96 Tuition and Fees

UPEI Student Financial Services Office

http://upei.ca/accounting

The Student Financial Services Office is located on the 2nd floor in Dalton Hall, Room 202.

General Tuition and Fee Regulations

Tuition and Fees outlined below are as approved by the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors for the 2023/2024 Academic Year, and are subject to change without notice.

The University reserves the right to add, to alter, or amend these regulations at any time during the academic year.

The International student fee is administered to international undergraduate and graduate students in additional to regular tuition fees in accordance with the International Student Fee Policy.

Tuition and fees are listed in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Payment and Due Date Guidelines

Tuition & Fees for the 2023/24 Academic Year are due as follows:

• Fall Term 2023 – September 15th at 4:00pm
• Winter Term 2024 –January 19 at 4:00pm
• Summer Sessions 2024 – See Timetable (same as 100% refund date for each course)

All payments towards academic and residence fees may be made by credit card, 24/7 online/ telephone banking, cash, Interac, cheque, money order, Global Pay Student portal or Student Loan.

Tuition credit card payments must be made online through the myUPEI student portal and will be subject to a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.5% with a minimum $3.00 charged to the card by PayPath.

Students who pay their fees by cheque and subsequently have their cheque returned to the University will have the face value of the cheque plus any bank charges charged back to their account. In addition to this, a $20.00 administration charge will be levied against the student and the student will be subject to late fees.

Student Loan Considerations

Proceeds from Student Loan and Bursary sources must first be applied against educational debts incurred at the University of Prince Edward Island.  Any residual funds will be available to the student after these debts have been paid.

Students financing part or all of their education with funds from a Canada Student Loan and/or a Provincial Student Loan are required to complete the necessary arrangements according to the provincial guidelines to ensure timely processing. Failure to follow this procedure may subject the student to late fees.

Students who intend to finance their education with student loan funds but have not received their Certificate of Eligibility must arrange the necessary temporary financing. Failure to do this will subject the student to a late fee.

Students whose educational costs are paid by an external organization which requires direct billing by the Student Financial Services Office must present proof of such arrangements by the posted deadlines.

Late Payment Regulations

If a student registers and subsequently decides not to attend this institution, it is their responsibility to cancel all registrations prior to the payment deadline to avoid any charges.

Payment of fees constitutes part of the registration procedures. Fees not paid in full by the payment deadline (during regular business hours) are subject to late fees and interest.  Interest is charged at a rate of 0.75% per month. This rate may change from time to time as market conditions fluctuate.

Students unable to make payment by the payment deadline are asked to complete Permission to Pay Later form and have it approved by the Student Financial Services Office. An approved Permission to Pay Later does not waive applicable late fees or interest but will ensure a student remains enrolled in their courses in the current term. Permission to Pay Later forms will not be approved for students owing a balance in a previous term.

If a student is registered and has not made payment or payment arrangements by the payment deadline, they may be de-registered from their courses and restricted from further registration until payment has been received.

Discretionary powers in exceptional circumstances will remain with the Comptroller in all cases relating to the payment of fees.

When a student is financially indebted to the University, no transcript, official letters, or parchment will be issued.

Refund Regulations

Students who withdraw from the University or from individual courses, voluntarily or otherwise before October 31st (or last business day in October) in the first term or February 28 (or the last business day in February) in the second term may be permitted a refund on part of their tuition paid, provided the student has followed proper procedure for dropping or discontinuing their course registrations.

After the final day to add/drop courses within the applicable term, students are required to complete a Discontinuation Form in order to discontinue a course and be eligible for any applicable refunds on tuition paid.  The date of withdrawal shall be the day the form is received.

Please note that fees other than tuition are not refundable after the payment deadline, and all refunds will be processed through the same payment method and to the same individual from which the original payment was made.

