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University of Maine at Machias

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University of Maine at Machias: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Maine at Machias is a public university in the United States. It suits students who want a small-town setting in Machias, Maine, and who want to check the university’s current programme offer directly before applying.

  2. What you can study

    The university is part of the University of Maine at Machias, but the programme catalogue is still being compiled for this page. Confirm the available subjects and degrees on the official website before you apply.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university’s official admissions website to confirm entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any visa-related steps. If you need proof of English ability, programme details, or transfer rules, check those requirements directly with admissions before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Machias will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here. Before applying, confirm the programme you want, admission requirements for international students, document translations, visa support, housing options, and how tuition and living costs are paid.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so this institution sits within a very large national field. Its public status and location in Machias make it a smaller-town option rather than a large urban one, which may suit students who want a quieter study environment and are willing to verify programme availability directly.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Maine at Machias

What type of institution is the University of Maine at Machias?

It is a public university.

What country is the University of Maine at Machias in?

It is in the United States.

Where is the university located?

It is in Machias, a town in Down East Maine, United States.

How many universities are there in the United States in this comparison set?

There are 2,515 universities in the United States.

Overview

Machias is a town in and the county seat of Washington County in Down East Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 2,060. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. It is home to the University of Maine at Machias and Machias Valley Airport, a small public airport owned by the town. The word Machias roughly translates in Passamaquoddy as "bad little falls", a reference to the Machias River. Machias was the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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