University of Prince Edward Island: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1492 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 42 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 139 of 2,078 | For Veterinary |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
4,336
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Prince Edward Island.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Prince Edward Island faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Prince Edward Island.
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
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.
| 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
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
5,265
/ 147,206
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
4,483
/ 115,671
|
| Medicine |
4,267
/ 117,026
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,693
/ 82,862
|
| Chemistry |
3,250
/ 94,811
|
| Engineering |
2,763
/ 65,963
|
| Ecology |
2,640
/ 74,825
|
| Genetics |
2,628
/ 85,031
|
| Computer Science |
2,336
/ 54,616
|
| Physics |
2,311
/ 50,320
|
| Geology |
2,303
/ 63,409
|
| Biochemistry |
2,254
/ 75,187
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,089
/ 50,207
|
| Sociology |
1,886
/ 42,754
|
| Political Science |
1,878
/ 39,902
|
| Psychology |
1,771
/ 44,719
|
| Pathology |
1,762
/ 63,120
|
| Law |
1,733
/ 39,217
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,561
/ 40,437
|
| Paleontology |
1,539
/ 48,142
|
| Philosophy |
1,511
/ 31,896
|
| History |
1,503
/ 34,604
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,272
/ 26,744
|
| Archaeology |
1,227
/ 31,521
|
| Mathematics |
1,214
/ 26,098
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
1,119
/ 29,251
|
| Business |
1,027
/ 19,419
|
| Immunology |
1,026
/ 30,653
|
| Materials Science |
990
/ 23,239
|
| Economics |
967
/ 18,075
|
| Botany |
938
/ 23,687
|
| Statistics |
917
/ 20,533
|
| Public Health |
799
/ 23,396
|
| Veterinary |
792
/ 24,136
|
| Animal Science |
776
/ 25,358
|
| Microbiology |
760
/ 24,688
|
| Psychiatry |
742
/ 21,426
|
| Zoology |
733
/ 18,292
|
| Oceanography |
719
/ 16,945
|
| Linguistics |
715
/ 17,334
|
Annual publication & citation counts
18 Notable alumni
1. James Hyndman
1874-1971 (aged 97)
lawyer
judge
James Duncan Hyndman, CBE was a Canadian politician, lawyer, and judge. He served as a municipal councillor in Edmonton, Alberta, and was the youngest person ever appointed to the Supreme Court of Alberta.
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2. Donald Farquharson
1834-1903 (aged 69)
businessperson
politician
Donald Farquharson was a Canadian politician who served as the eighth premier of Prince Edward Island.
3. Elizabeth Rollins Epperly
1951-. (aged 75)
academic
Elizabeth Rollins Epperly CM is an American–Canadian Victorian scholar, author, curator, English professor (from 1976 to 2006), and former university president (1995–1998) of the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). Epperly taught at the University of Prince Edward Island for 22 years where she also served as founding chair of the L.M. Montgomery Institute and UPEI's fourth (and first female)...
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4. George William Howlan
1835-1901 (aged 66)
merchant
ship-owner
businessperson
politician
George William Howlan was an Irish-born merchant, ship owner and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
All 18 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UPEI
Founded
1969
Motto
Foi, Connaissance, Service
Colors
green, red
Academic calendar
September to April (September - December; January-April)
Address
550 University Avenue Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3 Canada
City Population
39,000
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