Refunds are based on discontinuation dates as follows:

• Fall Term:

• • • • September 15th, 2023                  100% Refund
      • October 31st, 2023                       50% Refund

• Winter Term:

• • • • January 19th, 2024                       100% Refund
      • February 29th, 2024                     50% Refund

International Refund Rules and Procedures

International students requesting a refund are subject to the following rules and procedures:

Study Permit Denied

• Students who are not successful in obtaining a study permit prior to arrival in Canada, and wish to withdraw their offer of admission to UPEI, must make a formal request to do so by emailing studentsupport@upei.ca.
• It is the student’s responsibility to check the UPEI calendar dates to ensure that they submit their request for withdrawal on time.
• Students must remove themselves from any courses in which they are registered before requesting a refund.
• Students will be refunded the tuition paid to UPEI less a non-refundable $500.00 administrative fee.
• Requests received after the start of the academic semester will be charged a non-refundable $1,000.00 administrative fee which will be subtracted from the total tuition refund.
• Refunds will be returned to the original sender in the manner in which they were received.
• All requests for refunds must be accompanied by the student’s visa rejection letter.
• UPEI reserves the right to verify the authenticity of all visa rejection letters.
• Refunds will only be processed after verification is obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and all of the required banking documentation has been provided to UPEI Financial Services when necessary.
• Students should be aware that this process may take up to eight (8) weeks.

Withdrawal from UPEI

• Students who decide not to attend UPEI after being granted a study permit to UPEI must email studentsupport@upei.ca and will be charged a non-refundable administrative fee of $3,000.00, to be automatically deducted from any applicable tuition refunds.
• Refunds will be returned to the original sender in the manner in which they were received, and will only be processed after the student’s acceptance start date and all of the required banking documentation has been provided to UPEI Financial Services when necessary.
• Please be aware that it may take up to eight (8) weeks to process a request for refund.

Undergraduate Programs

Application Fee

All undergraduate applicants, whether for full-time or part-time studies are required to pay a non-refundable $50.00 application fee, for each application submitted.

Deposit

First year domestic students are required to pay a $250.00 deposit before they will be eligible to register into classes. International students are required to pay a $1,000.00 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and will be applied against future charges on the student account.

Tuition

1. Per three-credit-hour course – $682.80
2. Per six-credit-hour course – $1,365.60
3. Per three-credit-hour audit course – $435.00
4. Per six-credit-hour audit course– $870.00
5. International students fee per annum– $8,010.00
6. International students fee per course (part-time) – $801.00

Other Fees (charged when applicable)

1. Laboratory Fee (per applicable course) – $100.00
2. Music Instruction Fee (per applicable course) – $500.00
3. Salamanca Program Fee – $100.00
4. Co-op Acceptance Fee – $778.00
5. Education Professional Fee – $750.00
6. Engineering Professional Fee – $1000.00
7. Nursing (4 year program) Professional Fee – $500.00
8. Nursing (Accelerated program) Professional Fee – $1000.00
9. Canadian Nursing Student Association Fee – $11.00
10. Challenge Examination – $342.00
11. Evaluation of Special Credits (per request) – $342.00

Full Time Student Fees

Fees will be charged to all students who meet the requirements to be classified as a full-time student.

UPEI Fees

1. Fitness and Administration Fee – $266.00
2. Technology Fee – $100.00
3. Library Resource Fee – $50.00

 Student Union Fees

1. Student Union Dues – $182.00
2. CASA – $4.00
3. CFS – $11.00
4. WUSC – $10.00
5. Student Centre Fund – $42.00
6. Transit Pass – $64.00
7. Student Wellness Program – $5.00
8. Single Extended Health Insurance – $284.00
9. Single Dental Insurance – $169.00
10. Family Extended Health Insurance – $284.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health charge)
11. Family Dental Insurance – $292.00 (in addition to Single Dental charge)
12. International Single Medical Insurance – $672.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health charge)
13. International Family Medical Insurance – $1,500.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health and International Single Medical charges)

The UPEI Student Union-administered student medical plan is a supplement to the Canadian Provincial Medicare plans and covers the student (Canadian and International) for certain benefits not provided by Medicare. The term of coverage is from September 1 to August 31 of each registered year for students registering in the fall. All students must pay the specified premium at the time of registration. Those not requiring medical coverage and wishing refunds on the premium paid must present proof of similar coverage to the Student Union Office prior to September 30 of each registered year or during a specific period of time which will be advertised on campus bulletin boards.

