UPEI is a public university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and the province's only university.
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a public institution and the only university in Prince Edward Island. It is located at 550 University Ave, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada C1A 4P3. More than 5,500 students from over 92 countries come together to learn and discover at UPEI.
UPEI was established in 1969. Its two founding institutions were Prince of Wales College, established in 1834, and Saint Dunstan's University, established in 1855. UPEI's values draw on the history of these institutions.
UPEI offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and a growing number of professional and graduate programs. It reports a 19:1 full-time student to full-time faculty ratio. Its stated vision is to deliver exceptional experiential learning opportunities so students can develop to their full potential in the classroom and in the community. UPEI ranks as the #7 undergraduate university in Canada for sponsored research funding, according to the 2025 Maclean's University Rankings.
UPEI has campuses in Charlottetown and St. Peter's Bay, Prince Edward Island. It also operates the UPEI Cairo Campus in the New Administrative Capital, Egypt, which offers a Bachelor of Business Administration through the Faculty of Business. Cairo Campus programs follow the same curriculum as programs offered in Canada, and students receive the same degree.
Undergraduate applicants can use a standard online application. Professional programs have a different application process.