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UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY
in Ontario, Canada
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97%
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EMPLOYED WITHIN
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CAMPUSES
TWO YEARS Peterborough & Durham
Greater Toronto Area

95% OF STUDENTS HAPPY

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THEY CHOSE TRENT

100 PROGRAMS TO
CHOOSE FROM

Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty

and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. We offer our
gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our
earth and our relations.
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 Canada is...
THE FUTURE BELONGS TO YOU.
FIND IT HERE AT TRENT UNIVERSITY. CANADA
*

TWO INSPIRING CAMPUSES TO CHOOSE FROM ONTARIO

Canada is #1 worldwide for
quality of life: recognized for
being safe, politically stable, and
Peterborough Campus Ottawa for our well-developed public
health system.
Trent’s Peterborough Campus provides a spectacular natural USA PETERBOROUGH
DURHAM GTA
* U.S. News & World Report, 2020
backdrop for tomorrow’s groundbreaking ideas. Just 90 minutes Toronto
from downtown Toronto, our Symons Campus offers an
impressive range of academically rigorous programs across the
arts and sciences, as well as professional programs in business,
law, medicine, the environment and more. Here, academic
LIVE, LEARN AND WORK IN CANADA
excellence combines with state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities Proudly multicultural, Canada offers an exceptional environment to live, learn and launch your future
to get involved and robust career experiences in a personal close- career. By studying at Trent University in Canada you have the opportunity to:
knit community to create a truly transformative student experience – • Gain career experience throughout your degree
all in a vibrant and safe city. • Work full-time during school breaks
• Apply for a three-year Post Graduation Work Permit as you work towards Canadian citizenship
• Explore Canadian nature, culture, and our safe, vibrant cities
90 minutes to downtown Toronto

Durham Greater Toronto Area Campus WELCOME TO PETERBOROUGH: THE ELECTRIC CITY
At Trent University Durham, your education unfolds on a
• A vibrant mid-sized city with a thriving arts
personal scale. Learn from expert faculty and researchers who community and breathtaking natural landscapes
are dedicated to teaching students across unique undergraduate • One of the safest and friendliest cities in Ontario,
and professional programs that combine the latest in theory and Canada
practice. If you value a close-knit, scholarly community in a

100 300+
diverse, urban environment, our Greater Toronto Area campus is
just what you have been looking for. +
40 minutes to downtown Toronto
TOP CITY IN CANADA
for immigrant
entrepreneurship
141,357
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Peterborough Area
PARKS AND
TRAILS

Trent’s close-knit GEORGIAN

CANADA WELCOME TO OSHAWA: YOUR NEW HOMETOWN
BAY Ottawa
communities are • One of Canada’s most-educated and fastest-
Montreal growing communities
conveniently located
• Located in the Greater Toronto Area, where
in close proximity to PETERBOROUGH Canada’s largest and most culturally-diverse city
Toronto – Canada’s largest provides endless placement and employment
OSHAWA opportunities
metropolis. Major urban
GTA

