Study abroad at Charlottetown

Charlottetown is the historic, picturesque capital of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, celebrated as the 'Birthplace of Canadian Confederation' (historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference at Province House). Famous for its red sandstone cliffs, Anne of Green Gables heritage, safe and friendly island community, and fresh seafood, Charlottetown is home to the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI - founded in 1804/1969, dynamic public doctoral university with over 5,500 students from more than 90 nations), renowned globally for the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC - one of only 5 veterinary colleges in Canada, accredited by the AVMA and CVMA, recognized as a world leader in veterinary medicine, aquaculture health, and marine animal science), Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (hands-on client-focused engineering degree), School of Climate Change and Adaptation, and Faculty of Business, alongside Holland College (Canada's premier culinary and applied technology institute, home to The Culinary Institute of Canada). Degrees are taught 100% in English. International students benefit from highly affordable tuition and living costs, small class sizes, Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) fast-track permanent residency pathways, and Canada's Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) up to 3 years.

Tuition fees in Charlottetown for international undergraduate students at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) range between C$16,500 and C$19,800 per academic year for Business Administration, Sustainable Design Engineering, Computer Science, and Science, while the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at AVC is approximately C$69,000 per year. Applied diploma programs at Holland College range from C$11,500 to C$16,500 per year. Postgraduate Master's degrees range between C$12,000 and C$18,500 per year (with entrance and academic excellence scholarships offering up to C$3,000/year). University on-campus residences (Bernardine Hall, Blanchard Hall, Andrew Hall) cost between C$550 and C$950 per month (inclusive of meal plans, heating, and Wi-Fi), while private rental student apartments in Downtown Charlottetown, Brighton, and West Royalty range from C$550 to C$950 per month. General monthly living expenses range between C$750 and C$1,250.

International students require a Canadian Study Permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) issued by the Province of Prince Edward Island through the Designated Learning Institution (UPEI DLI # O19220087922). Key requirements include: an official Letter of Acceptance (LOA), proof of financial support (minimum C$20,635/year living expenses + first-year tuition), and upfront medical examination. Graduates qualify for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for up to 3 years, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and PEI PNP International Graduate streams.