Research
UPEI is a growing centre of research excellence in Atlantic Canada. Our Strategic Research Plan identifies eleven areas of research expertise, divided into three main categories or constellations: Environment, Health, and Community and Culture.
The number of graduate students at UPEI has grown in the past decade by more than 200 per cent, with several new programs offered across eight academic faculties and schools.
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UPEI's research expertise includes:
- 3 Canada Research Chairs
- 1 Canada Excellence Research Chair
- 1 UNESCO Chair
- 3 Endowed Chairs ?
- 1 Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies, and Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture
- 8 research institutes and centres
- A world-class veterinary school and teaching hospital


Events and Social
What's Happening at UPEI?
Due to COVID-19, UPEI "in-person" events have been cancelled or postponed until at least July 31, 2020.
For more information about UPEI's response to the pandemic, visit our COVID-19 information page that features FAQs and messages to the community.