Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops & Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Kamloops, BC
Interior BC
Guaranteed Tuition
Model
100+
Student Countries
Overview
About Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a public university in Kamloops, British Columbia (with an additional campus in Williams Lake). TRU serves 14,000+ students including 3,000+ internationals from 100+ countries and is known for competitive tuition, guaranteed tuition rates for many new international students, flexible programme pathways (certificates to master’s), and PGWP-eligible bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The Kamloops campus offers a mountain-lifestyle setting with lower living costs than Vancouver.
Why Choose
Why This University?
- Guaranteed tuition model for many new international undergraduates (rate locked for programme length + 1 year)
- Competitive international fees — often CAD $21,000–$26,000 / year for UG programmes
- Bachelor’s and master’s degrees typically PGWP-eligible (IRCC rules apply)
- Wide pathways: English, certificates, diplomas, degrees, and graduate programmes
- Guaranteed housing options for early-applying first-year international students
- Welcoming Interior BC lifestyle with lower living costs than Vancouver
Lock$
Guaranteed tuition for many intakes
Financial Aid
Scholarships & Awards
International Merit Awards
Entrance scholarships based on academic performance for new international students.
Continuing Scholarships
Awards recognising strong GPA after the first year of study.
Graduate Awards
Limited scholarships for MBA, MSc Data Science, MEng, and other graduate programmes.
What You Need
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
- Secondary school completion with competitive grades
- Maths prerequisites for computing, engineering, and many science programmes
- EAP upgrading available for students needing English preparation
Graduate
- Recognised bachelor’s degree with competitive GPA
- MBA, MSc Data Science, MEng Software, MEd and other programmes have specific criteria
- Some programmes have limited seats — apply early
PGWP Notes
- Bachelor’s, master’s, and JD typically eligible for up to 3-year PGWP under current IRCC rules
- Diplomas/certificates may face field-of-study restrictions — verify CIP eligibility
- PGWP approval is always decided by IRCC, not the university
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
Degree Entry
- IELTS Academic typically 6.5 overall for bachelor’s programmes (confirm exact bands)
- TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo accepted at TRU World published minima
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) available before degree start
Graduate
- Graduate programmes often require IELTS 6.5–7.0
- Writing bands closely reviewed for research and professional programmes
- See tru.ca English requirements pages for programme tables
Costs
Tuition Fees
International Fees (Guidance)
- Undergraduate: typically CAD $20,990–$26,000 / year under current published ranges
- Master’s: typically CAD $18,000–$28,000 / year depending on programme
- Guaranteed tuition applies to many Fall 2025+ on-campus starters (exclusions exist)
Living in Kamloops
- Lower cost of living than Vancouver or Toronto
- Guaranteed housing for early first-year international applicants (subject to availability)
- Budget books, health insurance, and winter expenses
Programmes
Available Courses
Explore a selection of programmes available at this university for international students.
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