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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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.

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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

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July 16, 2026

UMFK Students Named to the Spring Dean’s List

University of Maine at Fort Kent is pleased to announce its spring 2026 Dean’s List, recognizing the academic excellence of full-time and part-time students.
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Maine Potato Blossom Festival

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June 15, 2026

University of Maine at Fort Kent Honors Class Top Scholars

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of Valedictorian Michael Nibley and Salutatorian Krista Coffin.
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Maine Potato Blossom Festival

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June 10, 2026

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Offers Two Action-Packed Co-ed Bengal Soccer Camps

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department welcomes young soccer enthusiasts for two Bengal Co-ed Soccer Camps at the Michael Simon Soccer Field.
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Northern Maine Fair

August 5 @ 8:30 AM
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University of Maine at Fort Kent23 hours ago
🌲 With support from the National Science Foundation EPSCoR Maine-FOREST and Maine-SMART projects and the Maine Economic Improvement Fund, UMFK Associate Professor of Chemistry Kennedy "Ned" Rubert-Nason and a team of undergraduate student researchers are finding new sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact. #UMFK #UniversityResearch #Biology #Forestry #biochar #EnvironenmentalStudies
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Researchers explore the potential of biochar to improve Maine soils - MAINE EPSCoR - The University of Maine
Maine’s forests, which cover 89 percent of the state, are a pivotal part of the state’s economy, culture, environment and natural history. The forests help sustain Maine communities. And in turn Mainers are committed to the continued stewardship of their forests and have been working with many o...
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Neil Thompson, PhD and Caroline Kanaskie, PhD, UMFK forestry faculty members, discovered a case of emerald ash borer beetles in Fort Kent while visiting a staff member’s home earlier this month.

The emerald ash borer is a metallic green beetle. As a larvae, it feasts on the phloem of ash trees, disrupting nutrient flow. Left untreated, this leads to eventual tree death.

Learn more about the emerald ash borer and treatment options here: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/forest_health/invasive_threats/eab/documents/ash-treatment-guide.pdf
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Even without the snow, Lonesome Pine Ski Trails is beautiful! The small town ski area is the backdrop to the UMFK campus. In the winter, students are able to enjoy free skiing (night skiing, too!) on Wednesdays. The Fort Kent Outdoor Center is also only 6 minutes from campus and students can enjoy world class Nordic skiing and snowshoeing adventures there as well.
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A look back at our Fish River Falls hike from earlier this summer. 🌿💦 One of Fort Kent’s hidden gems, with rushing water and peaceful forest views, the falls make it easy to appreciate the beauty of the area. #FishRiverFalls #FortKentMaine #UniversityOfMaineAtFortKent #SummerHike #UMFK_Life
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