Charlottetown hosted the 1864 conference that led to Canadian Confederation, and it's home to the University of Prince Edward Island. UPEI was formed in 1969 from Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan's University. It houses the Atlantic Veterinary College and also teaches business, computer science, psychology and sustainable design engineering. Classes are small.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Official website: upei.ca
Public university in Prince Edward Island
1969
Atlantic Veterinary College
CA$22,000 – CA$28,000
International students, undergraduate programmes
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on upei.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BSc Engineering (Sustainable Design Engineering)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
The Atlantic Veterinary College, one of five vet schools in Canada.
Sustainable design engineering with project work from first year.
A small campus in a small, safe capital city.
Graduates join Island employers in government, bioscience, tourism and agriculture.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
PEI's provincial nominee programme gives some graduates a route to permanent residence.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
Limited programmes
Campus is a short bus ride from downtown Charlottetown, with residences, the vet college and sports fields on one site.
Charlottetown is small and friendly, with a harbour, red-sand beaches nearby and summer theatre. Winters are long, and the Confederation Bridge links the Island to the mainland.
Letter of acceptance from the institution
PEI provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
UPEI accepts international applications on a rolling basis. Apply by spring for September and by early autumn for January so there's time for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September, and several undergraduate programmes also admit in January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from University of Prince Edward Island and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Business administration, computer science, sustainable design engineering and psychology are popular. Entry is based on final-year school grades, usually with IELTS 6.5.
UPEI offers entrance scholarships to international students with strong grades, often awarded automatically at admission. Check the awards page for current values.
