Trent University is a public liberal arts university in Peterborough, Ontario with a satellite campus in Oshawa. Lakehead is a public research university in Ontario, Canada which is highly ranked among global universities.
| Trent University | Lakehead University, Orilla Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 1723 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 1784 US News 2024 # 1497 US News 2023 | - |
| Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -96 PG Programs -17 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -30 |
| Acceptance Rate | 33.0 % | 82.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-86 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-85 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16038 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15950 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16500 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 17560 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal - 7848 Per Year |
| placement (average package) |
| Average salary of graduate students range around 103,000 CAD and for bachelors it ranges around 157,000 CAD. |
| application requirements | Applicants should have completed senior secondary school with minimum of 70% in 4 best subjects. Submit English proficiency test scores. Students have to check program specific requirements for their courses. | Submit official transcripts of all previous education. Submit english language proficiency test scores. Submit reference letter. Students need to check program specific requirements. |
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| General Facts | Trent University | Lakehead University, Orilla Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | Campus |
| Established | 1964 | 2006 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1:1 | 25:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 41% Male, 59% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus of the university is located at Peterborough, Ontario. The university also has a satellite campus at Oshawa which serves regional municiplaity of Durham. | Lakehead University is situated in two areas of the city with campus locations in the historic downtown and 500 University Avenue. |
| Library | There are two libraries at the two campuses. Bata library at the Peterborough university and Durham campus library and learning center at Durham campus. The libraries have a large collection of more than 250,000 printed volumes of books, over 500,000 e-books, 243,273 government publications, and wide range of data resources. | Orilia campus has a library that can be used by both the students and the alumni. Students can borrow resources from the library and also use the online resources available at the library. |
| Campus Life |
| The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) gives you the chance to become involved in academic, political and social affairs. Students can join one of over 60 clubs on campus, or start their own. Other opportunities include student societies, volunteer opportunities and leadership opportunities. |
| Hostel | #Housing & Meals - $16500 | #Apartment - $3815 #Townhouse - $4033 |
| Famous Alumni | Over 50,000 Trent University alumni reside all across the globe. The college's growth is dependent on international alumni. Among the college's noteworthy graduates are John Horgan (Premier of British Columbia), Chris Hodgson (Ex-Ontario Government Cabinet Minister), Stewart Wheeler (Ambassador to Iceland), Tim Cook (historian), Nancy Anne Sakovich (model and actress), James Orbinski (Doctors without Borders, Nobel Prize Winner) and Richard Harrison (Poet). | Steven Ashton: Minister of Water Stewardship/MLA Thompson, Government of Manitoba, Glenn Bindley: President and CEO, Redlen Technologies, Richard Buset: Managing Partner, Buset & Partners LLP, Ken Davis: CEO, Snugabye Inc |
| City Life |
| The City of Orillia is situated in one of the most unique and picturesque regions in Central Ontario. Orillia has got arts, music, theatre, festivals, sports, beaches, skiing, pubs and restaurants, all within an hour from Toronto and 30 minutes from Barrie. Minutes from campus is the largest growth area of Orillia in West Ridge. New restaurants, shops and businesses offer new possibilities, part-time employment, and shopping. |
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