Trent University Peterborough
Just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, Trent’s Peterborough Campus offers an impressive range of academically rigorous programs across the arts and sciences as well as professional programs like business, plenty of co-op opportunities, and pathways to law and medicine.
Here, academic excellence combines with state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to get involved and robust career experiences in a personal close-knit community to create a truly transformative student experience.
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Peterborough Campus - Quick Facts
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
Per Day GO buses run from campus to Toronto
International Students from 79 Countries
acre campus with 30 km of hiking trails
Population of the Greater Peterborough Area
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Peterborough: The Electric City
The City of Peterborough blends a thriving arts, culture, and entertainment scene with the breathtaking natural landscapes of the famed Kawartha Lakes region.
This relaxed and friendly community offers the perfect environment for students who want both an ideal place to study and a chance to make lasting memories with new friends at the city’s trendy restaurants, cafés, pubs, and festivals.
Whether you’re a nature lover, adventure seeker, foodie, or all of the above, Peterborough is a wonderful place to live, study, and gain valuable work experience.
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The Colleges of Trent
Your community within a community at Trent. Our colleges include residences, dining halls, classrooms, social spaces, and support services, and also serve as the focus point for your unique Trent experience.
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Residence & Housing
Live on campus - often in the same building as your classes! - or choose from off-campus housing options to find your perfect home away from home.
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Dining
Choose a full meal plan for all of your dining needs, order in with Skip the Dishes, or grab and go at any of the many delicious food service options available at Symons Campus or Traill College.
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Clubs & Groups
You don’t just attend Trent. You become a part of Trent – and Trent becomes a part of you. Find clubs and groups that fit your interest, and people who you can spend time with.
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Trent Excalibur
At Trent, you have the opportunity to represent the Excalibur at the highest level of competition in university sport, competing with the men’s and women’s varsity teams based at our Peterborough campus.
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Athletics & Recreation
Trent's 12,000 square foot Athletics Centre is a vibrant hub of activity on campus and a gathering place for those pursuing a healthy active lifestyle, with fitness, aquatics, and team activities.
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Trent International
Trent International helps students from around the world choose to study at Trent University, and provide supports, resources, and cultural events to students from more than 80 countries that call Trent's two campuses home.
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First Peoples House of Learning
Supporting the academic success, personal development, and leadership potential of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, through cultural programming, resources, and dedicated Indigenous spaces.
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Did You Know?
- You can walk, bike, in-line skate, or cross-country ski between Trent University and downtown Peterborough all on the Rotary Greenway Trail.
- Students run an organic local food café on Trent’s Symons Campus called The Seasoned Spoon, which serves up dishes that feature ingredients from Trent’s very own vegetable garden
- There are 134 lakes near Trent University in Peterborough. Part of the Kawartha Lakes region, they offer a scenic mix of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, the lakes provide a tranquil escape for nature lovers seeking outdoor adventures.