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Looking for more than a school? At the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), you’ll make your own discoveries and innovations. Put what you learn to the test outside of the classroom. And unearth your adventurous side among the rugged, natural beauty of western Maine. Plus, our commitment to affordability means money won’t stand in the way of you reaching your goals. Your path forward begins at UMF.

First

Founded in 1864 as a teacher preparation school, UMF is Maine’s first publicly funded institution of higher education.

Zero Tuition for Eligible Mainers

In-state students who meet certain eligibility requirements pay no tuition or fees for up to 15 credits per semester.

60+

Choose from more than 60 academic programs across the sciences, humanities, business, education, and more.

#7

Regional Public College — North (U.S. News & World Report).

The Great Outdoors

Into the outdoors? At UMF, you’ll be minutes away from ski areas, pristine waterways, and state and national parks.

#6

Best Value School, Regional College — North (U.S. News & World Report).

Feed Your Adventurous Side

With nearby ski areas (including one right in Farmington!) to world-class hiking, kayaking, and camping opportunities, it’s hard to top UMF when it comes to outdoor activities. Plus, our Mainely Outdoors program has the gear and knowhow to help you experience it all.

Where can we take you?

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What’s New at UMF

Becky Hallowell
NEW FEATURE – UMF Stories: Becky Hallowell, UMF alumna and 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year, wraps up a remarkable year
March 16, 2026
Becky Hallowell, a University of Maine at Farmington alumna and fourth grade teacher at Wiscasset Elementary School is wrapping up a remarkable year as the 2025 Maine Teacher of the Year—a year she says felt like a “whirlwind of opportunities.”…
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UMF recognizes top student researchers as 2025-26 Michael Wilson Scholars & Fellows
March 16, 2026
Undergraduate research helps UMF students develop professionally with in-depth, career-focused investigations FARMINGTON, ME  (March 16, 2026 )—The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce the UMF Michael Wilson Fellows and Scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. This recognition names…
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Poet Isabel Neal
UMF spotlights poet Isabel Neal as upcoming Visiting Writer, March 26
March 12, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 12, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present poet Isabel Neal as the second reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. A poet and educator, Neal was awarded the…
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Middle school students, enjoy reading to a young friend at UMF Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center’s National Read Across America buddy reading.
Children at UMF Sweatt-Winter Center and Mt. Blue Middle School 8th graders share the joy of reading with Reading Buddy program
March 10, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 10, 2026)—Reading was a team effort recently at the UMF Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center when students from the Mt. Blue Middle School stopped by to read with a buddy for National Read Across America week.
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