Bachelor's
Chitkara-Trent Pathway Fee Advantage
About 70% saving (first 2 yrs)
Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
Peterborough, Canada
"A 2+2 BBA: two years at Chitkara in India, then two years at Trent in Canada"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
This is a 2+2 Bachelor of Business Administration pathway set up in June 2021 between Trent University (Peterborough, Ontario, founded 1964) and Chitkara University in Punjab, India. Students study an applied Canadian curriculum at Chitkara for years 1-2, then transfer with full credit to Trent's School of Business for years 3-4 and graduate with a Trent BBA. Studying the first half in India cuts international tuition by about 70%, and Trent graduates can apply for a PGWP of up to 3 years. BBA specialisations include marketing, entrepreneurship, HR, information systems and finance.
Rankings & Recognition
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Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027; 6th in Maclean's 2025 primarily undergraduate category.
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Council of Ontario Universities
U Sports (Excalibur)
Designated Learning Institution
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
June 2021
Agreement
2 yrs India + 2 yrs Canada
Structure
Trent University BBA
Degree
About 70% (first 2 yrs)
Tuition Saving
100%
Credit Transfer
Popular Programs
BBA - Marketing and Consumer Culture
BBA - Entrepreneurship
BBA - Human Resource Management
BBA - Information Systems and E-commerce
BBA - Finance
Application Details
Apply To
Chitkara University (India)
Years 1-2
Chitkara campus, Punjab
Years 3-4
Trent, Peterborough
Placement
100 hours guaranteed
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (approx.) |
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TOEFL iBT
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86 (approx.) |
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PTE Academic
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59 (approx.) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
Approx. CAD 90 - 150
Avg Scholarship
CAD 2,500 - 15,000 / year
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
System — Collegiate (5 colleges)
Focus — Small classes
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Years 1-2 are at Chitkara University's Punjab campus near Chandigarh; years 3-4 are at Trent University's Symons campus in Peterborough, Ontario.
Campus Details
Chitkara
University Punjab (Years 1-2)
Trent
Peterborough (Years 3-4)
Campus Forecast
Summer high approx. 26 C
Winter high approx. -4 C
Snow Dec-Mar
Student Life & Housing
Housing
College residences
Housing CAD 7500 - 9280 / year
Dining
Residence dining plan
Food CAD 4000 - 5600 / year
Health & Wellness
UHIP insurance required
Activities & Clubs
River trails
Excalibur athletics
College life
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
About 15,060
Undergraduate
13,825
Postgraduate
1,235
Cost Deep-Dive
Years 1-2 (India)
About 1/3 of intl fees
Trent Tuition (Intl, 26-27)
CAD 35,000 / year
Trent Ancillary Fees
CAD 3,000 / year
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Work rights
24 hrs/week off-campus
Intakes & Deadlines
Students join Chitkara's BBA (usually July/August intake in India) and move to Trent in Canada for the September term of year 3.
Scholarships at Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 for Chitkara BBA entry; IELTS 6.5 (approx.) before moving to Trent in year 3. BBA: 4 years (2 + 2).
Postgraduate
Not applicable - this pathway is for the undergraduate BBA only.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (approx.)TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on trentu.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Years 1-2 are at Chitkara University's Punjab campus near Chandigarh; years 3-4 are at Trent University's Symons campus in Peterborough, Ontario.
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Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
📍 Peterborough
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BBA - Marketing and Consumer Culture (2+2)
Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
📍 Peterborough
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BBA - Finance (2+2)
Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
📍 Peterborough
Bachelor's
BBA - Entrepreneurship (2+2)
Trent University, Canada and Chitkara University, India
📍 Peterborough
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