5,322 | $ 1,550 |
| Personal & Misc. | $ 1,000 | $ 1,350 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $ 1,000 | $ 600 | $ 1,000 | $ 600 |
| Health Insurance | $ 2,845 | $ 2,845 | $ 2,845 | $ 2,845 |
| TOTAL | $ 46,633 | $ 35,732 | $ 32,113 | $ 24,812 |
Visiting Students Costs (One Semester) 2018-2019
| Item | Undergraduate (12 Credits) | Graduate (6 Credits) |
| Tuition and fees | $ 12,626 | $ 9,182 |
| Living Expenses | $ 7,832 | $ 5,509 |
| Total | $ 20,458 | $ 14,691 |
Cost per credit hour for 2018-2019
| Student | Cost of One Credit |
| International Undergraduate | $ 953 |
| International Graduate | $ 1,430 |
| Canadian Resident Undergraduate | $ 469 |
| Canadian Resident Graduate | $ 702 |
Breakdown by Number of Credit Hours
- Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 Undergraduate International and Canadian Resident
- Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 Graduate International and Canadian Resident
Intensive English Institute Rates
| Item | 1 semester
(2 sessions) |
2 semesters
(4 sessions) |
Summer (2 sessions) |
| Course Fee | $ 4,400 | $ 8,800 | $ 2,200 |
| Student Fees | $ 610 | $ 1,220 | $ 216 |
| Housing & Meals | $ 5,409 | $ 10,818 | $ 2,705 |
| Personal & Misc. | $ 400 | $ 800 | $ 200 |
| Books/Insurance | $ 776 | $ 1552 | $ 388 |
| TOTAL | $ 11,595 | $ 23,190 | $ 5,709 |
Housing and Dining (Room and Board) Fees
Health Insurance
All international students at UMaine are required to have an international health insurance plan. Students can purchase the UMaine international health insurance plan or use an alternative plan and waive the UMaine plan.