How much will it cost?
The chart below provides an estimated average budget for an international student for an academic year (September to April). Tuition fees are in Canadian currency (CAD).
Please visit the School of Graduate Studies for information on financial matters for graduate students.
International Undergraduate Degree Program (based on 2026/27 figures)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (general programs) | $35,000 |
| Ancillary Fees | $3,000 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| *Housing | $7,500 - $9,280 |
| *Food | $4,000 - $5,600 |
| Personal | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Total | $52,500 – $58,880 |
International Postgraduate Certificate Program (based on 2026/27 figures)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (general programs) | $23,500 |
| Ancillary Fees | $3,000 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| *Housing | $7,500 - $9,280 |
| *Food | $4,000 - $5,600 |
| Personal | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Total | $41,000 – $47,380 |
*Upper range of Housing includes residence fees and Food includes residence dining plan.
The costs in both charts represent an eight-month budget. Your costs may differ depending on personal lifestyle, accommodation choices, travel home, cell phone plan, school supply costs, and other spending.
More details for the current academic year are available at Financial Services. Tuition levels are determined by the year a student first registered at Trent University.
Residence fees, meal plans, books and special course related fees are in addition to the registration fees. Instructors will advise students during class of additional course fees for field trips or supplementary material.