University of Prince Edward Island campus
Charlottetown, Canada
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University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown·university·Est. 1969
AffordableScholarship available

#1001

QS Rank

$17,000

Tuition/yr

5,000

Enrollment

About University of Prince Edward Island

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a public university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and the only university in the province. Founded in 1969, the enabling legislation is the University Act, R. S.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#1001

Campus & Location

Province

PEI

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: CAD 650–1,000/mo | Food: CAD 320–490/mo | Small island capital; affordable.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Standard PGWP — 3 years. Atlantic Immigration Program for fast PR.

For Nepali students

PEI is Canada's smallest province — very safe, low cost of living. Atlantic Immigration Program gives one of the fastest PR pathways in Canada. Veterinary medicine program is nationally recognized.

Programs(2)

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Faculty of Science

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$13k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+septemberPGWP

MBA

Faculty of Business

Business & Management
MBA~$12k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+septemberPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-26 · Source: https://www.upei.ca. Information may change — verify with University of Prince Edward Island’s official website before applying.