Established in 1970, the Thompson Rivers University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kamloops (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a large-sized coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study.
This 54-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
TRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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A snapshot of Thompson Rivers University's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and the bodies recognising its work. Useful as a benchmark when comparing against peer institutions or national leaders.
Academic Year: Three terms: Fall (September–December), Winter (January–April) and Summer (May–August), the Summer term also running as two shorter intersessions (May–June and June–August). In 2026/27 Fall classes start 9 September 2026 and end 8 December 2026, Winter classes run 11 January to 13 April 2027, and the Summer term runs 10 May to 13 August 2027.
Recognition: Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia
Admission Requirements: ACADEMIC ENTRY (both applicant types). Every applicant to an on-campus undergraduate program must qualify on one of three bases: graduation from a recognised high-school curriculum; 12 or more credits of transferable post-secondary coursework; or being 19 or older with no formal education in the past two years (some programs restrict this mature-student route). TRU recognises the legislated secondary-school curriculum of every Canadian province and territory as equivalent to BC graduation, with Quebec applicants also needing one full academic year of CEGEP, and it accepts the International Baccalaureate diploma. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS must have completed secondary school for every TRU program and must be at least 17 years old. Program-specific requirements apply on top of these general ones, and TRU runs two fallbacks if you are short: Flexible Entry, where eligible programs admit you and let you clear missing requirements inside your first 24 to 30 credits, and Exploratory Studies, where you take up to 24 credits with no general or program-specific admission requirements at all — only course prerequisites. ENGLISH FOR DOMESTIC APPLICANTS is measured on your Grade 12 English mark: a minimum of 73% in Grade 12 English or equivalent for on-campus undergraduate degree programs, and 67% for on-campus undergraduate diploma and certificate programs. In place of that mark TRU accepts ESAL 0570 taken with ESAL 0580, or else ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601. ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS is measured on a test score, and TRU sets the bar per credential level rather than once for the whole university. For direct entry into an undergraduate bachelor, diploma or certificate program the minimums are IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20 (on TOEFL's 2026 scale, 4.5 with no section below 4.0); Duolingo 125 with no sub-score below 115; CAEL overall 70 with no subtest below 60; PTE 58 with no band below 55; MET 62. You must meet or exceed the level on every component — a strong section does not offset a weak one. Scores below direct entry place you in TRU's English for Academic Purposes stream instead of closing the door: EAP Level 5 (two EAP plus two academic courses) takes IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115 with no sub-score below 100, or CAEL 60 with no subtest below 50; Level 4 (four EAP plus one academic course) takes IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100 with no sub-score below 90, or CAEL 50 with no subtest below 40; Level 3 takes IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90, or CAEL 40. PTE is accepted for direct entry only. Applicants from a published list of English-speaking countries are exempt from testing, though some programs still want a B or better in recent English coursework. DIFFERENT MINIMUMS BY CREDENTIAL LEVEL: TRU publishes separate English requirements for the Practical Nursing Diploma, for post-baccalaureate diplomas and for each master's program, so read the one attached to your program. Confirmed graduate examples: the MBA, the Master in Environmental Economics and Management and its MSc version, and the MA in Human Rights and Social Justice ask for IELTS 7.0 with no band below 6.5; the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and the MA in Human Rights and Social Justice also accept TOEFL iBT 94 with no section below 20; the MEd accepts TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20, IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5, or CAEL 70 with no subtest below 60; and the Master of Nursing and the MN–Nurse Practitioner require IELTS 7.0 with Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Listening 7.5 and Reading 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 100 with no section below 20. HOW TO APPLY: everyone applies online through EducationPlannerBC at apply.educationplannerbc.ca/tru, with separate application routes for Trades Foundation and Trades Apprenticeship programs and a separate process for the Juris Doctor through TRU Law Admissions. DOMESTIC applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) pay nothing to submit; the CAD 34.23 application fee is charged at the time of admission. INTERNATIONAL applicants pay a non-refundable CAD 100 at the time of application and upload scanned official transcripts from secondary school and every post-secondary institution attended, emailing the application and transcripts to [email protected]; original transcripts are couriered after acceptance and must arrive before the first semester starts. DEADLINES: TRU begins accepting applications for most programs on 1 October. Its general undergraduate deadlines are 1 May for the September (Fall) intake, 1 September for the January (Winter) intake and 1 January for the May (Summer) intake — not all programs have winter and summer intakes. Apply by those dates with complete documentation and you get a decision before registration opens; some programs keep accepting afterwards where space allows, and a deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day. TRU publishes a separate set of dates for international applicants: 1 October for the January intake, 1 February for the May intake and 1 May for the September intake, with late applications considered if space is available and high-volume programs closing early. Program-specific deadlines override the general ones — Bachelor of Education Elementary 15 January (September intake only), Bachelor of Science in Nursing 31 January, Respiratory Therapy Diploma 1 February, Veterinary Technology Diploma 1 February, Juris Doctor 10 February, Bachelor of Education Secondary 15 February and Bachelor of Social Work 28 February. Trades Foundation and Apprenticeship programs take applications year-round with intake dates that vary, and graduate programs set their own intake dates and deadlines.
