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University of Southern Maine

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University of Southern Maine: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Southern Maine is a public university in Maine, with campuses in Gorham and Portland. It suits students who want a state university in the University of Maine System and prefer a school with a multi-campus setup in the southern part of the state.

  2. What you can study

    The institution is a public university with campuses in Gorham and Portland, and it also has a Lewiston campus. The programme catalogue is not published in the facts available here, so check the university’s official website for the current list of subjects and degrees.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and confirm entry requirements on the website before submitting anything. Check the required academic records, English-language expectations, deadlines, and document format directly with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    A tuition fee range for international students is not published. Confirm the current tuition rate with the admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Maine, including housing, food, transport, and personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university does not state a language of instruction in the information available here, so confirm that on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, housing options, document requirements, and whether your intended campus is Gorham, Portland, or Lewiston.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 2,515 universities in the United States, this is a public institution in Maine with campuses in Gorham, Portland, and Lewiston. That makes it a state university option for students who want a campus presence in southern Maine rather than a single-site institution.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Southern Maine

What type of university is the University of Southern Maine?

It is a public university.

Where is the University of Southern Maine located?

It is in Maine, United States, with campuses in Gorham and Portland, and a Lewiston campus.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.usm.maine.edu/

Is a tuition fee published for international students?

No tuition fee is published in the available information. Confirm the current rate with the admissions office.

Overview

The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Gorham and Portland, Maine, United States. It is the southernmost university in the University of Maine System. It was founded as two separate state universities, Gorham Normal School and Portland University. The two universities, later known as Gorham State College and the University of Maine at Portland, were combined in 1970 to help streamline the public university system in Maine and eventually expanded by adding the Lewiston campus in 1988.

Programs at University of Southern Maine

7 programs across 1 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Art Undergraduate Major

University of Southern Maine

⏱ 4 years 🎓 Blended

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

Scholarships at University of Southern Maine

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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