University of Prince Edward Island: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1484 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #397 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #40 of 101 | In Canada |
| #133 of 2,131 | 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 7,815 scientific papers with 174,748 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Genetics, Ecology, Computer Science, and Geology.
University of Prince Edward Island majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 63 | 166 |
| 1993 | 60 | 193 |
| 1994 | 81 | 254 |
| 1995 | 83 | 308 |
| 1996 | 85 | 330 |
| 1997 | 92 | 469 |
| 1998 | 104 | 470 |
| 1999 | 95 | 589 |
| 2000 | 125 | 661 |
| 2001 | 123 | 991 |
| 2002 | 143 | 1242 |
| 2003 | 135 | 1419 |
| 2004 | 171 | 1650 |
| 2005 | 176 | 2094 |
| 2006 | 202 | 2621 |
| 2007 | 196 | 2985 |
| 2008 | 195 | 3446 |
| 2009 | 207 | 4089 |
| 2010 | 203 | 4488 |
| 2011 | 267 | 5264 |
| 2012 | 270 | 5968 |
| 2013 | 277 | 6408 |
| 2014 | 284 | 6941 |
| 2015 | 280 | 7221 |
| 2016 | 324 | 7290 |
| 2017 | 348 | 8448 |
| 2018 | 357 | 9099 |
| 2019 | 311 | 10422 |
| 2020 | 430 | 13196 |
| 2021 | 411 | 15167 |
| 2022 | 423 | 15000 |
| 2023 | 427 | 15663 |
| 2024 | 371 | 16496 |
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 32)
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Tyler Shaw is a Canadian singer 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", through Sony Music Canada in December 2012. The song was certified Gold by Music Canada in April 2013. His debut studio album, Yesterday, was released on September 4, 2015, by Sony Music. His second album Intuition was released on September 28, 2018, also by Sony Music.
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Wade MacLauchlan
- Occupations
- politicianbiographer
- Biography
-
H. Wade MacLauchlan CM OPEI, is a Canadian legal academic, university administrator, politician and community leader. He served as the fifth president of the University of Prince Edward Island from 1999 to 2011, becoming president emeritus in 2012. He served as the 32nd premier of Prince Edward Island from 2015 to 2019. His government was defeated in the April 23, 2019 general election. MacLauchlan announced his intention to step down as Liberal leader on 26 April 2019, and completed his term as Premier on 9 May 2019.
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Mathew Maione
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Mathew Maione is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman playing for Björklöven of the Swedish league Hockeyallsvenskan.
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Geraldine Quinn
- Occupations
- comedianfilm director
- Biography
-
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 |