SEE YOUR FUTURE AT TRENT UNIVERSITY

Ranked as the top undergraduate university in Ontario for a decade, Trent University excels in teaching, research, and student satisfaction. Welcoming approximately 11,000 undergraduate, graduate, and ESL students from over 120 countries and Indigenous nations, Trent provides a close-knit learning environment with small class sizes and a distinctive Oxbridge residential college system.

Trent’s flexible curriculum enables students to reach their full potential through a blend of traditional pedagogy, experiential learning, research opportunities, study abroad programs, and co-curricular activities. This approach aligns with Trent’s philosophy of delivering a personal, purposeful, and transformative educational experience. Students can choose to study at the picturesque riverfront campus in Peterborough or the vibrant urban campus in the Durham Greater Toronto Area.

Across both campuses, Trent University offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs in various fields, including arts, social sciences, natural/applied sciences, Indigenous studies, and professional programs such as medical and law pathways, forensic science, and financial analytics. Emphasizing liberal and interdisciplinary studies, Trent encourages students to customize their educational journey and explore beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Trent’s collegial environment fosters a lifelong passion for positive, impactful change. Upon graduation, students join a global network of 50,000 alumni, becoming influential leaders dedicated to developing sustainable solutions to complex global and local challenges.

HIGHLIGHTS

• #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for 10 years in a row
• #1 university in Canada for scholarships and bursaries for 20 years in a row
• One of the top undergraduate research universities in Canada
• 90%+ graduates employed within six months of graduation
• 95%+ Student Satisfaction Rate
• Top 5 in Canada for overall reputation
• Two Stunning Campuses: Peterborough and Durham-Greater Toronto Area
• Designated Learning Institution - Trent offers Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)-eligible programs

PROGRAM AREAS

Trent University is a primarily undergraduate university, but programs are offered at the undergraduate (bachelor's), postgraduate (certificates), and graduate (Master's and Ph.D.) levels. Students may explore disciplines in multiple areas including the following:

• Environmental and Life Sciences
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Business Administration
• Computer Sciences
• Forensic Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Degrees
• Joint Degrees

Students are encouraged to develop an interdisciplinary perspective that enables them to adapt to a range of career and professional opportunities by exploring more than 150 majors, specializations, and options!

Admission Requirements

General Requirements: Trent University accepts a variety of high school qualifications, including international qualifications such as the IB or GCE, as well as country-specific qualifications. Specific program requirements may also apply.

Country-Specific Requirements:

• India (CBSE/ISC/State Boards): Standard X Certificate results PLUS a minimum 70% average in Standard XII in the best academic courses, including English.
• China Senior High School Diploma: Minimum 75% average in Senior 3 (only academic courses are included in the average calculation).
• Vietnam Upper Secondary School Diploma: Minimum 7.0 average in Grade 12 (only academic courses are included in the average calculation).

If applicants do not meet the minimum requirements, they may be offered the Degree Progression Pathway (DPP).

Language Proficiency: Proof of language proficiency is required. Accepted tests include:

• TOEFL: iBT score of 86 or above (writing 20 or above)
• IELTS: 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
• CAEL: 60
• Duolingo: 115
• Cambridge C1/C2: C
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59

Trent University offers a pathway program through Trent-ESL for students who do not meet the required scores.

Starting Your Journey

• Application Deadlines: Typically four months before intake. It is recommended to apply 7-8 months in advance. Applications open a year in advance.
• Intakes: September, January, May (some programs only available in September)
• Application Fee: $90
• Processing Time: 2-4 weeks
• Payment Terms: A tuition deposit of $500 is due within two weeks of acceptance. Tuition is due per semester, before the beginning of classes.

Living There

Peterborough Campus:

• Home to 9,000 students
• Located 90 minutes from Toronto
• City population: 90,000

Durham Greater Toronto Area Campus (Oshawa):

• Home to 2,000 students
• Located 40 minutes from Downtown Toronto
• City population: 220,000

All undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation in residences for their first year.

Tuition and Other Fees

2021/22 Academic Year (for reference only):

• Tuition Fees: CAD 24,500 (flat-rate)
• Ancillary Fees: Approximately CAD 2,808 (includes UHIP medical insurance)
• Housing in Residence: CAD 9,000 to 14,000 per academic year
• Personal Expenses: CAD 1,500 to 2,000
• Books and Supplies: CAD 1,000
• TOTAL: CAD 38,000 to 44,000 per academic year

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships:

• $3,000 for 95%+
• $2,500 for 90-94%
• $1,500 for 85-89%
• $1,000 for 80-84%

Trent International Scholarships and Awards:

• Valued between CAD 2,000 to 27,000 per year
• Renewable for up to four years (up to CAD 108,000)

International students are also encouraged to apply to our Trent International Scholarships and Awards. This prestigious and competitive scheme is valued between CAD2,000 to 27,000 each year, and renewable up to four years (up to CAD108,000!). Please visit Trent's website for more information.