The University of Maine

The University of Maine is the flagship public research university of the University of Maine System, located in Orono, Maine. Founded in 1865 as the Maine State College and opened in 1868, it is the state's largest and oldest institution of higher education. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple colleges, with strong emphasis on engineering, natural sciences, forestry, marine sciences, and the liberal arts. It is classified as a research university with very high research activity (R1) and is known for its land-grant and sea-grant missions, serving the state and beyond through education, research, and outreach.