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The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Among Maine’s Top Master’s Degree Programs

UMF is rated by University Headquarters as having some of the Best Master’s Degrees in Maine (#2 overall). University Headquarters is an industry-leading, independent educational organization that compiles a comprehensive set of information for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree.

Graduate Programs at UMF

The University of Maine at Farmington Graduate Programs offer a high quality learning experience with instructors who are well-respected in their areas of expertise. They provide you with the latest teaching and administrative best practices in a personalized atmosphere where your learning and growth as an educator are paramount.

UMF strives to help all students become successful educators and school leaders. Returning to UMF for my graduate program has been a wonderful professional development experience.
Paige Carter
M.S.Ed. ’21

The UMF Advantage

Affordable

Looking for a respected institution that’s also affordable? That’s UMF. Graduate tuition is less than $471 per credit.

Nationally Ranked

UMF has a national reputation for excellence, widely known as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeast.

A Tradition of Educating Educators

UMF has made its name as a leading institution offering career-boosting programs for education professionals.

Integrated into Maine’s Schools

UMF has a long commitment to collaboration with teachers working in Maine’s pre-K–12 schools.
All of my professors had a wealth of Special Education teaching experience, and they treated us like adult professionals, which I deeply appreciate.
Susan Hedrich
M.S.Ed. ’22

News & Events

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UMF Gold LEAF Institute presents “The Art Among Us 3,” exhibit by 40 local artists, June 20-Aug. 21
June 03, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME  (June 3, 2025)—Gold LEAF Institute, the senior college at the University of Maine at Farmington, will present “The Art Among Us3,” an exhibit of work by more than 40 local artists, in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center Gallery,…
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UMF professor Michael Schoeppner awarded prestigious national fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies
June 02, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (June 2, 2025)—The University of Maine at Farmington is proud to announce that Michael Schoeppner, UMF associate professor of history, has been awarded a 2025 Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The ACLS is a…
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Five UMF Teacher Education graduates named 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year
May 28, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (May 28, 2025)— The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces that five of the 16 recently named 2025 Maine County Teachers of the Year are Farmington graduates, having received their bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from UMF. This…
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UMF honors the Class of 2025 with Commencement celebration
May 10, 2025
FARMINGTON, ME (May 10, 2025)— The University of Maine at Farmington honored members of the Class of 2025 with a festive Commencement celebration, Saturday, May 10. More than 320 of the 386 graduates, including 293 bachelor’s and 93 master’s graduates,…
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