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)
ChancellorHon. Diane Griffin
PresidentWendy Rodgers, BA, MA, PhD
Academic staff
246 permanent and 28 term faculty
Students5,533
Undergraduates4,983
Postgraduates550
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.