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Trent University

Peterborough, Canada · Public · Est. 1964

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1964

Type

Public

Location

Peterborough, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Trent University was founded in 1964 in Peterborough, Ontario. It has about 13,000 students: most at the Peterborough campus and about 2,300 at its Durham GTA campus in Oshawa. Around 1,660 are international students.

Trent is mainly an undergraduate university, with a student–faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Its 2026 viewbook quotes Maclean's University Rankings 2025, which placed it first in Ontario for highest quality among undergraduate universities.

Indian students mainly choose its International Postgraduate Certificates, one- or two-year programmes for graduates in areas such as applied AI, data analytics, software development, digital marketing, supply chain and accounting. They cost CA$24,390 a year in 2027/28 and most are listed as eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit. Bachelor's degrees such as Business Administration and Computer Science cost CA$37,410 a year.

Peterborough is a smaller city with lower living costs than Toronto. The Durham GTA campus puts you within the Greater Toronto Area.

Founded
1964
Type
Public university in Ontario
Total students
12,957 in 2025/26 (Trent by the Numbers)
International students
1,660 (Trent by the Numbers)
Student–faculty ratio
20 to 1 (Trent by the Numbers)
Campuses
Peterborough (main campus) and Durham GTA in Oshawa
Intakes
September for most degrees; postgraduate certificates start in the Fall or Winter (January) term depending on the programme

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Applied Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (Postgraduate Certificate)2 years (four non-consecutive terms), Durham GTAC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Artificial Intelligence & Information Technology (Postgraduate Certificate)1 year (Winter and Fall terms), Durham GTAC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Software Development & Artificial Intelligence (Postgraduate Certificate)2 years, Durham GTAC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Applied Artificial Intelligence & Financial Analytics (Postgraduate Certificate)2 years, Durham GTAC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Digital Marketing (Postgraduate Certificate)2 years (four non-consecutive terms), Durham GTAC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Postgraduate Certificate)2 years, Durham GTAC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Accounting & Computer Science (Postgraduate Certificate)2 years, PeterboroughC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh
    Accounting (Postgraduate Certificate)16 months (Winter entry) or 24 months (Fall entry), PeterboroughC$24,390≈ ₹16.3 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • Undergraduate

      Trent international entrance and prestigious scholarships

      Value: Up to CA$60,000 in scholarships and awards

      Eligibility: New international undergraduate students; amounts depend on your admission average. Prestigious scholarships worth up to CA$30,000 need a separate application.

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    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Trent sets admission by the Ontario equivalent of your Class 12 results. Its 2026 viewbook gives estimated averages of 70–75% for Business Administration and Computer Science (80–85% for co-op), and 75–80% for Data Science and Forensic Science.
    • Business and Computer Science expect English and Class 12 mathematics; science programmes also need the relevant science subjects.
    • Three years of full-time high school taught entirely in English can exempt you from an English test, though Trent may still ask for scores.

    Postgraduate

    • Postgraduate certificates need an undergraduate degree from any accredited university; the Accounting certificate is for graduates whose degree is not in accounting.
    • Many certificates have a single start term (for example, AI & Information Technology starts in January only), so check the programme page before you plan your visa.
    • Two-year certificates at Durham GTA are listed as eligible for up to three years of Post-Graduation Work Permit, subject to IRCC rules.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
    • Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate certificates)
    • English test result, or proof of an exemption
    • Proof of funds for the study permit

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.5 with no band below 6.0 (undergraduate).
    TOEFL iBTFrom 2026: 4.5 with at least 4.0 in writing (older scale: 86 with writing 20).
    PTE Academic59.
    Duolingo English Test115 for undergraduate entry. Not accepted by the School of Graduate Studies.
    Study in EnglishThree years of full-time high school, or one year of university, taught entirely in English may exempt you; Trent can still ask for a test.

    Accommodation and living costs

    First-year undergraduates are guaranteed a residence place, with furnished rooms, free laundry and wifi. Trent's international tuition page gives yearly cost ranges for housing and food (September to April).

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    HousingUpper figure includes residence feesC$9,280–13,300per academic year≈ ₹6.2 lakh – ₹8.9 lakh
    FoodUpper figure includes the residence dining planC$4,600–6,570per academic year≈ ₹3.1 lakh – ₹4.4 lakh
    Ancillary feesCharged on top of tuitionC$3,420per academic year≈ ₹2.3 lakh

    Campus and location

    Trent has two campuses in Ontario: the main campus in Peterborough and the Durham GTA campus in Oshawa, where most postgraduate certificates in AI, data and business are taught.

    • Peterborough: about 9,700 undergraduates and 960 graduate students in 2025/26.
    • Durham GTA: about 2,150 undergraduates and 160 graduate students.
    • More than 30 paid co-op programmes, including Business Administration and Computer Science.
    • Residence guaranteed for first-year undergraduates.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Trent offers co-op in many degrees, and most of its postgraduate certificates are listed as eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (one year for one-year programmes, up to three years for two-year programmes). IRCC sets the rules; see our Canada guide.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Paid co-op programmes30+Trent University 2026 Digital Viewbook
    International students1,660Trent by the Numbers

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    FAQs

    How much does a postgraduate certificate at Trent cost?

    International Postgraduate Certificate tuition is CA$24,390 a year in 2027/28, plus CA$3,420 in ancillary fees.

    Which campus teaches the AI and data certificates?

    Most AI, data analytics, software and supply chain certificates are at the Durham GTA campus in Oshawa. Accounting and Health & Wellness are in Peterborough.

    When do the certificates start?

    It depends on the programme. AI & Information Technology and Applied AI & Data Analytics start in January; Digital Marketing starts in the Fall. Check each programme page.

    What IELTS score does Trent need?

    6.5 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate entry. Duolingo (115) is accepted for undergraduate programmes but not by the School of Graduate Studies.

    How much is a bachelor's degree?

    CA$37,410 a year in 2027/28 for general undergraduate programmes, plus ancillary fees.

    Sources

    1. Trent University: international tuition (2027/28) (opens in a new tab)
    2. Trent University: Peterborough international full-time fees, Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 (opens in a new tab)
    3. Trent University: postgraduate certificates (opens in a new tab)
    4. Trent University: Applied AI & Data Analytics postgraduate certificate (opens in a new tab)
    5. Trent University: English proficiency for international students (opens in a new tab)
    6. Trent University: international undergraduate (opens in a new tab)
    7. Trent University: 2026 Digital Viewbook (opens in a new tab)
    8. Trent University: Trent by the Numbers (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.trentu.ca (opens in a new tab)

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