University of Maine at Fort Kent - UMFK

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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27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

89%

Nursing students who pass the NCLEX exam

16:1

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March 13, 2026

UMFK Bengal Bound Day on March 27

UMFK’s Admissions Office will host Bengal Bound Day on March 27, offering accepted and prospective students a firsthand look at campus life and academics.

Maple Tapping & Boil

March 30 @ 10:00 AM

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March 13, 2026

University of Maine at Fort Kent Launches Online Master of Science in Homeland Security

UMFK announced a new online MS in Homeland Security designed to prepare new graduates and professionals to lead in an increasingly complex security environment.

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UMFK Biology lead faculty member, Ned Rubert Nason and natural science students Tatiana and Nick attended the Maine State Science Festival in Bangor this weekend. They gave public demonstrations throughout the day on “Breathing Forests” — which discussed photosynthesis, climate change, and how forests store carbon.

From the Maine Science Festival website: The Maine Science Festival is the first and only science festival in Maine. The MSF launched in 2015 and is a celebration of national and world-leading science and the Mainers who do it.

#UMFK #MaineScienceFestival #Biology #PlantScience

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ICYMI: UMFK is excited to announce the online Master of Science in Homeland Security! This program is designed to prepare new graduates and professionals to lead in an increasingly complex security environment shaped by cyber threats, natural disasters and public health emergencies.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/71L_7nY

MS in Homeland Security - University of Maine at Fort Kent

UMFK announced a new online MS in Homeland Security designed to prepare new graduates and professionals to lead in an increasingly complex security environment.

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Big news! We're excited to announce UMFK's newest online graduate program, the Master of Science in Homeland Security. Whether you want to work with communities right here in Maine or build a career serving your country, this degree will help you learn the skills to protect those around you — from threats ranging from cyber crime and terrorism to natural disasters and extreme weather.

Learn more and apply: https://online.umfk.edu/homeland-security/