The Program enjoys tremendous contributions from our research faculty, our top-performing students, and our active student organization. International Affairs is available as a major or a minor. All students select a thematic concentration focusing their course of study and expertise:
Canadian Studies
Comparative Politics and Area Studies
Culture, Conflict and Globalization
Economics
Global Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
History and Development of the Global System
International Security
Language, Culture and the Humanities
Our students have received many prestigious internships and awards, and our graduates have started careers in international organizations, international business, diplomatic service, education, journalism and media, environmental organizations, and humanitarian work. Others have pursued graduate degrees in law, international relations, and numerous other disciplines.
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
5774 Stevens Hall, Room 100,
ORONO,
Maine,
04469, United States
A graduating high school student (regardless of number of college credits taken while in high school) or a high school graduate or GED recipient who has attempted fewer than 12 college credits after graduation and is applying to a four-year bachelor’s degree program.
TOEFL (including the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) – minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based test) .
TOEFL Essentials – minimum score of 8.5. .
IELTS (including the IELTS Indicator online test) – minimum score of 6.5. .
PTE (Pearson Test of English) – minimum score of 53. .
DET (Duolingo English Test) – minimum score of 105.
Application deadline - Fall Admission: March 1; Spring Admission: November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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