University of Prince Edward Island

University of Prince Edward Island
Université de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
Former names
Prince of Wales College (1860); Saint Dunstan's University (1855)
MottoFides, Scientia, Beneficium (Latin)
Motto in English
Faith, Knowledge, Service
TypePublic
Established1969 (1969)
Endowment$40 million (2019)
ChancellorDiane Griffin
PresidentWendy Rodgers
Academic staff
246 permanent and 28 term faculty
Students5,503 (Fall 2025)
Undergraduates4,927
Postgraduates576
Address
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
C1A 4P3

46°15′32″N 63°08′17″W / 46.259°N 63.138°W / 46.259; -63.138
CampusMixed rural/urban
ColoursRust, Green and Gold
NicknameUPEI Panthers
Sporting affiliations
ACU; U Sports; AUCC; AUS; CBIE
MascotPride the Panther
Websitewww.upei.ca

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a public university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and the only university in the province. Founded in 1969, the enabling legislation is the University Act, R.S.P.E.I 2000.