Trent Top 10

We’re #1

Trent is Ontario’s #1 primarily undergraduate university, and when you study at a top university, you can reach the top of your potential. Here, we know that to be your best, you need to feel your best. That's why our university offers a full suite of wrap around supports that help you build connections, improve skills, and succeed at university and beyond – it's why we are ranked #1 in Ontario for student services.

Two Campuses: Two Ideal Locations

Trent has two spectacular campuses to choose from. You can study at our picturesque and architecturally-stunning Peterborough Campus on the Otonabee River (just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto) or at our thriving Durham Campus, located in the Greater Toronto Area.

Career Success Awaits

When you graduate from Trent, you’re almost guaranteed to find success in the career of your choice – 95% of Trent grads are employed within two years of graduation.

Tops in Scholarships

Here at Trent, rewarding your academic excellence is important to us. As a top scholar, you’ve earned your reward – guaranteed entrance scholarships for 80% or higher, which are renewable each year you’re at Trent.

Leader in Student Satisfaction

Trent students love Trent. As a student, you’ll find out for yourself why Trent outranks Ontario universities according to a national survey of student engagement.

Residence: More Than Just a Home Away from Home

When you arrive on move-in day, you’ll quickly learn that student residences aren’t just buildings – they’re supportive environments (also known as “colleges”) that will allow you to learn, connect and grow. Apply by the deadline and your spot in residence is guaranteed.

Combine Your Passions

Do you have a mind for business but a heart for theatre? Do you want to study the science of forensics but also the complexities of today’s media? At Trent, you have the option to bring programs and passions together through our flexible degree options, such as joint majors, that allow you to do both.

Career Experience

Valuable career experience is your fingertips at Trent (and guaranteed for every Trent student). Through experiential learning, paid co-op streams, and hands-on research, you will have opportunities to work side-by-side with leading faculty, entrepreneurs, community leaders and other experts on a variety of projects on campus, in the community, and around the world.

Global Connections

Interested in taking your education global? At Trent it’s easy, with a variety of study abroad opportunities available in every program and major. How will you expand your world view? Exchange? Year Abroad? International Internship? The choice is yours.

New Campus Developments

You’ve picked a great time to become a Trent student! We recently transformed our Bata Library into a library of the future and opened a state-of-the-art new Forensics Crime Scene Facility. Studying at our Durham campus in the GTA? You can live where you learn in our new residence and academic building.