Student Enrollment: 15
Academic Staff Range: 700-799
Campus Setting: Urban
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Programs Offered
Every programme Thompson Rivers University currently runs, grouped by degree level and searchable. Status and intake details vary by programme — verify with the institution before committing to applications.
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Animal Biology is a Bachelor of Science major at Thompson Rivers University, admitted through the Faculty of Science's course-specific route on top of TRU's general undergraduate entry bases (recognised secondary graduat...
Arts, Design & Architecture · 4 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to the Applied Creative Arts major (Bachelor of Arts) requires Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature-student status, plus English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73%, with ESAL 0570 and ESAL...
Biological Sciences · 4 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Biology is a Bachelor of Science major at Thompson Rivers University, admitted through the Faculty of Science's course-specific route on top of TRU's general undergraduate entry bases (recognised secondary graduation, 12...
Biological Sciences · 4 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning Bachelor of Science major program (Biology/Life Science) admits on an open-admission basis: the program page states no required high-school courses, minimum grades, GPA threshol...
Business Administration · 4 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration (General) requires Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature-student status, Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12 at a minimum C+, and English Studies 12 or English Firs...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology is a Bachelor of Science major at Thompson Rivers University, admitted through the Faculty of Science's course-specific route on top of TRU's general undergraduate entry bases (r...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Direct entry to the Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemical Biology requires English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73%, or equivalent completion of ESAL 0570 with ESAL 0580, or ENGL 0600 o...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Chemistry is a Bachelor of Science major at Thompson Rivers University, admitted through the Faculty of Science's course-specific route on top of TRU's general undergraduate entry bases (recognised secondary graduation,...
Information Systems & Technology · 5 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/credit
First-year entry to the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering requires BC Grade 12 (or equivalent) with English 12 or English 12 First Peoples at a minimum of 73%, Pre-Calculus 12 at a minimum of 67%, Chemistry...
Natural Sciences & Mathematics · 4 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
Computing Science and Mathematics is a Bachelor of Science major at Thompson Rivers University, admitted through the Faculty of Science's course-specific route on top of TRU's general undergraduate entry bases (recognise...
International tuition:CAD 17,454/yearLocal tuition:CAD 9,130/year
ACADEMIC: a three- or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average — a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, or the local equivalent — in your last 60 credits. Applicants holding a four-year business d...
Data Science & Analytics · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 1,433/creditLocal tuition:CAD 861/creditStart:January
Applicants need an acceptable four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in science or a related discipline, with strong backgrounds in statistics and computing science (ideally a major in one and a minor in the other, or...
International tuition:CAD 1,060/creditLocal tuition:CAD 558/creditStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Applicants need a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 3.00 on TRU's 4.33-point scale in the last 60 credits. English proficiency is required unless exempt: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6....
Engineering & Technology · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 1,380/creditLocal tuition:CAD 862/creditStart:September and JanuaryMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Applicants need an undergraduate degree in software, computer or electrical engineering, or a closely related field such as computer science, data science, information technology, information systems, mathematics or phys...
Applicants need an acceptable four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics or a related field, with a minimum B+ average, a GPA of 3.25 on a scale of 4.33 or local equivalent, in the last 60 credit...
Sustainable Development · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 38,009/totalLocal tuition:CAD 24,310/totalStart:SeptemberMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Applicants need an acceptable four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics or a related field, with a minimum B average, a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33 or local equivalent, in the last 60 credits;...
