University of Prince Edward Island
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
UPEI ranks among the top 600 universities globally for its Veterinary Science program in 2026. US News ranks it #597 in the world for Plant and Animal Science. It is unranked in the Best Global Universities and Best Global Universities in Canada category of the platform's 2026 university rankings.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
UPEI global ranking is #1501 for Sustainability and #46 for Veterinary Science among Global Universities in 2026, as per QS. However, it is unranked across platforms like Shiksha and THE for the year 2026.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The minimum course load required to be officially considered a full-time student is 3 courses (9 semester hrs of credit) per semester.
PG students are considered full-time by default. They need to enroll in classes or thesis components every semester.
Source: upei.ca
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Uni Prince Edward Island Canada offers nationally-accredited co-op programs across its Faculties of Arts, Business, and Sciences. These allow students to gain work experience during their studies and also earn between CAD 18 and CAD 26 (INR 1.2 K and INR 1.8 K) per hour.
Students enrolled in co-op programs at UPEI can work full-time for 14 to 16 week terms. Check the table below for the co-op work term schedule at UPEI:
| Term | Working Months | Job Postings Start |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Jan to Apr | Sep |
| Summer | May to Aug | Jan |
| Fall | Sep to Dec | Jun |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
UPEI enrolled 287 Indian students at it's Charlottetown campus, as of late 2024. Indian students make up 33.3% of the overall Asian students at the Uni of Prince Edward Island.
Mentioned below is a breakdown of UPEI international students, as per their region of origin:
| Region | Percentage of UPEI International Students Enrolled (2024) |
|---|---|
| Asia | 47.3% |
| Africa | 34.8% |
| North America (excluding Canada) | 13.1% |
| South America | 2.8% |
| Europe | 2.2% |
| Other | 0.1% |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Getting a seat UPEI is moderately competitive for Indian students. The university acceptance rate ranges between 60% and 75%, as per some unofficial sources. Indian students who meet the academic and English proficiency requirements generally find it easy to get a seat here.
Consult one of our expert counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad, to know about your admission chances, for FREE.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
Prince Edward Island University Nursing cost is INR 7 L for Masters and INR 9 L for bachelor's degree. Mentioned below is the complete first-year cost to study Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
Fees components | Amount (for 1 year) |
|---|---|
Tuition & fees | INR 8,66,289 |
Hostel & Meals | INR 6,74,630 |
Total approximate fees | INR 15,40,919 |
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