勛圖惇蹋s Global Network
The 勛圖惇蹋 has developed an extensive global network through a series of partnerships with institutions in Morocco, Spain, Iceland, and France. Through these agreements, were able to offer exchange programs, share resources and faculty, and work together on enhancing global experiences at home and abroad.
France
Institute for American Universities
The 勛圖惇蹋 and the Institute for American Universities (IAU) signed a partnership agreement on January 2, 2020 to provide 勛圖惇蹋 students with expanded study abroad options in the South of France. The exclusive agreement will allow students to pursue an extensive array of educational opportunities at The American College of the Mediterranean in Aix-en-Provence, near Marseille.
As part of the agreement, 勛圖惇蹋 students will be eligible to take 18 credit hours a semester and have access to IAUs Early-Start Program, a one-week, one-credit language and culture orientation.
American Graduate School in Paris
The 勛圖惇蹋 (勛圖惇蹋) signed a partnership on April 11, 2018 with the American Graduate School (AGS) in Paris to launch a 勛圖惇蹋 in Paris study-abroad program that will enable undergraduate students from 勛圖惇蹋 to spend a semester in the heart of Paris, experiencing French and European culture while gaining credits toward their degrees.
The program combines coursework in international relations with French classes at the Alliance Fran癟aise, using the city of Paris and its many institutions as an expanded classroom. Students will stay with Parisian families for a true, immersive experience.
Institut des tudes Politiques at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The 勛圖惇蹋 signed a partnership agreement with the Institut des tudes Politiques (IPE) at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, on April 10, 2015 to promote student exchange between the two institutions. Known as Sciences Po, the Saint-Germain-en-Laye institution is the tenth in a series of similar elite institutions around France.
The partnership involves a reciprocal exchange of students: Sciences Po Saint-Germain-en-Laye will send ten students to 勛圖惇蹋s campuses in Maine and Morocco, and a similar number of 勛圖惇蹋 students will be able to study at Sciences Po near Paris. Courses available at both institutions will be in English, but UNE students can also take a course in the French language.
Greece
American College of Thessaloniki
The 勛圖惇蹋 (勛圖惇蹋) and the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) signed an articulation agreement on July 26, 2024 to allow students from ACT who wish to pursue degrees in the marine sciences to complete their final two years of study at UNE. The agreement allows qualified ACT students to transfer to 勛圖惇蹋 and complete their undergraduate degree with a focus in either marine biology or oceanography.
Iceland
University of Akureyri and H籀lar University College
To build on our commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, research and economic development in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions, 勛圖惇蹋 forged a partnership with two higher education institutions in Iceland, the University of Akureyri and H籀lar University College.
The agreement was signed at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland on October 8, 2016.
The agreement opens up opportunities to develop new undergraduate exchanges, travel and other courses, the development of innovative international Masters Degree programs and new cooperative marine research and entrepreneurship. The partnership involves a one-to-one reciprocal exchange of students: University of Akureyri or H籀lar University College will send students to 勛圖惇蹋s campus and a similar number of 勛圖惇蹋 students will be able to study at University of Akureyri or H籀lar University College. Courses are available in English at both institutions.
University of Iceland, Reykjavik and Reykjavik University
As part of its commitment to global engagement, 勛圖惇蹋 has signed partnership agreements with two Icelandic universities the University of Iceland and Reykjavik University (RU) that will forge new paths for academic and cultural exchange in the Arctic.
The two agreements, signed March 3, 2020, will enhance the Universitys international presence, strengthen students global competency and cultural awareness, and open up new opportunities for research and expanded academic programs.
勛圖惇蹋 and the University of Iceland have agreed to foster academic collaboration by facilitating and encouraging student, faculty, and staff exchanges; the exchange of academic materials; and the development of joint research opportunities.
Additionally, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signed with RU will encourage the exchange of students and faculty engaged in study, instruction, and research. The MOA will also allow for other mutually beneficial cooperative ventures, including research and publication, internships, professional conferences, and the development of linked degree programs.
