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History

University of Maine
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 24,498 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Orono, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The History at University of Maine is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 24,498 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: Orono, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. American History from the Civil War to the Present
  2. Seminar in Premodern European History
  3. Readings Seminar in Modern European History
  4. Modern Britain and Empire
  5. Canadian Historiography
  6. Canada and the United States, 1783 to the Present
  7. Canadian Nationalisms and Myths
  8. Environmental History

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Domestic Applicants
  • A completed application (online or paper)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript of all previous college or university work
  • Official test scores
  • An application fee ($65 for an online application, $75 for a paper application)
International Applicants
  • A completed application (online or paper)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript of all previous college or university work
  • Official test scores
  • An application fee ($65 for an online application, $75 for a paper application)
  • Certificate of Finances
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores
  • A copy of passport or visa

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,498 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,498 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 11,664 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maine directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.