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Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
100
TOEFL
70%
Min GPA
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) at the University of Prince Edward Island is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. We welcome students from around the world with diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors.
Our program offers a challenging opportunity for students with:
- A special interest in researching islands: their societies, economies, histories, cultures, governments, geographies, and environments
- An interest in public policy and administration
- Career aspirations within local, regional, national, and international governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Career aspirations in the private and resource sectors
- A desire for the challenge of graduate education
Specialization:Sustainable Island Communities
Islands are special environments that are both resilient and vulnerable to changes in climate, economy and culture. A specialization in Sustainable Island Communities combines concepts of community development with practices of sustainability on islands to create a cutting-edge post-graduate degree. This focus area is ideal for students interested in the interdependence of physical, ecological, economic, political, cultural and social issues and who want to strengthen their abilities to become effective agents of community change. Students learn to take concepts, skills, solutions and strategies learnt in the classroom and test them against real-world situations on islands throughout the world. Almost all public and private organizations are now incorporating some aspects of sustainability planning –including climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies - into their practices.
Employment opportunities for graduates of this specialization include community economic development, natural resources management, sustainable agriculture, rural and land-use planning, renewable and alternative energy management, environmental consulting, sustainability director positions, and posts with international organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, World Watch, Greenpeace and the World Wildlife Fund. Local, regional and federal government departments of sustainability and environmental management on islands would be natural employers for graduates from this focus area. Students will benefit from opportunities accorded them from UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability based at UPEI.
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Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
Program Intake
Open
Jan2025, Sep2024
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 25.0 Minimum Speaking - 25.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
6.5 IELTS Score
100 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
66 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
20910
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11000 Per year
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Scholarships
Entrance awards for international students, funded by the University of Prince Edward Island, are granted annually to international students who join UPEI from high schools in Canada or other countries. The award amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000. The following eligibility criteria apply:
- Hold a valid Canadian study permit;
- Demonstrate strong academic performance in high school academic achievement, with converted averages between 90% and 100% (or equivalent GPA), and/or are among the top 5% to 10% of their class rankings;
- Participate in extracurricular activities and experiences, such as volunteering experiences, tutoring initiatives, sports activities, arts talents, and/or other relevant experiences;
- Provide strong recommendations from teachers or instructors who have direct experience with students’ academic activities and performance;
- Exhibit strong English language skills, that have prepared students for rigorous academic explorations;
Show strong potential for future academic development, leadership, and other areas of contributions to the global society. Students are considered for the award when their applications are evaluated, and admission letters are sent. Successful recipients will have their UPEI Student Account credited for use as part of their tuition and fees at UPEI. UPEI has a limited amount of entrance awards for international students; therefore, early applications are highly encouraged. The number of awards to be granted depends on the availability of funds and other factors. For any questions on the entrance awards, please contact UPEI at [emailprotected].
After international students finish their first-year of study at UPEI, defined as a minimum of two terms (Fall and Winter), they may be eligible for UPEI’s Celebrating Student Achievement – Academic Excellence Awards program. Refer to the Celebrating Student Achievement Awards Program webpage for details.
In addition to the entrance and merit-based awards program for students in second, third, and fourth years, other opportunities exist for international students to apply for various scholarships and awards. For more details, refer to our main Scholarships and Awards webpage.
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