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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøthrough 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 June 1 for a Fall Semester start date.
Contact: Grace McCourt, MBA Programs Manager - gmccourt@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $1,000; international applicants: $3,000
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 $3,000
Intake: Fall only

Master of Applied Health Services Research

  • MAHSR-T (thesis stream) Deadline: January 31
  • MAHSR-P (professional stream) Deadline: January 31 (late applications considered if seats available after those meeting the deadline have been considered). 

Contact: Chris Power, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science - gsc@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $1,000
Intake: Fall only 
Securing a supervisor prior to applying is an admissions requirement for MAHST-T only, it is not a requirement for MAHSR-P.

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, Co-ordinator, MAIS - brinklow@upei.ca 
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $250; international applicants $3,000
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)
  • 21st Century Learning
    • Application period for July intake opens October 1
    • Closing date extended to March 30
  • Inclusive Education
    • Application period for July intake opens: October 1
    • Closing date extended to March 30
  • College Educators
    • Application period for July intake opens: October 1
    • Closing date extended to March 30

Contact: Dr. Ken MacKinnon, Graduate Co-ordinator, Faculty of Education - edgradadmin@upei.ca
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $1,000; international applicants: $3,000

Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation (MCLT)
Deadline: Complete applications with all documentation will start to be reviewed on a rolling basis by the MCLT Admissions Review Committee. For this reason, early applications are highly recommended. There is a limited number of seats in each cohort and so admission to the program is competitive. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and adjudicated only once.  Contact: cleantech@upei.ca  
Tuition deposit: domestic applicants $1,000; international applicants: $3,000
Intake: Fall only  

Master of Nursing
Thesis-stream deadline: intake is currently suspended
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. Chris Power, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science - 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. Trung Ngo, SDE Graduate Co-ordinator - tngo@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. Chris Power, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science - 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. Chris Power, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science - 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: Extended to February 15 for Fall 2025 start
Contact: Dr. Ken MacKinnon, Faculty of Education Graduate Co-ordinator - 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. Trung Ngo, SDE Graduate Co-ordinator - tngo@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


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Scholarships, grants, and awards

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