Future Graduate Students

The Faculty of Graduate Studies supports many graduate programs with a variety of specializations and focus areas in each of our faculties and schools. Graduate students contribute to UPEI through research, teaching, mentorship, and community outreach.

Application deadlines, tuition deposit, and co-ordinators
Tuition and fees
Scholarships, grants, and awards
Find a supervisor


Application deadlines, tuition deposit, and co-ordinators

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Admission to the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program is currently suspended.

MBA in Global Leadership (MBA-GL)
Deadline: Applications and all documentation must be received by April 1 for international applicants or by June 1 for Canadian citizens or permanent residents..
Contact: Grace McCourt, program co-ordinator - gmccourt@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: $1,000
Intake: Fall only

Master in Global Affairs

Admission to this program is currently suspended.

Deadline: April 30 (Program on hold and not accepting applications)
Contact: Dr. Doreley Coll, program co-ordinator - dcoll@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Intake: Fall only

Master of Applied Health Services Research

  • MAHSR-T (thesis stream) Deadline: March 1
  • MAHSR-P (professional stream) Deadline: March 1 (late applications considered if seats available after those meeting the deadline have been considered). 

Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, program co-ordinator - gsc@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Intake: Fall only 
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

Master of Arts in Island Studies
Deadlines: Fall term, July 1; Winter term, November 1
All application materials, including all supplementary materials, must be received no later than July 8 (Fall term) and November 8 (Winter term).
Contact: Dr. Laurie Brinklow - brinklow@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Intakes: Fall and Winter
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is NOT required 

Master of Education in Leadership in Learning (MEd)
Specializations have different deadlines:

  • Global Perspectives 
    • September intake: opens September 1; closes March 1 (all documents must be received by April 1)
    • January intake: opens January 1; closes July 15 (all documents must be received by August 15)
  • 21st Century Learning
    • Application period for July intake opens May 1
    • Closing date extended to April 15
  • Inclusive Education
    • Application period for July intake opens: May 1
    • Closing date extended to April 15
  • College Educators
    • No intake for 2020–2021 academic year

Contact: Dr. Katy Snow, Faculty of Education - edgradadmin@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: $1,000

Master of Nursing
Thesis-stream deadline: February 15 for Fall intake
Nurse Practitioner stream deadline: February 15 for Fall 2025 intake (stream is offered every two years)
Contact: Dr. Gail Macartney - gmacartney@upei.ca
Intake: Fall only
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is NOT required

Master of Science (MSc) (Faculty of Science)
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, MSc co-ordinator - gsc@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Grant McSorley, program co-ordinator - gmcsorley@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

Master of Science (MSc) (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine)
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake April 15.
Contact: Dr. Laurie McDuffee - avcgradstudies@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc)
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake April 15.
Contact: Dr. Laurie McDuffee - avcgradstudies@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

PhD in Environmental Sciences
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, program co-ordinator - gsc@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

PhD in Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, program co-ordinator - gsc@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

PhD in Veterinary Medicine
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake April 15.
Contact: Dr. Laurie McDuffee - avcgradstudies@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

PhD in Educational Studies
Deadline: January 15
Contact: Dr. Katy Snow, Faculty of Education - edgradadmin@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: $1,000 
Intake: Fall only
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is NOT required

PhD in Sustainable Design Engineering
Deadline: for Fall intake July 1; for Winter intake November 1; for Summer intake March 1
Contact: Dr. Grant McSorley, program co-ordinator - gmcsorley@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Deadline: December 1
Contact: Dr. Jessica Strong, Director of Clinical Training - jvstrong@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Intake: Fall only
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is NOT required

Tuition and program fees

Scholarships, grants, and awards

Find a supervisor

Visit the Potential Graduate Supervisors page for contacts and more information.

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Follow our simple five-step process to create a UPEI account and complete an application form.