UMF students on a safari bus

UMF Travel Courses

Why just read about the world when you can experience it firsthand? UMF Travel Courses let you take your learning far beyond the classroom. Led by UMF faculty, these short-term programs combine academics with real-world adventure—offering hands-on experiences in places like Europe, Asia, Central America, and beyond. You’ll earn college credit while exploring new cultures, making unforgettable memories, and connecting what you learn to the world around you.

Travel courses are usually offered during winter or summer breaks, making them a perfect fit for your busy schedule. 

2027 Travel Courses

Costa Rica

BIO/ENV 130 or ENG 130 – Exploring Tropical Nature: Costa Rica Faculty: Jeff Thomson & Drew Barton Travel Dates: 1/6/2027 – 1/17/2027 Course Fee: $3400
Three Farmington students take selfie in Italy during study abroad session.

Italy

POS 262: Italian Political History or ARH 277 – Topics in Art History: Italian Art Faculty: Scott Erb & Sarah Maline Travel Dates: 05/11/27 – 05/25/27 Course Fee:≈$3000 (not yet finalized)
UMF student poses in front of the Tower of Pisa

Italy

ECH 477 or INS 280 or ECH 577 – Reggio Emilia Study Tour Faculty: Leigh Ann Fish Travel Dates: 03/12/2027 – 03/20/2027 (estimated, not yet finalized) Course Fee:≈$4000 (not yet finalized)

2026 Travel Courses

UMF students taking a selfie with a professor outside

New York City

PSY 177: Nuanced Diversity in the Chinese Diaspora at the Big Apple Faculty: Joey Ka-Yee Essoe (joey.essoe@ maine.edu); Amy Neswald (amy.neswald@maine.edu) Travel Dates: January 4, 2026 to January 11, 2026 Course Fee $1750
Landscape photo of Austria and Germany

Austria & Germany

POS 264: German Political History Faculty: Scott Erb (scott.erb@maine.edu) Co-Leader: Cori Schneider Travel Dates: May 11, 2026 to May 25, 2026 Course Fee $2600 Course Fee$$2600
Ruins in Peru

Peru

ANT 225: Andean Explorations Faculty: Luke Kellett (luke.kellett@maine.edu); Drew Barton (barton@maine.edu) Travel Dates: May 14, 2026 to May 28, 2026 Course Fee $2950
Traveling abroad has been an unforgettable experience. Through the support of UMF as well as the Global Education Fund, I have been able to be a part of a wonderful group of students brought together in pursuit of knowledge and experience. From learning the history of Dachau, feeling its immense emotional weight first-hand to immersing myself in Bavarian and Austrian cuisine, this travel course has provided me with so many incredible opportunities that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
Ellie Calhoun
Church in a valley with a double rainbow

Contact Us!

We know you have questions, we have the answers!

Office of Global Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Rm 207, Mantor Library
116 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
Phone: 207-778-7166
jeffrey.willis@maine.edu