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 ¾«Í¯ÓûÅ® 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)Ìýprogram is currently suspended.

MBA in Global Leadership (MBA-GL)
Deadline: July 1 (applications and all documentation)
Contact: Grace McCourt, program co-ordinator - gmccourt@upei.caÌý
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 applicantsÌý$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).Ìý

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

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

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

  • Global PerspectivesÌý
    • September intake: opens September 1; closesÌýMarch 1 (all documents must be received by April 1)
    • January intake: opens January 1; closesÌýJuly 15 (all documents must be received by August 15)
  • 21st Century Learning
    • Application period for July intake opensÌýMay 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 2020–2021Ìýacademic year

Contact: Dr. Katy Snow, Faculty of EducationÌý- 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 -Ìýgmacartney@upei.ca
Intake: Fall only
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, MSc co-ordinator -Ìýgsc@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Grant McSorley, program co-ordinator - gmcsorley@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake April 15.
Contact: Dr.ÌýLaurie McDuffee - avcgradstudies@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake April 15.
Contact: Dr. Laurie McDuffeeÌý- avcgradstudies@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, program co-ordinator - gsc@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake March 1.
Contact: Dr. Joel Ross, program co-ordinator - gsc@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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;Ìýfor Winter intake November 1;Ìýfor Summer intake April 15.
Contact: Dr.ÌýLaurie McDuffee - avcgradstudies@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$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: $1,000Ìý
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 applicantsÌý$250; international applicants $1,000
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admission requirement

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Deadline:ÌýDecember 1Ìý
Contact: Dr. Philip Smith, Director of Clinical Training -Ìýsmithp@upei.caÌý
Tuition deposit: domestic applicantsÌý$250; international applicants $1,000
Intake: Fall only
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is NOT required

Tuition and program fees


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