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centres including Ottawa Toronto LAKE ONTARIO
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nearby. City and and one of Canada’s best
pubs and cafés THE DURHAM
Niagara Falls Washington D.C. communities
in downtown GTA REGION
USA Oshawa
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES
Ancient Greek & Roman Studies Education (Bachelor of Education) Policing & Community Well-Being D Trent University offers a range of postgraduate certificates designed for students who
Greek & Latin (Spec.) English for University: Trent-ESL Political Studies hold an undergraduate degree, and wish to add another career-boosting credential.
Anthropology D&P English Literature D&P Political Theory (Spec.) NEW Certificates can be completed in as little as one academic year, or can be stacked
Mediterranean Archaeology (Spec.) Literary History (Spec.) Public Policy (Spec.)
together into a dual, two year program.
Archaeology Environmental Chemistry World Politics (Spec.) NEW
Environmental Archaeology (Spec.) Environmental Geoscience Pre-Law Pathways trentu.ca/intl/pgc
Mediterranean Archaeology (Spec.) Environmental & Resource Science/Studies Pre-Med Pathways
Arts, Honours D&P Climate Change Science & Policy (Spec.) Medical School › Veterinary School
Bachelor of Arts & Science NEW Psychology D&P ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATES
Bachelor of Arts & Science/ Environmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.) Health & Well-Being (Spec.) NEW
Medical Sciences Dual Degree NEW Financial Science NEW Psychological Development (Spec.) D&P
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Forensic Biology Science, Honours D&P Human Resources
Conservation Biology (Spec.) Forensic Chemistry Social Work D&P Management
Health Sciences (Spec.) Forensic Science Sociology D&P
Biology Law & Policing (Spec.) Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies Marketing and
Conservation Biology (Spec.) Forensics & Arts D&P (Spec.)
Health Science (Spec.) Law & Policing (Spec.) Health Studies (Spec.) Entrepreneurship
Biomedical Science Forensics & Science Social Justice & Equity Studies (Spec.)
Business Administration D&P Law & Policing (Spec.) D&P NEW
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems NEW Teaching English as a Second
Accounting (Spec.) D&P French & Francophone Studies
Economics (Spec.) Québec and Franco-Canadian Studies Small-Scale Farming (Spec.) NEW Language
Entrepreneurship (Spec.) D&P
Finance (Spec.)
(Spec.)
Gender & Social Justice D&P
Teacher Education Stream D&P
Water Sciences SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Feminist Studies (Spec.) NEW
Human Resource Management (Spec.)
TWO-YEAR DUAL CERTIFICATE Trent’s prestigious School of Graduate
D&P Sexuality Studies (Spec.) NEW JOINT MAJORS D&P
Information Systems and E-Commerce Geography
Studies offers a range of course-
Popular joint majors include, but are not
(Spec.) D&P Health & Human Behaviour* NEW limited to: Computer Science & Business NEW Business: Human Resources, and thesis-based Master’s and Ph.D.
Marketing & Consumer Culture (Spec.) History D&P › English Literature & Media Studies › programs.
D&P Environmental & Resource Studies & Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Indigenous Diploma Programs
Niigaaniiwin – The Art of Leading (Spec.)
Indigenous Bachelor of Education
Business › History & Psychology › Explore our programs:
Business & Arts D&P Information Systems & Forensics
Indigenous Environmental Science/Studies trentu.ca/graduatestudies
Business & Science D&P
Canadian Studies
Indigenous Studies YOU HAVE OPTIONS
Indigenous Performance (Spec.) NEW Often referred to as “mini minors,”
Chemical Engineering: Trent/Swansea Dual
Degree Mohawk Language (Spec.) NEW options are a set of courses in a discipline
Chemical Physics Nishnaabemowin (Spec.) NEW outside of your degree and can be
Information Systems completed alongside almost
Chemistry
any undergraduate degree program.
Child & Youth Studies D International Development Studies
African Studies (Spec.) Applied Ethics › Circumpolar Studies ›
Circumpolar Studies Diploma (Online)
Communications › Creative Writing D
Climate Science & Policy* NEW Global Migration & Refugee Studies
(Spec.) NEW › Digital Humanities NEW › Education ›
Communications D NEW Geographical Information Systems
Latin American Studies (Spec.)
Business Communications (Spec.) D NEW › Global Power & Politics › Health &
International Political Economy Medical Humanities › Indigenous
Media Relations (Spec.) D NEW
Journalism & Creative Writing D Reconciliation & Resurgence ›
Computer Science / Computer Science
Kinesiology International Development Studies ›
(Co-op)
Languages › Legal Studies D&P ›
Data Analytics (Spec.) Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree D&P
Linguistics › Marketing D&P › Planning
Software Engineering (Spec.) Law & Business: › Pre-Medical Studies › Pre-Modern
Trent/Swansea Dual Degree D&P
Theoretical Computer Science (Spec.) NEW Studies › Theatre Studies › Visual Arts
Logistics & Supply Chain
Computer Science & Physics Management* D NEW
Computing Systems D&P Mathematics
D 
Indicates programs available in
Conservation Biology / Conservation Mathematical Finance (Spec.) Durham GTA only.
Biology (Co-op) “At Trent, professors care about you both personally and intellectually.
Statistics (Spec.) D&P 
Indicates programs available in
Criminology NEW D&P
Durham GTA and
Studying international development, I have loved the intellectual
Mathematical Economics
Cultural Studies Peterborough. challenge and the tight knit community of the program. My time at Trent
Mathematical Physics
Culture & Theory (Spec.) All other programs available in has been very meaningful for me and full of many key experiences and
Media Studies D&P
Film & Media (Spec.) Peterborough only.
Medical Professional Stream cherished friendships.”
Integrated Arts (Spec.) (Spec.) Specialization
Nursing
Literature & Narrative (Spec.) JOSHUA LOW, Malaysia
Online Programs D&P Many programs also offer courses online.
Data Science* NEW Learn more: trentu.ca/online An International Development Studies and International Political Economy
Philosophy D&P
Ecological Restoration graduate, Joshua is also our most recent Rhodes Scholar – the oldest and most
(Joint Trent-Fleming program) Ethics (Spec.) * pending approval
celebrated international fellowship award in the world.
Economics Physics

