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Key Facts
  • Founded
    1964
  • World Ranking
    1225
  • Country Ranking
    35
  • Intakes
    JAN, SEP
  • IELTS
    Min. 6.5
  • TOEFL
    Min. 86
  • Min. Tuition Fee
    BDT 1312702
  • Min. Tuition Fee (C)
    CA$20367
  • Application Fee
    BDT 6700
  • Application Fee (C)
    CA$90
  • Spouse/Family Allowed?
    Allowed
  • Total Students
    1000+
  • Website
    https://www.trentu.ca
  • Email
Employability
  • Part-Time Work
    20 hrs/wk, FT-Vacation
  • Avg. Salary/Hour
    CA$14
  • Avg. Salary/Month
    CA$1200
  • Post-Study Work Permit
    Available
  • Post-Study Work Duration
    Upto 3 Years
Country or Region
About the University

Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world.

Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities.

Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration.

In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues.

Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while the Durham GTA campus offers a close-knit community with an urban vibe, conveniently located in Oshawa, 40 minutes from downtown Toronto.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

Speciality

Trent has been Ontario's #1 undergraduate university 9 years in a row

  • #1 undergraduate university in Ontario; #3 in Canada 1
  • #1 in Canada for Scholarships and Bursaries, 19 years running 1
  • Top 5 undergraduate university in Canada for overall reputation 1
  • #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for highest overall quality 1
  • #1 in Canada for Academic Advising 1
  • #1 in Ontario for students who have received National Awards 1
  • #2 in Ontario for being the Most Innovative and for producing Leaders of Tomorrow 1
  • Among Top 6.3% Universities in the World 2

Trent graduates get jobs

  • 90% of Trent grads employed six months after graduation
  • 93% of Trent grads employed after two years 3
  • Trent graduates of Nursing and Mathematics reported a 100% graduate employment rate two years after graduation; Physical Science grads reported a 100% graduate employment rate six months after graduation
  • Agriculture and Bio Science students from Trent see a 91% graduate employment rate two years after graduation;
  • Graduates from the Education program at Trent see an impressive 96% graduate employment rate two years after graduation;
  • Humanities graduates at Trent recorded an employment rate of 97% just six months after graduation, higher than the province average.
English Language Requirements

English Language Proficiency Tests

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS MINIMUM SCORE
TOEFL 86 IBT with a minimum writing score of 20 OR 580 PBT with a minimum TWE score of 4.5. Order your official TOEFL Score Report to be sent directly to Trent through ETS. Trent's institutional code is 0896.
IELTS 6.5, with no band below 6.0
CAEL 60
C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) by Cambridge Assessment English Grade of 'C'
PEARSON PTE ACADEMIC 59

Note: If you have results from a recognized Canadian University English language testing services you may submit your results for consideration.
English Language Proficiency requirements are subject to change without prior notice.

Exemptions from English Proficiency
To be exempted from providing proof of English language proficiency you must meet one of the following categories:

1) You have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate diploma where English was the language of instruction (English Language A not English Language B). You have successfully completed your studies under the British Curriculum: Minimum 'C' grade in O-Level English or completion of AS/A Level subjects taught in English.

2) You have studied at least 3 years full-time in a high school/secondary school where the medium of instruction is entirely English and you have not taken any ESL courses during this period. You are required to provide an official letter from your school indicating the language of instruction is English if it is not clearly indicated on your transcript or school profile.

3) You have studied at least 2 years full-time in a community college (post-secondary) where the medium of instruction is entirely in English and you have not taken any ESL courses during this period. You are required to provide an official letter from your school indicating the language of instruction is English if it is not clearly indicated on your transcript or school profile.

4) You have studied at least 1 year full-time in a university where the medium of instruction is entirely in English and you have not taken any ESL courses during this period. You are required to provide an official letter from your school indicating the language of instruction is English if it is not clearly indicated on your transcript or school profile.

