Advising
Students interested in studying abroad for a semester or a summer are strongly encouraged to speak with their academic advisor as early as possible.
The posted advising guides represent a small section of all programs available through the Office of International Programs. Students interested in other locations, courses or programs should contact the Study Abroad Advisor for more information.
Accounting
Students usually study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors. Summer programs and internships are available as well.
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Students can study abroad for a summer to complete major courses and general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are also available.
Anthropology
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad.
Art Education
Students interested in spending a full semester abroad should discuss their plans with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are available.
Art History
Semester and summer programs are available in many countries. Internships are also available.
Athletic Training
Students can study abroad for a semester as juniors or first-semester seniors. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Suitable exchange programs: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom. Internships and research abroad programs are available as well.
Biochemistry
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester, primarily in English-speaking countries. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements. Research abroad programs are very suitable for this major.
Bioengineering
Students can study or research abroad during the sixth semester (spring semester of junior year). Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Biology
Students may spend a semester abroad as juniors and take electives within the major. Summer programs are also available. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Business Administration
Students traditionally study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations and include a language component. The direct exchange programs in Germany are very suitable for this major. Internships are available as stand-alone programs or as part of a regular study abroad program.
Chemistry
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements. Research and internship opportunities are also available.
Child Development and Family Relations
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements.
Civil Engineering
The chair of the CIE program has identified the fall of sophomore year (the 3rd semester) as the best time to study abroad. Students should consider the USAC Valencia fall semester program in Spain. View the recommended curriculum sheet for the CIE program with a study abroad option. View transfer courses equivalencies for the USAC Valencia Semester program.
Communication
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well. The direct exchange program in Bulgaria is one of the very suitable opportunities.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Students study abroad for a semester during sophomore year or a summer to complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. Juniors interested in taking CSD electives should select programs in Australia, Canada and United Kingdom.
Computer Engineering
Students study abroad for a semester during the spring semester of the junior year or a summer to complete major requirements and/or general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select partner universities where English is the language of instruction. Suitable direct exchange universities are Bangor University (UK), Bilkent University (Turkey) and University Carlos III de Madrid (Spain).
Computer Science
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Research and internships abroad are available as well.
Early Childhood Education
Students study abroad for a semester during sophomore year. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. During the last semester of college, students can also participate in Student Teaching Abroad.
Earth Sciences
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements. A very suitable program is the Geosciences in the Himalayas.
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester or a summer. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Students are encouraged to select non-English locations. Internships are available as well. The direct exchanges in Australia and the United Kingdom are particularly suitable for this major.
Economics
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well. The direct exchange at the American University in Bulgaria is particularly suitable for this major.
Elementary Education
Students study abroad for one semester during sophomore year and apply for their teacher candidacy in the other semester. Students complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. During the last semester of college, students can also participate in Student Teaching Abroad.
Engineering
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available as well. Direct exchange programs in Australia, Turkey and United Kingdom are very suitable for this major.
Engineering Technology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available as well. Direct exchange programs in Australia, Turkey and United Kingdom are very suitable for this major.
English
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Environmental Horticulture
Students interested in spending a full semester abroad should discuss their academic program with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are available.
Explorations
Program and destination will vary based on the intended major of the student. Undecided students can complete general education requirements and free electives abroad.
Finance
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Research and internships abroad are available as well. The direct exchanges in Germany are very suitable for this major.
Financial Economics
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Internships are available as well.
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Students may study abroad in their fourth or sixth semester abroad and take required classes. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available as well. The direct exchange opportunities at University of Birmingham in England and Bangor University in Wales are most suitable. A semester at Pablo de Olavide University in Spain is outlined in Food Science and Human Nutrition Advising Guide.
Forestry
Students may spend a semester abroad taking electives within the major. Summer programs are also offered. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Research and internships abroad are available as well. The direct exchange programs at HFRottenburg in Germany and Bangor University in Wales are most suitable.
Franco-American Studies
Programs in Canada are available for a semester, summer or a full academic year.
French
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well. The direct exchange in France is very suitable for this major.
History
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component, and consider a full year abroad. Many of the direct exchange programs are suitable for this major.
International Affairs
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well. Many of the direct exchange programs are suitable for this major.
International Business
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. The direct exchange programs in Germany are strongly recommended. Internships are available as well.
Journalism
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Programs are offered in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Research and internships abroad are available as well.
Management
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. The direct exchange programs in Germany are strongly recommended. Internships are available as well.
Marine Science
Students may spend a fall and/or spring semester abroad, usually as juniors, and may take upper-level electives within the major. The direct exchanges at Deakin University in Australia and Bangor University in Wales are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Research and internships abroad are available as well.
Marketing
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Internships are available as well.
Mass Communication
Students study abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Research abroad and internships are available as well.
Mathematics
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. The direct exchange programs in Australia, Bulgaria, Turkey and the UK are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Mechanical Engineering
The faculty of the MEE program has identified the fall of sophomore year (the 3rd semester) as the best time to study abroad. Students should consider the USAC Valencia fall semester program in Spain. View the MEE study abroad curriculum sheet for the USAC Valencia program. View UMaine transfer courses equivalencies for the USAC Valencia Semester program.
Microbiology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available.
Modern Languages
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad. The direct exchange programs in Argentina, Chile, France, Japan and Spain are very suitable for this major. Internships are available as well.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available.
