Trent University Admissions

Main Intakes at Trent University, Peterborough and Durham GTA

Trent University spreads out its entry points across three intakes, giving Indian students solid flexibility when timelines from back home don't align perfectly with Canadian ones. September (Fall) takes the lead as the largest intake – all undergraduate programs, most master's like Sustainability Studies, Anthropology, and Environmental Science, plus post-graduate certificates in areas like Project Management and Big Data Analytics start then, with the Peterborough and Durham GTA campuses buzzing and the bulk of entrance scholarships (up to CAD 15,000 over four years for 80%+ marks) up for grabs. 

January (Winter) follows close behind; a wide range of undergrad top-ups and grad programs in Business, Education, and Kinesiology open up, making it a go-to for students wrapping up their Indian bachelor's in December. 

May (Summer) rounds it out but stays the smallest – limited to select grad certificates and a handful of undergrad options, just right for April graduates who hate long gaps. 

Counsellors in Toronto's Indian hubs like Brampton, Mississauga, and Calgary often flag Trent's triple intakes for families chasing quicker starts without the cut-throat competition of York or Ryerson.

How Admission at Trent University Actually Works?

Applications roll in directly via the OUAC 105 portal for undergrads or the university's grad system – straightforward for internationals, no extra fees beyond the CAD 166 total (CAD 156 base plus CAD 10 international). Decisions hit emails in 4–6 weeks, faster for clean files, and conditional offers pop up quickly if finals or IELTS are pending. Here's the daily grind Overseas Education Consultants handle:

Undergraduate entry: 70% minimum in Class 12 best four subjects (CBSE/ISC/state boards all fine), IELTS 6.5 overall (no band under 6.0), PTE 59+, or TOEFL iBT 86 (20 writing). Drop to 60–65%? Pathway programs like the International Foundation get you in.

Graduate entry: Four-year Indian bachelor's (or three-year plus one year post-grad) with 60–65% for most master's; programs like MSc Data Analytics or MMgmt nudge up to 70% but flex with 2–3 years work experience. Same English scores apply.

Standard document checklist:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets (plus 10th for reference)
• Bachelor's semester mark sheets + degree/provisional (for master's)
• IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo (110+ now okay)
• Passport copy
• Personal statement (400–500 words, program-specific)
• Two references (academic for undergrad, mix for grad)
• CV for master's or experience-based apps
• WES-ICAP evaluation (course-by-course, mandatory for non-English transcripts – Overseas Education Consultants swear by it to avoid delays)

Deadlines: February 1–June 15 for September (earlier for Nursing/Forensic Science), October 15 for January, February 1 for May – but slide in late if spots linger.

Interviews: Mostly skipped, but Nursing, Education, and some Arts master's pull 15–20 minute virtual ones for fit.

Once accepted, CAD 7,000–10,000 deposit locks the spot, and the Letter of Acceptance drops in 3–5 days for SDS visa apps – that fast-track keeps Indian processing under 20 days with GIC proof. Refusals hover at 4–6% for profiles hitting 6.5 IELTS and CAD 25,000+ funds, way below Toronto averages, so Overseas Education Consultants in Vancouver's Punjabi pockets and Kerala's networks slot Trent as the reliable mid-range pick for 65–75% scorers eyeing Canada's three-year PGWP without the McGill hassle.