Peterborough, ON, Canada
An Ontario liberal-arts university built on an Oxbridge-style residential college system, with standout environmental science and anthropology.
Trent is one of the few Canadian universities built deliberately on an Oxbridge-style residential college model, where students belong to a specific college community alongside their academic department, shaping campus social life more than at most large Canadian universities. Its environmental and life sciences programme is a long-standing strength tied to the Kawartha Lakes region's ecology, and its anthropology department is nationally respected despite the university's smaller size. Teaching leans toward small, discussion-based seminars rather than large lecture halls. Peterborough, about 90 minutes from Toronto, keeps living costs noticeably lower than the city, making Trent a genuinely affordable liberal-arts option.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 30
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
CA$25,000–CA$40,000/yr
mid tier for Canada — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Peterborough, ON
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Trent University's financial aid office.
Many Canadian universities offer automatic entrance scholarships for international students based on high-school grades — often no separate application needed beyond the standard admission application.
Coverage ranges from a one-off award to full tuition for the most competitive automatic scholarships — check each university's international scholarships page for exact criteria.
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Environmental Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Anthropology
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Biology
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Forensic Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Durations are typical for Canada — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL: 80–90 iBT
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A deeper walkthrough of applying to Trent University for international IGCSE / A Level / IB students.
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Build my Canada shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Trent University as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Trent University expects around ABB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Trent University's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Trent University's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Trent University typically falls in the CA$25,000–CA$40,000/yr range (mid tier for Canada). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Trent University's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Trent University follows Canada's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes), with applications generally due rolling from october, with most competitive programmes closing mid-january. High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance. Always verify the exact date on Trent University's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Canada universities, including Trent University, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
An Ontario liberal-arts university built on an Oxbridge-style residential college system, with standout environmental science and anthropology. Trent is one of the few Canadian universities built deliberately on an Oxbridge-style residential college model, where students belong to a specific college community alongside their academic department, shaping campus social life more than at most large Canadian universities. Its environmental and life sciences programme is a long-standing strength tied to the Kawartha Lakes region's ecology, and its anthropology department is nationally respected despite the university's smaller size. Teaching leans toward small, discussion-based seminars rather than large lecture halls. Peterborough, about 90 minutes from Toronto, keeps living costs noticeably lower than the city, making Trent a genuinely affordable liberal-arts option.
Yes — Trent University accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Canada University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Trent University and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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