A friendly, vibrant community
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) offers an education rich in knowledge and opportunities - and in value. With a legacy of more than 200 years of history, as well as small size and mixed rural/ urban environment, UPEI has a distinctive character that combines tradition with leading-edge research and learning opportunities.As an institution committed to creating accessible and inclusive environments for learning, teaching, and living, UPEI is proud that students and graduates alike applaud the university's intimate atmosphere where people feel like they belong. Consistently ranked one of Canada's top ten primarily undergraduate universities, UPEI has grown to become an integral part of the city and the province as it undergoes unprecedented development, transforming the campus and bolstering its national and international reputation.
UPEI is located in PEI's capital, Charlottetown, a friendly and culturally vibrant city of 32,000 and one of the safest cities in Canada. Campus architecture is an inviting mix of old and new buildings, all within easy walking distance. A world-class biosciences and health research facility is home to scientists from UPEI, National Research Council, and Agriculture & Agri- Foods Canada. The new School of Business and a major expansion of the Atlantic Veterinary College opened in 2008. Three new or newly refurbished smoke-free residences house 434 students, with flexible all-youcare- to-eat meal plans.
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Engaged in Student sucess
Home to four 3M Teaching Award-winners, UPEI boasts small class sizes, particularly in upper-level classes, as part of its commitment to teaching excellence. Just over 4,200 students attended UPEI in 2008 - the highest-ever enrolment for full- and part-time students. Many cite professors knowing them by name, not by number, as one of UPEI's great strengths.
Teaching methods range from extensive face-to-face interaction to the use of web-based teaching through Moodle and video podcasting. Students appreciate the many and varied opportunities to work alongside professors doing meaningful research. Third-year students have an opportunity for a year-long exchange with Ryerson University through the new and innovative EDGE (Experiences Diversity Growth Exchange) program. All first-year students must now take a new course: Global Issues: Critical Thinking and Writing, an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary communication skills through the lens of current global issues.
Scholarships and awards
More than $2.5 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards assist students who achieve well academically or who are in financial need. Inspiring Excellence Awards provide an automatic entrance scholarship of $600 in first year, renewable in second, to students who complete high school with an 85 per cent average. Entrance scholarships range from $1,000 non-renewable to $5,000 renewable.
What it costs
UPEI tuition fees are the lowest in the Maritimes, and among the lowest in the country.
Find out more
To contact a university representative for more information, or request a copy of the UPEI Viewbook, call (800) 606-8734, e-mail newstudent@upei.ca, or visit upei.ca. A First-Year Advisement Centre is available to help students select their programs and courses.
Engaged in Student sucess
Home to four 3M Teaching Award-winners, UPEI boasts small class sizes, particularly in upper-level classes, as part of its commitment to teaching excellence. Just over 4,200 students attended UPEI in 2008 - the highest-ever enrolment for full- and part-time students. Many cite professors knowing them by name, not by number, as one of UPEI's great strengths.
Teaching methods range from extensive face-to-face interaction to the use of web-based teaching through Moodle and video podcasting. Students appreciate the many and varied opportunities to work alongside professors doing meaningful research. Third-year students have an opportunity for a year-long exchange with Ryerson University through the new and innovative EDGE (Experiences Diversity Growth Exchange) program. All first-year students must now take a new course: Global Issues: Critical Thinking and Writing, an interdisciplinary approach to contemporary communication skills through the lens of current global issues.
Scholarships and awards
More than $2.5 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards assist students who achieve well academically or who are in financial need. Inspiring Excellence Awards provide an automatic entrance scholarship of $600 in first year, renewable in second, to students who complete high school with an 85 per cent average. Entrance scholarships range from $1,000 non-renewable to $5,000 renewable.
What it costs
UPEI tuition fees are the lowest in the Maritimes, and among the lowest in the country.
Find out more
To contact a university representative for more information, or request a copy of the UPEI Viewbook, call (800) 606-8734, e-mail newstudent@upei.ca, or visit upei.ca. A First-Year Advisement Centre is available to help students select their programs and courses.