Think you can’t afford studying abroad? Think again! UMF offers several different scholarships and will also help you apply for outside scholarships to make studying abroad financially feasible. In addition, most, if not all of your financial aid can be used.

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Think you can’t fit studying abroad into your academic requirements? You can! There are Short Term-Travel Courses and Semester Abroad programs that help you complete your general education and / or major requirements. Planning ahead with your academic advisor can make studying abroad feasible for any major.

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Affordable Short-Term Study Abroad / Away Options

We understand for some an entire semester abroad program may be a bit too long or too expensive, so we offer a number of popular less expensive, short-term travel courses. These faculty-led global experiences are conveniently offered during Winter Term, May Term and Summer Session.

Because the time away is much shorter, the cost is far less. However, the experience is priceless.

Some of the recent destinations for UMF Short Term Travel Courses include: Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Panama, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Tanzania and Arizona.


Immerse Yourself in a Full Semester Abroad

The University of Maine at Farmington offers the opportunity to participate in exciting semester-long, study-abroad opportunities around the world. UMF has partnerships with a number of universities that make it more affordable for you to study abroad in France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan and Spain.

Some of the recent destinations for UMF Semester Abroad programs include: Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Rwanda, Scotland, Senegal, South Korea, Spain and Switzerland.

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Student teacher in a classroomStudent-Teaching Away Opportunities

UMF Elementary and Secondary Education students also have opportunities to student-teach abroad or away. UMF has student-teaching programs in Hong Kong and South Korea and a new program in Alaska.

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National Student Exchange

Study away a little closer to home. National Student Exchange extends beyond the borders of the United States to include U.S. territories and Canadian provinces. Experience new and diverse settings at one of the 160 participating colleges and universities.

Some of the recent National Student Exchange destinations include: Alaska, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Canada.

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Contact Us

Office of Experiential & Global Education
University of Maine at Farmington
106 Fusion Space
117 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
tel  207-778-7122
exchangeprograms@umf.maine.edu