Each year there are nearly 500 international students and visiting scholars representing 70 countries at the university of Maine. The University provides a safe, clean, and friendly environment for international students and scholars. Academic Support services on campus include tutoring, academic advising from faculty, and study skills sessions. Most dormitories are wired for personal computer use and there are computer clusters throughout campus.
All students have free access to the Internet.
The University also has an Intensive English Institute for those students who wish to study or improve their English. Additional IEI information may be found at their website. Students can participate in many clubs, sports, recreational and volunteer opportunities on campus or in the community. There are miles of bicycle and walking paths, and cross-country ski trails on campus grounds. The staff of the Office of International Programs works hard to help new students adjust to life in the United States and at the University of Maine.