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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 Education Abroad Advisor for more information.
Major
A
Students usually go 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. To take accounting classes, students will largely want to consider programs in English-speaking countries or universities where all courses are taught in English. USAC offers a variety of locations for Accounting. *Please be aware that some accounting coursework will be specific to the systems native to that country and may not be applicable to American accounting systems and laws.*
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Students can go abroad for a summer term 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. The FEEPASS program at the University of Glasgow in Senior year is popular and transitions directly into their graduate program if desired. Internships are also available. We recommend direct exchanges and recommended provider programs that take place in the UK and Australia.
Anthropology
Options abound for this major! Students can go 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. Our direct exchange programs in Bulgaria and Japan (Hirosaki and Waseda) are great for this major, and USAC has a variety of options, including programs in Thailand, Uruguay, and India, to name just a few!
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. Direct exchanges at Birmingham and Aberdeen Universities in the UK are good choices. Whether it be art history in Viterbo, Italy, or Maastricht, Netherlands, USAC has a long list of opportunities for Art History majors.
Athletic Training
Students can go 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.
B
With proper planning students can go 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. Biochemistry options for students.
Biomedical Engineering
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. If labs are needed, most options will be in English-speaking countries. Internships are available as well. Explore various areas in Hiroshima, Japan or the forests in Costa Rica; the programs abroad for Biology majors are endless.
Botany
The B.S. degree requires more math, organic chemistry, and physics, and is appropriate preparation for graduate school, and botany-related career fields requiring greater knowledge of physical sciences and mathematics. The B.A. requires more coursework in human sciences and is appropriate preparation for careers involving management, or social sciences, such as teaching, writing, policy, or environmental management. Check out these five places to travel with USAC for Botany majors.
C
Required courses cover both the scientific foundations of the subject and the relevant engineering sciences such as stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, fluid mechanics, and unit operations. Economics and process design are learned in the senior year. The program is structured to allow for a two-term co-op experience (summer/spring or fall/summer) during the junior year while still completing the degree in four years. Whether it’s spending a semester in Ireland or one in South Africa, with proper planning alongside an academic advisor, students can go abroad.
Chemistry
With proper planning, students can go abroad for a semester. Sophomore year is recommended since coursework remains general (and gets more complex in following years). Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements. Research and internship opportunities are also available. Abundant chemistry course options are most likely to be found in English-speaking countries (like our direct exchanges at Aberdeen University, Scotland or Griffith University, Australia) or at international-style universities, such as Mahidol University, Thailand.
Child Development and Family Relations
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements. Study in Khon Kaen, Thailand or check out the areas of Reggio Emilia, Italy in the studies of your major. (These are only a couple options you have).
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The chair of the CIE program has identified the fall of sophomore year (the 3rd semester) as the best time to go abroad. Students should consider the USAC Valencia fall semester program in Spain. All classes are taught in English:
- UMaine engineering study abroad flyer about USAC Valencia
- USAC program website – USAC Valencia – read Fall semester information
- CIE curriculum sheet with Valencia study abroad option
- UMaine transfer course equivalencies for all courses offered at USAC Valencia Semester (Spring 2020 – Spring 2021) program. All courses are taught in English
Communication
Students go 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 go 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 go 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 programs are the Bangor University (UK) direct exchange and Valencia, Spain USAC program.
Computer Science
Students go abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Research and internships abroad are available as well. Study at the University of Wellington (New Zealand) or explore Sogang Univesity (South Korea). (These are just a couple options available to you).
Construction Engineering Technology
The construction engineering technology (CET) program is a blend of civil engineering technology and construction business management. With proper planning a student could go abroad for a semester. For engineering majors, we recommend areas such as Valencia, Spain with USAC, but there are many other areas available to you as well.
E
With proper planning students can complete an education abroad for a semester. Sophomore year is recommended. Summer programs are available to complete general education requirements. Programs in the UK and Australia are recommended. Geosciences in the Himalayas is also a very strong program for this major.
