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 69´«Ã½through 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: July 1 (applications and all documentation)
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
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