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  • true UPEI Overview The University of Prince Edward Island offers a truly unique campus experience for students, staff and faculty. Overview
  • History

    Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island has a rich history with roots in two predecessor institutions: Prince of Wales College and St. Dunstan’s University.

     History
  • Mission and Vision

    UPEI exists to encourage and assist people to acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for critical and creative thinking.

     Mission and Vision
  • Governance and Structure

    University leadership at UPEI includes the Board of Governors, Senate, President, Vice Presidents and Deans.

     Governance
  • Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz

    The University of Prince Edward Island's sixth President and Vice-Chancellor.

     President
  • Employment

    The University of Prince Edward Island offers world-class research opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative collaborations for staff and faculty.

     Employment
  • Remember UPEI Re-visit UPEI through the decades - from 1970 to 1990. Remember
  • Book a Tour!

    Schedule a campus tour and see why UPEI is right for you!

     Visit the Campus
  • About PEI

    Find out why Prince Edward Island is an idea place to live and study.

     About PEI

UPEI Overview

The University of Prince Edward Island offers a truly unique campus experience for students, staff and faculty.

About UPEI

Located on 140 acres in Charlottetown, the birthplace of Confederation, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has a rich history with roots in two predecessor institutions: Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) and St. Dunstan’s University (est. 1855). Established in 1969, UPEI’s current four faculties (arts, education, science, and veterinary medicine) and two schools (business and nursing) offer a wide range of programs and degrees to more than 4,600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students from around the world. Home to seven Canada Research Chairs, a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Aquatic Epidemiology, and four 3M Teaching Award-winners, UPEI offers its students access to over 200 exceptional faculty and research staff.

With over $4.4 million in scholarships, international exchange and study opportunities, an active Student Union, expanding graduate programs and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers its students a unique campus experience. Our alumni enjoy success in their chosen fields and are a constant reminder of the value and promise inherent in a UPEI education.

Video from Campus Sessions, featuring musicians performing live on the UPEI campus.