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Academics

Small Classes, Big Opportunities

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.

Areas of Study

UMF offers over 30 programs across a variety of fields, so you can find the path that fits your interests and career goals.
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Honors Program

Join UMF’s Honors Program to dive deeper into your studies with enriched courses, research projects, and close faculty mentorship.
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Student Success

From mentoring and tutoring to career services, UMF provides the guidance and support you need to stay on track and succeed.
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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.

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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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UMF is a breath of fresh air that helped me discover my passions, favorite people, and a better version of myself.
Joanna Korasadowicz ’26
Biology

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.
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UMF Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” Nov. 5-8
October 21, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (October 21, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington presents William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” as its fall 2026 theatre production. Though originally set in Medieval Scotland, the play tells the timeless story of the fall of a hero general and…
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UMF in the News: Farmington-area school district technology specialist, and UMF alumna, earns state award
October 17, 2026
According to a recent article in the Franklin Journal Nicole Lesperance, technology integration specialist and training coordinator for Regional School Unit 9, has received the 2026 ACHIEVE Award from the Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine, recognizing…
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Rooted in Compassion: How UMF Shaped Tabitha Ryan’s Work as an Educator and Advocate
October 13, 2026
Tabitha Ryan (2005) majored in Early Childhood Education and Psychology at the University of Maine at Farmington following her passion for helping children and their families. During her studies, Tabitha gravitated towards Melissa Clawson’s philosophy of education…
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UMF and Northeastern University create pathway to a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the Roux Institute to help students advance their careers
October 06, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (October 6, 2026)— The University of Maine at Farmington and Northeastern University have created an accelerated pathway for full-time UMF undergraduate students majoring in biology to earn their master’s in biotechnology. Beginning in Fall 2026,…
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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

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