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Indigenous Studies at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

Expand what you know about Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world, in this leading degree program – the first of its kind in Canada. Trent’s Indigenous Studies B.A. incorporates both Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Euro-centric Knowledge Systems to immerse students in a multicultural and multidisciplinary exploration of historical and contemporary challenges shaping relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Whether you are interested in politics, law, cultur...

Faculty: Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time/co-op  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Whether you are interested in politics, law, culture, or the land, the Chanie Wenjack School’s wide variety of Indigenous course options mean you can focus your studies on topics that interest you most. The diversity of Trent’s community of Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, Elders, and other scholars provides a cross-cultural learning experience and helps students develop the skills and un...

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites A minimum 70% overall final average ENG 4U with a minimum of 60% Program requirements for admittance into co-op: A minimum 80% overall final average

Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May and June) intakes for international students; Nursing programs start in September.

Domestic offers for September start are made in rounds from early December to early May; January start and spring/summer start are available.

Ontario applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international students can apply through OUAC or the Trent Applicant portal.

Collaborative and Compressed Nursing applications open on September 17, 2026 on OUAC and close no earlier than January 15, 2027.

International students pay a $2,000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting an offer, by June 15 (Fall), December 15 (Winter) or April 15 (Summer). Domestic tuition deposit is $500, due June 15, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/admissions

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