Full-time students requiring family health and dental insurance can apply for this coverage through the Student Union office.

Part Time Student Fees

Fees will be charged to all students who meet the requirements to be classified as a part time student.

UPEI Fees

1. Administration Fee (per course) – $10.00
2. Technology Fee (per course) – $10.00
3. Library Resource Fee (per course) – $5.00

Graduate Programs

Application Fee

All graduate applicants, whether for full-time or part-time studies are required to pay a non-refundable $50.00 application fee, for each application submitted.

Deposit

First year domestic students for all Graduate programs, excluding MBA, EMBA, DVM and MEd, are required to pay a $250.00 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and will be applied against future charges on the student account.

First year international students for all Graduate programs are required to pay a $1,000.00 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and will be applied against future charges on the student account.

First year MBA, EMBA, DVM and MEd students are required to pay a $1,000.00 deposit. The deposit is non-refundable and will be applied against future charges on the student account.

Non-payment of the deposit, within the prescribed timelines, will result in a withdrawal of the offer of acceptance.

Tuition by Program

Master of Engineering, Nursing, Science and Veterinary Science

 Approved program fee is charged over 6 installments.

1. Fee per installment – $1,537.00
2. International Fee per installment – $2670.00
3. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Master of Arts in Island Studies

1. Per three semester hour credit course – $1,290.00
2. Thesis – $5,160.00 (divided over 3 thesis registrations)
3. International Fee per course – $801.00
4. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Master of Applied Health Services Research

Approved program fee is charged over 6 installments.

1. Fee per installment – $2,390.00
2. International Fee per installment – $2670.00
3. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Master of Education 

1. Per three semester hour credit course – $1042.00
2. Thesis – $4,168.00 (fee divided over 3 thesis registrations)
3. International Fee per course – $801.00
4. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Master of Business

1. Per three semester hour credit course – $1,562.00
2. International Fee per course – $801.00
3. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Executive Master of Business 

1. Per three semester hour credit course – $2,870.00
2. Capstone Course – $5,741.00
3. International Fee per course – $801.00
4. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

PhD Science, Veterinary Science and Education

 Approved program fee is charged over 9 installments.

1. Fee per installment – $1,535.00
2. International Fee per installment – $2670.00
3. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Doctoral Clinical Psychology

 Approved program fee is charged over 12 installments.

1. Fee per installment – $2,987.00
2. International Fee per installment – $2670.00
3. Maintenance of Status Fee per term – $167.00

Other Fees (charged when applicable)

1. Challenge Examination – $342.00
2. Evaluation of Special Credits (per request) – $342.00
3. Master of Science, Master of Education, or Doctor of Philosophy Program Thesis publication fee (as determined by Library and Archives Canada) Thesis binding (2 copies) ­– $30.00

Full Time Student Fees

Fees will be charged to all students who meet the requirements to be classified as a full time student. All graduate programs at the University of Prince Edward Island are defined as full-time studies, unless otherwise designated.

UPEI Fees

1. Fitness and Administration Fee – $266.00
2. Technology Fee – $100.00
3. Library Resource Fee – $50.00

 Student Union Fees

1. Student Union Dues – $182.00
2. CASA – $4.00
3. CFS – $11.00
4. WUSC – $10.00
5. Student Centre Fund – $42.00
6. Transit Pass – $64.00
7. Student Wellness Program – $5.00
8. Single Extended Health Insurance – $284.00
9. Single Dental Insurance – $169.00
10. Family Extended Health Insurance – $284.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health charge)
11. Family Dental Insurance – $292.00 (in addition to Single Dental charge)
12. International Single Medical Insurance – $672.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health charge)
13. International Family Medical Insurance – $1,500.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health and International Single Medical charges)

The UPEI Student Union-administered student medical plan is a supplement to the Canadian Provincial Medicare plans and covers the student (Canadian and International) for certain benefit not provided by Medicare. The term of coverage is from September 1 to August 31 of each registered year for students registering in the fall. All students must pay the specified premium at the time of registration. Those not requiring medical coverage and wishing refunds on the premium paid must present proof of similar coverage to the Student Union Office prior to September 30 of each registered year or during a specific period of time which will be advertised on campus bulletin boards.

