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Key facts
- International students700
- Nationalities79
- Total programs138
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.
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
Funding
Trent International Renewable Entrance Scholarships
- Amount
From CAD $1,500 to $4,000 per academic year (up to CAD $16,000 over 4 years)
- Requirements
Automatic consideration for all international undergraduate applicants with a final high school average of 80% or higher (Canadian equivalent). Must meet Trent’s admission and English language requirements, be studying on a study permit, and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Not available for postgraduate certificates or graduate-level students.
- Renewal
Renewable annually if eligibility criteria are met. Scholarship continues as an In-course Scholarship from the second year onwards (application required through myTrent portal).
Renewable Prestigious Scholarships and Awards
- Amount
Up to CAD $40,000 per year (up to CAD $160,000 over 4 years)
- Requirements
For international undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, community service, and financial need. Must meet Trent admission and English requirements and be studying on a study permit. Not available for postgraduate certificates or graduate-level students.
- Application
Required, one application qualifies for all prestigious scholarships.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
CAD$26,191 per year
What is the cost of living near Trent University?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
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.
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.
Facilities
- 1 Cafe’s
- 4 Restaurants
- Treatment Rooms
- Machines
- Climbing Walls
- Spin Studio
- Fitness Classes
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness Center Physiotherapist
- Sauna / Steam Rooms
- Free Weights
- Personal Trainers
- Language Center
- Group Praying Rooms
- Individual Praying Rooms
- Emergency Contraception
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Campus Doctor
- Family Planning
- Minor Surgery
- Travel Vaccinations
- Physiotherapy
- Quiet Areas
- Computer labs
- Group Study Rooms
- Individual Study Rooms
- 1 Climbing Wall
- 2 volleyball courts
- 1 Swimming pools
- 1 Basketball Courts
- 1 Baseball Pitches
- 1 Athletics Track
- 1 Badminton Courts
- 1 Squash Courts
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Student Tutoring & Support
- 100 Clubs & Organizations
- Campus Wireless Connectivity
- 11 Sport facilities