Trent University is a public liberal arts university in Peterborough, Ontario. The university is specially known for its undergraduate programs. Trent is ranked as #1 undergraduate university in Ontario and #3 undergraduate university in Canada. Trent University campus has a diverse population with 10,200 students out of which 1,322 are international students.

Trent University offers 150 undergraduate courses and research and experiential learning opportunities across 28 graduate degree programs and 38 streams of study. To secure admission to Trent University, applicants from India must have an average score of 70% in standard XII in the best 4 subjects.

Trent is considered to be an affordable university. The cost of attendance at Trent for an international student is around 20 lakh to 25 lakhs. This includes an average tuition fee of 11.85 lakhs for PG programs and 16.24 lakhs for UG programs. To make it even more economic friendly the Trent International Global Citizen Scholarship scholarship is offered to top scholars around the world with awards ranging from CAD 2,000 to CAD 22,000 per year.

Trent University Highlights

Trent University Rankings

Trent University has been #1458 World Rank by Center for World University Rankings 2023. Mentioned below are the other ranks achieved by Trent University according to various ranking agencies: 

  • #1458 World Rank by Center for World University Rankings 2023
  • #34 National Rank by Center for World University Rankings 2023
  • #1497 in Best Global Universities by US News & World Reports 2022
  • #35 in Best Global Universities in Canada by US News & World Reports 2022

Trent University Campus

Trent University operates with two campuses: Peterborough campus and Durham Greater Toronto Area Campus. The Peterborough campus is spread across approximately 1,400 acres of land.

  • There over 100 students clubs and groups and over 30 international clubs, groups, and organizations for students.
  • There are 12 varsity sports teams and three varsity clubs (fencing, cross country running, and golf).
  • The Durham GTA campus is 40 minutes to Union Station in downtown Toronto.
  • Studentsat Trent University run an alternative organic/local food café on Trent’s Symons Campus called The Seasoned Spoon.

Trent University Accommodation

There are eleven residence halls on the Peterborough campus and one residence building on the Durham GTA campus. Room features include a closet, bed, desk, wardrobe, shelves, desk lamp, dresser, and desk chair. The university partners with Places4Students.com to help students who can live off-campus to search for appropriate and easy accommodations.

Room Type Annual Rent (in INR)
Traditional Rooms 4.53 lakhs- 5.29 lakhs
Premium Single 6.18 lakhs
Durham Premium Rooms 5.53 lakhs- 6.28 lakhs
Premium Suites 4.78 lakhs- 5.53 lakhs
Regular Suitesq 4.65 lakhs- 5.42 lakhs

Off-Campus Accommodation

Living at off campus accommodation is a convenient and all-inclusive way to live while studying abraod, however sometimes off-campus accommodation is right for a student. Whether a student in searching for a single room or a whole house to share with roomates, Trent University helps its students. Trent has partnered with  with Places4Students.com to make it convenient for student to search for off campus accommodation.

Trent University Programs

Trent University offers 128 undergraduate programs (degrees, specializations, certificate, diplomas), 12 course-based masters programs, 14 thesis-based masters programs, six doctoral programs, and four graduate diplomas. Trent University also offers various programs as Continuing Education to students. The program provides students with access to a variety of experts across various fields for learning in an informal, relaxed and personalized setting.

Trent University Admission Process

To get admission at Trent University, international applicants need to complete and submit their admission applications, which should further be accompanied by specific admission-oriented documents. Applicants can apply for Trent University admissions by June 1, November 15 and March 1 for the fall, winter, and summer semesters.

Admission Requirement for UG Program

Application Portal: OUAC or University’​s Portal
Application Fee: 90 CAD
Admission Requirements for Indian Students: 

  • Official Transcripts
  • Standard X Certificate
  • Standard XII (Min. 70% in best 4 academic courses)
  • English proficiency scores
    • IELTS- 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT- 88 

Admission Requirement for PG Program

Application Portal: OUAC
Application Fee: Graduate research programs: 100 CAD | Graduate: 120 CAD
Admission Requirements: 

  • A complete online graduate application.
  • Minimum undergraduate above-average GPA.
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcript showing bachelor’s degree conferred along with official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions of higher education attended.
  • Proofs of identity, name, address, and study permit
  • English Language Proficiency

Trent University Cost of Attendance

Trent University is considered one of the most affordable universities in Canada. The cost of attendance at Trent University per year for international applicants is tabulated below:

Type Annual Cost (in INR)
Tuition UG- 16.24 lakhs | PG- 11.85 lakhs
Ancillary Fees UG- 1.77 lakhs | PG- 1.45 lakhs
Books & Supplies 0.62 lakhs
Housing and Meals 5.58 lakhs- 8.74 lakhs
Personal Expense 0.93 lakhs- 1.24 lakhs

Trent University Scholarship

Trent University provides international applicants with scholarships, grants, student jobs, and external aid. It is ranked first in scholarship providers in Canada. Some of the scholarships are:

Type Eligibility Award (in CAD)
Trent University Entrance Scholarships Automatic scholarship for international students (according to their academic percentage) 1,000 CAD to 3,000 CAD
IB Entrance Scholarships For international students with admission on an IB diploma basis 1,000 CAD
Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards Awarded to students with outstanding academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential. 2,000 CAD to 27,000 CAD
Justin Chiu International Scholarships Awarded to international Asian students 3,000 CAD to 15,000 CAD
Trent International Program Tuition Levy Scholarship Based on high academic achievement and a strong record of community and/or international service, leadership and financial need. Approx. CAD 27,000

Work Study Program

The Trent Work Study Program (TWSP) provides funding for part-time employment during the fall/winter semester for domestic students with financial needs. International students should consult the Trent International (TI) office for work-study opportunities. Students who demonstrate a financial need and are eligible for Trent University bursary assistance are eligible for the TWSP program.

Students must be in full-time attendance, as defined by OSAP, to qualify for TWSP positions. Applications for the program are usually available in June of each year and can be found in the myTrent portal.

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Trent University Alumni

Trent Universit has an alumni network of 54,000 alumni worldwide. All the alumni are invited to the Life after Trent Club, a series of casual networking events hosted at unique workplaces around Toronto. Additionally, Trent alumni receive the mentioned below benefits: 

  • Exclusive access to Bata library services.
  • Scholarships for children of alumni
  • Trent University alumni can also apply for Health and Dental Insurance programs through the C&C Student VIP Perks.
  • Lower interest rates on MBNA
  • Access to Trent Careerspace for workshops, appointments, online resources, and opportunities to connect with employers and recruiters.

Notable Alumni:

  • Maryam Monsef –Canadian politician and former Minister of International Development
  • Takako Suzuki –Japanese politician
  • John Horgan –Premier of British Columbia
  • Stephen Stohn –Lawyer

At Trent, you’ll find an academic environment that will challenge and inspire you, as well as approachable professors, a vibrant student life, and more. Trent University’s campus is composed of numerous state-of-the-art facilities from a library to galleries and studios. there are different workshop options in 3D printing, laser cutting and digital printing. Students also get a chance to explore their passion on campus across animals, biomedical engineering, animation, and architecture.