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OFFER COURSES WITH
HANDS-ON CAREER EXPERIENCES
INTERNSHIPS, PLACEMENTS & CAREER
EXPERIENCE
Looking for real-world experience? Look
no further. Life lessons gained through
experiential learning are paramount to the
Trent experience. In fact, here at Trent, every
student is guaranteed to have meaningful,
purposeful, and recorded career
experiences that will contribute to your
success as you enter the workforce. Gain
experience through co-ops, internships, field
placements, research and in-class learning.
Co-operative education
With competitive co-op streams in popular
programs including Computer Science and
Conservation Biology, students get hands-on
with organizations like the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry (right here on
campus!), Parks Canada and conservation
authorities.
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Internships
Trent students in virtually every program can
earn academic credit in a variety of hands-on
learning settings throughout Ontario and
beyond. Our internship and placement
programs offer students the chance to
translate your academic knowledge into
career-boosting experiences.
At Trent, you will gain career experience
through:
• Co-operative education (Co-op)
• Internships
• Field placements
• Professional practicum
• Research with leading faculty
• Applied research
• In-class experiential learning (simulated
workplace, labs, case studies)
• Workplace projects
• Job shadowing
Research: Apply your knowledge COMPUTER SCIENCE CO-OP
This competitive new co-op option
Conduct hands-on research with leading
provides Computer Science students
professors and researchers starting as early with the opportunity to gain invaluable
as your first year – assist in archaeological hands-on experience in the field over three paid
dig in Belize, work alongside leading work terms. Students complete a 12-month
researchers in labs across campus, or lead a co-op and gain a competitive edge when they
community-based research project with a enter the job force.
local business or organization.
trentu.ca/cois/programs/computing-systems
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY CO-OP
Apply for the competitive five-year
co-op stream for the opportunity to
graduate with experience. Complete
three paid work terms with leading conservation
organizations and agencies, including Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry, Parks Canada
and Toronto Zoo.
trentu.ca/biology/programs/conservation-
biology-bsc
Learn in leading-edge facilities
Many courses at Trent have experiential
learning built in. Financial Sciences students
utilize industry standard software through
in-class analysis and Environmental Studies
students learn the basics of conducting an
environmental audit right here on campus.
Are you a Nursing student? Build your
confidence and skills through hands-on
learning in the Trent Simulation Hub – the
first internationally-accredited university
simulation centre in Canada.
trentu.ca/careerspace
Graduate into a world of opportunity
Trent students gain valuable, hands-on training with business influencers. Some lead-
ing employers where Trent grads are working include:
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TRENT-ESL: ENGLISH FOR UNIVERSITY
Apply ESL credits toward any undergradute degree.*

Trent-ESL prepares you for academic success by building your F ir s t - o f - it s - k in d

in Canada
language, research, and academic skills in a small-group learning
environment.

