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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, Canada · Public · Est. 1970

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1970

Type

Public

Location

Kamloops, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Thompson Rivers University has offered education in Kamloops, British Columbia, since 1970. It has a main campus in Kamloops, a smaller campus in Williams Lake and a large Open Learning division for distance study, and serves more than 25,000 students in all.

TRU offers bachelor's degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas and master's degrees. Its business school, computing science and data science programmes, tourism management and nursing are the ones it promotes most to international students, and many programmes include co-op work terms.

Indian students mainly choose its two-year post-baccalaureate diplomas, the MBA and the Master of Science in Data Science. These accept three- or four-year degrees, and the post-baccalaureate diplomas cost about CA$26,000 a year. TRU has more than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries.

Kamloops is a smaller city in the interior of British Columbia, away from Metro Vancouver. The campus has its own residences and a homestay programme.

History
Has offered education in Kamloops since 1970
Type
Public university in British Columbia, with a large Open Learning (distance) division
Total students
More than 25,000 including Open Learning (TRU about page); 14,000+ on campus (viewbook)
International students
3,000+ from more than 100 countries and regions (International Viewbook 2026–2027)
Campuses
Kamloops (main) and Williams Lake, plus Open Learning online
Intakes
September, January and, for some programmes, May

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    View all 8 courses with filters

    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science20 courses (about 2 years)C$26,238≈ ₹17.6 lakh
    Master of Science in Data Science2 years (32 credits)C$25,593≈ ₹17.1 lakh
    Master of Business Administration2 years (1 year for eligible North American business graduates)C$28,618≈ ₹19.2 lakh
    Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Administration20 courses (about 2 years)C$26,238≈ ₹17.6 lakh
    Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting20 courses (about 2 years)C$26,238≈ ₹17.6 lakh
    Bachelor of Computing Science4 yearsC$26,238≈ ₹17.6 lakh
    Bachelor of Business Administration4 years (120 credits)C$26,238≈ ₹17.6 lakh
    Bachelor of Tourism Management4 years (120 credits)C$26,238≈ ₹17.6 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • New international students

      TRU international entrance scholarships

      Value: Varies; TRU says CA$1.7 million was awarded over the last five years

      Eligibility: Nine entrance awards, including the Academic Excellence Award, Exceptional Student Award, Diversity Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship and International Athletic Scholarship. Check each award's criteria with TRU World.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Bachelor's degrees need Grade 12 or equivalent, with English 12 at 73% or equivalent. Computing Science and Business also ask for Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12 at C+; Tourism Management needs Grade 11 maths.
    • If you do not meet the English score, TRU's English for Academic Purposes programme offers a pathway.

    Postgraduate

    • Post-baccalaureate diplomas need a bachelor's degree; Applied Data Science asks for a three- or four-year degree with a GPA of 3.00 on a 4.33 scale in the last 60 credits.
    • The MBA accepts a three- or four-year degree in any subject with a B average (3.0) in the last 60 credits, plus a letter of intent and a résumé. Work experience is recommended but not required.
    • The MSc in Data Science needs a four-year degree in science or a related subject with strong statistics and computing, and a B average (B+ for the thesis route). It starts in January only.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Official transcripts sent from each institution
    • Degree certificate (post-baccalaureate and master's)
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
    • English test result
    • Letter of intent and résumé (MBA)
    • CA$100 application fee

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.5 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate direct entry and most post-baccalaureate and data science programmes; 7.0 for the MBA.
    TOEFL iBT88 with no section below 20 for undergraduate and most graduate entry; 94 for the MBA.
    PTE Academic58 with no band below 55 (undergraduate); 68 with no band below 62 (MBA).
    Duolingo125 with no sub-score below 115 for undergraduate entry. Not accepted for master's programmes.

    Accommodation and living costs

    TRU has on-campus residences in Kamloops and a homestay programme. The fees page lists prices for the Fall and Winter semesters together (September to April), and each residence charges a CA$100 application fee.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    East Village residenceIncludes a non-refundable activity feeC$7,120Fall and Winter semesters≈ ₹4.8 lakh
    North Tower residenceIncludes a non-refundable activity feeC$10,035Fall and Winter semesters≈ ₹6.7 lakh
    Coyote Den (shared double to one-bedroom)C$4,840–10,810Fall and Winter semesters≈ ₹3.2 lakh – ₹7.2 lakh
    HomestayPlus a CA$150 placement fee and a CA$625 refundable depositC$5,000per semester≈ ₹3.4 lakh

    Campus and location

    The main campus is in Kamloops, with residences on site and business, science, tourism and nursing taught on the same campus.

    • Main campus in Kamloops; a smaller campus in Williams Lake.
    • On-campus residences: North Tower, East Village and Coyote Den.
    • Paid co-op work terms are available in many programmes.
    • Open Learning offers distance courses, though online study does not suit a study permit.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Many TRU programmes include co-op, and the Bachelor of Tourism Management requires 500 hours of tourism work. Post-study work permits are set by IRCC; see our Canada guide.

    Graduate outcomes
    WhatFigureSource
    Graduates employed93%TRU International Viewbook 2026–2027

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    FAQs

    How much does TRU cost for international students?

    TRU's fees page lists CA$26,238 a year for bachelor's study (2026/27) and CA$52,476 in total for a 20-course post-baccalaureate diploma. The two-year MBA is CA$57,235 in total.

    Is a three-year Indian degree accepted?

    Yes, for the post-baccalaureate diplomas and the MBA, which accept three- or four-year degrees. The MSc in Data Science asks for a four-year degree.

    When does the MSc in Data Science start?

    In January only. International applications close on 15 January.

    Does TRU accept Duolingo?

    For undergraduate entry, yes (125 with no sub-score below 115). It is not accepted for master's programmes.

    Is there housing on campus?

    Yes. East Village costs CA$7,120 and North Tower CA$10,035 for the Fall and Winter semesters. Homestay is CA$5,000 a semester.

    Sources

    1. TRU World: international student tuition fees (2026/27) (opens in a new tab)
    2. TRU: International Viewbook 2026–2027 (opens in a new tab)
    3. TRU World: English requirements (opens in a new tab)
    4. TRU: Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science (opens in a new tab)
    5. TRU: Master of Science in Data Science (opens in a new tab)
    6. TRU: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
    7. TRU: Bachelor of Computing Science (opens in a new tab)
    8. TRU: about TRU (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.tru.ca (opens in a new tab)

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