Meeting all admission requirements ensures that your application will receive consideration. Review each requirement carefully to determine your eligibility and prepare to submit your application for admission.
General Requirements
- Masters: For admission into a master’s program, most programs require a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) bachelor's degree with a minimum Ontario grade of B+ (77%) in the last two years of full-time study.
- Candidates applying to Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods or Management who do not meet these admission requirements may be considered for Trent’s Pre-Master's Pathway program.
- Doctorate: For admission into a doctorate program, applicants must hold a master’s degree with a minimum average of B+ (77%) or equivalent overall.
Program-Specific Requirements
Some programs may require additional criteria for admissions, such as course specific grades, a higher average than the general admission average (i.e. master’s or Ph.D. programs), or will admit students with an average lower than the general admission average (i.e. graduate diplomas or Pre-Master's pathway).
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Program Admission Requirements
Please check the admission requirements for your program of choice prior to submitting your application.
- Anthropology M.A. or M.Sc.
- Applied Modelling & Quantitative Methods M.A. or M.Sc.
- Arts Management M.AMgt.
- Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment G.Dip.
- Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment M.BEMA or M.Sc.
- Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies M.A.
- Canadian Studies Ph.D.
- Computer Science M.Sc.
- Cultural Studies M.A.
- Cultural Studies Ph.D.
- Educational & Community Leadership G.Dip.
- Educational Studies M.Ed.
- English (Public Texts) M.A.
- Environmental & Life Sciences M.Sc.
- Environmental & Life Sciences Ph.D.
- Forensic Science M.Sc.F.S.
- History M.A.
- Indigenous Studies Ph.D.
- Instrumental Chemical Analysis M.ICA
- Instrumental Chemical Analysis G.Dip.
- Interdisciplinary Aging Studies M.A.
- Interdisciplinary Social Research Ph.D.
- Management M.Mgt
- Material Science M.Sc.
- Material Science Ph.D.
- Nursing in Professional Practice Leadership M.Sc.N.
- Psychology M.Sc.
- Psychology Ph.D.
- Sustainability Studies M.A.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
General application dates and deadlines for the Fall, Winter and Spring intake periods are posted in the table below.
*Application deadlines and intake periods can vary by program. Please refer to the program pages to confirm deadlines and intakes.
| Intake Period | Applications Open | Applications Close |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | September 11 | February 1 (*most programs) |
| Winter | February 1 | June 1 |
| Spring/Summer | June 1 | October 1 |
Intake Periods
- Most programs offer one intake in the Fall (September), however select programs offer multiple admission intakes. Visit the individual program page to see which intakes are available for your program of choice.
Late Applications
- While late applications may be accepted, admission is not guaranteed and spaces are contingent on program availability.
- Please contact the program directly to inquire about application acceptance after the deadline. A list of program contact emails is available on our contact page.
- Notice of an application deadline extension will be posted on the program page.
Offers of Admission
- While early offers may be made, offers of admission are generally sent out one to two months following the application closure date and continue until all spaces in our programs are filled.
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English Language Requirements
To successfully pursue graduate studies at Trent University, it is essential to be proficient in both written and oral English language. All applicants are required to demonstrate an adequate level of English language proficiency regardless of citizenship status or country of origin.
For details on English language proficiency requirements, please visit our International Applicant page.
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International Credential Equivalencies
All international degrees and grades will be converted into the Ontario equivalent to determine admission eligibility.
For a list of equivalences by country, please visit our International Credential Equivalencies page.
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Application Fee
To apply to the School of Graduate Studies at Trent, applicants are required to complete an application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the required application fee. A non-refundable application fee of $125 CDN for research programs or $140 CDN for professional programs must be submitted for each program to which you are applying.
This fee is payable to OUAC directly and cannot be waived or deferred for any applicant (domestic or international). There are no exceptions to this policy. Please note that applications will not be processed or sent to The School of Graduate Studies unless payment is received by OUAC.