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Where Finding Your Path Comes Naturally

Start Here. Go Anywhere.

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?

Let us point you in the right direction. Which describes you best?
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What’s New at UMF

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UMF in the News: UMF Mens and Womens Basketball Teams headed to the 2026 NCAA Division III National Tournament
March 03, 2026
Beavers to Face Montclair St. in First Round of NCAA Tournament INDIANAPOLIS—The NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Committee has announced the field of 64 teams for the 2026 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Championship. 2026 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Champion…
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C. Edward Watson
UMF presents Libra Scholar C. Edward Watson keynote on “Embracing AI”— Feb. 25
February 19, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (February 19, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce that C. Edward Watson, a UMF Spring ’26 Libra Scholar, will be presenting a keynote address, “Embracing AI as Essential Learning: Preparing Students for Life Beyond College,”…
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Essayist, journalist and storyteller Onnesha Roychoudhuri
UMF Visiting Writers Series presents essayist, journalist and storyteller Onnesha Roychoudhuri, Feb 26
February 12, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (February 12, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present essayist, journalist and storyteller  Onnesha Roychoudhuri as the first reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Roychoudhuri’s book, “The Marginalized Majority:…
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UMF biology professor Donelle Schwalm helps students Claire Beisel, and Cora Treiss collect a tick from a tick drag cloth that will be tested for tick borne diseases in the lab.
UMF improves student retention, workforce preparation by tripling enrollment in hands-on Research Learning Experiences
February 11, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (February 11, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is strengthening student retention and workforce readiness thanks to an explosion of enrollment in high-impact, hands-on Research Learning Experiences (RLEs). Since launching RLEs at UMF in the 2022-23 academic year,…
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