| Location | Armidale, Australia | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 12264 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1938 | Estimated Cost of Living | 29710 AUD |
| Address | NSW 2351 |
Building upon the traditions of St. Francis College and Westbrook College, the University of New England has grown and evolved for more than a century. Now encompassing three campuses, more than 40 undergraduate majors, six Centers of Excellence in Research, a College of Osteopathic Medicine, a School of Pharmacy, and Northern New England's only College of Dental Medicine, our institution is poised for progress.
The University of New England has a rich and varied history, reflecting the determination, creativity, and resourcefulness of its leaders, and of the history of Maine and New England.
It is a wonderful story beginning with Franciscan monks on the banks of the Saco River in 1939 who formed the College Seraphique, a high school and junior college to educate boys of Quebecois decent. In 1952, the institution became a four-year liberal arts college called St. Francis College. As the College struggled financially in the late ‘70’s, necessity and opportunity met in the form of the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine was opened on the campus of St. Francis and the two became the University of New England in 1978.
In 1996, there came another opportunity for growth for UNE. Westbrook College, founded in 1831 as Westbrook Seminary, located in Portland, was experiencing similar financial and enrollment difficulties as St. Francis had in the ’70s. Westbrook College merged with UNE, bringing with it a long history and dedicated alumni body.
UNE has grown to become Maine's largest private university, and our story continues with every graduating class. With three distinctive campuses in Biddeford and Portland, Maine, and Tangier, Morocco, and six unique Maine colleges — the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Westbrook College of Health Professions, College of Dental Medicine, College of Business, and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies — the next chapter will certainly be an interesting one.
The University of New England stands out for providing a positive, high-quality educational experience that leads to outstanding career outcomes. Explore this section to learn about what makes us unique.
SENSE OF PURPOSE
At UNE, you’ll study alongside a supportive and tight-knit community of like-minded people who are driven by a desire to make meaningful impacts on the world around them. This sense of purpose is present in all of UNE’s programs. As you study at UNE, you will develop a professionalism and expertise that are imbued with compassion and authenticity.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
A college education is one of life’s major investments, and we are proud that our students are consistently able to find rewarding careers as they go out in the world. Our record of post-graduate success is recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s national “Best Colleges 2022” list, in the 2024 edition of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges guide, and by the Brookings Institution, who singled out UNE as Maine’s #1 college for increasing career earnings.
ENGAGING LEARNING
UNE is committed to providing enriching experiences in and out of the classroom. Students enjoy hands-on experiential learning, including a renowned study-abroad program, numerous internships, and unparalleled opportunities to conduct research — in the lab and in the field.
AN ACTIVE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY
With more than 90 clubs and easy access to the beach, the mountains, and all that Portland has to offer, there are endless ways to both have fun and get involved. We’re a community that offers all the resources and facilities of a large university while still maintaining a close-knit, small-college campus vibe.
MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS
UNE students engage in a lively, respectful marketplace of ideas, gaining the ability to assess and analyze issues from multiple points of view. Here, you’ll gain not only the knowledge of your chosen discipline but also lifelong skills such as critical thinking and professional competencies (such as how to collaborate and communicate effectively) that allow you to meet the challenges of our world — and to become an active leader in creating its future.
INSPIRING LOCATIONS
Each of UNE's three campuses offers state-of-the-art facilities in a uniquely beautiful, enriching location. Our Biddeford Campus includes 4,000 feet of stunning shoreline on the Maine coast; our Portland Campus is a one-of-a-kind integrated health professions hub in the heart of America's coolest small city; and our Tangier, Morocco, Campus features cutting-edge equipment in a timeless cultural crossroads on the Mediterranean. And, UNE Online allows you to earn your degree from whatever inspiring location you choose.
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