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Students can go abroad for a semester or a summer, often in their Junior year. 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. Other providers have programs in Costa Rica, Thailand, Australia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Economics
Students go 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 (right next to Greece and Turkey!) is particularly suitable for this major, as is USAC’s program in Verona, Italy.
Electrical Engineering
With proper planning and communication with your academic advisor, you can go abroad to places such as Scotland, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Electrical Engineering Technology
With proper planning and discussion, students can go abroad for a semester. You may also be able to complete general education requirements abroad over the summer.
Elementary Education
Students take an education 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. USAC’s program in Reggio Emilia, Italy is popular with this major..
Engineering Physics
With proper planning students can go 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, Scotland, and England are very suitable for this major.
English
Students go abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Direct exchange programs to the UK are highly recommended, as well as the University College Cork, Ireland. Some options in non-English-speaking countries are Waseda University in Japan or the American University of Bulgaria.
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. Possible places abroad include Edith Cowan University in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Uruguay.
F
Students go 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, the UK, and Australia are very suitable for this major.
Financial Economics
Students go 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 go 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 Edith Cowan in Australia are most suitable.
Forest Operations, Bioproducts, and Bioenergy
The field combines forest ecosystem sciences, management sciences, and communications skills for managing forest resources to meet society’s ever-increasing needs for forest-based products and services. Students can go abroad for a semester or two with proper planning and discussion with their academic advisor. Popular places for students to go would be New Zealand or Australia.
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 program at Bangor University in Wales is most suitable.
French
Students go 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. Check out the abroad options USAC has to offer for French majors as well as the Killam Fellowship program for francophone universities in Quebec and Nova Scotia (and a chance to get a $5,000 scholarship).
H
Students go 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. Possible places to go abroad are Prague, Germany, and Spain. Find more at USAC or browse our Direct Exchange page.
Human Dimensions of Climate Change
Students have a wide variety of options when it comes to going abroad. Possible options are Ireland, South Africa, and Australia. Summer and Internship options are also available.
I
Students go 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. We also recommend looking into programs in Santiago, Chile, Maastricht, in the Netherlands, and Seoul, South Korea offered through USAC.
J
Students go 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. A possible location abroad would be our Direct Exchange to Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan and Edith Cowan University in Australia. USAC has programs in Santiago, Chile and Khon Kaen, Thailand which are particularly suitable.
K
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Students go abroad for a semester as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. Programs are offered in Australia, New Zealand and the Brazil. Research and internships abroad are available as well.
M
Students go abroad for a semester in their junior year, but opportunities are available for sophomores and first-semester seniors as well as summer programs. Direct exchange programs in Germany and the UK are strongly recommended. We also recommend programs in the Netherlands and Torino, Italy through USAC. 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 Griffith University in Australia, the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, and Bangor University in Wales are very suitable for this major. Also popular are programs in Costa Rica and Tanzania. 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 go 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. Possible programs include direct exchanges in the UK, Spain, and Germany, as well as USAC programs in Spain and Italy.
Mass Communication
Students go 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. A wide range of recommended programs can be found here. Direct Exchange programs include the American University in Bulgaria, Waseda University in Japan, and the University of East Anglia in England. More can be found here.
Mathematics
With proper planning students can go abroad for a semester. The direct exchange programs in Australia, Bulgaria, and the UK are very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
The faculty of the MEE program has identified the fall of sophomore year (the 3rd semester) as the best time to go abroad. Students should consider the USAC Valencia fall semester program in Spain. All classes are taught in English:
- UMaine engineering study abroad flyer about USAC Valencia
- USAC program website – USAC Valencia – read Fall semester information
- Find the MEE curriculum sheet with embedded study abroad option at the MEE department website
- UMaine transfer course equivalencies for all courses offered at the USAC Valencia courses (Spring 2020 – Spring 2021) program. All courses are taught in English
Mechanical Engineering Technology
With proper planning students can go abroad for a semester or year. Summer and internship opportunities are also available to this major. One location we encourage engineering students to study at is Valencia, Spain.
