University of Prince Edward Island

About The University

550 University Ave, Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island, Canada

Established in the year 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island is a government university offering a range of degrees at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. This university's history is closely connected with its founding institutions, namely Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's University. In the year 1969, this university welcomed its first batch of students, followed by the coalition of its founding members. As the university started to expand its academic curriculum, new faculties and schools, such as the Veterinary Medicine faculty and the Nursing school were added to it.

Nestled in the capital of Prince Edward Island City, Charlottetown, the university's campus has many amenities for its students. These amenities include dining halls, sports centers, daycare centers, science centers, libraries, and student centers. Students can utilize the benefits of on-campus accommodation and parking spaces. Several of the university's buildings have been named after staff, students and members who have significantly added to its success. The UPEI Health and Wellness Center aims to provide the students with high-quality health care to promote a healthy campus and community. Additionally, The Robertson Library has various educational resources for the students.

In the academic year of 2018-2019, the university experienced an increase in student enrolment compared to the previous academic year. The student's enrolment for undergraduate courses in the same year was 4,208 and the postgraduate enrolment was 461. Both enrolments had a hike of 2.1% and 8.0%, respectively. The University of Prince Edward Island welcomes international students across the world, and in 2018, the total international student enrolment was 1,164. In the year 2017-2018, the average class size was 25, and the student to faculty ratio measured up to be 16:1. In the same year, the university received a research income of $12.9 Million. Additionally, the number of scholarship recipients was 2,149.

The University of Prince Edward Island has managed to create several notable alumni, who are pioneering in their respective fields. These alumni are often awarded awards and recognition by the university to appreciate their achievements in society. Some of them are renowned businessman Frank Zakem, businessman Henry Callbeck, politician Mike Duffy, physician Lorne Bonnell, and singer Tyler Shaw. This university has 26,529 alumni in 79 different countries. Presently, The UPEI Alumni Association is responsible for maintaining a close-knit bond between the alumni and the university.
Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. More than a half (70%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at UPEI, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 10,000 USD. UPEI is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 10,000 USD per year of study. The official website of the university (http://www.upei.ca) can offer more accurate pricing information depending on the chocen program.

The composition of the university. University of Prince Edward Island is on the smaller side, it teaches about 5000 students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The teaching staff of UPEI is composed of 999 academic specialists. The university offers international student exchange programs, made possible by the vast network of partner educational institutions and companies. The university social media pages cover student life, recent events and more: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of UPEI. There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room. It belongs to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and is also a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Canadian University Press (CUP).

 

Other Details:

Name	University of Prince Edward Island
DLI #	O19220071452
Country	Canada
Address	550 University Ave, Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island, Canada
Email	inte@upei.ca
Phone	902.628.4353
Website	Website
Established Year	1969
Ranking	# 45
Total Students	4318
Total International Students	700
Male/Female Ratio	1 : 1.38
UG/PG Course Ratio	1 : 0.34
Faculty/Student Ratio	1 : 0.22
Endowments Value	CAD 26 million
Yearly Hostel Expense	CAD 9000-10000
International Student Website	Link
Wikipedia Link	Link