The university traces its roots back to 1804, when Lt. Governor Edmund Fanning and the Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island called for the establishment of Kent College. By 1820, the first Kent College building, known as “the National School”, or James Breading’s School was erected. Later succeeded by Central Academy, which received a Royal Charter in 1834.

The Colleges were renamed for the Prince of Wales in honour of the future King Edward VII in 1860.^[4] The University of Prince Edward Island also traces its roots back to its two earlier predecessor organizations, St. Dunstan’s University and Prince of Wales College, founded in 1855 and 1860 respectively.^[5] The two institutions were merged in 1969 by the government of Alex Campbell as part of a campaign to integrate the Island’s Roman Catholic and Protestant communities, which had previously maintained the two separate institutions of higher learning. Holland College was later created to fill the void left by the merger of Prince of Wales College into the university. The University of Prince Edward Island is a non-denominational university established in 1969 by the amalgamation of Prince of Wales College (PWC) founded in 1834, and St. Dunstan’s University (SDU) founded in 1855.^[5] The first student to enrol was Elizabeth Rollins Epperly, who would later become president.^[6] Its predecessor institutions ceased to operate although St. Dunstan’s still retains its charter and the lands that were home to Prince of Wales became the campus for Holland College. UPEI is located on the former St. Dunstan’s campus.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, UPEI received a $500,000 grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Immunization Partnership Fund to develop and implement the Island Vaccine Education Program, intended to increase uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among vulnerable families.

 

University of Prince Edward Island

In QS World Rankings 2023 edition, UPEI has been ranked #51-70

 

Intakes

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	1ˢᵗ Jul 2024 – 15ᵗʰ Feb 2025
Spring	15ᵗʰ Jul – 1ˢᵗ Nov 2024
Summer	15ᵗʰ Apr 2024

 

English Requirements for Undergraduate Programs :

Test	Arts, Science, Business, Engineering and Baccalauréate en éducation, Français Langue Seconde)	Nursing, Radiography, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & Education
IELTS (Academic)	Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6	Overall score of 7 with 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening
TOEFL paper-based test	550 with minimum TWE of 5.5	600 with minimum TWE of 6
TOEFL internet-based test	80 with minimum of 20 in each category	100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening
TOEFL essentials	8.5 (overall) no score below 8.0	Not accepted
Pearson Test of English	58	66

 

English Requirements for Graduate Programs :

TEST	REGULAR OFFER (ALL PROGRAMS EXCEPT THOSE NOTED IN NEXT COLUMN)	REGULAR OFFER (NURSING, EDUCATION, DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, DOCTOR OF APPLIED HEALTH)	*CONDITIONAL OFFER
IELTS (Academic)	7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5	7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening	6
TOEFL Paper-based test	600 TWE 6	600 with minimum TWE 6	500 TWE-4
TOEFL Internet-based test	100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing; 22 in reading and listening	100 with no band lower than 25	61
PTE	66	66	50

 

PROGRAMS & Faculty :

 

PROGRAMS	FACULTY		LEVEL
Acadian Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration	Business		Undergraduate
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing	Nursing		Undergraduate
Accounting (Certificate)	Business		Certificate
Actuarial Science	Science		Undergraduate
Adult Education (Certificate)	Education		Certificate
Analytics	Science		Undergraduate
Applied Arts in Journalism	Arts		Undergraduate
Applied Climate Change and Adaptation	Science		Undergraduate
Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture	Arts		Undergraduate
Applied Health in Paramedicine (BSc)	Science		Undergraduate
Asian Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
B
PROGRAMS		FACULTY	LEVEL
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism		Arts	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Applied Health in Paramedicine		Science	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography		Science	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Administration		Business	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality		Business	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Studies		Business	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education		Education	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Education – Français Langue Seconde		Education	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Environmental Studies		Science	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Integrated Studies		Arts	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music		Arts	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music Education		Arts	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology		Science	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Nursing		Nursing	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering		Sustainable Design Engineering	Undergraduate
Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation		Science	Undergraduate
Biology		Science	Undergraduate
Biotechnology		Science	Undergraduate
Biotechnology (BSc)		Science	Undergraduate
Business (Certificate)		Business	Certificate

