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.

Deb Hedeen

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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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December 05, 2025

UMFK Hosted 4th Annual UMS Nursing Research Symposium

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) hosted the fourth annual University of Maine System (UMS) Nursing Research Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24.
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December 03, 2025

14 Inducted into Sigma Nursing Honor Society at UMFK

Twelve nursing students and two nurse leaders were inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Xi at Large Chapter at a recent ceremony on Oct. 25.
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November 10, 2025

Author Denis Ledoux to Speak at UMFK on November 20

UMFK’s Acadian Archives will host author Denis Ledoux at 6:30 p.m. on Nov 20. He will discuss his new book, “Here to Stay: Lives in 17th-Century Canada.”
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For the 7th year, UMFK is partnering with University of Maine at Presque Isle and Northern Maine Community College to collect holiday gifts for families in need. This collaboration has provided gifts to hundreds of children and adults with ties to Aroostook County. Our sleigh is en route to UMPI where gifts will be distributed!
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One perk of life at UMFK - incredible night sky views!
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Last night's full moon.
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Incredible student presentation on falconry and raptor conservation! At one time, many raptors were practically extinct in North America, but thanks to decades of hard work by conservationists and falconers, birds like the Peregrine Falcon are thriving today.

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Congratulations to our nurses!
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Fourteen inducted into nursing honor society at UMFK - The County
FORT KENT, Maine – Twelve nursing students and two nurse leaders were inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Xi at Large Chapter at a ceremony held at the
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