About UPEI
The high quality of the educational experience is evident in the increasing number of students who come from around the world to study and learn at UPEI’s Cairo Campus. UPEI upholds the highest standards in education, which its alumni reflect by achieving success in their chosen fields and forming a global network of ‘Panthers for Life.
UPEI’s community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni rely on shared, deeply held values that guide behaviour and actions.
Academic Freedom and Rigour
The freedom to teach and conduct scholarly work guided by curiosity and intellectual inquiry, without deference to prescribed doctrine, is fundamental to our University. This freedom is essential to advancing and disseminating knowledge and carries with it the duty to use that freedom in a manner that is consistent with an honest search for knowledge. It is important for the credibility of the University that this quest for knowledge is carried out with integrity and rigor.
Accountability and Integrity
As individuals and as a -community, we are accountable to those we serve for the quality of education we deliver and the transparency of our operations. We will conduct ourselves with integrity, employing our expertise to serve others and benefit society.
Excellence
We aspire to excel in education, scholarly endeavors, research, and service.
Inclusion, Equity, and Reconciliation
UPEI is dedicated to creating an open, accessible, and welcoming community that ensures the fair treatment of all individuals. Our commitment extends to continually re-examining and expanding our understanding of the university’s role in fostering a deeper awareness of cultures and identities. Additionally, we strive to address the needs of community members with disabilities in ways that support education and nurture respectful relationships.