University of Maine

UMaine is Maine's public land-grant R1 research university at Orono, the flagship of a seven-university system, with roughly 11,200 students. Its 2026-27 rates are published clearly and per credit hour: non-resident undergraduates — the rate international students pay — are charged USD 1,278 per credit against USD 441 for Maine and Canadian residents, plus an Infrastructure and Technology Fee of USD 29 per credit. At a typical 30 credits a year that is roughly USD 39,200 in tuition and technology fee. Engineering and nursing carry small per-credit differentials. Two practical points favour a Kazakh applicant: UMaine states that filing a FAFSA is not required to receive merit scholarships at admission, and Stodder Hall remains open during all academic breaks, allowing international students to stay year-round without arranging alternative housing.