(Please note: Notwithstanding the above requirements and conditions, Trent University reserves the right to request English proficiency test scores from any applicant.)

For more information, please visit https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/international/admissions/requirements/english-proficiency

Scholarships

Trent University offers a limited number of highly competitive international scholarships and awards to students eligible for admission to undergraduate studies.

Entrance Scholarships (automatic)

Trent University Entrance Scholarships 
All students applying to Trent are automatically considered for Trent University Entrance Scholarships, awarded for academic excellence. These range in value from $1,000 to $3,000 and are non-renewable. Final average calculated on academic subjects only.
Students on a Year/Term Study Abroad at Trent are not eligible for Entrance Scholarship. ESL students are eligible for consideration, however the scholarship is tenable for undergraduate studies (and not for ESL). The scholarship amount will be split between the first two terms of studies.
The scholarship can be combined with Trent International Global Citizen Awards.

FINAL AVERAGE
(CANADIAN EQUIVALENT)
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
95%+  $3000
90% - 94%  $2500
85% - 89%  $1500
80% - 84%  $1000

IB Entrance Scholarships
All international students applying for admission to Trent on the basis of IB diploma are automatically considered for an IB Entrance Scholarship. To qualify for a $1,000 IB Entrance Scholarship, students must complete an IB diploma. The scholarship can be combined with a Trent University Entrance Scholarship and Trent International Global Citizen Awards. The scholarship amount will be given in the first term of studies.

Trent International Scholarships and Awards (application-based)

Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards
Awarded to entering international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Scholarships and Awards partially fund tuition and ancillary fees at Trent in amounts between $2,000 and $24,000 per academic year (housing excluded)*.

Trent International Program Tuition Levy Scholarship
This scholarship is funded by Trent University students through an annual levy. Based on high academic achievement and a strong record of community and/or international service, leadership and financial need. The Scholarship covers international tuition and ancillary fees of approximately $24,000 per academic year (housing excluded).

Trent-United World Colleges (UWC) Scholarships
Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a UWC college who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need. The value of the scholarship is determined upon assessment of financial need and may extend to cover international tuition and ancillary fees of approximately $24,000 per academic year (housing excluded).

Jack Matthews International Scholarship
Named in honour of Jack Matthews, the founding director of both Pearson College of the Pacific and the Trent International Program. Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from Pearson College of the Pacific who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need. The value of the scholarship is determined upon assessment of financial need and may extend to cover international tuition and ancillary fees of approximately $24,000 per academic year (housing excluded).

Justin Chiu International Scholarships 
Established by Justin Chiu, who benefited from the Trent experience as an international student. Awarded to entering international students from Asia who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and some financial need. Scholarships partially fund the costs of a Trent education in amounts between $3,000 and $15,000 per academic year.

Scotiabank International Student Awards (Closed for September 2020)
The Scotiabank International Awards are to support students upon entrance to Trent University from countries in which Scotiabank operates internationally, and are based upon academic excellence, extra-curricular involvement and leadership. The value is up to $5,000 per academic year.

Maple Leaf Leadership Award
Awarded to an international student entering Trent University from a Maple Leaf Education System school who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, community service, leadership potential and financial need. The value of the award is $2,000 and is given on a one time basis to a maximum of 5 students per year.

*housing fees (including a meal plan) may range from $9,000 to $13,100 per academic year. In addition, students need to budget approximately $2,500-$3,000 for books, supplies and pocket money.

Scholarship Application Deadline for September Session
Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards Application can be found on the "Scholarships and Awards Application Forms" link on the right side of the webpage. Deadline is February 15, 2020.

Source: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/international/tuition-awards/scholarships-and-awards

Disclaimer

All information related to this institution has been extracted from the Trent University - Durham GTA website, accessible at https://www.trentu.ca. The data provided here is true until its extraction on 23 December 2019. Hence, all information here is subject to change without notice as per the institution's policy. For the latest update, please visit the institution website.

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