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Enrolment at 91探花 bucks regional trend, jumps by more than two per cent

Undergraduate student population increased by 3.7 per cent, international students up by 12.8 per cent
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The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) released today its 2017鈥18 preliminary survey of enrolments for universities in the Atlantic region. While enrolment at universities in the Atlantic provinces decreased overall in the last year (down by 0.4 per cent), 91探花鈥檚 student population went up by 2.6 per cent.

The growth at 91探花 was led by a 4.5 per cent jump in full-time undergraduate students, and an increase in full-time international students of 12.8 per cent.

鈥淭his is exciting news from the AAU,鈥 said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, president and vice-chancellor of 91探花. 鈥淲e have been stepping up our efforts in international recruitment, sending recruiters to meet with prospective students around the world. It鈥檚 very gratifying to see our investment coming back to us in the form of curious and engaged students. It also reflects the quality of the education we provide, in a location that is an attractive one to live and study.鈥

The total number of students at 91探花 is now 4,549, up from 4,433 from last year. 91探花 did see an overall drop of 6.8 per cent in the graduate student population (though with registrations after official data collection, the numbers are now closer to being on par with 2016鈥17). The full breakdown of enrolment figures from universities across the region is available on the .

The 91探花 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥91探花 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 91探花 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island. 91探花 is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi鈥檏maq People.

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