UPEI says enrolment and costs drive budget review as faculty warn of cuts

The University of Prince Edward Island says changing enrolment, revenue projections and rising costs are behind a spending review for the 2027-28 academic year. Its faculty association says proposed academic cuts range from about five per cent in some departments to more than 10 per cent in others, and could mean fewer courses, larger classes and cancelled programs. The association says UPEI's 2025-26 revenue of $244 million beat projections by about $41 million, while administrative spending grew more than 200 per cent since 2021-22. UPEI calls the review a planning exercise, not predetermined actions, with proposals going through normal decision-making.