Morocco
Al Akhawayn University
The 勛圖惇蹋 and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), a leading American-style institution in Morocco and North Africa, signed an agreement on February 18, 2014 to collaborate on academic and cultural interchanges to advance the internationalization of higher education.
The agreement between the two universities enables the exchanges of faculty, students and staff that promote innovative academic and cultural experiences. These could include joint research projects; seminars, conferences and workshops; summer programs; blended teaching via information and communications technology (ICT); and community service and service learning opportunities. Online education and student life are other areas where the institutions could benefit from their partnership. Both university campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including modern laboratories, classrooms and residence halls, and are easily accessible to major cities such as Rabat, Casablanca, Fez and Meknes. Students are taught by faculty researchers and scholars who are leading experts in their fields.
University Abdelmalek Essaadi
On October 22, 2024, 勛圖惇蹋 President, Dr. James Herbert and Dr. Bouchta El Moumni, the President of University Abdelmalek Essaadi, the main public university system in the province of Tangier, signed a new, cooperative agreement. This partnership will create new opportunities for academic, research, social, and cultural collaborations between students, faculty, and professional staff of both universities.
County of Tangier-Asilah
On September 14, 2016, the 勛圖惇蹋 and the County of Tangier-Asilah, an elected body that represents nine rural communities and three urban areas within the state of Tangier, signed an agreement at the Tangier State House to promote scientific and cultural growth in the region through 勛圖惇蹋s Global Education program in Tangier, Morocco.
The agreement supports scientific, social and athletic endeavors by 勛圖惇蹋 students studying at the campus in Tangier. The two institutions also pledged to work toward improved access to health care and education, particularly in rural areas of Morocco.
Casablanca American School
On June 21, 2022, the 勛圖惇蹋 signed an admissions agreement with the Casablanca American School (CAS) in Morocco to facilitate the recruitment of CAS graduates to 勛圖惇蹋. The agreement includes a special Moroccan-American Friendship Scholarship for students who meet UNE's academic standards.
Spain
University Pablo de Olavide
勛圖惇蹋's agreement with the University Pablo de Olavide in Seville, Spain, signed April 20, 2012 by 勛圖惇蹋 President Dr. Danielle Ripich and UPO President Dr. Juan Jim矇nez Mart穩nez, may be the first U.S. semester abroad program to establish lab-based science courses in English in a non-English speaking country. It allows 勛圖惇蹋 students to take lab-based courses in organic chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology developed to meet the academic standards of 勛圖惇蹋's biology, pre-health professions and undergraduate health professions programs.
While in Seville students also have the opportunity to take 勛圖惇蹋-approved courses in history, psychology, business, marketing, economics, political science and sociologyall offered in English. Most of these courses offer a focus on either the Spanish or global aspects of the academic discipline. Students are also required to take an intensive Spanish language course that begins two weeks prior to the semester and continues throughout the term.
University of Granada
On April 23, 2012, 勛圖惇蹋's President Ripich visited the University of Granada, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. She met with President Francisco Gonz獺lez Lodeiro and signed a bilateral cooperation agreement between the two universities.
The initial focus of the agreement is to explore opportunities between the two universities' colleges of pharmacy. The goal is to allow 勛圖惇蹋's doctor of pharmacy students to take some of their elective courses and clinical rotations in Granada and to foster research collaborations.
The University of Granada is an institution of 80,000 students that has top-notch programs in pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, social work, and sport sciences, as well as a great number of research programs.
United States
Maine
Deering High School
The 勛圖惇蹋 and Portland's Deering High School forged a partnership on January 24, 2013 to make new learning opportunities available to Deering students and faculty.
As a result of the partnership, Deering students will be able to attend lectures by international experts at UNEs Portland Campus for the Health Sciences. 勛圖惇蹋 students who have traveled abroad will also share their experiences with Deering students. 勛圖惇蹋 faculty will provide professional development for Deerings staff on topics such as the importance of developing a global outlook. In the future, Deering students may be able to attend some 勛圖惇蹋 classes for college credit, and may have opportunities to participate in 勛圖惇蹋s international travel programs, including the program based on 勛圖惇蹋's newest campus in Tangier, Morocco.