Graduate School Overview

Trent University's (Trent) Graduate Studies programs are known for being innovative, progressive and collaborative. Trent has consistently been recognized as a leader in high calibre research and scholarship. Thanks to the success of its faculty, the University attracts research funding from diverse sources. Trent stresses the importance and value of interactive learning in a personal and meaningful class environment. Trent's graduate programs encourage students to take an interdisciplinary approach to their studies, broadening the scope of their education, providing opportunities to collaborate within related fields, and inspiring new understanding of their own discipline while pushing the boundaries of academic discovery.

Highlights

Trent was ranked #1 'Research University of the Year' in 2009 and consecutively in 2003, 2004, and 2005  At Trent, it pays to pursue a graduate degree. Upon acceptance, guaranteed funding is offered up to $34,000 for a Master's and up to $79,000 for a PhD  Students receive individual attention by a roster of award-winning professors who mentor, encourage and assist them to reach their highest goals and potential . Trent's emphasis is on developing a close working relationship between faculty members and graduate students

Institute Accreditation

National Accreditation Canadian Education and Training Accreditation Committee Provincial Accreditation Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Ranking and Reputation

#1 IN CANADA - Quality Education  #1 IN CANADA - Scholarships and Bursaries  #1 IN ONTARIO - Medical Science and Research Funding  #2 IN ONTARIO - Social Science and Humanities Grants * As ranked in The National Post and The Globe and Mail National Report Card

Graduate Credentials Offered

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Admissions & Tuition
Information For Canadian Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 3.3  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (C$)  Annual Tuition: 6,400  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 840 Tuition for Selected Degrees (C$)  Canadian and Indigenous Studies MA: 6,400/Year  Psychology MA/MSc: 6,400/Year  Sustainability Studies MA 6,400/Year	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: 3.3  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     CAEL : 60.0     IELTS : 6.5     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 237.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 93.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 580.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (C$)  Annual Tuition: 6,400 - 13,700  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 840 Other Support  Counselling and Buddy Programs  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

Canadian Students International Students Student Bursary Programs     Student Emergency Loan Programs     Student Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs     Teaching/Research Assistantships

Buildings and Resources

Trent's main campus sits on a 580-hectare property along both banks of the Otonabee river, in north-end and downtown Peterborough. Trent has a campus in Oshawa in partnership with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College. Research Centres, Groups & Institutes: - Archaelogical Research Centre - Canadian Environmental Modelilng Centre - Centre for Health Studies - Centre for Materials Research - Centre for Study of Global Power & Politics - Centre for Study of Theory, Culture & Politics - Frost Centre for Canadian Studies & Indigenous Studies - Institute for Watershed Sciences - James McLean Oliver Ecological Centre - Trent Biomaterials Research Program - Worsfold Water Quality Centre

Grad Student Organizations

Trent University Graduate Student Association (GSA)