International tuition:CAD 7,280/semesterLocal tuition:CAD 2,471/semesterStart:September, January or MayMin. GPA:3.33 / 4.33
Applicants normally need a grade-point average of at least 3.33 on TRU's evaluation scale (4.33-point) over the last two years of undergraduate study; applicants with a lower GPA may still apply if their cover letter arg...
Social & Cultural Studies · 16 months · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 1,060/creditLocal tuition:CAD 684/creditMin. GPA:3.30 / 4.33
Applicants need a four-year undergraduate baccalaureate degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline such as sociology, political science, history or anthropology, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.33-point scale in...
ADMISSION CRITERIA: a completed bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution; proof that you are actively registered as a nurse in British Columbia, with annual evidence of current practising BCCNM licensu...
POST-BACCALAUREATE ENTRY: a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.00 (B), equivalent to 73%, in the final two years or 60 credits of the program; candidates normally hold a completed...
Local tuition:CAD 22,800/totalStart:September (Fall) start — the current cycle's application asks first-year applicants to select the fall (September to December) start date.
TRU Law admits first-year students in one of three categories: General, Indigenous Canadian, and Discretionary Consideration. GENERAL ACADEMIC BASIS — one of: an undergraduate degree from a degree-granting institution; t...
Arts, Design & Architecture · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning Associate of Arts admits on an open-admission basis: the program page states no required high-school courses, minimum grades, GPA threshold, or English-proficiency test score fo...
Natural Sciences & Mathematics · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning Associate of Science degree admits on an open-admission basis, with the program page stating no required high-school courses, minimum grades, GPA threshold, or English-proficien...
Tourism & Leisure · 8 months · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
REQUIREMENTS: you must be 19 years of age at the start of the program; English Studies 12 or the TRU equivalent, which is ESAL 0570 taken with ESAL 0580, or else ENGL 0600 or ENGL 0601; and Mathematics 11 or equivalent....
Thompson Rivers University's Animal Welfare Certificate publishes only one entry condition: Grade 12 (or equivalent) is recommended. The program page states no required subject-specific high-school courses, minimum grade...
Business & Management · 1 year · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
The Business Foundations Certificate carries no independent entrance requirements of its own: the programme page states admission is through acceptance into the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Accounting Technic...
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning Certificate in Business Skills admits on an open-admission basis: the program page states no required high-school courses, minimum grades, GPA threshold, or English-proficiency...
Education & Teaching · 9 months · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to the Education and Skills Training Certificate is age- and interview-based rather than grade-based: applicants must be 18 years of age on or before October 1 of the year of entry, and submit high-school trans...
Education & Teaching · 1 year · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
Entry requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature-student status; English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73% or equivalent; and two letters of reference. TRU supplies the reference forms — ref...
Engineering & Technology · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
The Engineering Transfer Certificate admits Grade 12 graduates (or equivalent) with Pre-calculus 12, Physics 12, and English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 each at a B (73%) minimum, and Chemistry 11 at a B (73%)...
International tuition:CAD 717/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
The English for Academic Purposes Certificate is itself Thompson Rivers University's pathway program for applicants who do not yet meet the university's standard English-language entry requirements, so admission runs on...
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
The Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills, level 1, delivered through TRU Open Learning, states open admission: no grade, subject or GPA prerequisite is set on the programme page for enrolling in its courses. As with TRU...
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
The Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills, level 2, delivered through TRU Open Learning, states open admission, provided the applicant has already completed the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills 1. The programme page...
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning Accounting Technician Diploma admits on an open-admission basis, so no high-school course, GPA, or English-test score bars entry. The program page recommends, without requiring,...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
Entry is competitive and applications are screened to confirm an adequate level of outdoor recreation experience before entry, and applicants normally come in on technical skill and experience in at least one adventure s...
Information Systems & Technology · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to this on-campus Architectural and Engineering Technology Diploma requires Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature-student status, plus Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 11 at a minimum C+, Physics 11 (no mini...
Business & Management · 2 years · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
This on-campus Associate of Commerce and Business Administration Diploma admits applicants who have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) or who qualify as mature students, on top of TRU's general undergraduate entry bases...
Information Systems & Technology · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/credit
Admission to the Computer Network and Cybersecurity Diploma requires Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature-student status, Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12 at a minimum C+ completed within the last two years...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall), January (Winter) and May (Summer), as listed on TRU's program page.