As the first university ESL program in Canada to offer students

the opportunity to earn credit toward any undergraduate
degree, Trent ESL prepares students to graduate within four years
– saving both time and money. Visit trentu.ca/esl for details.

1/2 1/2
CREDIT CREDIT

Degree Degree
Course Course ONLY
17
CREDITS
1 1 REMAINING
CREDIT CREDIT

Academic Academic 4-Year

ESL 1 ESL 2 ESL 3 English 1 English 2 Honours
Degree

Placement Placement
IELTS 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5
test required test required

TOEFL Placement Placement

60 70 80 86+
iBT test required test required
Credits
n.a. n.a. n.a. 1.5 1.5 17
Earned

Other qualifications such as CAEL, Duolingo, C1, Pearson etc. are accepted, but students need to take the
placement test to be assigned a specific level.

Start your Trent journey

Here at Trent, we offer one of the best English
pathway undergraduate programs in Canada.
Now ESL students can finish Trent-ESL with up
to three complete credits. This represents 60% of
your first year of university study!
* 20 credits are usually required to complete a
Honours Degree
Graduate 8 to 12 months earlier
Our top two levels of ESL are now an integrated
part of your degree, giving you the advantage to
complete your degree faster.
Save $10,000 CAD
By saving time, you also save money on
accommodations and additional costs associated
with your degree path.

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# in Canada
for s c h o l a r s h i p s
SCHOLARSHIPS
Trent International scholarships and awards recognize the contributions you make
to your school, nation, and global community. All awards are granted each year to
exceptional international scholars who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership,
and community service involvement.
Scholarships for incoming undergraduate students:
Automatic Entrance Scholarships
$1,000-$3,000 (No application required)
All students applying to Trent are automatically
considered for Trent University Entrance
Scholarships, awarded for academic excellence.
Visit trentu.ca/intl/scholarships for details.
TUITION & FEES
UNDERGRADUATE PG CERT
TUITION $24,250 $18,200
ANCILLARY FEES $2,808 $2,717
HOUSING & MEALS $9,000-$14,100 $9,000-$14,100
BOOKS & SUPPLIES $1,000 $1,000
PERSONAL
TOTAL
$1,500-$2,000 $1,500-$2,000
$38,558-$44,158 $32,417-$38,017
Fees are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) per academic year (unless indicated otherwise)
and are subject to change. These costs represent an approximate eight-month budget
(based on 2021/22 costs).
Visit trentu.ca/financialservices for more details.
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ADMISSIONS
Trent welcomes applications from qualified
international students. When applying, select a
campus (Peterborough or Durham) and a program
for entry.
For full program details visit:
trentu.ca/futurestudents/international/programs
General Admission Requirements:
ADMISSIONS PATHWAYS
• Transcripts of marks for grade 10, 11 and 12 • Trent-ESL: English for University
(senior secondary school) – sent directly from – for applicants who require English
school proficiency for full admission to Trent.
• Secondary school certificate or diploma No IELTS or TOEFL score is required for
this program, but can be submitted for
• Applicants whose first language is not English are
direct placement to some levels.
required to submit proof of English proficiency
meeting or exceeding the required results. • Trent-ESL: Academic English
Program – for applicants who are
Please visit trentu.ca/intl/apply for admission admitted to Trent and have a 5.5 IELTS
information specific to your country and curriculum. or TOEFL iBT 70. Two terms of for-
credit Academic English courses, with
the option to add up to 3 academic
program courses. Applicants who
HOW TO APPLY
do not meet the IELTS/TOEFL score
Trent International Scholarships & Awards requirement can progress from
$2,000-$27,000 per academic year Trent-ESL 1-3 Levels with no English
Awarded to entering international students who proficiency score required.
demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, 1 Review admission requirements and apply at • Trent International Foundations Year
community service, leadership potential, and trentu.ca/intl/apply Program*– for applicants who require
some financial need. both English proficiency and academic
2 Pay your application fee upgrading. Successful completion
of this program leads to full time
3 Activate your myTrent account and submit undergraduate programs.
supporting documentation * pending approval
START DATE PROGRAM DEADLINE
• Degree Progression Pathway –
for applicants requiring academic
upgrading for full admission to Trent.
Fall (September) UG, PGC, ESL June 1**
ESL FEES (per level) Successful completion of this program
Winter (January) UG*, PGC*, ESL November 1
TUITION, ANCILLARY, ORIENTATION leads to full time undergraduate
Spring (April) ESL only February 1
& PUBLICATION FEES $4,712-$5,990 programs.
Summer (May degree) UG*, PGC* March 1
HEALTH (UHIP) $336-$588
Summer (June) ESL only May 1
HOUSING & MEALS $4,500-$7,050
BOOKS & SUPPLIES $100-$200
PERSONAL $700-$1,000
*  Not all programs are available in the Winter and Summer terms. THE BRIDGE PROGRAM
Please review our website for more information
TOTAL $10,398-$14,028 Want to get a head start on your
** Limited enrolment programs have earlier deadlines. Students studies? Through the Bridge program
are advised to apply by January 1 you can start taking courses in
the summer while benefiting from
trentu.ca/futurestudents/international/programs mentorship and coaching. Complete
one, half-credit in August to lighten
your course schedule in first year!
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 Experience of a lifetime
“What Trent taught me was that, if I wanted to be great, I needed to stand up and
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT stand out. Trent taught me the power of speaking up, regardless of what it was.”
We’re here to help. The team in Trent
Anita Erskine, International Influencer
International becomes a home-away-
One of the most influential women in Africa and one of the most inspirational
from-home for students offering support Ghanaian public figures, Anita is also a Trent alumna. Wearing a host of hats, she
with housing, immigration, advising, health is a strategic communications specialist, broadcast journalist, television producer
insurance and everything in between. and host.

