Maine’s public research university with a focus on undergraduate and graduate research throughout Maine and around the world
15 Signature and Emerging Areas of Excellence
Featured in multiple 2021 national guides to best colleges, including The Princeton Review and Fiske Guide to Colleges
One of the nation’s top 50 green colleges by The Princeton Review
150-year legacy Maine’s only public research university
Maine’s land grant, sea grant and space grant university
15 signature and emerging areas of excellence
17 dedicated interdisciplinary research centers and institutes
Faculty and students conduct research in every county in Maine, on all continents and in all the oceans of the world
The National Science Foundation has ranked UMaine among the top third of public institutions engaged in research
UMaine is classified as a High Research Activity Institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
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THE APPLICATION FEE TO UNIVERSITY OF MAINE IS WAIVED OFF for few Programs If you apply through Grad-Dreams
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
English proficiency is required from all students, the students can take TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Following are the approximate test requirements
TOEFL
IELTS
PTE
79
6.5
53
Students may require to take certain standardised tests for specific courses. SAT may be required to apply to Bachelors, GRE for Masters, and GRE and GMAT for MBA. Check the specific program websites for requirements or talk to our admission counselors for free
SAT
GRE
GMAT
Program Specific
Program Specific
Program Specific
Minimum GPA requirement is 2.5, But certain programs may have higher requirements
FACTS
s institutional accreditation is by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
UMaine has a total enrollment of over 11,000 students.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
UMaine is a member of the University System of Maine.
The university's colors are blue and white.
The university's mascot is a black bear named Blackbeard.
UMaine offers a variety of on-campus housing options, including traditional residence halls, apartments, and suites. There are also a number of off-campus housing options available in the Orono area.
On-campus housing is guaranteed for all first-year students who apply by the deadline.
The cost of on-campus housing varies depending on the type of accommodation and meal plan chosen.
