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Academics

Academic Opportunities That Inspire

Learn from caring educators and skilled researchers. Test yourself in real-world environments. And gain new perspectives by learning across disciplines. At UMF, you’ll step confidently into your future with academics designed with today’s — and tomorrow’s — careers in mind.

Experiential Learning

At UMF, your education won’t stop at the classroom door. Recently, students have completed internships at top employers such as the Maine State Aquarium and Merrill Lynch. Plus, you can conduct research alongside faculty, with the surrounding great outdoors making for an unmatched natural laboratory.

A Pathway for Everyone

Which one are you? From recent high school graduates to adult learners, no matter where you are on your academic journey, the University Maine at Farmington has a degree pathway for you. Select the appropriate category and start exploring programs, application requirements, and more.
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Ready for launch?

See what makes UMF a Top 10 Public Regional College in the North. Learn about programs, expert faculty, personalized support, and more. Plus, you can explore real-world learning opportunities such as internships and research. Your path forward starts here.

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Make the Move

We make transferring to UMF as easy as possible with an accelerated transcripts review process, no application fee, and generous scholarships exclusively for transfer students.

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Anywhere, Anytime

At UMF, you can choose a fully online bachelor’s program in special education and, coming soon, an online bachelor’s in elementary education. We also have several graduate certificates, as well as numerous programs that blend online and in-person learning.

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Go to the next level

Named one of the “Best Master’s Colleges in Maine” by University Headquarters, UMF offers affordable and flexible advanced degree programs. Plus, you can give your career skills a boost in one of our certificate and continuing education programs.

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Academic programs, including majors in education, health sciences, humanities, business, and more

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With such a low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get the attention you deserve at UMF

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Our student retention rate is among the best in the University of Maine System

Academic Resources

Achieving your goals isn’t something you have to do alone. We’ll help you select classes, get you through a tough course, and assist you on that research project. When you need the right resources and support, UMF has your back.

News & Events

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UMF celebrates local food with 13th annual Fiddlehead Festival, May 2
April 13, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 13, 2026)—Time to once again celebrate local food at the 13th annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, Saturday, May  2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The festival highlights Maine’s dedication…
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UMF celebrates 27th annual Arts Night and Symposium Showcase and welcomes the community, April 13-15
April 08, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 8, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington welcomes the community to a day-long celebration of  real-world student research, innovation and creative projects with its 27th annual Arts Night and Symposium showcase, April 13 – 15, 2026. All events…
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UMF spotlights Shana Youngdahl, fiction writer and poet, as final spring Visiting Writer, April 16
April 02, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 2, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce Shana Youngdahl as the final reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Youngdahl will read from her work at 7:30 p.m.,…
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UMF presents student capstone exhibit “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition,” April 9-May 9
March 31, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 31, 2026)—Senior University of Maine at Farmington Art & Design students are presenting “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition.” The exhibit is featured in the Emery Community Arts Center Gallery from April 9-May 9, 2026. An…
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