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Study Abroad - Incoming Exchange Students

The University of Maine hosts a number of international students every year from its exchange partner institutions.  Exchange students typically study at UMaine for one or two semesters.  With most direct exchange programs, incoming exchange students pay their tuition and fees at their home institution and pay room and board at UMaine (other administrative fees apply).
International students visiting Acadia National Park

International students visiting Acadia National Park

 

 

 

Application Process

All materials must be received by UMaine at the Office of International Programs (OIP) no later than April 1 for the fall semester or academic year and no later than November 1 for the spring semester.

Study Abroad Advisors from partner institutions must nominate students for the exchange program with UMaine. Materials may be scanned and emailed, but originals must be sent to UMaine as well. 

  • Students complete the Incoming Exchange Student Application.
  • Official transcripts are preferred, although unofficial records certified by the exchange coordinator as being an accurate representation of the student’s performance will be considered. Transcripts must be in English.
  • A letter of recommendation in English from an instructor or other home school official acquainted with the student’s readiness for exchange is required.
  • Submit a personal statement about why the applicant is interested in spending a semester or a year at UMaine and mention academic/career goals.
  • Include a photocopy of the primary page of the student’s passport to ensure that U.S. immigration documents are prepared consistent with the passport.
  • Because we include immigration documents in our pre-arrival packet, we must receive official documentation from students showing that they have adequate funds for the period of their stay as required by immigration rules. Complete and submit a Certificate of Finances form.

For the 2011-2012 academic year, students participating in an exchange with tuition and fees paid at their home university must document available funding of at least US$6,348 per semester. For exchange students from the American University in Bulgaria only, participants must document at least US$1,824 per semester. Charges for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available  in July 2012.

Financial Information for Incoming Exchange Students 2011-2012

Documentation that may be used to verify finances includes the following:

  • Original bank statements showing sufficient funds to cover the student while s/he is at UMaine;
  • Original letters guaranteeing grants or scholarships; and/or
  • An original, signed, notarized letter from the student’s parent or sponsor attesting that s/he is assuming financial responsibility for the student. Such letters must be accompanied by original bank statements documenting the parent or sponsor’s ability to support the student’s stay at UMaine.

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Information for Study Abroad Advisors

Application Deadlines: Study Abroad Advisors from partner institutions must nominate students to UMaine. Applications must be received at UMaine by April 1 for the fall semester or academic year and no later than November 1 for the spring semester.

Academic information:

Course Registration:  Students must be enrolled full-time for at least 12 credit hours (max. 15 credits) at the undergraduate level and 6 credit hours (max. 9 credits) at the graduate level. If a student chooses to register for more credit hours, it is the student’s responsibility to pay for the additional tuition and fees charges.

Restricted programs: Exchange students cannot register for Nursing courses.

Housing: Exchange students are encouraged to apply early for housing. Guaranteed housing for fall start is May 31. Spring housing is assigned on space available basis.

Airport pick-up: Available upon request. Read the Arrival Information.

Orientation: Mandatory for all incoming exchange students.

Health insurance: Mandatory for all students. It can be waived if sufficient coverage is available from home country health insurance program. Information and waiver requests are provided with pre-arrival materials.

Other important information: Visit the Incoming Students section for more resources  and information.

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UMaine Exchange Partners

Australia

  • Edith Cowan University
  • Griffith University

Austria

  • University of Salzburg

Bulgaria

  • American University in Bulgaria

Canada

  • University of New Brunswick
  • University of British Columbia

Chile

  • University of Chile

France

  • Université d’Angers

Germany

  • Fachhochschule Aalen
  • Internationale Fachhochschule Bad Honnef

Japan

  • Hirosaki University
  • Kyushu Institute of Technology

Spain

  • Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

Turkey

  • Bilkent University

United Kingdom

  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Hull
  • Lancaster University
  • University of Sunderland
  • Bangor University, Wales

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Contact Us

Office of International Programs
5782 Winslow Hall, Room 100
The University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5782

Email: studyabroad@umit.maine.edu
Phone: (207) 581-1509
Fax: (207) 581-2920

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Last Modified On August 29, 2011


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