Study abroad in Maine

With its vast and varied coastline, rugged mountain peaks and dense inland forests, Maine is easily among the most popular tourist spots in the USA. Visitors to the state can enjoy water skiing during the snowy winters and activities such as fishing and boating during the warm summers, as indeed do students from abroad who opt to study in Maine. Coastal towns in Maine showcase its rich maritime history, whereas bigger cities like Portland offer a vibrant nightlife.

Nearly one-fourth of the students enrolled in the universities in Maine are overseas students, and so are quite a few faculty members. The public university system is widely acknowledged for advancement in the areas of business and technology. There are also many well-reputed private colleges that have been listed among the best in the north-east.

The affordability of most of its universities, low cost of living and the state's proximity to major cities like Boston, make higher education in Maine a worthwhile consideration.