Full-time students requiring family health and dental insurance can apply for this coverage through the Student Union office.

General Graduate Program Fee Regulations

Graduate and post graduate students who enrol in courses not designated as part of their graduate/postgraduate program by their supervisory committee will be subject to the regular course tuition fees in addition to their program fees.

Students who are permitted to enrol in individual graduate courses (excluding those associated with the Master of Business, Executive Master of Business and Master of Education programs) are subject to tuition of $920.00 per course. The amount of the tuition fee may be deducted from the graduate program fee if the student enrols in the program within 12 months of registering for the single course. This option will be subject to approval by the appropriate Dean.

Students auditing a graduate course can do so with permission of the instructor at a cost of $621.00 per course.

Installments in a particular academic year are based on the approved program fee in affect for that year. Program fees are subject to change upon approval of the Board of Governors.

Graduate students continuing with their program after all program tuition has been charged are required to register and pay a Maintenance of Status Fee. Registration and payment of maintenance of status fee is required each term until all program requirements have been completed.

Veterinary Medicine Programs

Application Fee

All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $75.00 application fee, for each application submitted.

Deposit

First year students are required to pay a $1,000.00 deposit before they will be eligible to register into classes.  The deposit is non-refundable and will be applied against future charges on the student account.

Tuition 

1. Canadian Student Annual Tuition – $14,916.00 (divided among first and second term)
2. International Student Annual Tuition – $74,804.00 (divided among first and second term)

Full Time Student Fees

Fees will be charged to all students who meet the requirements to be classified as a full time student.

Other DVM Fees (charged in the Fall Term)

1. DVM Professional Fee – $300.00 (1st year students only)
2. SAVS Laundry Fee – $50.00
3. SAVMA Fee – $17.00
4. SCVMA – $5.00

UPEI Fees

1. Fitness and Administration Fee – $266.00
2. Technology Fee – $100.00
3. Library Resource Fee – $50.00

 Student Union Fees

1. Student Union Dues – $182.00
2. CASA – $4.00
3. CFS – $11.00
4. WUSC – $10.00
5. Student Centre Fund – $42.00
6. Transit Pass – $64.00
7. Student Wellness Program – $5.00
8. Single Extended Health Insurance – $284.00
9. Single Dental Insurance – $169.00
10. Family Extended Health Insurance – $284.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health charge)
11. Family Dental Insurance – $292.00 (in addition to Single Dental charge)
12. International Single Medical Insurance – $672.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health charge)
13. International Family Medical Insurance – $1,500.00 (in addition to Single Extended Health and International Single Medical charges)

The UPEI Student Union-administered student medical plan is a supplement to the Canadian Provincial Medicare plans and covers the student (Canadian and International) for certain benefit not provided by Medicare. The term of coverage is from September 1 to August 31 of each registered year for students registering in the fall. All students must pay the specified premium at the time of registration. Those not requiring medical coverage and wishing refunds on the premium paid must present proof of similar coverage to the Student Union Office prior to September 30 of each registered year or during a specific period of time which will be advertised on campus bulletin boards.

Full-time students requiring family health and dental insurance can apply for this coverage through the Student Union office.

Additional DVM Guidelines

Veterinary Medicine students are required to purchase protective clothing and textbooks for personal use. A description of requirements is contained in the Atlantic Veterinary College registration packet.

Students in the Veterinary Medicine program must pay the International tuition unless they are Atlantic Canadian citizens or landed immigrants of Atlantic Canada of at least 12 consecutive months’ duration during which time they have resided in Atlantic Canada and have not attended a university or college full-time. Those who qualify for this status after first admission by standing down for a year will be considered for readmission subject to the availability of seats in the year and in the province where they now qualify. (See Undergraduate and Professional Programs – Application and Admission Requirements – Professional Degree Programs a) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) for residency guidelines. )

Administrative Fees

All administrative fees are payable when incurred.

