Study Abroad

Interested in Studying Abroad? Studying at one of our partner schools will allow you to explore countries you've always wanted to visit, take unique courses in your field of study (or other electives), gain independence and other new life skills, and make new friends from around the world!
 

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What you need to know about studying abroad as a UPEI student

  • All courses you take at the host school will be transferred back to UPEI so you will not fall behind.
  • All tuition fees and student fees are paid to UPEI while you travel, so there are no huge host school fees (small fees may apply).
  • Most of our partner schools teach in English, regardless of the national language.
  • International students can also study abroad—you do not have to be a Canadian citizen (some program exceptions).
  • You are still eligible for student loans while studying abroad.
  • International placements are options for our co-op students.

Updated Travel Requirements for UK, EU, and other countries

  • As of January 8, 2025, all travellers entering the UK or passing through will be required to register for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). It can be done easily through a link on the Canada government website. On that page, scroll down to the Visa section for the ETA information.
  • A similar ETA may be required soon for travellers going to the EU (and other countries around the world.) Please review requirements for the countries you will be visiting or travelling through.

There are several ways to take part in a Study Abroad Educational Experience while at UPEI: 

  • Students can go on a 1- or 2-semester exchange at one of our partner schools
    • UPEI has partnerships around the world! 
    • Almost all partner schools offer a wide variety of courses in English
    • Study abroad courses transfer back into UPEI as pass/fail on your transcript
    • Students pay UPEI tuition while studying abroad
      • You are still eligible for student loans and scholarships while studying at a UPEI partner school
  • Summer Study Abroad Programs
    • Varying opportunities are available each year during May - August
  • Faculty-led Courses
    • UPEI offers 1-3 courses each May (called Maymesters) that include experiential learning abroad
    • Courses that offer international travel as part of them vary from year to year
    • Course offerings are updated on our study abroad webpage as they come available
  • Participate in a Global Brigade volunteer program
    • UPEI currently has a Medical Brigade and an Engineering Brigade group
  • International Placements for Co-op work-terms abroad

     

 

Learn more about our study abroad partner schools, summer programs, and apply to study abroad

 

 

Required Forms and Pre-departure Handbook

 

 

"The World is Yours!"

Global Skills Opportunity | Expérience Compétences Mondiales

The Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships received funding through the Global Skills Opportunities program to support international learning experiences for UPEI students from 2020 through until March 2025. Our programs consisted of short- and long-term credit bearing experiences including study abroad, co-operative education work terms, faculty-led courses, and summer programs. 
 

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We have been so grateful for the amazing opportunities afforded to students through the GSO grant, and are hopeful they choose to renew these grants to allow future students similar funding support.

We invite you to read about the amazing success and impact the GSO grant had on UPEI students over the last five years.

GSO Success at UPEI Report

 

 

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Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) funding recipient Emily Pomroy at an alumni event after a successful Study Abroad Experience!

 

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Are you interested in studying abroad?

We're here to help! For more information about qualifications and requirements, please make an appointment to visit us at the Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships.

Questions from Partnership Universities, please contact:
Sherilyn Acorn
Manager, International Liaison Officer
Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships
Robertson Library Annex, Room 225
sdacorn@upei.ca
902-894-2837

Questions from UPEI students looking to study abroad, contact:
Padmini Dambugolla
Administrative Assistant
Robertson Library Annex, Room 225
cpdambugolla@upei.ca
 

Office of Study Abroad and International Collaboration

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