University of Maine

The University of Maine is a land-grant and sea-grant institution that was founded in 1865 and is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. This lively and active university, located in Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, serves Maine, the nation, and the world through education, research, and outreach. Students come from all of Maine's counties, as well as 49 other states and 62 countries.

Learners can acquire graduate certificates, master's, doctorate, or professional science master's degrees through the university's more than 100-degree programs. The basis of the University of Maine's mission is the opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community and its constituents. Maine is situated in New England, which is in the northeastern section of the United States.

The Institute of Economics and Peace has named Maine the safest state in the United States, while the journal Science has named it the happiest location to live in New England. Orono is located in the state's central region, 12 miles north of Bangor, the state's ... Read more

The University of Maine is a land-grant and sea-grant institution that was founded in 1865 and is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. This lively and active university, located in Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, serves Maine, the nation, and the world through education, research, and outreach. Students come from all of Maine's counties, as well as 49 other states and 62 countries.

Learners can acquire graduate certificates, master's, doctorate, or professional science master's degrees through the university's more than 100-degree programs. The basis of the University of Maine's mission is the opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community and its constituents. Maine is situated in New England, which is in the northeastern section of the United States.

The Institute of Economics and Peace has named Maine the safest state in the United States, while the journal Science has named it the happiest location to live in New England. Orono is located in the state's central region, 12 miles north of Bangor, the state's third-largest city. It is only a 20-minute walk from campus and boasts a quaint college town with a population of 10,000.

Maine is famed for its breathtaking natural beauty. Acadia National Park, located 50 miles away, is the country's second most visited park. People visit Maine for the beautiful scenery and world-famous lobster. Hiking, whitewater rafting and canoeing, cycling, and skiing are among the activities accessible.

For the benefit of students attending a university, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and the State Legislature have developed a variety of different tuition and fee waiver programs. If a student meets specific requirements, he or she may be eligible for the university's scholarships. A wide array of merit and need-based scholarships for international students are also provided along with other bursaries by Maine's public universities.