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University of New England - Biddeford

UNE Biddeford · Biddeford, Maine, United States

The University of New England's coastal Biddeford Campus sits at the mouth of the Saco River overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in southern Maine. UNE is Maine's premier provider of health professionals and home to the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center, world-class osteopathic medical research, neuroscience laboratories, and environmental sustainability institutes.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1831
Student Population
6,500+
International Ratio
6%
Academic Staff
490+
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Biddeford Pool · Coastal Marine Sciences, Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences. The University of New England's coastal Biddeford Campus sits at the mouth of the Saco River overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in southern Maine. UNE is Maine's premier provider of health professionals and home to the Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center, world-class osteopathic medical research, neuroscience laboratories, and environmental sustainability institutes.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma with rigorous college preparatory science and math courses. Common Application with test-blind admission policy for undergraduate programs. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international candidates without English-medium secondary instruction. Early Action deadline November 15, 2026; Regular Decision deadline February 15, 2027.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Markus Frederich

Professor of Marine Sciences
School of Marine and Environmental Programs

Expert in marine physiological ecology, environmental DNA (eDNA) biodiversity monitoring, and cellular stress responses in decapod crustaceans under climate cha...

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Dr. Geoffrey Ganter

Professor of Biology and Neuroscience
Department of Biology & Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences

Investigates molecular genetic pathways of chronic inflammatory pain, nociceptive sensitization in Drosophila models, and novel neurotherapeutic drug discovery....

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Dr. Carrie Byron

Associate Professor of Marine Sciences
School of Marine and Environmental Programs

Researches ecological carrying capacity of coastal shellfish and kelp aquaculture, food web trophic modeling, and sustainable marine resource harvesting....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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