University of Prince Edward Island — Study Abroad in Charlottetown, Canada

About

Located in Charlottetown, the birthplace of Confederation and the capital city of Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has a rich history with roots in two founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) and Saint Dunstan’s University (est. 1855). Formed in 1969 as the provincial university, UPEI honours its proud legacy through academic excellence and research innovation. In 2019, the University celebrated 50 years of outstanding leadership and achievement in education and research with a full year of commemorative events and activities. UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Aquatic Epidemiology, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed or sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI offers its students access to exceptional faculty, researchers, and staff. Students come from all walks of life and from local, regional, national, and international locations to study and learn at UPEI. In the fall of 2018, international students from 80 countries comprised almost 26 per cent of the University’s total enrolment. Why the University of Prince Edward Island Island Life : Calm and safe; fun and inviting; hospitable, vibrant, and historic. Beaches, world-class cuisine, and major concerts just minutes away from pastoral farms and the Confederation trail. Downtown Charlottetown is only a 20-minute walk away from campus and has the best of a small city packed with the best of urban life. And, the ocean is never more than a 15-minute drive from the ocean. Academics : UPEI offers undergraduate programs in Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Nursing, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, and a growing number of graduate programs supported by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Whatever a student's passion and whatever their goals, UPEI has what they need to carve their niche. Experiential Education : The UPEI Co-op Program is an integrated approach to university education which enables students to alternate academic terms on campus with work terms in suitable employment. The success of such programs is founded on the principle that students are able to apply theoretical knowledge from course studies in the workplace and return to the classroom with practical workplace experience.

Why University of Prince Edward Island

PGWP-participating institution
Co-op / internship pathways
Work-while-studying friendly
Conditional offer letters available
66 programs listed on Zinjet
1 scholarship linked
Post-graduation work permit: Eligible (PGWP participating)
Co-op / internship: Available

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Post-graduation work permit: Eligible (PGWP participating)
Co-op / internship: Available
Work while studying: Available
Conditional offer letter: Available
Designated Learning Institution (DLI): O19220071452
Institution type: Public

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University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, Canada

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island

C1A 4P3

Canada

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550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3, Canada

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International Entrance Award Cycle

Charlottetown

Amount CA$1,000 – CA$3,000

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Programs

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Journalism

4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Charlottetown

Earliest intake

Jan 1, 2019

Gross tuition

CA$14,838

Application fee

CA$50