 

C
PROGRAMS	FACULTY		LEVEL
Canadian Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
Catholic Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
Certificate In Accounting	Business		Certificate
Certificate in Adult Education (CAE)	Education		Certificate
Certificate in Business	Business		Certificate
Certificate in Educational Leadership (Nunavut)	Education		Certificate
Chemistry	Science		Undergraduate
Christian Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
Classics	Arts		Undergraduate
Computer Science	Science		Undergraduate
D
PROGRAMS		FACULTY	LEVEL
Dietetic Internship (Foods and Nutrition)		Science	Certificate
Diversity and Social Justice Studies		Arts	Undergraduate
Doctor of Applied Health		Graduate Studies	Graduate
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies		Education	Graduate
Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Design Engineering		Sustainable Design Engineering	Graduate
Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine		Veterinary Medicine	Graduate
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)		Arts	Graduate
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)		Veterinary Medicine	Undergraduate

E
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
Economics	Arts	Undergraduate
Education (Bachelor of Education)	Education	Undergraduate
Education (MEd)	Education	Graduate
Educational Studies (PhD)	Education	Graduate
Engineering	Sustainable Design Engineering	Undergraduate
Engineering (MSc)	Sustainable Design Engineering	Graduate
Engineering (PhD)	Sustainable Design Engineering	Graduate
English	Arts	Undergraduate
Environmental Sciences (PhD)	Science	Graduate
Environmental Studies	Science	Undergraduate
Executive Master of Business Administration	Business	Graduate
F
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
Financial Mathematics	Science	Undergraduate
Fine Arts	Arts	Undergraduate
Foods and Nutrition	Science	Undergraduate
French	Arts	Undergraduate

 

G
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
German	Arts	Undergraduate
Global Affairs	Graduate Studies	Graduate
H
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
History	Arts	Undergraduate

I
PROGRAMS	FACULTY		LEVEL
Indigenous Studies	Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies		Undergraduate
Integrated Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
International Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
Island Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
J
PROGRAMS		FACULTY	LEVEL
Journalism (Bachelor of Applied Arts in)		Arts	Undergraduate

K
PROGRAMS	FACULTY		LEVEL
Kinesiology	Science		Undergraduate
Korean Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
M
PROGRAMS		FACULTY	LEVEL
Master in Global Affairs		Graduate Studies	Graduate
Master of Applied Health Services Research		Science	Graduate
Master of Arts in Island Studies		Arts	Graduate
Master of Business Administration		Business	Graduate
Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership		Business	Graduate
Master of Education in Leadership in Learning		Education	Graduate
Master of Nursing		Nursing	Graduate
Master of Science – Environmental Sciences		Science	Graduate
Master of Science – Human Biology		Science	Graduate
Master of Science – Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences		Science	Graduate
Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine		Veterinary Medicine	Graduate
Master of Science, Mathematical and Computational Sciences		Science	Graduate
Master of Science, Sustainable Design Engineering		Sustainable Design Engineering	Graduate
Master of Veterinary Science		Veterinary Medicine	Graduate
Mathematics		Science	Undergraduate
Medical and Biological Physics		Science	Undergraduate
Medieval and Renaissance Studies		Arts	Undergraduate
Modern Languages		Arts	Undergraduate
Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences (PhD)		Science	Graduate
Music (Bachelor of Arts)		Arts	Undergraduate
Music (Bachelor of Music)		Arts	Undergraduate
Music Education		Arts	Undergraduate

N
PROGRAMS	FACULTY		LEVEL
Nursing	Nursing		Undergraduate
P
PROGRAMS		FACULTY	LEVEL
Paramedicine (Bachelor of Applied Health in)		Science	Undergraduate
PhD in Educational Studies		Education	Graduate
PhD in Environmental Sciences		Science	Graduate
PhD in Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences		Science	Graduate
PhD in Sustainable Design Engineering		Sustainable Design Engineering	Graduate
PhD in Veterinary Medicine		Veterinary Medicine	Graduate
Philosophy		Arts	Undergraduate
Physics		Science	Undergraduate
Political Science		Arts	Undergraduate
Pre-veterinary Medicine Stream		Science	Undergraduate
Psychology		Arts, Science	Undergraduate
Public Administration (Certificate)		Business	Certificate

