University of Prince Edward Island

If you plan to study in Canada from Nepal, this guide can help you choose a program. It lists University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) programs that Nepali students can apply to, with each program’s credential, length and campus, all checked on UPEI’s official program lists and program pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our UPEI profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our UPEI admissions guide.

Which UPEI programs can Nepali students apply to?

UPEI’s programs page lists 87 options, from undergraduate majors and minors to certificates, master’s degrees and doctorates, and international students apply through the same portal.

The programs come in three levels:

• Undergraduate: mostly four-year degrees such as the BBA, Computer Science and Sustainable Design Engineering, with many majors in arts and science.
• Certificates: a few short programs, such as the Certificate in Accounting. Most Nepali students choose a full degree instead.
• Graduate: course-based master’s such as the MBA in Global Leadership, thesis-based MSc programs that need a supervisor, and doctorates.

UPEI’s list doesn’t show the career-focused one-year graduate certificates many Nepali students search for, or any diplomas. Some degrees here are transfer routes for diploma holders, not entries from +2. Deadlines depend on the program, so read each program page and ask UPEI before you plan around one.

Which UPEI programs are PGWP eligible?

UPEI publishes no PGWP list that we could find, and its in-person bachelor’s and master’s degrees have no field rule, but online and overseas study is not covered.

If you applied for your study permit on or after 1 November 2024, a diploma, advanced diploma or graduate certificate leads to a Post-Graduation Work Permit only if its field of study is eligible. Bachelor’s degrees have no field-of-study rule. You also need CLB 5 in English for college credentials or CLB 7 for degrees, and you must take at least half of the program in class.

UPEI’s immigration page says you must stay enrolled full time and points you to IRCC for the rules. These programs are open to international students but are not safe PGWP routes:

• Master of Applied Health Services Research, professional stream: fully online, and UPEI says it doesn’t qualify for a study permit. The thesis stream is in person.
• Certificate in Accounting and Certificate in Business: not degrees, and UPEI doesn’t confirm a PGWP for them.
• Master in Global Affairs: you study at UPEI for only the first four months, then in Madrid and Strasbourg.
• UPEI Cairo Campus programs: taught in Egypt, not Canada.

Choose the Charlottetown campus when you apply. Our PGWP guide for Nepali students explains the rules.

Which UPEI programs are popular with Nepali students?

The table shows UPEI’s programs in the course areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s credential, length and campus.

Programs are grouped by course area, with PGWP-eligible and open-intake programs listed first within each area (see the PGWP section above for which ones qualify). UPEI takes new undergraduates in September and January, though not every program starts in both, and the MBA starts in September only, so check the program’s own page for its exact status.

The BBA specializations are part of the same four-year degree, and the Tourism and Hospitality degree needs a related diploma first. Nursing gives priority to Prince Edward Island residents, so have a second choice ready. Fees are shown on each program’s page. See the fee section of our UPEI profile for the usual yearly range in CAD and Rs.

What do you need for each program level?

UPEI’s Nepal rule asks for 70% and above at +2, with IELTS Academic 6.5 for most bachelor’s degrees and 7 in writing for most graduate programs.

• Bachelor’s degree: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6, or PTE 58. Analytics asks for Grade 12 English, Mathematics, two sciences and one other course.
• Nursing and other professional degrees: IELTS 7 with 7 in writing and speaking, or PTE 66. Nursing also needs the Casper test.
• Master’s degree: IELTS 7 in writing with no band below 6.5, or PTE 66. The MBA asks for 75% or a 3.0 GPA in your last twenty courses.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Program-by-program examples, documents and the application steps are in our UPEI admissions guide.

How do you choose the right UPEI program?

Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the program’s PGWP status, open intakes and campus on UPEI’s own program page before you apply.

• Coming from +2? Look at the BBA, Computer Science, Analytics or Biology. Science and computing degrees need Grade 12 Mathematics, and Engineering asks for at least 70% in it.
• Already hold a bachelor’s degree? The MBA and the Cleantech master’s are course-based, while most MSc programs need a supervisor before you apply. Cleantech asks for a four-year bachelor’s degree.
• Want work experience while you study? Choose a major with the co-op option, such as Computer Science or Economics, and plan for a co-op work permit.
• Check the campus. Most programs are in Charlottetown. Applied Climate Change and Adaptation moves to St. Peter’s Bay for years 3 and 4, and the Cairo Campus is in Egypt.

For more on each type of program, see our guides to bachelor’s degrees in Canada, a BBA in Canada and a master’s in Canada. Our list of top courses in Canada for PR and careers can also help you compare fields. Goreto’s counselors can talk this through with you at any branch; contact your nearest Goreto branch.

Frequently asked questions about UPEI programs