- LocationKamloops, Williams Lake, Canada
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Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a dual-sector research university in British Columbia, Canada, that combines academic degrees with trades and apprenticeship training at the same institution. Students can study in person at the campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake or at regional centres, and online through TRU Open Learning.
Areas of study include:
- Adventure, culinary arts and tourism
- Arts, business and economics
- Education and social work
- Law (Juris Doctor)
- Nursing and science, including computing science and engineering
- Trades and technology (Red Seal and apprenticeship)
International students are served by TRU World, which lists programmes for international students from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees and the Juris Doctor. According to TRU, all its Juris Doctor, master's and bachelor's degrees qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) of up to three years. Programmes run on a semester system with semesters starting each September, January and May. Applicants who do not yet meet the English requirement can start with English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Co-op work terms are available in a variety of disciplines, and the Kamloops campus has student residences.
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+1 250-828-6288
, Kamloops, Williams Lake, Canada
- Bachelor of Arts (majors including Economics, English, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Creative Arts)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (majors including Accounting, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management) and double degrees
- Bachelor of Science (majors from Biology and Chemistry to Computing Science, Data Science, Physics and Pre-Professional Health Science), Bachelor of Computing Science, Bachelor of Natural Resource Science
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism, Bachelor of Tourism Management
- Diplomas, associate degrees and certificates (e.g. Computer Network and Cybersecurity, Respiratory Therapy, Wildfire Studies, Culinary Arts)
- Trades foundation certificates (e.g. Electrician, Welding, Heavy Mechanical)
Most bachelor's degrees take 4 years (120 credits).
- Juris Doctor (Law), 3 years
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Data Science; Master of Engineering Science (Software Engineering)
- Master of Education (also starting with a graduate certificate or EAP)
- Master in Environmental Economics and Management; Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice
- Post-baccalaureate diplomas in applied data science, business fields, digital marketing, supply chain management and other areas
International students apply online through EducationPlannerBC. All TRU programmes require completion of secondary school for academic admission, and applicants must be at least 17 years old. Admission requirements vary by programme, and some programmes are competitive or have limited seats. Applicants must also meet the minimum English language proficiency requirement for direct entry. Early application is recommended, as high-volume programmes may close early; late applications are considered if space is available.
Applicants must meet TRU's minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry into academic programmes. Students who do not yet meet them can start with English for Academic Purposes (EAP), which takes 4 to 18 months depending on placement and starts in September, January and May; many programmes offer EAP upgrading.
New students entering the first year of a diploma, bachelor's or master's programme can apply for merit-based entrance scholarships, from CA$500 up to the CA$30,000 Alvin and Lydia Grunert Entrance Scholarship. TRU World lists further awards for international students, including the Jorge Campos Award, Social Media Ambassador Awards, scholarships for US citizens and for residents of the Bahamas and the Caribbean, international athletic scholarships and engineering scholarships. Co-op work terms and Work-Study offer paid work during studies.
The Kamloops campus has three student residences: North Tower, East Village and Coyote Den. Applications for summer 2026 and the 2026/27 academic year are open, and a housing application is separate from the programme application. Residence Life staff provide 24/7 support and security. TRU World also runs a homestay programme, with three meals a day and a private, furnished room in a Canadian family home, and gives information on off-campus rentals.