Trent University Durham

An Urban Vibe in a Close-Knit Community

With a robust 40-year history and a new campus opened in 2010, Trent University Durham provides an abundance of opportunities for student engagement. Located in the heart of Durham Region, Trent’s Durham campus offers a learning experience that is the perfect blend of urban life and close-knit campus community. Nearby, you can enjoy a vibrant greenbelt, parks and beaches – all minutes away from state-of-the-art sports facilities, premier shopping centres, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene.

“Trent University Durham is a special place: a friendly community that’s focused on helping students pursue academic excellence in real ways. All in perfect proximity to city life.” Susan Lawrence, Sociology 2013

Discover Durham

Located in the heart of Durham Region, Trent University Durham offers all of the conveniences of dynamic city life – state-of-the-art sports facilities, premier shopping centres, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene – together with a vibrant greenbelt, natural parks, endless kilometres of walking trails, and beautiful beaches, all just minutes away.

Location Matters

When considering which university to choose, we know location and proximity to work or home are important. Trent University Durham is conveniently located just minutes from the 401 (Stevenson Exit), accessible by Go Transit and municipal transit. Combine this with the Rapid Transit “Pulse” Bus service, which connects students from Scarborough all the way to downtown Oshawa, and you have quick and easy access to everything there is to offer in the Durham Region and the eastern GTA.

Yearly Events on Durham Campus

  • Black History Month
  • TEDx
  • Humanities 101

Durham is home to

  • Ontario Philharmonic
  • Cinechats film series
  • Concerts in the Park
  • Maple Syrup Festival
  • Oshawa Fiesta Week
  • Peony Festival

Campus Quick Facts

1,032
Students
18:1
Student-faculty ratio

City Quick Facts

159,458
Population
40 mins
Distance to Toronto
33
Museums and galleries