University of Prince Edward Island

University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) - public higher education institution in Canada. UPEIstarted accepting students in 1969. Thanks to its quite favourable location inside Charlottetown, students can enjoy an active city life with a rural serenity. University of Prince Edward Island has a high position in the academic rankings of Canada.

Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. More than a half (70%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at UPEI, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 10,000 USD. UPEI is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree - 10,000 USD per year of study. The official website of the university (http://www.upei.ca) can offer more accurate pricing information depending on the chocen program.

The composition of the university. University of Prince Edward Island is on the smaller side, it teaches about 5000 students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The teaching staff of UPEI is composed of 999 academic specialists. The university offers international student exchange programs, made possible by the vast network of partner educational institutions and companies. The university social media pages cover student life, recent events and more: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of UPEI. There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room. It belongs to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and is also a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Canadian University Press (CUP).