• Fall and Winter Term Late Payment Fees:
  • Full time – $60.00
  • Part time – $30.00
• Summer Term Late Payment Fee – $25.00
• NSF Returned Cheque Administrative Fee – $20.00
• Wire Transfer Fee – $40.00
• Reinstatement Fee:
  • Full time – $50.00
  • Part time – $25.00
• Transcripts request fees:
  • Same day processing rush fee – $15.00
  • Courier Fee within Atlantic Canada – $10.00
  • Courier Fee (other Canadian destinations) – $20.00
  • Courier Fee (United States) – $30.00
• International Refund Administrative Fees
  • Study permit denied (request prior to start of term) – $500.00
  • Study permit denied (request after start of term) – $1,000.00
  • Withdrawal from UPEI – $3,000.00
• Master of Science, Master of Education, or Doctor of Philosophy Program Thesis publication fee (as determined by Library and Archives Canada) Thesis binding (2 copies) ­– $30.00

Residence Accommodation Fees

The 2023-2024 residence and meal service fees are outlined below.

All students living in Bernardine or Bill and Denise Andrew Hall are required to have a meal plan. The choices of meal plans are 7-day meal plan (unlimited) or 5-day meal plan (unlimited).

Accommodation                       1st Semester      2nd Semester      Total

Bernardine Hall

Single Room                                $3,482.00           $3,482.00           $6,964.00

Shared (double) Room                 $2,725.00           $2,725.00           $5,450.00

Andrew Hall

One-Bedroom Suite                       $3,852.00           $3,852.00           $7,704.00

Two-Bedroom Suite                      $3,667.00           $3,667.00           $7,334.00

Three-Bedroom Suite                    $3,667.00           $3,667.00           $7,334.00

Blanchard Hall

Semi-Private                                  $3,579.00           $3,579.00           $7,158.00

Accommodation                      1st Semester      2nd Semester       Total

New Residence

Single Apartment                      $4,100.00           $4,100.00           $8,200.00
W/Kitchenette

Two-Bedroom Suite                 $3,700.00           $3,700.00           $7,400.00
W/Kitchenette

Two-Bedroom Suite                $3,900.00           $3,900.00           $7,800.00
W/Full Kitchen

Two/Three Bedroom              $3,900.00           $3,900.00           $7,800.00
Apartment W/Kitchenette

Two/Three Bedroom              $4,100.00           $4,100.00             $8,200.00
Apartment W/Full Kitchen

Double Apartment                    $3,200.00           $3,200.00           $6,400.00
W/Kitchenette

Double Apartment                     $3,500.00           $3,500.00          $7,000.00
W/Full Kitchen

Meal Service

5-Day Meal Plan                         $2,777.00             $2,777.00            $5,554.00

7-Day Meal Plan                          $2,833.00           $2,833.00           $5,666.00

Residence accommodation fees include heat/hot water, use of laundry equipment, mail and package receiving, in-room local telephone services, voice mail, high-speed wireless internet service, cable television access (television set not in Bernardine Hall), and security services. Additional information regarding residence facilities and services can be found by visiting http://upei.ca/residence.