The Computing Science Diploma requires a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent (mature-student status also qualifies), English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% -- or equivalent completion of ESAL 057...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.
Entry requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature-student status; and English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 at a minimum of 73%, or the TRU equivalent, which is ESAL 0570 taken with ESAL 0580, or else ENGL 0...
Business & Management · 2 years · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
The Events and Conventions Management Diploma requires Grade 12 (or equivalent, or mature-student status), English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (met alternatively by ESAL 0570 with ESAL 05...
Business Administration · 2 years · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/credit
Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) int...
Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning page for the Diploma in General Studies sets admission as open admission: it states no required courses, minimum grades, prior credential, GPA or English-language test score (IE...
Thompson Rivers University's Adult Basic Education program sets entry by course level rather than a single admission bar, and applicants must be at least 18 years old to earn the BC Adult Graduation Diploma through it. E...
The program's own page states three entry conditions for the Foundation certificate: high-school graduation (or equivalent) or mature-student status; English 11 at 60% or higher; and Math 11 at 60% or higher (any Math 11...
Admission is direct entry: applicants need high school graduation or equivalent, or qualification as a mature student, plus English 11 completed at a minimum of 60% and Math 11 completed at a minimum of 60%, and must be...
The program's own page states four entry conditions for the Foundation certificate: high-school graduation (or equivalent) or mature-student status; English 11 at 60% or higher; Math 11 at 60% or higher; and good health....
The program's own page states three entry conditions for the Heavy Mechanical Foundation certificate: high-school graduation (or equivalent) or mature-student status; English 11 at 60% or higher; and Math 10 at 60% or hi...
Horticulture and Crop Science · 35 weeks · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 4,000/total
The program's own page states three entry conditions: high-school graduation (or equivalent) or mature-student status; English 11 at 60% or higher (or equivalent); and Math 10 at 60% or higher (any Math 10 or equivalent)...
Admission is direct entry: applicants need high school graduation or equivalent, or qualification as a mature student, English 11 completed at a minimum of 60%, and Math 10 (any Math 10 or equivalent) completed at a mini...
Admission is direct entry: applicants need high school graduation or equivalent, or qualification as a mature student, English 12 completed at a minimum of 60%, and Math 11 (any Math 11 or equivalent) completed at a mini...
The program's own page states three entry conditions for the Foundation certificate: high-school graduation (or equivalent) or mature-student status; English 11 at 60% or higher; and Math 10 at 60% or higher (any Math 10...
Entry requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent; successful completion of the FOODSAFE certificate — you may apply without FOODSAFE certification, but you must provide evidence of successful completion during the first week o...
Entry to the Advanced Diploma in Management requires completion of at least 60 credits of post-secondary study together with two years of relevant work or volunteer experience; applicants short of the formal-credit total...
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Commerce requires a recognised baccalaureate degree in business. The program page does not publish an entry GPA or standardized English-test score; instead,...
International tuition:CAD 1,060/creditLocal tuition:CAD 558/creditStart:September, January and MayMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Applicants need a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.00 (not lower than 2.50) on a 4.0-point scale. The certificate serves two groups: international students who need English u...
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:January intake only.
This is a post-diploma credential, so entry is built on a completed early childhood qualification rather than on secondary-school courses. Applicants must be graduates of the Early Childhood Education Diploma. If you did...
Entry to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Liberal Arts requires completion of a recognized bachelor's degree in any field of study, with a grade point average of 2.00 or higher on that degree. Applicants must comple...
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Education degree, or a baccalaureate degree in another discipline together with teaching qualifications or experience, or receive approval from the academic director or designate. The p...
This is a post-diploma credential, so entry is built on a completed early childhood qualification rather than on secondary-school courses. Applicants must be graduates of the Early Childhood Education Diploma. If you did...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Thompson Rivers University's Accounting Post-Baccalaureate Diploma requires a completed bachelor's degree for entry. The program page expects, without strictly requiring, prior completion of Foundations of Mathematics 12...
Operating Room & Surgical Technology · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
This post-diploma program admits licensed practitioners only. You need proof of professional licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Nurse in Canada, and then meet the experience rule for your pro...
Data Science & Analytics · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:September (Fall) intake only, as listed on TRU's program page.Min. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
This Post-Baccalaureate Diploma admits graduates of an acceptable three- or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline, calculated on a minimum B average, specifically a GPA of at least 3.00 on TRU's 4.33 scale tak...
