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.
Spend a Semester 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Norway and Finland
As part of the North2North Exchange program, you have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or year at the University of Bergen in Bergen, Norway; the Arctic University of Norway in Tromso; and the University of Helsinki in Helsinki, Finland.
Take a Short-Term Travel Course
UNE’s Global Education Program also 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.
Paxton Arsenault ’17
Studying abroad in Tangier was the highlight of my college career, and probably the best choice I’ve made in my entire life. Being exposed and immersed into a completely new culture is something that woke me up to the vastness of the world. Throughout the semester our group went on various excursions which definitely make up some of my favorite memories. We took day trips to Tetouan and Asilah, and weekend trips to Rabat, Chefchaouen, Marrakesh, and Seville, Spain. We of course also explored Tangier itself: we visited local cafes, got lost in the medina, found an amazing donut cart, talked with locals, and even attended some of Tangier’s futbol games (which were incredible!). I know our group became like a family while experiencing these new cultures together. Having a close-knit group and such amazing staff on campus truly made this experience unforgettable.
While in Tangier I chose to volunteer at a local orphanage once a week. A group of girls and I would taxi to the orphanage after our week of classes were over and spend a few hours with some of the beautiful children of Morocco. Giving back to a community that has given so much to me was so rewarding and definitely made my time in Tangier that much more special. I could go on and on about the memories I made there, but of course there is a “study” part in studying abroad. The professors on campus were so welcoming and care deeply about the students’ overall education. My education and studies kept right on track to graduate and I formed some unforgettable relationships with professors on the Tangier campus. While classes come first, there is still plenty of time to experience the new place you’d be in. There is plenty of time to study and get the experience you want from being abroad. I would go back in a second!
Studying abroad in Tangier was...probably the best choice I’ve made in my entire life. Being exposed and immersed into a completely new culture is something that woke me up to the vastness of the world.
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 for the Health Sciences 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.