Personalized. Adventurous. Affordable.

Being adventurous doesn’t always mean hiking the North Maine Woods (of course, you can do that here). It’s also about empowering yourself with the right knowledge and skills to achieve your goals. At UMFK, you’ll do just that with the help of career-focused academics, real-world learning, and a caring and welcoming community — and all at one of the nation’s most affordable universities.

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Low tuition combined with numerous financial aid options, including scholarships.

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The Great Outdoors

Explore in every way: the natural world surrounding our beautiful campus, the possibilities of our programs, and most importantly, the aspirations within yourself. Join us and expand your LIFE at UMFK.
Once you arrive… you won’t want to leave.

Deb Hedeen

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2025 Regional Colleges North Ranking (U.S. News & World Report)

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

89%

Nursing students who pass the NCLEX exam

16:1

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August 01, 2025

UMFK Alumni Day at the Portland Sea Dogs

The UMFK Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the inaugural “UMFK Alumni Day,” set for Sunday, Sept. 7, at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine.
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Out of the Darkness

September 6 @ 8:00 AM
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August 01, 2025

UMFK’s TRIO Student Support Services Grant Renewed

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Maine at Fort Kent a federal TRIO Student Support Services grant.
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Recovery Rocks Music Festival

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July 25, 2025

UMFK Celebrates Professor Scott Brickman’s Symphonic Works Inspired by Baltic and Slavic Heritage

UMFK is proud to announce a special recognition of the profound and culturally rich symphonic compositions of Professor Scott Brickman, Ph.D.
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UMFK Homecoming Weekend

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Homecoming 2025 is just a month away! Join us starting Friday, September 19 for a weekend of festivities including a pep rally, live music, a bonfire on Crocker Beach, and much more!
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the Acadian Festival Parade this weekend! We loved repping the humble potato! 🥔🥔🥔
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Time and again, UMFK students say that visiting our campus was a key factor in their choice. If you're considering where to go to school, we'd love to host you for a visit!

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