Trent University is a public liberal arts university based in Peterborough, Ontario, with a satellite campus in Oshawa that serves the Durham Region. This college was founded in 1967 and is located on Symons Campus, along the Otonabee River. The Trent crest features the sword of Samuel de Champlain, an early 17th century explorer who visited the Otonabee area in 1615 and built Quebec City in 1608.
Trent University has a long history of being recognized nationally for excellence in teaching, research, and student satisfaction, and it continues to attract top students from all across the country and the world. Through various communities that span college residences, disciplines, hands-on research, work experience, and co-curricular activities, students engage and collaborate with faculty, staff, and their peers. Trent applies critical, integrative thinking to all subjects on a daily basis. Trent’s one-of-a-kind approach to personal growth through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in higher demand than ever. Students take the lead through co-creating experiences that are based on dialogue, different points of view, and collaboration.
Trent’s students, alumni, teachers, and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in discovering sustainable solutions to challenging situations, thanks to a learning environment that fosters a lifelong enthusiasm for inclusivity, leadership, and social change.
- Peterborough Campus
1600 W Bank Dr, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada - Durham GTA Campus
55 Thornton Rd S, Oshawa, ON L1J 5Y1, Canada
- For the 10th year in a row, Trent has consistently ranked as Ontario’s top undergraduate institution.
- When you graduate from Trent, you’re nearly guaranteed to find success in your chosen field – 95% of Trent graduates are hired within two years of graduation.
- Trent has two fantastic campuses
- Real-World Experience – You’ll collaborate on research projects on campus, in the community, and throughout the world with renowned faculty through experimental learning and hands-on research.
- Global Connections – It’s simple at Trent, with a wide range of study abroad options in every program and major.
- Combine Your Passions – You don’t have to choose between programs and passions at Trent. You can accomplish both with our flexible degree options.
