Recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world.Undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, co-curricular and community-based activities.
- #1570 Ranking
- 25 Masters
- 1,827 Academic Staff
- 27,218 Students
- 5,444 Students (int'l)
- 15,786 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- #1 undergraduate university in Ontario; #3 in Canada
- #1 in Canada for Scholarships and Bursaries
- #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for highest overall quality 1
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (7)
- Postgraduate Certificate Business Human Resource and Marketing Management
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Human Resource Management
- M.Mgt Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Postgraduate Certificate Senior Police Leadership
Social Sciences (7)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Cultural Studies
- M.A. History
- M.Sc. Psychology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
Humanities (4)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. English
- M.A. History
- M.Sc. Psychology
Engineering & Technology (3)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- M.Sc. Forensic Science
Computer Science & IT (1)
Education & Training (1)
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
1964 – year Trent was founded .Heritage Peterborough was first organized May 11, 1984 in the Board Room of Peterborough and Kawartha Tourist and Convention Bureau. Their aim was to encourage wide interest, research and awareness of 150 years of historical growth of the city and county.
Education
Trent offers an impressive range of academically rigorous program across the arts and science as well professional and specialty programs , with all benefits of high-quality research and exemplary teaching within a personal, close-knit community.
Research
Day or night, on campus and around the globe, researchers at Trent University are involved in studies of global significance. They emphasize interdisciplinary approaches drawing from the sciences, social sciences and humanities. Research excellence at Trent helps to solve complex problems and enables the student in all of us to better understand the world.
Career
The career development process involves:
- discover yourself
- explore your options
- make choices
- take action
It is a continual process where you will likely go back to revisit steps you've already taken because of new information you've discovered.
Career Guide Contents
- The Career Guide provides an in-depth exploration of career and work search topics.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
1570 -73
2022
1497 -61
2021
1436
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Summer Orientation for New Students is a day-long event offered by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at Trent. First-year students with disabilities and their parents are invited to join our staff for an all-you-need-to-know info session about SAS, what to expect when they arrive in September, and supports on campus.
Housing services
Located at Catharine Parr Traill College, Trent University Housing Services has beautiful, self-contained one and two bedroom apartments available for rent to Trent Graduate Students. Our apartments feature:
- Fridge and Stove
- 3 Piece Bathroom with Tub
- Laundry Facilities on Premises
- 24-hour Security lock-up
- Accessibility Units available
- Heat and Hydro included
Library services
In this plan, the Library and Archives has identified four main strategic directions with corresponding tactics
- Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Creating Spaces for Collaboration and Learning,
- Enabling Research and Scholarship and
- Building Partnerships.
ICT services
The dashboard below is intended to be a real-time indication of the status for key services.IT staff will update this dashboard as soon as a problem is detected and we encourage you to check here first before calling the Service Desk in the event you see an issue, which will enable Service Desk staff to concentrate on new issues rather than known issues.
Medical services
Trent Student Health Services is a team of caring, dedicated, multi-disciplinary professionals with expertise in university health issues.
As part of the Student Wellness Centre, we support a diverse student population through the provision of confidential primary health care, health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness education
Student Life
Campus life
- Peterborough Campus
- Durham Campus
Sports facilities
Homeschool Swim and Gym
- Spaces are still available for our unique Homeschool Swim and Gym program. Contact us for more information.
- The Athletics Centre can accommodate Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons at any point within a swim session. We offer a variety of lesson formats that suit an individual's swim background, schedule and iinterests.
- It is always a good idea to review the Athletics Centre Pool Rules before joining us for a swim. Do not hesiate to ask a lifeguard for clarification on any of the rules listed.
Student clubs
Close to 100 to choose from, including a student-driven co-operative café, Trent Radio, the Trent Film Society, the Trent Fashion Show, the Peterborough Coalition Against Poverty, Trent Meal Exchange, Trent International Students’ Association and more.
Student Reviews
The Good and the bad
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
This school has a lack of dietary accommodations and is not very wheelchair accessible. On the other hand, Trent is very inclusive and encourages diversity in all aspects, and also has a lot of beneficial resources for students.
Trent U
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good at prioritizing students and their needs. Workload is manageable
A beautiful beginning
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I haven’t done much at my university, I’ve only taken ESL classes to help me in transitioning to university and it has been a beautiful experience. I have met teachers who are genuinely interested in my success and they continue to challenge and encourage me for the little time I have spent here.
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