Education Abroad Programs
Direct Exchange Programs
Australia
Bulgaria
Canada
England
Germany
Ireland
Japan
Scotland
Spain
Wales
Recommended Programs
A recommended program is run by a third party organization (USAC, CIEE, ISA, etc.) that offers a wider array of opportunities and destinations. Program providers may offer more stylized hands-on experiences for students and trips to popular sites. Cost of the programs may vary more widely from Direct Exchange programs as providers will charge their own tuition rate. You can find a list of our recommended and approved providers below.
USAC
CISabroad
SIT
API
CIEE
ISA
IES
Semester at Sea
SEA Semester
Travel Study Courses
Unlike most education abroad programs, travel study courses are organized by a faculty member in the University of Maine System who leads a group of students abroad. Theses are offered as winter break, spring break, or May term courses. Some are also offered as summer session courses. They are coordinated through the Office of Lifelong Learning, not the Office of International Programs.
Travel study courses are considered regular UMaine courses. They qualify for financial aid. The grades are included in the student’s cumulative GPA at UMaine.
The following universities also offer travel study courses. They are considered transfer courses and grade is NOT included in the student’s cumulative GPA at UMaine. They qualify for financial aid.