University of Maine at Augusta
Higher EducationMaine, United States501-1000 Employees
Based in Augusta, Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta is a public higher education institution serving a broad student population across the state and beyond. It emphasizes accessible education and strong student support, with a mix of professional programs and liberal arts studies, and has a long-standing focus on online and distance learning along with services for veterans and military personnel. UMA operates campuses in Augusta and Bangor, seven regional centers across Maine, and its online programming, and serves about 5,688 students. In the higher education landscape, UMA blends traditional campus offerings with online access to meet diverse learner needs. It has established a formal partnership with the Technical University of Liberec dating to 2011 to bring a global perspective to Maine classrooms, and in 2026 launched a MLT to MLS bridge program with UMPI, along with initiatives such as an interactive tool to help community members explore UMA's programs.