Business & Management · 8 months · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 8,727/semesterLocal tuition:CAD 4,565/semesterStart:September, January and MayMin. GPA:3.00 / 4.33
Applicants need a three- or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average, a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33 or local equivalent, in the last 60 credits, plus adequate quantitative skills shown...
Business Administration · 2 years · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Thompson Rivers University's Business Administration Post-Baccalaureate Diploma requires a completed bachelor's degree. The program page expects, without strictly requiring, prior completion of Foundations of Math 12 or...
Business & Management · 1 year · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 515/creditLocal tuition:CAD 216/credit
Thompson Rivers University's Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Commerce requires a recognised baccalaureate degree in a field other than business. The program page does not publish an entry GPA or standardized English-test s...
Politics & International Relations · On-campus · English
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to the Economics and Political Studies Post-Baccalaureate Diploma requires a completed bachelor's degree, together with the equivalent of Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12 and at least six university-le...
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Economics requires a completed bachelor's degree, the equivalent of Grade 12 mathematics, and at least six university-level English credits prior to admission. Applicants wh...
International tuition:CAD 875/creditLocal tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission to the Entrepreneurship Post-Baccalaureate Diploma requires a completed bachelor's degree. Applicants are expected to have taken Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12 (or equivalent); those without this bac...
Finance, Banking & Insurance · 2 years · On-campus · English
Local tuition:CAD 162/creditStart:Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Admission requires a completed bachelor's degree, per Thompson Rivers University's Open Learning page for the Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma. Applicants are expected to have taken Foundations of Mathematics 12 or Pre...
This is TRU's apprenticeship stream rather than the Foundation certificate, so the program page sets no high-school course prerequisites for it; entry runs through SkilledTradesBC. The page states apprentices must be spo...
This is TRU's apprenticeship stream rather than the Foundation certificate, so the program page sets no high-school course prerequisites for it. The page states apprentices must be sponsored by an employer registered wit...
The program's own page publishes no dedicated admission-requirements section for the apprenticeship stream: it states only that this training "is offered to indentured industrial electrical apprentices" attending 10 week...
The program's own page states a single entry prerequisite: applicants must already hold Professional Cook Level 1 and Level 2 certificates. No other academic prerequisites, minimum grades, or additional entrance conditio...
This is TRU's apprenticeship stream rather than the Foundation certificate for a related trade, so the program page sets no high-school course prerequisites for it; it states only that apprentices register in their trade...
The program's own page publishes no dedicated admission-requirements section: it describes only the training structure, Level 1 at 300 technical hours plus work-based hours and Level 2 at 300 technical hours plus 3,000 w...
The program's own page publishes no dedicated admission-requirements section for the apprenticeship stream: it describes only the training structure, common Level 1 through Level 3 instruction followed by Level 4 trade-s...
Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) int...
This is TRU's apprenticeship stream rather than the Foundation certificate, so the program page sets no high-school course prerequisites for it. The page states apprentices must be sponsored by an employer registered wit...
This is TRU's apprenticeship stream rather than the Foundation certificate, so the program page sets no high-school course prerequisites for it. The page states apprentices must be sponsored by an employer registered wit...
Practical steps to apply to Thompson Rivers University, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Thompson Rivers University's 190 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Thompson Rivers University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Thompson Rivers University processes applications through www.tru.ca. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +1 (250) 828 5252. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thompson Rivers University
Quick answers to the most common questions about Thompson Rivers University — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
In what year was Thompson Rivers University established?
Thompson Rivers University was founded in 1970 (approximately 56 years ago).
In which city is Thompson Rivers University?
Thompson Rivers University is based in Kamloops, Canada.
Is Thompson Rivers University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at Thompson Rivers University?
Thompson Rivers University has approximately 15,000-19,999 students.
Where does Thompson Rivers University stand in university rankings?
It ranks #3064 globally and #48 in Canada.
Is Thompson Rivers University officially recognised?
Thompson Rivers University is accredited by Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia.
How do I find Thompson Rivers University online?
The institution's website is www.tru.ca.
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Practicum and placement requirements vary widely across Trades programmes in Canada. Compulsory placements affect total time commitment but typically improve post-graduation employment outcomes.
Universities Compared with Thompson Rivers University
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