Quick Glance

Terms Offered
  • Fall
Language Requirements
  • English
Transfer Courses Available
  • Pre-nursing, Education, Natural and Social Sciences, and Humanities
Application Deadline
  • March 3, 2025
Orientation Meeting
  • All Students are required to attend a predeparture information session shortly before studying abroad
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About

University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is one of the oldest colleges in Canada with a history dating to the early 19th century in two founding institutions: Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) and St. Dunstan’s University (est. 1855).  It is located on 140 acres in Charlottetown, the capital of the Prince Edward Islands, a harbor town near beaches and with a variety of annual cultural events. UPEI is a public liberal arts university relatively the same size as FMU with about 4,400 students.

For more information visit their webpages: University of Prince Edward Island, or Incoming Exchange Student .

UPEI

Accommodations

Students can stay in single UPEI residences with a 7-day meal plan for approximately $3785 (US) per semester. More information about the different residence halls and meal options are available at the UPEI website.

 

Visa

Students staying longer than six months will need a Canadian Study Permit (about $125). American Students can apply for the Study Permit at the first port of entry. Depending on citizenship, students may also require a Resident Visa to enter Canada.

 

Applying to UPEI

After you have been accepted to the FMU exchange program you will be required to complete:

  • UPEI application form by April 15
  • Application for study permit, if required.

The FMU liaison for UPEI, will assist you with the application process. Once you’ve received your acceptance packet you will apply for housing.