Located in Charlottetown, the birthplace of Confederation and the capital city of Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has a rich history with roots in two founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) and Saint Dunstan’s University (est. 1855). Formed in 1969 as the provincial university, UPEI honours its proud legacy through academic excellence and research innovation. In 2019, the University celebrated 50 years of outstanding leadership and achievement in education and research with a full year of commemorative events and activities.
UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Aquatic Epidemiology, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed or sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI offers its students access to exceptional faculty, researchers, and staff. Students come from all walks of life and from local, regional, national, and international locations to study and learn at UPEI. In the fall of 2018, international students from 80 countries comprised almost 26 per cent of the University’s total enrolment.
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| Founding year | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public University |
| Scholarships available | Yes |
| Application Fees | CAD 50 - CAD 100 |
| Tuition Fees | CAD 10,050 - CAD 31,808 |
| Intakes | Jan, May, Sep |
| Webometrics Ranking | 1578 |
| DLI Number | O19220071452 |
| PGWP Eligibility | Yes |
| Location | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Male-Female Ratio | 36:64 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