Residence Regulations Governing Payments and Refunds

• Fees for residence accommodation are payable during registration for first and second semester as specified under Calendar Dates 2023-2024. Regulations governing payments and refunds for academic fees also apply to payment of fees for residence accommodations and meal services.
• All residence students are required to submit a completed Residence Life Agreement and a $300.00 Residence Non-Refundable Deposit by the date indicated in your letter of acceptance to the residence program.
• The cost per semester, according to the current fee schedule, is payable in advance to the University Student Financial Services Office prior to the date of move-in (for the first semester) and prior to the first day of classes in January (for the second semester).
• Students living in residence during the first semester who have paid the residence security deposit are not required to pay this when paying for second semester residence accommodation.
• If you are a student who has applied to residence with a start date in the winter semester, you will be required to submit a completed Residence Life Agreement and a $300 Residence Deposit by the date indicated in your letter of acceptance to the residence program. The paid deposit will not be refunded (unless your application to UPEI is denied or UPEI does not allow you to continue because of your academic performance) as it is expected that you will enter residence.
• The $300 Residence Deposit will be applied against your residence room fee during the fall semester of the academic year. Students offered and accepted to the Residence Program with a start date in the winter semester will have the $300 Residence Deposit applied toward their winter semester residence fee.
• You are making a commitment to the Residence Life Program for the entire academic year. This commitment includes all financial obligations (including your $300.00 Residence Deposit), whether or not you remain in residence for the entirety of that time period.

Fall Semester (September–December):

• If you choose to leave residence at any point from the date you check-in and on or before September 30, you will be charged 50% of the fall semester residence fees and meal plan fees. Any necessary costs for repairs and/or required cleaning identified by Residence Services personnel upon a room inspection, and deemed above normal wear and tear to your assigned room, will be charged accordingly to your UPEI student account.
• If you are evicted from residence at any point from the date you check-in and on or before September 30, you will not be eligible for any refund of the fall semester residence fees and meal plan fees. Any necessary costs for repairs and/or required cleaning identified by Residence Services personnel upon a room inspection, and deemed above normal wear and tear to your assigned room, will be charged accordingly to your UPEI student account.
• If you choose to leave residence or are evicted at any point on or after October 1, during the fall semester (includes the December Holiday Break), you will not be eligible for any refund of the fall semester fees. This includes your residence fee and meal plan fee (if applicable). You will also be charged for 50% of the residence and meal plan fees for the second semester. Any necessary costs for repairs and/or required cleaning identified by Residence Services personnel upon a room inspection, and deemed above normal wear and tear to your assigned room, will be charged accordingly to your UPEI student account.

Winter Semester (January–April):

• If you choose to leave or are evicted from residence at any point in the winter semester, you will not be eligible for any refund. This includes your residence fee and meal plan fee (if applicable). Any necessary costs for repairs and/or required cleaning identified by Residence Services personnel upon a room inspection, and deemed above normal wear and tear to your assigned room, will be charged accordingly to your UPEI student account.

Additional Information

• All fees are payable in full at the beginning of each semester. Students accepted to residence who have not paid their residence security deposit cannot be guaranteed residence accommodation. For further information, please contact the Residence Office at 902-566-0330 or e-mail residence@upei.ca.
• If you accept residence in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall or Bernardine Hall, you are making a commitment to the University of Prince Edward Island to purchase one of the available residence meal plans (5-Day Meal Plan or 7-Day Meal Plan) for the duration of your stay in residence. If you wish to change to a different residence meal plan for the second semester, you must inform the Residence Office in writing during the first semester, prior to December 1.
• If you accept a room assignment in Blanchard Hall, you are not required, but do have the option, to purchase one of the available residence meal plans 5-Day Meal Plan or 7-Day Meal Plan) or a commuter dining plan. Commuter dining plans are not refundable.

Campus Parking Fees

The University provides pay parking for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. Permits are required during the parking enforcement hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).

Students may obtain parking permits by completing an application and making the required payment. Please see the website for more information: http://upei.ca/facilities/security/parking

Student Parking Fees (subject to change without notice):

Full-Time Student (per household)

1st Vehicle – $118.00

Additional Vehicle – $59.00

Part-Time Student (per household)

1st Vehicle – $73.00

Additional Vehicle – $37.00

Visitor metered parking during the enforcement hours at an hourly rate of $2.00 (four hour maximum) is located at the Visitor Parking Lot at the University Avenue entrance to the campus.

A brochure outlining UPEI’s traffic and parking regulations is available from the Security Services Office or through the Security website. Questions related to permits, fees, and enforcement matters should be addressed to Security Services by emailing security@upei.ca.  The payment of parking ticket fines can be made at the Security Office located in the Central Utility Building.