Overview
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a public funded university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is a liberal arts university with a primary emphasis on undergraduate study in the liberal arts and sciences. It was founded in 1969 by the merger of St. Dunstan's University founded in 1855 and Prince of Wales College, founded in 1860. It is one of the top ten undergraduate universities in Canada!
The primary mission of this university is to encourage and assist people to acquire the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for critical and creative thinking.
It offers a diverse range of courses ranging from arts, to business to education to science to nursing and veterinary sciences.
The University of Prince Edward Island has a long tradition of providing a solid education in the liberal arts. It is committed to rigorous study and inquiry, belief in the value of knowledge, lifelong capacity-building, and the development of the whole person.
The Faculty of Education offers innovative B.Ed.(pre-service), Graduate (MEd and PhD), and professional development programs that demonstrate excellence in teaching.
The faculty of Science apart from regular programs also offers Internship and Co-operative Education Programs.
The faculty of Veterinary medicine is home to The Atlantic Veterinary College, a leading research institute known around the world for its world class researchers and highly collaborative spirit.
The school of Business also offers degree programs, specializations and enhancement opportunities by way of Study abroad programs and Co-operative education.
The Centre for Life-Long Learning develops, delivers, and is involved in a wide range of adult education activities, including professional development certificate programs and short courses.
Small class sizes and easy access to faculty ensures that students develop effective learning relationships.
Location & Facilities
UPEI's campus, located at the corner of Belvedere and University Avenues in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island's capital city, is built on 134 acres (54 hectares) of land.
UPEI accommodates 434 students in three residences:
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall
Blanchard Hall
Bernardine Hall. Although the hall is co-ed, one floor is female-only.
Recreation sports are an integral part of campus life, providing relief from the stress of daily academic commitments, improving personal fitness and well being, and providing an opportunity to make social contacts. This is free for full time students.
The Fitness Centre has a variety of equipments like MP3 Keiser Bicycles, Life Fitness Treadmills, Bicycles, Ellipticals Cross-Trainers and Stair climbers, rowers and Cybex Cross Trainers
List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College
University of Prince Edward Island is home to:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- School of Business
- School of Nursing
- Office of Graduate Studies
- Centre for Life-Long Learning
Courses Offered
| Sr.no |
Level |
Name of the Program |
| 1 |
UG |
Anthropology |
| 2 |
UG |
Canadian Studies |
| 3 |
UG |
Economics |
| 4 |
UG |
English |
| 5 |
UG |
History |
| 6 |
UG |
Modern Languages- French/ German/Spanish |
|
| 7 |
UG |
Music |
| 8 |
UG / PhD |
Philosophy |
| 9 |
UG |
Political Studies |
| 10 |
UG |
Psychology |
| 11 |
UG |
Religious Studies |
| 12 |
UG |
Sociology |
| 13 |
UG |
Women's Studies |
| 14 |
UG |
Acadian Studies |
| 15 |
UG |
Asian Studies |
| 16 |
UG |
Catholic Studies |
| 17 |
UG |
Christian Studies |
| 18 |
UG |
Classics |
| 19 |
UG |
Environmental Studies |
| 20 |
UG |
Fine Arts |
| 21 |
UG |
International Development Studies |
| 22 |
UG / PG |
Island Studies |
| 23 |
UG |
Spanish |
| 24 |
UG |
Theatre Studies |
| 25 |
UG |
University Writing |
| 26 |
UG |
Applied Arts in Print Journalism |
| 27 |
UG |
Music Education |
| 28 |
UG |
Music |
| 29 |
UG / PG |
Biology |
| 30 |
UG / PG |
Chemistry |
| 31 |
UG |
Computer Science |
| 32 |
UG |
Family Science |
| 33 |
UG |
Foods & Nutrition |
| 34 |
UG |
Mathematics |
| 35 |
UG |
Physics |
| 36 |
UG |
Physics with Engineering |
| 37 |
UG |
Maths with Engineering |
| 38 |
UG |
Psychology |
| 39 |
UG |
Statistics |
| 40 |
UG |
Child & Family Studies |
| 41 |
UG / PG |
Nursing |
| 42 |
UG / PG |
Business Administration |
| 43 |
UG |
Business Studies |
| 44 |
UG |
Business Information Technology |
| 45 |
UG |
Education- Human Resource Development |
| 46 |
UG |
Business in Tourism & Hospitality |
| 47 |
UG |
Integrated Studies |
| 48 |
UG |
Applied Science in Radiography |
| 49 |
UG / PG |
Education |
| 50 |
UG |
Education in French Immersion |
| 51 |
UG / PG |
Veterinary Medicine |
| 52 |
PG |
Veterinary Science |
| 53 |
UG |
Post-Diploma Degree in Radiography |
| 54 |
PG |
Applied Health Services Research |
| 55 |
PG |
PhD in Education Studies |
| 56 |
UG |
Accounting Certificate |
| 57 |
UG |
Business Certificate |
| 58 |
UG Prerequisite:Acceptance to 3rd year business |
Certificate in Human Resource Management |
| 59 |
UG designed to provide regular classroom teachers with the background and skills necessary to enable them to provide appropriate instruction for students with special needs |
Certificate in Inclusive Education |
| 60 |
|
Certificate of Proficiency in Conversational Spanish |
| 61 |
UG designed to give qualified teachers specialized knowledge in the role of contemporary school libraries, as well as expertise in being a teacher-librarian |
Certificate in School Librarianship |
| 62 |
UG designed for mature individuals who have a combination of at least five years education and related vocational/occupational experience. |
Certificate in Adult Education |
| 63 |
UG |
Engineering Diploma |
| 64 |
UG |
Diploma in Pathology or Microbiology |
| 65 |
UG |
Public Administration Certificate/Diploma |
Scholarships
It offers scholarships of over4.2Million Dollars. Students are advised to apply early as they could be eligible for an automatic entrance scholarship or award. To be considered for this the appllication along with the first-term transcripts, must reach on or before March 1.
UPEI awards over 300 entrance scholarships a year. For example UPEI awards the Inspiring Exellence Award valued at $1000 for all first year students entering UPEI with a cumulative average of 85%+ based on the five courses used in admission.
Bursaries are offered to students based on various criteria including residency, community service, and financial need.
Bursaries are usually offered mid-way through each academic semester and require an application.
Intake
Four intakes -
Summer Session I (May) 2011
Summer Session I (May) 2011
September 2011
January 2012
With September being the major intake.
Download Application
Form
Click here to Download UG Application form
Click here to Download PG Application form
