Trent Top 10
You’ve applied to an outstanding university. What makes Trent so exceptional? There’s a long list of reasons, but let’s start with the top 10:
We’re #1
At Trent, you’ll find an academic environment that will challenge and inspire you, as well as approachable professors, a vibrant student community, and more. That’s what makes us the #1 undergraduate university in Ontario, twelve years running.
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 – 93% of Trent grads are employed within six months 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.