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Key facts

  • Type
    Public
  • International students
    700
  • Nationalities
    79
  • Total programs
    152

Study abroad at Trent University

Trent University is a public institution with two campuses in Peterborough and Durham GTA (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada. It has been ranked as the number one undergraduate university in Ontario for nine years in a row, and consistently ranks highly for leadership in teaching, student satisfaction, and academic research.

The academic mission of Trent University is to seek out excellent students from across the country and around the world. Trent is made up of seven schools of study, offering a wide range of programs, including studies in business, computing systems, environmental science, life and natural sciences, nursing, forensic science and education.

Trent’s residential program is based on the Oxford University model, which means their residence halls are also colleges, offering complete living and learning environments with classrooms, faculty offices, student services, dining halls and lounges.

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Why study at Trent University

  • Highly ranked

    Trent has been ranked Ontario’s number 1 undergraduate university nine years in a row (Maclean’s University Rankings 2019)

  • Small class sizes

    Small group teaching and interactive learning taught by award-winning professors and researchers

  • Employability

    90% of Trent graduates are in employment six months after graduation

Location

Trent University

Trent University, 1600 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON Canada, K9L 0G2

Peterborough is a welcoming and safe city surrounded by clean rivers, lakes and parks, and is just 90 minutes from Toronto.

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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$26,191 per year

Funding

Graduate Distinguished Entrance Scholarship

  • Amount

    up to CAD$3,000 in scholarship funding

  • Requirements

    For top applicants entering the Master of Management or Applied Modelling and Quantitative Methods (M.Sc.) programs. This scholarship is a one-time academic excellence award applicable to students starting in Fall 2025.

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Visa requirements for Trent University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements

Life at Trent University

Trent University has a strong international student community, represented by more than 700 students from 79 different countries.

The Trent International team can support you with things like housing, finances, immigration and health insurance, as well as cultural transition and academic advice. They offer regular workshops and also arrange the international student orientation you’ll take when you first start at Trent. This is designed to help you familiarize yourself with campus, get registered and meet fellow students and faculty members.

Trent offers more than 100 student clubs and societies you can join, including international clubs, groups and organizations. There’s also a wide range of varsity sports teams that represent Trent, including rowing, rugby, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball.

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Facilities

  • Fitness Centre
    • Climbing Walls
    • Sauna / Steam Rooms
    • Fitness Classes
    • Personal Trainers
    • Fitness Center Physiotherapist
    • Treatment Rooms
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spin Studio
    • Machines
    • Free Weights
  • Sports Facilities
    • 11 Sport facilities
  • Healthcare & Medical
    • Physiotherapy
    • Travel Vaccinations
    • Family Planning
    • Emergency Contraception
    • Counselling & Mental Health Services
    • Minor Surgery
    • Campus Doctor
  • Praying Rooms
    • Group Praying Rooms
    • Individual Praying Rooms
    • Language Center
  • Clubs & Organisations
    • 100 Clubs & Organizations
  • Library
    • Quiet Areas
    • Individual Study Rooms
    • Group Study Rooms
    • Computer labs
  • All Weather Sports Pitches
    • 1 Swimming pools
    • 1 Basketball Courts
    • 1 Athletics Track
    • 1 Badminton Courts
    • 1 Climbing Wall
    • 1 Squash Courts
    • 2 volleyball courts
    • 1 Baseball Pitches
  • Tutoring Support
    • Academic Tutoring & Support
    • Student Tutoring & Support
  • Food & Restaurants
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 1 Cafe’s
  • IT Support
    • Campus Wireless Connectivity

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