Founded in 1970 TRU is a public government – accredited university. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia, offering over 100 academic programmes to 13,000 students including 1,450 international students from over 70 countries.

TRU is accredited and affiliated with government of British Columbia, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Language Canada, Council of International Schools and Education Quality Assurance (EQA) Designation.

Why Study at Thompson Rivers University?

Choice of programmes

• Master Degrees
• Graduate Diploma
• Bachelor Degrees
• Certificates and Diplomas
• English as a second Language
• University preparation
• Distance Education

Access to Programmes

• Conditional admissions Available
• TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge exams accepted but not required
• Combined ESL and academic studies
• Transfer to full –time academic study after ESL

Special opportunities

• Options to work on and off campus
• Combined study and work programmes
• Transfer credit from recognized institutions overseas
• International Exchange Programmes
• Scholarship Programmes
• Global Competency Distinction

Individual support

• Personal counseling
• Home stay, Residence, or apartment housing
• Admission and registration assistance
• Academic division and programme planning
• Medical services on campuses
• Employment services assistance
• Social activities

Centered in the heart of Kamloops, TRU’s campus is one of Canada’s most beautiful university settings.

Kamloops, British Columbia

• Modern city of 90,000 people (13,000 students)
• Spectacular natural setting
• 3.5-hour drive or 45-minute flight from Vancouver
• Safe and comfortable setting
• Multicultural environment
• Affordable cost of living
• Exceptional climate
• Wide range of outdoor, city, and campus activities

Work options for international students

• Students can apply for work options on-campus, off-campus, and after graduation.

Work during Your Studies

• Get paid for career related work experience while studying at TRU
• Work up to 20 hours per week while studying
• Work full time during scheduled breaks
• Opportunities on-and off campus

C-operative Education

• Selected programme provide co-operative education options that combine academic studies with paid work experience. Students alternate between terms of full-time study and full time employment.
• Get paid career-related work experience while studying at TRU
• Earn C$1,500-$2500/month
• Earn academic credits and a transcript distinction
• Maximize job opportunities up on graduation
• Choose from co-op placements in cities across Canada

Work after Graduation

• Students completing a minimum two-year programme of study may remain in Canada to work for up to three years following graduation.

PROGRAMME AREAS

Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, Geography, Psychology, Sociology)

Business ( Accounting, Economics, Environment Economics & Sustainable development, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, New Venture Creation)

Computing Science & Technology (Computer Systems, Operation and Management, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Software Engineering, Digital Art & Design)

Health Sciences (Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Medicine)

Journalism

LAW (TRU’s LAW School is opening inseptember 2011. Options for Pre-LAW studies are available in several TRU degree programmes)

Science & Environment (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Resource Science, Horticulture, Environmental studies)

Tourism ( Tourism experience Management, Tourism Destination Development, Adventure Studies, International Tourism Development, Adventure Management, Events & Conventions Management, Resort & Hotel Management, Sports Event Management, Culinary Arts)

Trades and Technology

Study options include

• MBA (10) Months
• MSc Environment studies
• Bachelor Degrees (4 years)
• Post Baccalaureate Diplomas (1 -2 years)
• Associate Degrees ( 2 years)
• University Transfer ( 1 to 2 years)
• Certificate and Diplomas (1 -2 years)
• English as a Second Language( ESL)
• College preparation

PROGRAMME FEES

Undergraduate Tuition Fees – all programmes (ESL and Academic) – CAD$6,900/ semester
Graduate Tuition Fees – MBA, MSc - CAD$22,266 full programme fee
Post –Graduate Tuition Fees – Pre- MBA or Post – Baccalaureate – CAD$6,900/semester
General Fees (Library, activity, Student Society, U-Pass, etc) – CAD$496/semester
Application fees – CAD$100