Overview

The Higher Education program at The University of Maine provides solid theoretical and practical grounding for student services jobs in increasingly diverse and technologically advanced colleges and universities.

Key Features

Our students come to understand institutions of higher learning as complex organizations, with classes focused on student development, socio-cultural identity differences/diversity, ethical professional practice, research and technological competence.

In addition, many students explore the practical implications of coursework through internships and graduate assistant positions in a variety of UMaine campus offices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The American Community College

Developmental Theory in Higher Education

Assessing Impact of College on Students

History of Higher Education in the United States

Special Topics in Higher Education

Seminar in Higher Education in the United States

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Higher Education View 239 other Masters in Higher Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Maine and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcript of all previous college or university work

Official test scores

$65 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

10026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Higher Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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