Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative.
With over 100 undergraduate programs to choose from, Trent is one of Canada’s top undergraduate universities for innovation, quality of education, scholarships, and student services.
The Peterborough campus is just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. It’s within a beautiful setting by the Otonabee River, giving students the best of both nature and city life. The Durham GTA campus is located in Oshawa. It’s 40 minutes from downtown Toronto and home to a close-knit community.
Trent’s ethos is focused on leadership and social change. It was voted second in Ontario for ‘most innovative’, and for producing 'leaders of tomorrow’. Students are encouraged through their courses and around campus to collaborate, innovate and engage.
Trent’s students, as well as faculty and alumni, are committed to finding sustainable solutions to problems in the world. This is a cause that goes back to the university’s founding principles. The global perspective sees Trent welcome students from 79 countries from across the world and all over Canada. This results in 92 per cent of students who are happy that they chose to study at Trent.
Trent has excellent graduate outcomes, with 95 per cent of graduates employed within two years of graduating. It’s also associated with two Nobel Prize winners.
Undergraduate degree programs are available across a range of subjects, including arts and sciences. Schools include:
The School of Education is dedicated to giving students the skills they need to thrive in the education profession. Programs include:
The School of Environment teaches a variety of programs that have been developed at Trent over several years. It’s a top choice for future environmental leaders. Programs include BA or BSc in:
Graduate programs include environmental and life science and sustainability studies. Students can undertake joint majors, both within and outside of the school. This lets them tailor their degrees to specific interests.
At Trent University, students get a practical, real-world learning experience. Everyone is guaranteed meaningful career-focused learning opportunities.
All programs offer courses that include experiential learning. Most offer the chance to earn academic credit through several paths, such as internships and co-ops. Opportunities include research projects, field placements and intensive language programs, both locally and internationally.
All students can gain work experience through the placement program. These are available with some of Canada’s top organizations, such as Royal Bank, Ontario Power Generation and local hospitals.
Several degree programs include internship opportunities. Students can gain experience alongside their degrees, as well as network and make good professional links. Across courses including forensic science, education, nursing and health sciences, students can gain academic credit whilst experiencing the workplace.
Co-ops help students graduate from university with a head start in their chosen field. They can graduate with a degree along with 12 months of relevant full-time paid experience. Programs are available in areas such as conservation biology, and computing and information systems.
Trent University’s Durham GTA campus has recently opened the doors of a new student residence. The building provides outstanding learning and living spaces. It’s brought new energy to campus, as students are enjoying the fresh and renovated facilities. This includes an eatery, prayer and meditation room, Indigenous student space, student lounge and quiet study area.
The university is continually investing in new facilities for students, whether it’s related to academic excellence or a vibrant student life. Students can keep up to date with new developments on the university website.
The university has been working tirelessly to ensure students and faculty members safely return to campus life. Students can find more information on the changes at Trent University, including the face mask policy, central resources and details for those preparing for degree courses.
CAD$32,981 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
CAD$25,119 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
CAD$32,993 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
Trent is continuously ranked as the best university in Canada for scholarships and bursaries. There are several awards available that are particularly aimed at international students.
High achieving international students may receive a merit-based scholarship worth CAD 1,000 to CAD 3,000. Awards are offered on admission to an undergraduate program.
The IB Student Global Citizen Awards at Trent University provide renewable scholarships for undergraduate IB diploma holders who excel academically, contribute to their community, show leadership potential, and have financial need. These awards cover tuition and mandatory fees, offering up to CAD 40,000 annually and up to CAD 160,000 over four years.
This renewable scholarship is awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards fund tuition and mandatory ancillary fees at Trent in amounts up to CAD 40,000 per academic year, and up to CAD 160,000 over a 4-year degree.
Other awards
There are some overall entrance requirements for Trent University. All students need a high school diploma.
Students are encouraged to check the requirements for their chosen programs, as each has specific criteria. There are also country-specific requirements.
Students need to have good levels of speaking and writing English skills. This is so they can understand their classes and make the most of their education.
International students whose native language is not English will have to prove their proficiency through the minimum test scores (or equivalent):
The Trent-ESL program is a Languages Canada-accredited program. It’s designed for international students who require additional teaching in the English language. It can be studied:
ESL programs can be a good place to start the university experience. International students from all over the globe study English language at Trent. This is because the university has:
From Fall 2021, Trent-ESL pathway program offers more value for English language learning. The two highest ESL levels are now credit courses. This means that ESL studies are now part of the degree. Trent is the only university in Canada granting full university credits for English as a Second Language that can be applied to all Trent undergraduate degrees. Now ESL students can finish Trent-ESL with up to three complete credits. This represents 60 percent of a student’s first year of university study.
The curriculum is designed so learners can handle the demands of a degree. With the continual admission option, some students even begin their degree courses at the same time as the ESL program. It’s an intensive program, which means learners can graduate quickly to achieve their goals at university.
There are different levels of study, depending on the language requirements of each student. As well as developing reading, listening, writing, speaking, pronunciation and grammar abilities, ESL students learn academic requirements such as research, analysis and presentation skills.
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