Trent University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Some USPs of Trent University

The Peterborough campus sprawls on the Otonabee Riverbank, with the institution consistently ranked as the number one undergraduate university in Ontario for 11 years in succession. It is also highly rated for its student awards, services, overall quality, academic advising, indigenous visibility promotion, and extracurricular activities, which are major USPs for students. 

Career-wise, the institution has an active career services division that has enabled 92% of its graduates to find employment within two years of graduating. 93% of graduates have received employment within six months for several programs. Divisions like Mathematics and Nursing have seen 100% rates of employment. 

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Education at Trent University

The institution has recently unveiled its cutting-edge and revamped Bata Library, visualization labs, a Critical Making studio, presentation practice room, educational design research studio, and many interactive spaces. The new Student Centre was opened in 2017 and has become a significant hub for learning, socializing, and engagement. 

The 2020 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings listed the institution as among the top-100 sustainable campuses globally and in Canada. The Trent University acceptance rate is 33%, as per reports. More than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs are on offer for students as well. 

Famous Alumni of Trent University

The list of famous alumni includes the following: 

• James Orbinkski, Nobel Peace Prize winner. 
• Professor Chris Furgal, Nobel Prize co-recipient. 
• Yann Martel, Author
• Varun Dhawan, Actor
• Stan Rogers, Singer
• Jonathan Glazer, Filmmaker
• Don Tapscott, Manager, Teacher, Economist, and Author
• Nathan Cullen, Politician
• Jaime Awe, Archaeologist 
• Paul Solomons, Entrepreneur 

Address

1600 W Bank Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada. 

Public/Private Status

Trent University is a public institution. 

Trent University Rankings

Trent University has ranked at number 32 out of 96 universities in Canada in the 2020-21 Centre for World University Rankings while attaining the 1237th rank in the list of 20,000 global educational institutions. 

Top Offered Courses at Trent University

Popular courses at Trent University include Indigenous and Canadian studies, business, education, anthropology, nursing, communications, critical thinking, and computing systems, to name a few. 

The Trent University fees for undergraduate students are CAD 38,558 (INR 22.88 lakh) per annum, while CAD 32,417 - 38,017 (INR 19.23 lakh- 22.56 lakh) for post-graduate certificate programs. 

Required Exams for Trent University

Many standardized examinations are a part of the Trent University requirements for admission. They include the following: 

NAME OF THE TEST	MINIMUM SCORE
IELTS	Minimum score of 6.5 with every band score being at least 6.0.
TOEFL PBT / TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition	The minimum score for TOEFL iBT is 86 with 20 as the minimum score for writing. The minimum score for TOEFL PBT is 580 with the TWE score being a minimum of 4.5.
CAEL	60
The Duolingo English Test (It is only accepted for applications to undergraduate courses and not graduate programs)	115
PTE ACADEMIC	59
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English)	176 and minimum sub-score threshold of 169.

 

Admission Requirements for Trent University

Here are the Trent University admissions requirements: 

• Class X certificate results for Indian applicants and 70% minimum average in Class XII in the best four courses (including English). 
• Scores in English proficiency tests (CBSE students are exempted from this requirement). 
• BBA applicants have to study commerce in high school and are exempted from having Mathematics as their necessary course for admissions. 
• For B.Sc in Nursing, students should provide Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Biology. 
• For B.Sc in Biomedical Sciences, students should provide scores of Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and either Earth and Space Sciences or Physics. 
• OUAC 105 or Trent direct application

Available Scholarships at Trent University

Some of the available scholarships include the following: 

• Trent University Entrance Scholarships- $1,000-3,000 (INR 75,000-2,25,000 approximately) in funding for eligible students getting marks from 80%-95% and more. 
• IB Entrance Scholarships- Those applying for admission on the IB Diploma may be eligible to get $1,000 (INR 75,000) in funding. 
• Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards- These vary between $2,000-$27,000 (INR 1.5 lakh to INR 20.25 lakh approximately) for each year and are given to students showing brilliant academic, community, and leadership track records along with having financial needs. 
• Trent International Program Tuition Levy Scholarship- The entitled reward is up to $27,000 (INR 20.25 lakh) per year for a person with strong community service, financial needs, and academic accomplishments. 
• Justin Chin International Scholarships- Set up by Justin Chin, this is given to Asian international students showing academic merit, leadership skills, community service track records, and financial needs. Scholarships between $3,000-15,000 (INR 2.25 lakh to INR 11.25 lakh) are given per year under this program. 
• Western Union Scholarships- Western Union Business Solution offers this scholarship through its foundation to students hailing from diverse global communities. The reward amount of up to $2,500 (INR 1.88 lakh approximately) is given to students enrolled in technology, science, mathematics, engineering, or entrepreneurship/business courses. 
• Hartvikson Memorial Scholarship in Memory of Lourdes Llamzon- This scholarship offers $1,000 (INR 75,000) per year for four years to one student enrolled in a sustainable agriculture or food systems program with outstanding commitment towards academic, athletic, and ethical agriculture achievements. 

About Placements at Trent University

92% of graduates at the university find employment within two years of graduating while some departments like Mathematics and Nursing have 100% employment rates for this duration. The same is true for Physical Science, while rates are impressive for those graduating in Agriculture and BioScience, Education, and other Humanities courses. The university has its career services division to help students prepare for future careers with online resources, Careerspace appointments, and more. It also offers the CBC Radio Peter Gzowski internship and other internships, workshops, and various initiatives to help students connect better with potential employers. 

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