Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in engineering at University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, Canada. It takes 141 credit hours over 4 or 5 years; focus areas in mechatronics, bioresources and sustainable energy, with intakes in September; a five-year winter-start course plan is also published.

University of Prince Edward Island is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$17,848 a year, about ₹12 lakh. Over 5 years that is roughly C$89,240 (≈ ₹59.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27: domestic tuition of CAD 4,065 per semester (CAD 813 per 3-credit course, so CAD 8,130 for two semesters) plus the international fee of CAD 9,718 a year, as stated on the programme page. Other fees extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Design engineer
• Mechanical engineer
• Consulting civil engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Manufacturing engineer
• CAD technician

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Siemens
• Bosch
• Rolls-Royce
• Airbus
• Arup
• AECOM
• Jacobs
• WSP
• BMW
• Larsen & Toubro

General entry requirements at University of Prince Edward Island for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• India: CBSE All India Senior School Certificate or CISCE Indian School Certificate (Class XII) with marks statement, and a minimum 70% in five academic subjects. Class X certificate also required.
• Programme subjects apply; for example, Computer Science asks for Grade 12 English, Mathematics and two sciences.
• International deadlines for non-competitive programmes are set each year; ask inte@upei.ca.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; TOEFL iBT 4.5 (no band below 4); Duolingo 120 (115 in each subscore); CAEL 60.

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This course starts in: September; a five-year winter-start course plan is also published.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Class X and Class XII marks statements (CBSE or CISCE)
• Official degree transcripts (for master's)
• English test score, unless exempt
• For the MBA: online interview; for research degrees: supervisor confirmation
• Application fee (paid in the UPEI application portal)

• International Entrance Award Cycle

  UG

  Value: CAD 1,000 to CAD 3,000, credited to your UPEI student account

  International students entering from high school with a converted average of 90–100% and/or in the top 5–10% of their class, plus extracurricular involvement, strong references and English. You are considered when your application is assessed; awards are limited, so apply early.

  Official page

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is the province's public university, based in Charlottetown with a second campus at St. Peter's Bay. It was created in 1969 from two older colleges, Prince of Wales College (1834) and Saint Dunstan's University (1855), and has more than 5,500 students from over 92 countries. It is home to the Atlantic Veterinary College, which offers the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and to a sustainable design engineering programme.

For Indian students, UPEI's draw is a modest international fee: about CAD 17,848 a year in tuition for most undergraduate programmes in 2026-27, with co-op options in computer science, analytics, actuarial science, biology and business. At master's level the MBA in Global Leadership is the main taught option.

Engineering courses at other universities in Canada

• Engineering: Certificate of Applied Science / Bachelor of Applied ScienceAcadia UniversityCAS 2 years at Acadia; BASc 3 years. Students usually finish their engineering degree at Dalhousie University · C$25,173 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (Co-op)Algonquin College4 years full time · C$19,745 / year
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation) (Diploma)Assiniboine College3 years full-time (180 credits); Brandon, North Hill Campus · C$17,630 / year
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – Telecommunications and Networks Option (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)2 years full-time (4 terms), optional co-op · C$25,719 / year
• Mechanical Engineering Technology – Mechanical Design Option (Diploma)British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)2 years full-time · C$25,719 / year

More courses at University of Prince Edward Island

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science120 credit hours (major) or 126 (honours); video game programming specialisation and co-op available · C$17,848 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Analytics (Data Analytics or Business Analytics)120 credit hours; co-op available · C$17,848 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration4 years (120 credit hours; 126 for honours); specialisations include accounting, finance, international business and marketing; co-op available · C$17,848 / year
• Bachelor of Science with a Major in Actuarial Science120 credit hours; co-op available · C$17,848 / year
• Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality2-year post-diploma degree (for holders of a relevant diploma); co-op available · C$17,848 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Biology120 credit hours (major) or 126 (honours); co-op available · C$17,848 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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5. UPEI: 2026-2027 operating budget news release (opens in a new tab)