UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND – [UPEI], CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

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Overview

University of Prince Edward Island Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

The University of Prince Edward Island, also referred to as UPEI, is a public university located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is the only university in the province.

Known for research innovation, the university is home to 2 research institutes and 6 research centers. Here are the popular courses/programs at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Sustainable Design Engineering
Applied Communication, Leadership and Culture
Math and Computational Sciences

Why Choose the University of Prince Edward Island?

Rankings and Standings

Webometrics ranked University of Prince Edward Island 44th in Canada
Maclean’s magazines ranked UPEI 8th among all the Canadian Universities offering Primarily undergraduate education

Salient Features

72 exchange agreements with universities in 29 countries
International students hailing from nearly 70 countries.
Graduation rate: 66.2%; retention rate: 81.6%
Holds 1 Canada Excellence Research Chair in Aquatic Epidemiology, 4 Canada Research Chairs, and 3 Endowed Chairs.
Holds a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability.
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It has the second lowest undergraduate tuition fee in the Atlantic region.
Awards scholarship and bursaries worth CAD 5.6 million.
UPEI is a non-denominational university.
UPEI is a member of Association of Atlantic Universities.
Students to faculty ratio is 16.6.

What Students Say

UPEI combines teaching excellence with research innovations
Provides exceptional opportunities to work alongside with professors
Easy access to many athletic amenities on the university campus

Statistical Highlights

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Campus and Residential Facilities

UPEI campus is located in Charlottetown. The campus landmark is the War Memorial Hall which honors and enlists the alumni who died in the first and second world war.

Housing Facilities

The UPEI campus has three different residential buildings with a capacity to hold up to 440 residents. The residences are as follows:

Bernardine Hall: houses 147 students in single and double rooms
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall: a co-ed building with 1-bedroom suites, 2-bedroom suite and 3-bedroom suite
Blanchard Hall: has 63 two-bedroom apartments.

Programs Offered

University of Prince Edward Island offers a wide range of program at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. The Faculty of Graduate Studies offers 15 masters’ and doctoral programs in 6 different fields. The faculties offer different courses.

Faculty of Arts – 38 UG programs; 2 Graduate programs
Faculty of Business – 17 UG programs; 2 Graduate programs
Faculty of Education – 4 programs; 2 Graduate programs
Faculty of Nursing – 3 programs; 1 Graduate program
Faculty of Science – 25 UG programs; 4 Graduate programs
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – 1 UG program; 4 Graduate programs
Faculty of Graduate Studies – 15 programs
Professional Education and Career Development – 10 programs

Application Process

Students must go through the website to check course availability as well as program requirements before for the university. They also need to fulfil country-wise requirements.

Pre-Requisites

Original transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test score

English Language Requirement

The minimum English Language Proficiency Test Scores required by graduate and undergraduate students are as follows:

Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

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How to Apply?

Create an account on UPEI by entering Personal and Qualification details
Log in to the account using Email and Password entered at the time of creating the account.
Submit the required documents along with the application form
Documents can be uploaded with the application form or send via mail or through fax or in person

Application Fee

Students are required to pay the non-refundable application fees after filling the application form:

Application fees pay by Canadian students: CAD 50
Application fees pay by International students: CAD 75

Costs and Expenses

Tuition Fee

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Residence Fee

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Meal Plan

5-day meal plan: CAD 2,223
7-day meal plan: CAD 2,310

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The University of Prince Edward Island is dedicated to helping its students financially. It has invested more than CAD 5.5 million in providing financial aids.

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Other than that, PEI and Canada students can get a loan of amount CAD 3,500 per academic year.
US Government provides a loan to a US student attending the University of Prince Edward Island.

Work While You Study

UPEI provides a number of employment options for students. Students can work on-campus and off-campus while studying at the university. They can earn up to CAD 13 per hour while working. They can apply for the following posts:

Instructional Assistants
Winery Guide/Retail Representative
Student Fitness Centre Supervisors
Student Research Assistant

Alumni Network

University of Prince Edward Island has a very strong alumni network of 23,540 graduates all over the world. It offers a number of benefits and services to its alumni like:

Career Service and Support
Bookstore Discount
Receive complimentary UPEI Magazine
Robertson Library Access

Notable Alumni

Joel Randal Ward: Canadian professional ice hockey player
Herb Dickinson: Former educator, Physician, and politician in Prince Edward Island
Alan Gilmore Buchanan: Former politician and administrator of Canadian University
Wayne Cheverie: Former attorney, politician, government minister. Currently a justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island