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Direct Exchange Programs

The University of Maine has formal agreements with the following institutions. Under most direct exchange programs, students pay their normal tuition and fees to the University of Maine and pay room and board to the host institution.  Students are charged a flat rate of 15 credits per semester plus mandatory academic fees.  Students studying at the American University in Bulgaria pay their tuition, fees, room and board at the University of Maine. Be sure to meet with a Study Abroad Peer Advisor and/or Study Abroad Advisor for availability and specific requirements.

Argentina: University of Cordoba

Australia:

Austria: University of Salzburg

Bulgaria: American University in Bulgaria

Canada:

Chile: University of Chile

France:

Germany:

Japan: Hirosaki University

Spain: Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

Turkey: Bilkent University

United Kingdom:

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Recommended Programs

Students who participate in one of the recommended non-exchange study abroad programs pay all costs directly to the study abroad program. The University of Maine charges a $100 study abroad fee billed to the student’s account. Students who participate in an approved non-exchange program earn transfer credit at the University of Maine, and in most cases they may use their financial aid for study abroad.

In addition to the programs listed in this section, students may opt instead to enroll directly as a visiting-non-degree student at a university abroad, provided that the overseas university accepts such students and will issue an academic transcript at the completion of the student’s program of study. Any University of Maine student who is considering a study abroad program that is not on this list must meet with the Study Abroad Advisor prior to completing an application. Remember, the internet is not always a good resource for finding reputable programs!

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George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship

An Annual Exchange Scholarship between the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System, and Ireland’s Department of Education & Science

The prestigious George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship honors the Northern Ireland peace accord brokered by Senator Mitchell between the governments and peoples of Ireland and the United Kingdom. This generous scholarship allows one student from the University of Maine system to study at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland for one year or two students to study for one semester each. The scholarship includes tuition and fees, books, room & board, and a travel grant for airfare, and a living-expense stipend.

Eligibility

At minimum, all applicants must:

  • be 18 years or older and be eligible for international travel at the time of the exchange.
  • be a U.S. Citizen
  • be a Maine resident for at least one year by the application deadline.
  • have demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to community service
  • be a full-time matriculated undergraduate student in the University of Maine system, or have graduated from the UM system within the past year
  • have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
  • have completed at least one semester of university study at the time of application
  • have health insurance coverage throughout the exchange period.
  • submit a complete and timely application that includes one letter from an institution administrator or faculty member with direct knowledge of the student’s academic competence and one letter from a community member with direct knowledge of the student’s community service

In tribute to George J. Mitchell

The George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship was created in tribute to The Honorable George J. Mitchell in recognition of his efforts to facilitate a peace accord in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
At the request of the British and Irish governments, Maine native and former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell served as Chairman of the International Commission on Disarmament in Northern Ireland. He later served as Chairman of the Peace Talks in Northern Ireland, which led to the adoption of the peace accord in May 1998.

George J. Mitchell was born in Waterville, Maine, and earned his bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College. He later served as an officer in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps and earned a law degree from Georgetown University. He worked as a lawyer, served as U.S. Attorney for Maine in 1977, became a U.S. district court judge and was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1980, eventually becoming Senate Majority Leader. He retired from the Senate in 1995. During his 14-year career in the Senate, he championed major legislation, including the first significant acid rain bill, reauthorization of the Clean Air Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Superfund toxic cleanup legislation, campaign finance reform and universal health care. He also served on the Joint Congressional Committee to Investigate the Iran-Contra Affair in 1987.

Scholarship Includes

Tuition, fees, books and supplies, room & board. University College Cork provides stipend to cover most meals and some out of pocket expenses. In addition, the UMaine System provides a $1,000 travel grant. Additional expenses will depend on travel costs and individual choices.

Application Deadline

The deadline each year is in early February. Check the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship website for more information.  Please note: faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Blank forms may be copied, but signatures must be original.
Selection date: The scholarship recipients are typically selected by April 10th—the anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accord on Good Friday 1998.Announcement date: Scholarship recipients will be notified by the University of Maine System in May— the anniversary of the vote for the Peace Accord.

Transfer of Academic Credit

UMaine students work with the Office of International Programs and the Academic Advisor to complete a credit evaluation and advising agreement the semester before they go to UCC.

University College Cork (UCC)
UCC was founded in 1845 by an Act of the British Parliament and in 1908 became one of the three constituent colleges of the National University of Ireland. Over the last 30 years, UCC enrollment has dramatically increased from 1,500 to approximately 12,000. Courses are offered in eight disciplines: Arts, Celtic Studies, Commerce, Law, Science, Food Science & Technology, Engineering, and Medicine.
UCC has a reputation as a top institution in Ireland for innovative research in the humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, and business. Students come to UCC from over 60 countries.

Important information on course selection for the Exchange

If you are interested in this exchange program, you should learn about the participating Irish institution, its course offerings (see website link above), and which of those courses might align with your home university program and future plans. Prior to submitting this application to the selection committee chair, you must seek study abroad approval on your home campus. You are required to identify the courses you want to take in Ireland, and your planned coursework must be approved by your university academic advisor, who must also sign the application. Even though your advisor will have approved the courses you intend to take in Ireland, you should bring syllabi and coursework home with you, in case there are questions concerning transfer credit. For more information regarding credit and registration, contact the Office of International Programs.