Music, Music Education and Music Performance
Students interested in spending a full semester abroad should discuss their academic program with their academic advisor as early as possible. Summer programs are available. Music advising guide.
New Media
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available.
Nursing
Students can go abroad in the fall of sophomore year (3rd semester) and complete general education requirements. Summer programs are also available. Internships are available as well. Nursing advising guide.
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Students interested in spending a semester abroad should speak with their academic advisor as early as possible. The direct exchange programs in Australia and the UK are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Philosophy
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad.
Physics
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. The direct exchange programs in Australia and the UK are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Political Science
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, include a language component and consider a full year abroad. Research and internships abroad are available.
Pre-Law
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well. Pre-Law advising guide.
Pre-Medical
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Pre-Med advising guide.
Pre-Veterinary
Students can study abroad for a summer to complete major and general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Pre-Vet advising guide.
Psychology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester in many locations. The direct exchange programs in Australia, Turkey and the UK are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Romance Languages
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. The direct exchange programs in Argentina, Chile, France, and Spain are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad.
Secondary Education
Students study abroad for one semester during sophomore year and apply for their teacher candidacy in the other semester. Students complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. During the last semester of college, students can also participate in Student Teaching Abroad.
Social Work
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. The direct exchange programs in Australia and the UK are very suitable for this major. Internships are available as well.
Sociology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to select non-English speaking locations, and include a language component. Some programs also offer a service learning or volunteering component. The direct exchange programs in Australia and the UK are very suitable for this major.
Spanish
Students study abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. The direct exchange programs in Argentina, Chile, and Spain are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad. Internships are available as well.
Studio Art
Students study abroad for a semester in their junior year, but summer programs are available as well as opportunities for sophomores and first-semester seniors.
Sustainable Agriculture
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
Wildlife Ecology
Students can study abroad in the spring semester of their junior year (sixth semester). The direct exchange programs in Australia are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well. Wildlife Ecology advising guide.
Zoology
Students can study abroad as juniors to complete electives within the major. The direct exchange programs in Australia and the UK are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. A variety of programs are offered – traditional classroom-style instruction, courses accompanied by a lab component, and intensive research field-based programs. Internships are available as well.
Universities Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Advising Guides
The Office of International Programs has evaluated the transfer course equivalencies for some USAC programs in PDF format listed below. Equivalencies for some other USAC program, listed as “MaineStreet”, are available in MaineStreet under Transfer Equivalencies Search. Detailed program information is available on the USAC website.
| Country | Program | Semester | Summer |
| Australia | Deakin University | MaineStreet | – |
| Griffith University | MaineStreet | – | |
| Brazil | Florianopolis | Florianopolis Semester | Florianopolis Summer |
| Chile | Santiago | Santiago Semester | Santiago Summer |
| China | Chengdu | Chengdu Semester | Chengdu Summer |
| Shanghai | Shanghai Semester | Shanghai Summer | |
| Costa Rica | Heredia | Heredia Semester | Heredia Summer |
| Puntarenas | Puntarenas Semester | Puntarenas Summer | |
| San Ramon | San Ramon Semester | San Ramon Summer | |
| Czech Republic | Prague | Prague Semester | Prague Summer |
| Cuba | Havana | – | Cuba Summer |
| England | Univ of Brighton | MaineStreet | – |
| Univ of Bristol | to be evaluated | – | |
| London Metropolitan Univ | MaineStreet | London Summer | |
| Univ of Reading | MaineStreet | – | |
| France | Lyon | Lyon Semester | Lyon Summer |
| Pau | Pau Semester | Pau Summer | |
| Germany | Luneburg | Luneburg Semester | Luneburg Summer |
| Ghana | Accra | Ghana Semester | Ghana Summer |
| India | Bangalore | Bangalore Semester | Bangalore Summer |
| Ireland | Galaway | MaineStreet | Galway Summer |
| Cork | Cork Summer | ||
| Israel | Haifa | to be evaluated | to be evaluated |
| Italy | Reggio Emilia | Reggio Emilia Semester | Reggio Emilia Summer |
| Torino | Torino Semester | Torino Summer | |
| Viterbo | Viterbo Semester | Viterbo Summer | |
| Verona | Verona Semester | Verona Summer | |
| Japan | Hiroshima | to be evaluated | – |
| Nagasaki | to be evaluated | – | |
| Osaka Kobe | to be evaluated | – | |
| Korea | Yonsei Univ | MaineStreet | MaineStreet |
| Netherlands | The Hague | to be evaluated | – |
| New Zealand | Massey University | MaineStreet | – |
| Norway | Univ of Oslo | to be evaluated | – |
| Scotland | St. Andrews Univ | to be evaluated | – |
| Univ of Stirling | MaineStreet | – | |
| Spain | Alicante | Alicante Semester | Alicante Summer |
| Bilbao | Bilbao Semester | Bilbao Summer | |
| Madrid | Madrid Semester | Madrid Summer | |
| San Sebastian | San Sebastian Semester | San Sabastian Summer | |
| Valencia | Valencia Semester | Valencia Summer | |
| Sweden | Linneaus Univ | MaineStreet | – |
| Thailand | Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai Semester | Chiang Mai Summer |
| Turkey | Bahcesehir Univ | to be evaluated | – |