Undergraduate Programs of University of Prince Edward Island

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a public university located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was established in 1969 through the merger of two historic institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) and Saint Dunstan’s University (est. 1855). UPEI serves as the only university in Prince Edward Island and has grown into a well-regarded institution for education and research.

🎓 Undergraduate Degree Programs at UPEI

🧠 Faculty of Arts—Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Majors & Honours

1. Anthropology
2. Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
3. Canadian Studies
4. Diversity and Social Justice Studies
5. Economics
6. English
7. History
8. Modern Languages (French, Spanish)
9. Music
10. Philosophy
11. Political Science
12. Psychology
13. Religious Studies
14. Sociology
15. Sociology/Anthropology

Minors

1. Acadian Studies
2. Asian Studies
3. Catholic Studies
4. Christian Studies
5. Classics
6. Environmental Studies
7. International Studies
8. Island Studies
9. Korean Studies
10. Medieval and Renaissance Studies
11. Social Studies of Science
12. Theatre Studies
13. University Writing
14. French, Spanish, etc.

Other Arts-Level Degrees

1. Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism
2. Bachelor of Integrated Studies
3. Bachelor of Music
4. Bachelor of Music Education

📊 Faculty of Business

1. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
2. Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration
3. Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality
4. Bachelor of Business Studies (post-diploma degree)

🔬 Faculty of Science

1. Actuarial Science
2. Applied Climate Change and Adaptation
3. Applied Health in Paramedicine (BSc)
4. Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography
5. Bachelor of Applied Health in Paramedicine
6. Biology
7. Biotechnology / Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
8. Chemistry
9. Computer Science
10. Environmental Studies
11. Financial Mathematics
12. Foods and Nutrition
13. Kinesiology
14. Mathematics
15. Medical and Biological Physics
16. Physics
17. Statistics
18. Wildlife Conservation (BSc)
19. Bachelor of Environmental Studies
20. Pre-Veterinary Medicine Stream

🩺 Faculty of Nursing

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
2. Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

👩‍🏫 Faculty of Education

1. Bachelor of Education (BEd)
2. Bachelor of Education – Français Langue Seconde
   (Note: The BEd is a 12-month post-degree program, typically requiring a prior undergraduate degree to enter.)

🛠 Sustainable Design Engineering

1. Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering

🎓 Academic (Educational) Requirements

To be considered for an undergraduate degree (e.g., BA, BSc, BBA, Engineering, Nursing, etc.) as an international student, you generally need:

Completed secondary education (high school) equivalent to a Canadian 1. Grade 12 credentials such as:

1. Higher Secondary Certificate

2. Senior Secondary Certificate

Other recognized matriculation qualification from your country (If you are still completing high school, you can apply before results and submit anticipated grades.)

2. English Language Proficiency

• IELTS (Academic) and TOEFL iBT—the most common measures (Exact score requirements are set by UPEI; typically around IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 for direct admission, though some flexibility exists via English support programs.
• English Academic Preparation (EAP): If you don’t yet meet English score requirements, UPEI may offer conditional admission with placement into its EAP program to build skills before full academic study.

3. Application Components

When you apply, you normally must submit:

1.   Completed UPEI application form (online)

2.   Official academic transcripts—translated into English if necessary

3.   Proof of graduation or anticipated completion of high school

4.   English language test results, unless exempt or conditionally admitted

5.   Application fee (non-refundable) 

4. Tuition Deposit for Admission Letters

Starting with Fall 2024 admissions: UPEI requires a CAD $3,000 deposit from international students before issuing an official letter of admission that you can use for a Canadian study permit (visa) application. 

This deposit confirms your intent to attend and triggers the issuance of a full letter required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).