Courses open to George J Mitchell Peace Scholarship Students

  • Autumn Term (Arts Faculty)
  • Autumn Semester (Arts Faculty)
  • Certificate in Irish Traditional Music Studies
  • Junior Year Abroad (Arts, Business Studies, Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Law, Science, Social Science)

If a student is studying at UCC for the full academic year, all courses (other than Medicine) are open provided the student has the necessary background. A student studying at UCC for the Autumn Semester may be permitted to take some year-long courses for half credit. However, the Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics and Accounting, Finance and Information Systems do not admit students unless they are studying at UCC for the full academic year. Spring Semester students are not allowed to join full-year courses.

Lodging

Apartment-style complexes close to campus: furnished, mostly single rooms (some double or twin) with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities (may have laundry facilities). Student can purchase locally bed linen & duvet/quilt. Also note that electrical outlets are 220 volts so leave appliances behind or bring adapter(s).

No Internet connections in the rooms, but students have access to the computer facilities through the clusters of PCs available in many departments or through the microcomputer centers which are located in different areas on the campus. Dormitories are open during holidays. Housing arranged upon acceptance; for details contact the Accommodation Office.

Getting to Cork and Getting Around in Cork

There are no direct flights from the US to Cork. Connecting flights are available from London, Shannon, or Dublin. There is also bus service from Shannon Airport to Limerick, then bus or train to Cork (total under 2hrs). Air, train, or bus Dublin-Cork. Students thinking of driving must have an international driving license and adequate car insurance, but a car is not necessary, because Cork is pedestrian friendly and public transportation is available in Cork and throughout Ireland.

Health and Medical Information

Health and counseling service for students provided during UCC office hours. Service does not cover hospitalization or prescription charges. Students should register with a General Practitioner for doctor availability after hours. Payment is fee-for-service. Students must have their own private health insurance before arrival.

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Canada Year Program

Interested in studying in Canada for one or two semesters? Check out the University of Maine’s Canada Year Program.

New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) – exchange programs at institutions in Quebec and Nova Scotia

Killam Fellowship  – scholarship program for undergraduate students offering direct exchange and direct enroll opportunities in Canada

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Principia Consortium at the University of Glasgow

The Principia Consortium Study Abroad is a group of 16 honors programs at select US colleges and universities. The University of Maine became a member in Spring 2012. The Principia Consortium was created as an “honestly unique” study abroad experience for Honors students, one that represents substantive intellectual and academic engagement at a prestigious university, but one that also allows students cultural experiences in Glasgow and in Europe that will help them to mature as “citizens of the world.” The academic program was chosen to give students a genuine “honors experience” while studying at the University of Glasgow. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today it is a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach.

Eligibility:

  • Open only to UMaine student at the Honors College
  • Students interested in applying to this program must have a minimum SAT of 1300 (math and reading) or an ACT of 31 as well as a 3.5 cumulative GPA at UMaine.
  • Open to Honors students major in Pre-Med, Pre-Health, Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry.

Special Features:

  1. Offers an interdisciplinary honors tutorial, Scottish Enlightenment: Ideas and Influences. This course is worth 20 Scotcat credits (5 UMaine credits). This course was specifically designed and created for the Principia Consortium so that this course might easily transfer back to UMaine as a core requirement or an elective. This course allows students to meet, interact and become friends with other Honors students from across the U.S. from a variety of programs and backgrounds.
  2. Students may enroll in 60 and 80 Scotcat credits (15 to 20 UMaine credits). This can be made up of a wide range of classes.
  3. Students have access to junior and senior courses (level 3 and 4) not ordinarily open to study abroad students at University of Glasgow.
  4. Students who participate in the Principia Consortium receive a 10% reduction on fees for graduate study at University of Glasgow.

Courses available to science and pre-med students:

  • Biochemistry I & II
  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Functional Anatomy

Helpful Links:

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Internships Abroad

Students can complete an internship as part of their study abroad program for 3 or more credits. All internships are unpaid and can earn academic credit. Internships available through the following recommended programs:

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Travel Study Courses

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Student Teaching Abroad

Patrick Mullarky, student teaching in Shanghai, China in Spring 2013.

Patrick Mullarkey, student teaching in Shanghai, China in Spring 2013.

The University of Maine offers education majors the chance to complete one of the student teaching requirements abroad. This unique program will give students the opportunity to learn about teaching in an international context and allow students to practice their teaching skills. Placements are available for students majoring in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Kinesiology, as well as graduate students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program.

During the program students enroll for student teaching credits at UMaine and complete the second half of their student teaching placement abroad. Typical dates are:

Spring semester: end of February to early May

Fall semester: mid October to mid December

Placements are available in Australia, China and New Zealand. Download the flyers for more information:

Blog from abroad: Patrick Mullarkey’s blog from Shanghai, China

Students pay tuition to UMaine for 15 credit hours (6-9 at the graduate level), and a program fee to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad which includes placement into a student teaching experience, accommodation, health insurance, airport pick up and 24/7 emergency in-country support. Students must budget for meals, airfare, and personal expenses.

Budget for each location

All UMaine financial aid applies to this program.

Interested students should contact  Pam Kimball, the Field Experiences and Certification Program Director.

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Last Modified On March 25, 2013


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