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Profile of University of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Universities Social Media and News Universities: Canada :: Prince Edward Island :: Charlottetown Offered at the University of Prince Edward Island are undergraduate degree options from 29 departments spanning the Faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Science, and Veterinary Medicine and 7 graduate degree opportunities in Biology, Chemistry, Education, Island Studies, and Veterinary Medicine. Facts/Stats Visiting Applying Academics Studying Students Media University Facts and Statistics: University of Prince Edward Island The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is considered to be one of the best post-secondary institutions in the Maritimes. According to a survey of Atlantic Canadian students who graduated in 1996 conducted by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, the UPEI tops all centres of higher education in Atlantic Canada when it comes to the satisfaction of graduates with their overall educational experience. UPEI is home to the Atlantic Veterinary College, which opened in 1986, the only institution which offers veterinary medicine degrees in Atlantic Canada. The University’s library, The Robertson Library, constructed in 1975 and named after classical scholar, educator, and former principal of Prince of Wales College, Samuel Napier Robertson, is a major centre of research for the province of Prince Edward Island. The library currently has in excess of 282,329 books, 188,098 government publications, 126,557 audio and visual and microfilm sources, access to 1,634 online sources, and a subscription to over 1173 periodicals. University Type Public Date Established 1804 Previous Names Prince of Wales College, then Saint Dunstan's University in 1855 # of Students 4030 # of Undergraduate Students 3800 # of Graduate Students 230 Faculty/Student Ratio 1:20 Chancellor William E. Andrew President Dr. H. Wade MacLauchlan Senate University Senate Visiting and Contacting: University of Prince Edward Island Campus Address University of Prince Edward Island Main Campus 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3 Contact, Directions and Maps Phone: 902-628-4353 1-800-606-8734 Fax: 902-566-0795 Campus Map Campus Tours Contact Directions Virtual Tour Click for Larger Map University of Prince Edward Island Campuses University of Prince Edward Island - Main Campus Applying and Fees: University of Prince Edward Island Applications & Admissions Admissions Applications Calendars Registrars Fees and Awards Student Accounts Tuition Fees Financial Aid Scholarships Academics: University of Prince Edward Island The University of Prince Edward Island offers undergraduate programs from 29 departments across the Faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Science, and Veterinary Medicine. Seven graduate programs are available in Biology, Chemistry, Education, Island Studies, and Veterinary Medicine of which only the latter has a doctorate level degree option. For first year post-secondary students, the University provides the choice of taking “University 100,” a 6-credit course designed as an introduction to university-level studies and as an opportunity to sharpen students’ analytical, research, and writing skills. Students may take a condensed version of “University 100” called “University 103” which is worth 3 semester credit hours. However, students can only take 1 of the aforementioned introductory courses for credit. Additionally, established in 2002, the Centre for Life-Long Learning provides a wide array of courses, including online courses, programs, including certificate options, summer institutes and courses, and workshops to individuals to meet their academic, personal, and/or professional learning ambitions. Notable offerings from the Centre include a 'Transition Program,' whose goal it is to chart an academic and career path for students entering university as well as develop their respective research and writing skills, and courses and programs specifically for seniors aged 50 and over. Faculties/Divisions Atlantic Veterinary College Faculty of Arts Faculty of Education Faculty of Science School of Business School of Nursing Education Continuing Education Cooperative Education Distance Education Exchange Programs Research Centres and Institutes Studying and Research: University of Prince Edward Island Advising and Support Academic Advising Academic Resources First Year Advisor Language Centre Math Support Tutoring Libraries: Prince Edward Island: Canada Robertson Library Student Groups and Services: University of Prince Edward Island Services Bookstore Career Services Daycare Health Services Parking Safety/Security Student Counselling Student Life Student Union University Chaplaincy Groups Disabled Students International Centre Student Business Centre Housing Off-campus housing Residences Arts and Media: University of Prince Edward Island Newspapers and Radio Panther Post Radio@UPEI Social Media Blogs Facebook Groups Videos Arts, Culture and Environment N/A

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