One of the top public, primarily undergraduate universities in Canada. Excellent quality of education, small class size, great interaction between faculty and students. Affordable tuition and low living cost. Inspiring learning environment and great student services.
Institute Overview
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is located in Charlottetown, a flourishing community of over 60,000 people. With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs offered in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Business, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Education, UPEI is a welcoming university dedicated to the success of its students and graduates. Students like the small class sizes, family atmosphere, access to professors, and emphasis on great teaching and supportive learning experience. With a student population of over 4000, approximately 390 are international students.
Highlights
UPEI is recognized for combining teaching excellence with research innovation
The UPEI campus is friendly and safe
With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs offered in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Business, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Education, UPEI is a welcoming university dedicated to the success of its students and graduates
Students like the small class sizes, family atmosphere, access to professors, and emphasis on great teaching and supportive learning experience
Program Majors
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
Agriculture Business Administration Computer Science Culinary, Travel & Hospitality Engineering Humanities Natural Sciences Nursing & Allied Health Public Administration Religious Studies
International Student Scholarship Programs International Student Bursary Programs International Student Work Opportunities Program International Student Teaching/Research Assistants International Student Emergency Loan Program
Institute/Faculty Support for
International Students
International Student Office Activities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips) Counselling and Buddy Programs Orientation Programs
Accommodation for International Students Assistance in Finding Off-campus Housing Guaranteed On-campus Accommodation Homestay Placement Provision of Temporary Accommodation
Language Support for International Students Language Classes During Study Programs Language Tutoring Pre-program Language Classes
Other Programs for International Students Co-op/Work Experience Programs ESL/FSL Programs Visiting or Exchange Student Programs
On-Campus Housing
# Students with On-Campus Housing: 230
Per Semester/with Meal Plan (C$): 3,700 Per Semester/without Meal Plan (C$): 1,800
Style of Accommodation Coed on Same Floors Coed on Separate Floors Married/Family
Type of Accommodation Double Rooms Single Rooms Triple/Quad Rooms
Preference Given to International Students First Come/First Served
Quick Stats
Institute Type: Public Year Founded: 1804 # Campuses: 1 Campus Setting (Main Campus): Suburban
Nearest City (Main Campus): Charlottetown City Population: 60,000 Cost of Living: Low Climate Range: -10 to 30 °C International Annual Tuition (C$):
11,000 Total Undergraduate Enrolment: 4,200 Total International Enrolment: 390 # Countries of Origin: 31 or more Scholarships/Awards for International Students: Yes Student Health Care Insurance Coverage: Included in Tuition
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