Study abroad in Valencia, Spain Spend a semester abroad, earn credits toward your degree and still graduate in 4 years!
My time in Spain was the highlight of my last few years. Being able to experience another culture is hugely important in expanding your horizons. Language is no large barrier! I went over with next to no Spanish, but on some level I was always able to communicate what I needed. It was an entirely new world over there - full of incredible once-in-a-lifetime opportunities! John M., Study Abroad Fall 2021

USAC classes are located at La Universidad Politècnica de València, which is one of the most prestigious public universities in all of Spain. It is also ranked in the world’s top 200 universities for Engineering, Technology, and Natural Sciences. University of Maine engineering students can benefit from studying abroad in the following way:

  • Mechanical Engineering students can spend the Fall semester of their sophomore year in Valencia and still graduate in 4 years
  • All courses are approved by UMaine for transfer credit
  • Gain a global perspective on engineering
  • Student testimonials
The UPV campus has great academic buildings and I enjoyed going to classes. All of my engineering professors spoke English very well and were very accommodating to our home university's curriculum. The USAC program organizers are wonderful people who were always there to help me out when needed and they organized the best field trips and tours. Rollan L., Study Abroad Fall 2021

The Port of Alicante (a Spanish city south of Valencia)

Engineering building where classes are held

The largest sculpture for the Las Fallas festival in the center plaza of Valencia

The town of Port Saplaya is within walking distance to housing options

John M. windsurfing in the Mediterranean Sea

Located on Spain’s southeast coast, Valencia is a Mediterranean city in all aspects. Popular activities include strolling on one of the city’s seaside promenades, swimming at beaches that have received the highest environmental awards, or using ‘pedal power’ to visit Valencia’s key cultural and historic sites. With both the opportunity to participate in homestay and to live in local apartments, students can become fully immersed in the vibrant culture of Valencia.

Gain a semester-long study abroad experience without falling behind

The Valencia, Spain curriculum matches the courses taken at UMaine during the same semesters, you are aligned with your peers at Orono and on your 4-year Engineering track.

For more information visit the USAC website.

2nd Year Fall Sample Schedule (UMaine)

Course Number

Course Name
CHY 121/3  or CHY 131/3 General Chemistry Lab I/Lab (4 credits) or
Chemistry for Engineers/Lab (4 credits)
MAT 2283 Calculus III (4 credits)
MEE 2303 Thermodynamics I (3 credits)
MEE 2703 Dynamics (3 credits)
 – HVSC elective (3 credits)

2nd Year Fall Sample Schedule (Valencia)

Course Number

Course Name
CHY 121/3 Intro to Chemistry/Lab (4 credits)
MAT 228 Calculus III (4 credits)
MEE 230 Thermodynamics I (3 credits)
MEE 270 Dynamics (3 credits)
 – HSCV Elective (3 credits)

Contact the University of Maine Study Abroad Office

Stodder Hall, Room 300
207.581.3437
studyabroad@maine.edu