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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Once you arrive… you won’t want to leave.

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27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

89%

Nursing students who pass the NCLEX exam

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Save the date! Homecoming 2025 kicks off on Friday, September 19 and continues all weekend. We'll have the usual food, fun and games, and a chance to connect with the UMFK community. Hope to see you there!
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The UMFK recruitment team will be at Sweden Street in Caribou tonight — stop by to learn more about what UMFK has to offer!
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Hear more from artist Robert Brochu about how he created his newest work, Landmark:

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Maine artist creates outdoor art installation for UMFK - The County
Recently, he started branching into fine art. His most recent piece arrived on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus last week.
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At UMFK, students have tons of opportunities to explore Maine's natural beauty. This summer, students and staff have taken trips to Baxter State Park, Acadia National Park, Rocky Brook Falls, and more!
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