R
PROGRAMS	FACULTY		LEVEL
Radiography	Science		Undergraduate
Religious Studies	Arts		Undergraduate
S
PROGRAMS		FACULTY	LEVEL
Social Studies of Science		Arts	Undergraduate
Sociology/Anthropology		Arts	Undergraduate
Spanish		Arts	Undergraduate
Statistics		Science	Undergraduate
Sustainable Design Engineering		Sustainable Design Engineering	Undergraduate

T
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
Theatre Studies	Arts	Undergraduate
U
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
University Writing	Arts	Undergraduate

W
PROGRAMS	FACULTY	LEVEL
Wildlife Conservation	Science	Undergraduate

 

 

 

 

Tuition & Fees of Undergraduate

Faculty of Art’s

Tuition

Full-Time International Fee – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time student tuition.

Full-Time Students – $6,828 per year

$3414 per semester, or $682.80 per 3 credit course

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Laboratory Fee – $100 per applicable course

Student Union Fees

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Program Fees

Music

Music Instruction Fee – $500 per applicable course

 

Faculty of Business

Tuition

Full-Time International Fee – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time student tuition.

Full-Time Tuition and International Fee total – $14,838 per year

Full-Time Students – $6,828 per year

$3414 per semester, or $682.80 per 3 credit course

Fees

Laboratory Fee – $100 per applicable course

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

Program Fees

Co-op Program

Acceptance Fee – $778

Course/Work-Term Registration – $683

 

Faculty Of Education

Tuition

Bachelor of Education Tuition – $13,656

$682.80 per 3 credit course. Contact Faculty of Education for semester-by-semester breakdown.

Bachelor of Education International Fee – $11,862

This amount is paid in addition to the Bachelor of Education Tuition fee.

Fees

Laboratory Fee – $100 per applicable course

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Program Fees

BEd Professional Fee – $750

 

Faculty of Engineering

Tuition

Full-Time International Fee – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time student tuition.

Engineering – $3,414 per semester

This is an estimate based on 15 credit hours. $682.80 per 3 credit course.

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Laboratory Fee – $100 per applicable course

Student Union Fees

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

Program Fees

Engineering

Engineering Professional Fee – $1,000

 

 

Faculty or Nursing

Tuition

Full-Time International Fee – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time student tuition.

Full-Time Students – $6,828 per year

$3414 per semester, or $682.80 per 3 credit course

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Laboratory Fee – $100 per applicable course

Student Union Fees

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

Program Fees

Canadian Nursing Student Association Fee – $11

Nursing Professional Fee (4 Year Program) – $500 Per Year

Nursing Professional Fee (2 Year Program) – $1,000 Per Year

 

 

Faculty of Science

Tuition

Full-Time International Fee – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time student tuition.

Full-Time Students – $6,828 per year

$3414 per semester, or $682.80 per 3 credit course

Radiography Tuition – $3,869 per semester

This is an estimate based on 17 credit hours. $682.80 per 3 credit course.

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Laboratory Fee – $100 per applicable course

Student Union Fees

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Student Wellness Program – $5

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

Program Fees

Co-op Program

Acceptance Fee – $778

Course/Work-Term Registration – $683

Foods and Nutrition

Dietetic Internship Work-Term Fee – $2,144

Only for students in the Dietary Intership Program

 

Faculty of Medicine

Tuition

DVM Tuition (International) – $74,804 per year

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Program Fees

DVM Professional Fee – $300

SAVMA Fee – $17

SAVS Laundry Fee – $50

SCVMA Fee – $5

 

 

Tuition and Fees Graduate

Faculty of Art’s

Tuition

Master of Arts in Island Studies Tuition – $12,900 per program

Course Based – $1290 per course for 10 courses

Thesis Based – $1290 per course for 6 courses & $1720 per course for 3 thesis courses 

