Trent University Ontario’s #1 Undergraduate University Now 13 Years Running
2024 Maclean’s University Rankings also position Trent as provincial leader for overall quality, innovation, and student services
For the thirteenth consecutive year, Trent University holds the top spot as Ontario’s number one undergraduate university, while continuing to lead provincially in overall quality and innovation in the 2024 Maclean’s University Rankings.
“Trent’s enduring streak as Ontario's top undergraduate university reflects our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and delivering a transformative experience for all students,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor. “These rankings are the latest in a series of news highlights and developments that continue to showcase Trent as a renowned teaching and research university in Canada, as well as globally.”
2024 Maclean's University Rankings Highlights: Primarily Undergraduate Category
- #1 undergraduate university in Ontario 13 years in a row
- #1 in Ontario for highest quality
- #1 in Ontario for faculty awards
- #2 in Ontario for most innovative
- #2 in Ontario for developing leaders of tomorrow
- #2 in Ontario for student services
- Top 20 in all of Canada ranking for Trent's Education program - the only primarily undergraduate university on the list
In the rankings, which compare 50 universities from across Canada, Trent continued to rank among the top undergraduate institutions in Ontario in several key categories, including: number one in Ontario for highest overall quality and faculty awards, and number two in Ontario for being the most innovative and developing the future leaders of tomorrow. Trent also ranked number two in Ontario for student services.
Another feature in this year’s rankings spotlights Trent’s reputation for training the next generation of educators, with the Trent School of Education receiving special recognition as the only primarily undergraduate institution named among the top 20 education programs in Canada across all categories.
About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area, delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.
For more information, please contact:
Nate Lewis, Communications & Media Relations Officer, Trent University, (705) 748-1011 x7747 or natelewis@trentu.ca