University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine ( USM ) – public higher education institution in the United States. USM began its academic activities in 1878. The main building of the university is located in Portland inside an urban campus.

University ranking. The university is included in the top 5% of the best universities in the international ranking.

Admission and tuition fees. The admission committee of the university organizes the recruitment of applicants, evaluating the academic performance of the applicant, as well as the results of the exams passed. After providing all the documents required by the university, more than half (80 percent) of applicants successfully enter the university. But it should be borne in mind that when entering USM, the percentage of applicants can vary significantly depending on the popularity of the course chosen for study. The academic year is divided into semesters in the same way as in many other educational institutions in the United States. Studying undergraduate programs at USM cannot be called a cheap pleasure, as the cost is 20,000 USD per year. Master’s programs can also be considered quite expensive, the cost is 20,000 USD per year. Taking into account this fact, successful students have access to financial assistance from the university. Additionally, the university has distance education programs. For more information on the cost of education, you can visit the official website of the educational institution -http://www.usm.main.edu .

The composition of the university. The University of Southern Maine can be classified as medium-sized universities, where a total of no more than 15 thousand students study. The admission committee of the university accepts applications from both local and foreign citizens. Academ. the composition of the educational institution is represented by 1500 teachers. University students may have access to international exchange programs. You can find out more about student life and studying at the university on the social. University pages: Twitter , Youtube , Facebook , Linkedin .

University infrastructure. The university library is also available to university students. University students can apply for a place in a student hostel.