Canada is known for high-quality education, vibrant, safe, multicultural communities, and research and teaching excellence. Canadian universities provide a space for you to learn and lead through collaboration and creativity.  

At Trent University, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will prepare you to succeed in today’s competitive job market.   

Why choose Canada? 

• Canada ranks among the top 5 countries worldwide for education. Canada is also a global leader in research and innovation in fields shaping the future, including data science, AI, engineering, healthcare, environmental science, and more.
• Canadian degrees are respected globally, with leading research and ample opportunities to gain practical experience through co-ops, internships and work placements.
• Studying in Canada is more affordable than many other international study destinations, like the USA, UK, and Australia.
• Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world, and is routinely ranked as one of the world’s safest countries.  
• As an international student in Canada, you can work while you study, for up to three years after you graduate. Canada’s strong immigration programs support international students seeking employment opportunities in Canada’s robust job market.
• After graduating, you may be eligible to transition to permanent residency in Canada.
• Explore Canada’s breathtaking landscapes in all four seasons, vibrant cities and small towns. Canada has more than two million lakes and rivers, and more inland waterways than any other country in the world, including the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, which Trent’s Peterborough campus is located on. 

Interested in graduate studies in Canada? Great news!

Master’s and Ph.D. students benefit from a streamlined application process and are exempt from Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) requirements. Doctoral (Ph.D.) students and their accompanying family members may also be eligible for faster processing on their study permit applications. 

Why choose to study in Canada at Trent?

Trent University is the #1 undergraduate university in Ontario, Canada. We are also ranked #1 in Ontario for overall reputation, student awards, student services, faculty awards, and medical/science grants – placing among the top five undergraduate universities in Canada in each category. Trent is ranked in the top 8.1% of universities worldwide.  

Recognized for leading research, Trent University holds the distinction of being ranked among Canada’s top 50 research universities. In the Research Infosource 2025 national rankings, Trent earned three distinctions among undergraduate universities for growth in research funding from international government funders, as well as for strengths in publishing research on natural sciences and climate change.

By choosing Trent, you can: 

• Gain valuable research experience, as early as your first year – unique undergraduate offering provided by Trent.
• Gain valuable hands-on career experience in your field throughout your degree through paid co-ops, internships, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Earn an income working full-time on-campus or off-campus during school breaks and part-time throughout your degree.
• Benefit from generous international scholarships and awards.
• Apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) for up to three years on your pathway toward Canadian citizenship. Every undergraduate and graduate program at Trent, along with many of our postgraduate certificate programs, is eligible for a PGWP.
• Take advantage of dedicated international student support provided by the Trent International team, who can help with immigration support, pre-arrival and transition to Canada, as well integration into Trent’s warm and welcoming campus communities.
• Discover Canada’s breathtaking nature, rich culture, and safe, vibrant cities from either campus – Peterborough or Durham in the Greater Toronto Area.