Situated in the town of Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine presents a strong traditional education at an affordable costs. UMaine is one of New England's premier universities. The university has an enrollment of more than 12,000 students making it the big university in the state of Maine.

With the help of experienced faculty members, nationally recognized research; a friendly, safe atmosphere; and easy access to some of the year-round recreation sites in the nation, the University of Maine supports all its students in achieving progress. The University of Maine offers 88 bachelor's degree programs, 64 master's degree programs, and 25 doctoral programs. 

Distance Education
The University offers Distance and Online Education. A lot of courses in many disciplines are delivered through a range of technologies and formats including interactive television, compressed video, internet, intranet, video streaming technologies and combinations of these systems. Such education pleases the needs of a diverse student population as near as the University of Maine and as far as the most remote international location.

Financial Aid
At UMaine student is enabled to various federal, state and university aid programs which help to finance education in this university. The central Office of Student Financial Aid award and process financial aid for University of Maine students and advise students and their families, the campus community, and the general public on issues related to financial aid.