Trent University Rankings 2024-25

Trent University, located in Peterborough, Ontario, is a well-respected institution known for its strong undergraduate programmes and intimate learning environment. While it has been recognised as the top undergraduate university in Ontario for 12 years, describing it as "one of Canada's top universities" overall might be an overstatement.

Recent rankings provide insight into Trent's standing in the academic landscape. The 2023 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) placed Trent at 34th out of 96 Canadian universities and 1507th globally out of over 20,000 institutions. The US News & World Report's Best Global Universities ranking for 2023 positioned Trent at 1570th, a slight decline from its 1497th place in 2022. These rankings, while respectable, indicate that Trent's global position is more modest than some of Canada's larger research-intensive universities.Trent University is particularly renowned for its programmes in environmental studies, forensic science, and Indigenous studies. The university's School of the Environment is highly regarded, reflecting Trent's commitment to sustainability and environmental research.

Other notable programmes at Trent include nursing, psychology, and business administration.

Trent University - US News & World Report Ranking

According to the US News & World Report rankings, Trent University's position among Global Universities has shown a trend of decline: it was ranked 1436th in 2021, 1497th in 2022, and further dropped to 1570th in 2023.