THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY
Country:
Canada
Location:
Kamloops, British Columbia
Airport:
Kamloops Airport
School type:
Public
Admissions level:
  • Undergraduate: Direct/ ESL
  • Graduate: Direct
Rankings & Recognition:
  • Member of Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Member of the Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia
Key facts:
  • A not-for-profit university
  • 20,000+ students enrolled including 3,000+ international from over 90 countries
  • 140 + programs on campus with 9 faculties and schools
  • 1 million 250 acre campus square feet of learning space and 40 acres of green space
  • 1,000+ residential spaces for students
  • 12 on-campus places to eat
  • 95+ student clubs
  • 2,000+ employees: faculty, support staff and administration
  • Experiential learning: Co-op (Abroad) - Work study - Apprenticeship - Study abroad - Internship - Undergraduate research - Service learning - Field School - Professional practicums - Volunteer opportunities - Many more
Why this school?

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with flexible learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment. Since 1970, TRU has taken pride in providing an excellent education to every student who comes to us - from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, at various stages of the learning journey.

TRU provides over 140 on-campus programs and 60+ Open Learning programs, ranging from traditional academics to trades, certifications to graduate degrees. Our students put what they've learned into practice through co-op work terms, study abroad, undergraduate research, field schools and practicums, service learning, and other options, all with the help of our approachable faculty. In an open, flexible learning environment, research, creation, and innovation thrive. Our students feel the same way.

Scholarships
  • Undergraduate: $1,000 - $4,000/year
  • Graduate: Not available
Costs

Tuition:

  • Undergraduate: $21,574/year
  • Graduate: $15,903 - $28,827/year

Room & Board: $9,035/year

Entry requirements

Level

Undergraduate 

(Direct Admission)

Graduate 

(Direct Admission)

Transcript

GPA 3.0+

GPA 3.0+

Transcript evaluation

No

No

English proficiency

IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 88+

IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 88+ (Recommended).

Varies by programs.

For details, please see Graduate - Admissions Requirements

Standardized test: 

  • Undergraduate: SAT/ACT
  • Graduate: GMAT/GRE

No

No

Special requirements: Portfolio, audition, interview, work experience, etc.

Education

Data Science, Environmental Science

Resume

No

Yes

Personal statement

No

Yes

Recommendation letter

No

2-3

Application fee

$100

$100

 

Programs

ALL PROGRAMS

Undergraduate: 

  • Business: Accounting, Economics, Human Resource, Finance - Banking, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Communication and Media, International Business, Public Relations, Tourism
  • Sciences: Animal Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Environment/ Environmental Science, Cellular Biology/ Molecular Biology/ Biomolecular/ Microbiology
  • Engineering - Technology: Computer Science, Data Science
  • Social Sciences and Education: English, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Political Sciences
  • Health and Human Services: Pre-Med/ Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Dental
  • Visual and Performing Arts: Performing Arts 

Graduate: 

  • Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance - Banking, Human Resource,Tourism/ Event/ Hospitality, International Business, Marketing, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management
  • Sciences: Environment/ Environmental Science
  • Engineering - Technology: Data Science
  • Social Sciences and Education: Education
  • Health and Human Services: Nursing
Application deadlines
  • Fall intake (September start): May 1
  • Winter intake (January start): September 1
  • Summer intake (May start): December 1

*Some programs may have earlier deadlines.

Location
Kamloops is a welcoming city with 100,000 citizens, a variety of entertaining, sporting and cultural activities, and four seasons of outdoor adventures. The economy of Kamloops is strong and diverse, including key businesses such as transportation and logistics, healthcare, forestry, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, and mining, as well as growing industries such as hi-tech, renewable energy, and tourism. Being a center for travel east, north, or south, Kamloops is 1.5 hours from Kelowna, 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day's journey from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria, or Seattle.