25,000 students.  260+ degree programs. Endless possibilities.

Large or small, rural or urban, onsite or online—find your ideal education experience at Maine’s Public Universities.

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Learn from anywhere.

Maine’s Public Universities provide quality, affordable higher education to students across the state. With seven universities and a law school, multiple locations, and robust online programs, you can take classes and earn your degree no matter where you live.

The University of Maine

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Founded: 1865
 
Locations: Orono
  
Size: 10,600 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite and online
  
Key Programs: Engineering, Forestry, Marine Sciences
  
Did you know? UMaine is a land, sea, and space grant university.

Located along the Stillwater River in the town of Orono, the state’s flagship public research university offers programs in Engineering, Forestry, Marine Sciences, and more.

The University of Maine
at Farmington

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Founded: 1864
 
Locations: Farmington
  
Size: 1,670 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite, online, and hybrid
  
Key Programs: Teacher Education, Creative Arts, Health & Science
  
Did you know? Eight UMF Teacher Education grads have been named Maine Teacher of the Year.

UMF is a nationally recognized public university offering undergraduate, graduate, and degree completion programs in Teacher Education, Creative Arts, Health & Sciences, and more.

The University of Maine
at Machias

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Founded: 1909
 
Locations: Machias
  
Size: 288 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite and online
  
Key Programs: Integrative Biology, Marine Biology, Nursing
  
Did you know? The University of Maine at Machias is home to the Downeast Institute, a state-of-the-art marine research laboratory and education center.

Located on Maine’s scenic Bold Coast, the regional UMaine campus at Machias is known for its small class sizes and hands-on learning—offering programs in Liberal Arts and Marine Biology.

University of Southern Maine

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Founded: 1878
 
Locations: Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston
  
Size: 6,200 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite, online, and hybrid
  
Key Programs: The Arts, Nursing, Business Management
  
Did you know? USM was designated a Research Colleges & Universities (RCU) and Gold-level Military Friendly® School.

At USM, Southern Maine is your campus. In Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online, students are connected to internships, clinicals, and other learning opportunities that fuel real-world impact.

The University of Maine
at Augusta

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Founded: 1965
 
Locations: Augusta and Bangor
  
Size: 4,124 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite, online, and hybrid
  
Key Programs: Mental Health and Human Services, Nursing, Liberal Studies
  
Did you know? Did you know? UMA is the only public university in Maine offering Dental Hygiene, Aviation, Architecture, and Veterinary Technology programs.

Whether online, on campus, or in communities across Maine, UMA offers flexible, career-focused programs that help students reach their goals and strengthen Maine’s workforce.

The University of Maine
at Fort Kent

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Founded: 1878
 
Locations: Fort Kent
  
Size: 820 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite, online, and hybrid
  
Key Programs: Engineering, Forestry, Marine Sciences
  
Did you know? UMFK is home to the Acadian Archives, or Archives Acadiennes.

At UMFK, students from around the world find community, adventure, and career-ready programs like Nursing and Conservation Law Enforcement—right in beautiful northern Maine, along the Canadian border.

The University of Maine
at Presque Isle

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Founded: 1903
 
Locations: Presque Isle
  
Size: 2,974 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite, online, and hybrid
  
Key Programs: Business, Teacher Education, Healthcare Professions
  
Did you know? UMPI is New England’s first public university to offer accredited Competency Based Education degrees (YourPace).

Located in the heart of northern Maine, UMPI is a nationally recognized institution of innovation and opportunity, offering programs in Business, Education, Allied Health, and more.

University of Maine
School of Law

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Founded: 1962
 
Locations: Portland
  
Size: 290 students
  
Enrollment options: Onsite
  
Key Programs: Environmental and Oceans Law, Information Privacy Law, Business and Transactional Law
  
Did you know? The Clinics at Maine Law offer free legal aid services to over 600 low-income individuals and families across the state.

Maine’s public and only law school is committed to justice and leadership in a changing world, offering J.D. programs specializing in Environmental Law, Privacy Law, and more.