Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers Graduate Degrees, Post-Graduate Diplomas, Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates, English Language programs, Study and Work opportunities, and Sports Scholarships.
Institute Overview
Founded in 1970, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a public, degree-granting institution with approximately 12,000 students, including more than 1,270 international students from over 70 countries. Additionally, TRU offers 19 major career diploma programs that provide an option to ladder into a bachelor's degree, many one-year certificates, and English as a Second Language programs.
Highlights
The 92-hectare campus is located in the heart of Kamloops, close to all amenities and easily accessed by regular bus service. Students are supported by many services and outstanding facilities on campus, including support services, career counselling, Co-op Education, Student Employment Centre, and a Health Clinic. The campus provides students with wireless internet access, food services, a bookstore, internet cafe, and pub. Kamloops is a multi-cultural city of 85,000 that offers all the benefits of a small, safe, and friendly community with the full range of services and activities usually found in a large city.
Program Majors
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates
Applied Business Technology Applied Health Care & Technology Business Administration Computer Science Culinary, Travel & Hospitality Design & Applied Arts Education Engineering Humanities Natural Sciences Nursing & Allied Health Trades & Apprenticeships Visual Arts
University Transfer Programs Certificates < 1 yr Associate's Degrees 2 - 3 yrs Bachelor's Degrees 3 - 4 yrs Master's Degrees 1 - 2 yrs
International Student Scholarship Programs International Student Work Opportunities Program
Institute/Faculty Support for
International Students
International Student Office Activities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips) Counselling and Buddy Programs Orientation Programs
Accommodation for International Students Assistance in Finding Off-campus Housing Guaranteed On-campus Accommodation Homestay Placement Provision of Temporary Accommodation
Language Support for International Students Language Classes During Study Programs Pre-program Language Classes
Other Programs for International Students Co-op/Work Experience Programs ESL/FSL Programs Online Programs Visiting or Exchange Student Programs
Institute Accreditation
Provincial Accreditation British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education
On-Campus Housing
Per Semester/without Meal Plan (C$): 2,500
Style of Accommodation Coed on Same Floors
Type of Accommodation Double Rooms Single Rooms Triple/Quad Rooms
Preference Given to International Students First Come/First Served
Quick Stats
Institute Type: Public Year Founded: 1970 # Campuses: 2 Campus Setting (Main Campus): Urban
Nearest City (Main Campus): Kamloops City Population: 85,000 Cost of Living: Medium Climate Range: -10 to 40 °C International Annual Tuition (C$):
13,800 Total Undergraduate Enrolment: 12,000 Total International Enrolment: 1,270 # Countries of Origin: 31 or more Scholarships/Awards for International Students: Yes Student Health Care Insurance Coverage: Available Through Institution
Applied Business Technology 
Rolling Notification/Varies by Program 
