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More Than a School

Located in the foothills of Maine’s western mountains, the University of Maine at Farmington is a place of innovation, discovery, and career preparation, while offering one of the most affordable educations in the Northeast. With roots as a teachers college, today UMF has more than 60 academic programs, each one preparing students for purposeful lives and lasting careers. Here, you’re not just enrolling in a school, you’re becoming part of a close-knit, supportive community.

Our History & Mission
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A Hands-On Approach to Learning

At UMF, you’ll learn it — and do it. That includes internships at top employers, research in the lab and in the field, job shadowing, theater performances, and so much more. When it’s time to land that dream career, your resume will be ready.

Majors & Programs Student Success
#7

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

60+

Academic Programs

#6

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

1st

UMF is Maine’s first public institution of higher education

A Top Green College

UMF is among the best nationally for sustainability (The Princeton Review)

1,600

Approximate number of students

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Connect with UMF

Since we’re all about building relationships at UMF, we make it easy for you to connect with faculty, staff, and our various academic and administrative departments.

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The faculty and staff are very accessible because they care a lot about student success.
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History

Farmington — Maine’s Most “Collegiest” Town

There’s a reason The Washington Post named Farmington the “Collegiest” town in Maine. From funky stores and coffee shops to nearby skiing, hiking, and other world-class outdoor activities, UMF’s little corner of Maine will turn your college years into an experience that you will never forget.

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UMF Pre-Service Teachers welcome students from five Maine Island Schools for hands-on learning
December 03, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (December 3, 2025)—University of Maine at Farmington Associate Professor of Literacy Education Kathryn Will and a group of UMF pre-service teachers recently welcomed more than 60 K-8 students, parents, educators and community partners from one- and two-room Maine Island…
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UMF registration for Winter and Spring Term courses open to the public
December 10, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (December 10, 2025)—Registration for the University of Maine at Farmington’s Winter Term and Spring Semester courses is now open to the public. Courses range from online to in-person or hybrid. Both Winter and Spring sessions include courses that may…
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UMF proudly announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester
January 20, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 20, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. This academic honor is in recognition of a student’s perseverance and commitment to their studies during a specific semester. UMF maintains…
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UMF Emery Community Arts Center opens the semester with “Spaces Places Traces” exhibit featuring New England based artists, Jan 30-Mar 12
January 22, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (January 22, 2026)— The University of Maine at Farmington Emery Community Arts Center is excited to present, “Spaces Places Traces,” an exhibition of mixed media artwork by ten nationally-recognized, New-England-based artists.  Curated by UMF art faculty members Ann Bartges…
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Art Exhibit: “Spaces Places Traces”
January 30, 2026 • 12:00 PM
“Spaces Places Traces” presents a thematic selection of artworks that engage artists’ interactions with specific locations and natural phenomena. Celebrating careful observation and reverie of one’s surroundings in concert with metaphorical or allegorical parallels, this show includes drawing, painting, photography,…
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Art Exhibit: “Spaces Places Traces”
January 31, 2026 • 12:00 PM
“Spaces Places Traces” presents a thematic selection of artworks that engage artists’ interactions with specific locations and natural phenomena. Celebrating careful observation and reverie of one’s surroundings in concert with metaphorical or allegorical parallels, this show includes drawing, painting, photography,…
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Art Exhibit: “Spaces Places Traces”
February 01, 2026 • 12:00 PM
“Spaces Places Traces” presents a thematic selection of artworks that engage artists’ interactions with specific locations and natural phenomena. Celebrating careful observation and reverie of one’s surroundings in concert with metaphorical or allegorical parallels, this show includes drawing, painting, photography,…
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Art Exhibit: “Spaces Places Traces”
February 02, 2026 • 12:00 PM
“Spaces Places Traces” presents a thematic selection of artworks that engage artists’ interactions with specific locations and natural phenomena. Celebrating careful observation and reverie of one’s surroundings in concert with metaphorical or allegorical parallels, this show includes drawing, painting, photography,…
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