Medical Laboratory Science
With proper planning and discussion students may be able to go abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also a possibility.
Microbiology
With proper planning students can go abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available. Possible locations abroad include the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
With proper planning students can go 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. Programs of Interest may be Birmingham, Bangor, or Aberdeen. Students can also study abroad in Greece through CISAbroad. Summer programs are available.
N
With proper planning students can go abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Research and internships abroad are available. Direct Exchange options include Griffith University in Australia and the University of East Anglia in England.
Nursing
Students can go abroad in the fall of sophomore year (3rd semester) and complete general education requirements. Summer programs with exciting opportunities for nursing students are also available, especially in Costa Rica. Internships are available as well. Nursing advising guide.
P
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 go 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. Possible Direct Exchange opportunities include the University of Mannheim in Germany, the American University in Bulgaria, or the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
Physics and Astronomy
With proper planning students can go 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
The major has so many options! Students go 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. We recommend looking into the Netherlands program offered by USAC. Research and internships abroad are available.
Pre-Business
Planning and discussion with an academic advisor may allow the student to go abroad for a semester or year.
Pre-Engineering
Planning and discussion with an academic advisor may allow the student to go abroad for a semester or year.
Psychology
With proper planning students can study abroad for a semester in many locations. The direct exchange programs in Australia and the UK are very suitable for this major. USAC’s program in San Sebastian, Spain is popular and we also recommend their Netherland program. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements.
R
Students go abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. The direct exchange programs in Spain is very suitable for this major. Summer programs are also available. Students are strongly encouraged to consider a full year abroad.
S
Students go 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.
Social Work
With proper planning students can go abroad for a semester. USAC’s programs in Bengaluru, India and Accra, Ghana are particularly suitable, as are the direct exchanges in the UK and Australia. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Internships are available as well.
Sociology
With proper planning students can go 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 go abroad for one or two semesters as sophomores, juniors or first-semester seniors. The direct exchange programs in Spain is 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 go abroad for a semester in their junior year, but summer programs are available as well as opportunities for sophomores and first-semester seniors. Possible places abroad are Florence, Australia, and Bristol.
Survey Engineering Technology
Students should start discussion for go abroad to find out whether a semester or year would be most suitable for them.
Sustainable Agriculture
With proper planning students can go abroad for a semester. Summer programs are also available to complete general education requirements. Possible locations include Ghana, England, Korea, and Uruguay.
T
Students have a wide variety of opportunities for a semester, year, or summer abroad. Begin discussion with your academic advisor to discover where and when for your study abroad experience. Direct Exchanges include Edith Cowan University in Australia or the University of Birmingham.
U
Program and destination will vary based on the intended major of the student. Undecided students can complete general education requirements and free electives abroad.
University Studies
University studies provides an opportunity to develop a program of study that encompasses their interests and makes maximum use of existing transfer credits. Students should begin early discussions for education abroad opportunities with your academic advisor.
W
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
There are many opportunities for students within this field to go abroad. Students can go abroad for a semester, academic year, or a semester. Internships are also a possibility. Possible locations include Australia, Chile, France, and India to name a few. More can be found here.
Wildlife Ecology
Students can go 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.
Z
Students can go 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.
USAC Provider Program
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.
To be evaluated: The Office of International Programs has posted in MaineStreet the transfer course equivalencies for some institutions abroad. Not all available courses will be listed; as more students go abroad and take more classes, those previously not taken will be added to MaineStreet.
*Transfer Equivalency Search is only to pull up courses that previous students have taken. Please keep in mind that some courses may no longer be offered. All study abroad programs GUARANTEE credits towards graduation.
You can find more information on the Transfer Equivalency Search on the Transfer Credit page.
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