University of Prince Edward Island Admission 2024

University Ranking

• It is ranked at #1299 in the world by UniRank. 
• It is ranked at #41 in Canada by UniRank. 
• It is also ranked at #8 in Canada by Maclean's Magazine

Acceptance rate

The University of Prince Edward Island has an acceptance rate of 70% and is considered moderately selective, as compared to the national average. 

Undergraduate Acceptance rate

The undergraduate acceptance rate of the university stands at 61-70%

Post Graduate acceptance rate

The postgraduate acceptance rate of the university stands at 50- 61%

Admission eligibility criteria

• Students who wish to apply to the University of Prince Edward Island must first visit the website to see what courses are offered and what prerequisites are needed.
• A minimum bachelor's degree is required for a master's program and a high school degree for any undergraduate program. 
• A minimum GPA of 4.0 in previous academic performances.
• Students who wish to demonstrate their English abilities must take tests like the IELTS, TOEFL, CAEL, and MELAB.
• Additionally, they must adhere to national requirements. International applicants must submit a $50 application fee along with all necessary documentation to the University of Prince Edward Island.
• For Indian students- Indian School Certificate (grades XI and XII) with a Mark Sheet or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) with a minimum of a Second Division Pass is necessary for admission.

Documents required

• Transcripts of all previous academic endeavors
• English proficiency test scores
• Copy of a valid passport and Student Visa
• A motivation essay is recommended but is not mandatory
• Proof of financial soundness using bank statements.

Test required/ Average score

• GTEC CBT score of 1176–1250
• TOEFL internet-based test: 80 with a minimum of 20 in each category
• TOEFL paper-based test: 550 with a minimum TWE of 5.5
• IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6
• CAEL (including CAEL Online): 60 or above
• Cambridge B2 First, C1-Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176 with 176 in writing and no other skill below 169

Popular courses

• Hospitality and tourism
• Teaching and Education
• Registered Nursing
• Business and Management studies
• Humanities and social studies
• Arts (Fine / Visual / Performing)
• Communication and journalism
• Mathematics
• Science- Biology, Chemistry being the most popular.

How the university evaluates applicants

Applicants are assessed on past academic performance, the English assessment test scores and a creative essay. 

Tips for applying to the university

• Candidates are advised to login in if they already have a UPEI account, or you can create one. Students can apply to any program and check the status of their application from the account.
• Complete the online form with all the necessary info as mentioned. 
• Receive a notification verifying that you have paid the application fee and finished your application by submitting your UPEI application.
• Send in your transcripts and any other supporting documents to the university via email, fax or post (info mentioned on the official university website).
• Application fees of $75 USD are to be paid and the receipt is to be sent to the university along with the necessary documents

Application deadline

The fall semester deadline is on August 1 and the winter semester application deadline is on December 1

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