Doctoral Clinical Psychology – $35,844 per 4 year program

International Fee (Master of Arts in Island Studies) – $801 per course

This amount is paid in addition to course tuition

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Faculty Of Business

Tuition

International Fee – $801 per 3 credit course

Executive Master of Business – $2,870 per 3 credit course

Master of Business in Global Leadership – $1,562 per course

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Faculty of Education

Tuition

International Fee (Master Of Education) – $801 Per Course

This amount is paid in addition to course tuition

International Fee (PhD in Educational Studies) – $8,010 Per Year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time PhD tuition

PhD in Educational Studies – $13,815 per 3 year program

Master of Education Tuition – $10,420 per program

Course Based – $1042 per course for 10 courses

Thesis Based – $1042 per course for 6 courses & $1389 per course for 3 thesis courses

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Faculty of Engineering

Tuition

Master in Engineering – $9,920 per 2 year program

Full-Time International Fee (Graduate programs) – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time graduate student tuition.

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Faculty of Nursing

Tuition

Master of Nursing – $9,220 per 2 year program

Full-Time International Fee (Graduate programs) – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time graduate student tuition.

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Faculty of Science

Tuition

Master of Applied Health Services Research – $14,340 per 2 year program

PHD of Science – $13,815 per 3 year program

Full-Time International Fee (Graduate programs) – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time graduate student tuition.

Master of Science – $9,220 per 2 year program

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Faculty of Medicine

Tuition

Master of Science – $9,220 per 2 year program

PhD in Veterinary Medicine – $13,815 per 3 year program

Master of Veterinary Science – $9,220 per 2 year program

Full-Time International Fee (Graduate programs) – $8,010 per year

This amount is paid in addition to full-time graduate student tuition.

Fees

Technology Fee – $100

Fitness and Administration Fee – $266

Library Resource Fee – $50

Student Union Fees

Student Centre Fee – $42

WUSC – $10

CASA – $4

Student Union Fee – $182

Student Wellness Program – $5

International Student Health Insurance – $956

may partially opt out with proof of insurance

Canadian Federation of Students – $11

International Student Dental Insurance – $169

may opt out with proof of insurance

Transit Pass – $64

Program Fees

Maintenance of Status Fee – $167 per semester

 

Other Fees

Application Fees

Undergraduates – $50
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – $75
Graduates – $50

Other Academic Fees

Audited Course (3 semester hours) – $435
Course-Based PLAR – $342
Program PLAR – $684
Student Success Program – $554

English Academic Preparation (EAP)

Full-Time Domestic EAP Students – $8,015
Full-Time International EAP Students – $16,697
Part-Time EAP Domestic Students – $683 per course
Part-Time EAP International Students – $1,484 per course

Service Fees

Challenge Examination – $342
Evaluation of Special Credits – $342
Late Payment in Fall and Winter Semesters – $60/$30
Late Payment in Summer Sessions – $25
NSF Returned Cheque – Administration Fee – $20
Full-Time Student Reinstatement Fee – $50
Part-Time Student Reinstatement Fee – $25

          Payment Deadlines

Tuition and fees are due each semester by the following dates:

• Fall Term 2023 – September 15 at 4:00 pm
• Winter Term 2024 – January 19 at 4:00 pm
• Summer Term – refer to the Student Toolbox in myUPEI for section dates and deadlines (same as 100% refund date for each course)

If a student registers and subsequently decides not to attend, it is their responsibility to cancel all registrations prior to the payment deadline to avoid any charges.

If a student is registered and has not made payment or payment arrangements by the payment deadline, they may be de-registered from their courses.

Payment of fees constitutes part of the registration procedures. Fees not paid in full by the payment deadline (during regular business hours) are subject to late fees, as outlined on the Other Fees page.

Students unable to make payment by the payment deadline are asked to complete a Permission to Pay Later form and have it approved by the Student Financial Services Office. An approved Permission to Pay Later does not waive applicable late fees or interest but will ensure a student remains enrolled in their courses in the current term. Permission to Pay Later forms will not be approved for students owing a balance in a previous term