“Being an international student, I’ve always wanted

to experience more Canadian culture, and Trent
was the best fit. My experience so far has been
the best. I have met so many friends through this
journey, the school also offers a lot of support for
international students, and my professors are very
approachable compared to a bigger school, which makes my
study much easier.”
Jiahe Fan from China
MAKING CONNECTIONS Business Administration Graduate
So much more than just four walls with a
bed, your college residence is also a real
(and virtual) community and place of identity.
The experiences you gain in your college will
stay with you for the rest of your life.

1,000+
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FROM 120 COUNTRIES “The Trent International Students Association along with the Trent International
office becomes a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Offering food and
entertainment from around the world in a range of diverse events, to supporting
each and every student that is in need of help.”

Ashish Tharoor from Dubai, UAE

Political Studies Student, President, Trent International Students Association (TISA)

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 Discover
Trent
Virtual Open House
Join us online from the comfort of your own
home to discover the advantages of studying at
Trent University
FALL PREVIEW: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021
Visit trentu.ca/openhouse for updates on other
virtual and in-person Open House events at our
Peterborough & Durham GTA campuses.
THE TRENT ADVANTAGE
LIVE STREAM SERIES
We want to answer your questions at a
time and place that is convenient for you.
Join us for Trent Advantage live streams
throughout the year, covering everything
you need to know about academic
programs, scholarships, and more. Register
for a live stream and have your questions
ready! View our upcoming 2021/22
webinar schedule at trentu.ca/livestream
Accessible versions of this document are available upon request at
trentu.ca/accessible
Take a tour
In person campus tours at Peterborough and
Durham GTA campus tours are offered daily,
six days a week! trentu.ca/tours
Explore Trent from anywhere in the world
Virtual guided tours are the next best way to
discover Trent. Book yours today!
You can also check out our self-guided virtual tour
anytime at trentu.ca/virtualtour and explore our
interactive maps at trentu.ca/map
CONNECT WITH US
Trent staff and faculty are known for their helpful
approach to all students. We look forward to connecting
with you and answering your questions about Trent
University, our English program and life in Canada.
705.748.1314 官方微信号：
international@trentu.ca
trentu.ca/international
TrentUInternational
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