University of Prince Edward Island: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1492 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #42 of 101 | In Canada |
| #139 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Enrollment
- 4,336
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.upei.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to April (September - December; January-April) |
| Enrollment | 4,336 |
We've calculated the 75% acceptance rate for University of Prince Edward Island based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Prince Edward Island has published 8,066 scientific papers with 187,175 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Ecology, Genetics, Computer Science, and Physics.
University of Prince Edward Island majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 60 | 194 |
| 1994 | 81 | 258 |
| 1995 | 83 | 310 |
| 1996 | 85 | 335 |
| 1997 | 92 | 472 |
| 1998 | 104 | 470 |
| 1999 | 95 | 590 |
| 2000 | 125 | 665 |
| 2001 | 123 | 999 |
| 2002 | 143 | 1247 |
| 2003 | 135 | 1423 |
| 2004 | 171 | 1659 |
| 2005 | 176 | 2100 |
| 2006 | 202 | 2626 |
| 2007 | 195 | 2991 |
| 2008 | 196 | 3456 |
| 2009 | 207 | 4102 |
| 2010 | 204 | 4495 |
| 2011 | 267 | 5272 |
| 2012 | 269 | 5968 |
| 2013 | 277 | 6406 |
| 2014 | 284 | 6949 |
| 2015 | 282 | 7230 |
| 2016 | 324 | 7295 |
| 2017 | 348 | 8446 |
| 2018 | 357 | 9109 |
| 2019 | 311 | 10417 |
| 2020 | 431 | 13177 |
| 2021 | 411 | 15166 |
| 2022 | 427 | 15005 |
| 2023 | 427 | 15664 |
| 2024 | 373 | 16644 |
| 2025 | 306 | 15773 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Undergraduate programme: 6,428 per annum. Master of Business 32,640 per 2 year programme + 6,428 per year (This amount is paid in addition to full-time graduate student tuition). (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undergraduate programme: 5,520 per annum. Master of Business: 32,640 per 2 year programme. PhD in Educational Studies: 11,124 per 3 year programme. (CAD) |
The University of Prince Edward Island has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Prince Edward Island.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Island Studies, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Education, Veterinary Science |
University of Prince Edward Island alumni
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Tyler Shaw
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 33)
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Tyler Shaw is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor. After winning the "MuchMusic Coca-Cola Covers Contest 2012" organized by the Canadian music cable channel MuchMusic, he released his debut single, "Kiss Goodnight", via Sony Music Canada in December 2012. The song was quickly certified Gold by Music Canada in April 2013. His debut studio album, Yesterday, was released on September 4, 2015, by Sony Music, spawned over 6 singles and is a certified gold album. His sophomore album INTUITION was released on September 28, 2018, also via Sony Music Canada, followed up by the self-titled third studio album Tyler Shaw on August 20, 2021.
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Wade MacLauchlan
- Occupations
- politicianbiographer
- Biography
-
H. Wade MacLauchlan CM OPEI, is a Canadian academic administrator and former politician who served as the 32nd premier of Prince Edward Island and leader of the Prince Edward Island Liberal Party from 2015 to 2019. He also served as the fifth president of the University of Prince Edward Island from 1999 to 2011, and has been the seventh modern chancellor of the University of New Brunswick since 2023.
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Mathew Maione
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Mathew Maione is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman playing for IF Björklöven of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv).
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Geraldine Quinn
- Occupations
- comedianfilm director
- Biography
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Geraldine Mary Quinn is an Australian songwriter, guitarist, singer, comedian, and actor based in Melbourne. She has performed solo shows at many arts and comedy festivals, including Hex And The City in Adelaide, Melbourne, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and Queen Bitch at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
University of Prince Edward Island faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, Classical Languages, Development Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, French, German, Greek (Classical), History, Island Studies, Journalism, Latin, Modern Languages, Music, Music Education, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Women's Studies, Writing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Education, Human Resources, International and Comparative Education, Leadership, Library Science, Natives Education |
| Faculty : Graduate Studies | Business Administration, Education, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Island Studies, Leadership, Management, Materials Engineering, Molecular Biology, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Nutrition, Physics, Psychology, Radiology, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Veterinary | Anaesthesiology, Animal Husbandry, Biomedicine, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Parasitology, Pathology, Physiology, Public Health, Surgery, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Virology, Zoology |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant, International Business, Management, Tourism |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | UPEI |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Motto | Foi, Connaissance, Service |
| Colors | green, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |