University of Prince Edward Island [UPEI]
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1969
- University Type Public
- Phone Number +19025660576
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code C1A 4P3
- Website http://www.upei.ca
- Size of Campus 140
- Male Female Ratio 1:1.55
- Faculty Student Ratio 16:1
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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.
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Application Cost/Registration Fees
Location
Programs
All Courses offered
Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A]
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 14274
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor (Computer Science)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 14274
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor (Analytics)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 767410
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor (Financial Mathematics)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 13860
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBachelor of (Statistics)
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 Years
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 13860
Exams Accepted
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Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- University provides on campus housing facility to it's students
- Guaranteed accommodation is available to first year undergraduate students
- University has three residence halls Bernardine Hall, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall and Blanchard Hall. where the Blanchard hall is available to upper-year, graduate students
- University also provide dining facility to all the students resides on campus
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- The average rent is 600 to 700 CAD/month
- The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
- Almost all the student apartments come furnished with basic amenities such as a bed, desk, chair, and dresser or wardrobe
- Grocery, entertainment, health and public transport amenities are conveniently located nearby
