CONNECTING UNE WITH THE WORLD
The Office of Global Affairs is responsible for all matters related to global outreach at the University of New England. We connect you with enriching study abroad opportunities through Global Education programs while overseeing UNE’s Tangier, Morocco campus and building study-abroad partnerships with other institutions around the world. Additionally, we curate forums to engage students and the public in discussions on important global issues.
Study Abroad with Global Education Programs
UNE strives to empower students in becoming global citizens, and our students study abroad at nearly five times the national average. Our global education programs make it easy for you to gain valuable international experiences.
Semesters at UNE Morocco
Spend a semester abroad at UNE Morocco, the first U.S. university campus in Morocco. Our beautiful campus features state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and residences in the heart of one of the hottest up-and-coming study abroad destinations, and new scholarships are available for most students.
Semesters in Seville, Spain
Our partnership with the University Pablo de Olavide enables you to spend a semester in Seville — where the ancient meets the modern, and world cultures converge — for the same cost as a semester on campus in Maine.
Semesters in Aix-en-Provence, France
Our partnership with the American College of the Mediterranean enables you to spend a semester abroad at UNE France in beautiful Aix-en-Provence, a charming university city in the south of France near the French Riviera and the Mediterranean.
Semesters in Akureyri, Iceland
Explore Iceland in our semester abroad program at the University of Akureyri. The northern city of Akureyri, "The Green Town," is surrounded by mountains at the head of Iceland's longest fjord.
Semesters in Reykjavík, Iceland
Explore Iceland in our semester abroad program at the University of Iceland, Reykjavík. Iceland’s largest city, Reykjavík, is a small, accessible city surrounded by glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls, hot springs, and an abundance of wildlife.
Travel Courses
UNE's Global Education Program offers an array of short-term travel courses to destinations like Spain, Belize, Egypt, Iceland, Italy, Guatemala, Panama, Ireland, Kenya, Ghana, Cuba, Mexico, and Morocco. Students accepted into these programs will meet in a traditional course setting throughout the semester to prepare for travel through readings, lectures, and coursework, then travel during a semester break or over the summer.
Kylee DiMaggio ’19
I loved UNE — I was able to have one-on-one relationships with a lot of my professors. Now, after graduation, I still have those relationships with people who can coach me and help guide me. I was lucky enough that, having two majors, I had two amazing advisors, plus an advisor through my research at UNE. I feel very lucky, and I really value those connections. It’s a unique opportunity to UNE because it’s a small school. The connections you make are truly special because you get to know each other.
I was really involved in research during my time at UNE. I loved that aspect of my experience — I was able to perform research at an undergraduate level and come out with that background that will help me in grad school. A lot of undergraduate students at other schools don’t have that experience. The people in my internship now are learning things that I learned in my undergrad already. I am more qualified than other people who are competing for the same positions.
Global Engagement
I was planning from my sophomore year to go on the Kenya travel course trip. I knew that it was something that I probably wouldn’t be able to do for the rest of my life. I loved the whole trip, but our time in the Kakamega Rainforest stands out. We were there doing a lot of birding activities, which I was the most excited about. I had seen it on the trip itinerary and couldn’t wait. Having done bird research with Professor Noah Perlut, I was excited to expand my avian knowledge and work with African birds for a change. We were able to mist net birds there.
We ended up getting lost — I was so involved in conversation with the birding instructor that I looked up and was like, “Are we lost?” I didn’t even notice. Then it started pouring like you wouldn’t believe. We all huddled together under this big bamboo tree to try to stay dry. We were soaking wet, and we were lost. It should’ve been the worst experience, but it was the best part of my trip. It was amazing.
Ultimately, I wanted to go because of the wildlife, but I ended up getting so much more from it.
I was planning from my sophomore year to go on the Kenya travel course trip. I knew that it was something that I probably wouldn’t be able to do for the rest of my life.
Agreements
The University of New England has made a strategic decision to develop a global outreach beyond routine faculty-led travel courses or using the services of third-party providers. We don't hold empty agreements with other universities or institutions; the agreements we have signed in Spain and Morocco involve real partnerships, such as investing in outfitting new labs, developing exchange programs in health care professions, and sharing resources and faculty.
Lecture Series
The Center for Global Humanities at the University of New England is dedicated to exploring the human condition in the 21st century. Lectures are held on UNE's Portland Campus and are streamed live on the internet. All events are free and open to the public.
News
Moorish Tides showcases the writing of University of New England students and their incredible experiences while studying abroad in Morocco, Spain, and the region.