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Trinity Western University

Langley, Canada · Private · Est. 1962

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1962

Type

Private

Location

Langley, Canada

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Trinity Western University (TWU) is a private Christian university in Langley, British Columbia. It began in 1962 as Trinity Junior College and became Trinity Western University in 1985. It has more than 6,000 students from over 70 countries, 48 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programmes, and campuses in Langley, Richmond and Ottawa.

Indian students look at TWU for its BSc in Computing Science (with a Data Science stream and an internship stream of three paid four-month placements), its BBA and nursing degrees, and graduate programmes such as the MA in Leadership (17 months, with January, May and September starts) and the MBA (16 to 20 months, hybrid, in Langley and Richmond). Maclean's, citing the National Survey of Student Engagement, places TWU among Canada's top two universities for educational experience.

Founded
1962 as Trinity Junior College; Trinity Western University since 1985
Type
Private Christian university in British Columbia
Students
6,000+, from 70+ countries; 35% of undergraduates are US or international (January 2024)
Campuses
Langley (main), Richmond (Lansdowne and Minoru) and the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa
Programmes
48 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programmes
Class size
Average first-year class of 25
International tuition (2026-27)
CAD 855 per credit for incoming undergraduates (about CAD 25,650 for 30 credits)

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (CAD)Approx. in rupees
    MA in Leadership17 months full time (2.5 years part time)C$23,568≈ ₹15.8 lakh
    Bachelor of Science in Computing ScienceBachelor's degree; optional Data Science stream and Internship Stream (three 4-month paid internships)C$25,650≈ ₹17.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Bachelor's degreeC$25,650≈ ₹17.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Bachelor's degree with hospital, community and simulation-lab clinical placements; CASN accreditedC$25,650≈ ₹17.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Science in BiologyBachelor's degreeC$25,650≈ ₹17.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor's degreeC$25,650≈ ₹17.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Arts in Media + CommunicationBachelor's degreeC$25,650≈ ₹17.2 lakh
    Bachelor of Human KineticsBachelor's degreeC$25,650≈ ₹17.2 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

    • MBA

      MBA entrance scholarship

      Value: CAD 6,000

      Eligibility: Eligible new MBA students, as stated on the MBA page.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)
    • Undergraduate

      TWU undergraduate scholarships and financial aid

      Value: TWU offers CAD 8 million in aid each year; average annual aid CAD 5,600

      Eligibility: See the undergraduate scholarships page for awards open to international students.

      Official page (opens in a new tab)

    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • International (non-US) applicants are assessed on their school-leaving qualification; TWU asks students from countries not listed to contact Admissions, so confirm how CBSE, ISC or state board results are assessed.
    • Transcripts from outside Canada need an external evaluation, preferably by ICES (BCIT); WES and IQAS are also accepted.
    • An admissions counsellor contacts you within two weeks of receiving your application and transcripts.

    Postgraduate

    • Graduate applicants apply through TWU's graduate studies international page; each programme lists its own admission requirements.
    • MA in Leadership starts in January, May or September; the MBA runs 16 to 20 months in a hybrid format.

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (and degree transcripts for master's)
    • Credential evaluation from ICES, WES or IQAS
    • English test score taken within the last two years

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each band
    TOEFL iBT88 overall with 20 in each band (before 21 January 2026), or 4.5 overall on the new scale
    PTE Academic65 overall with at least 60 in each band
    Duolingo English Test120 overall (110 writing and reading, 95 speaking and listening)
    Other routesThree consecutive years of full-time English-medium study in Canada or an approved country, or TWU's Trinity Language Centre pathway

    Accommodation and living costs

    TWU has on-campus housing for about 1,100 students in Langley. Rates below are per semester for Fall 2026/Spring 2027, furnished, and do not include the meal plan, which all residents must buy.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn CADApprox. in rupees
    Douglas Hall bunk-bed dorm (shared washroom)2026-27C$1,690per semester≈ ₹1.1 lakh
    DeVries Centre double room2026-27C$1,940per semester≈ ₹1.3 lakh
    Jacobson Hall pods (4 or 6 people)2026-27C$2,910–3,190per semester≈ ₹1.9 lakh – ₹2.1 lakh
    Single rooms (Douglas, DeVries, Jacobson)2026-27C$3,380–5,820per semester≈ ₹2.3 lakh – ₹3.9 lakh
    McMillan Apartments (1- or 2-bedroom, shared)2026-27; Apartment Base meal planC$3,445–3,675per semester≈ ₹2.3 lakh – ₹2.5 lakh

    Campus and location

    The main campus is in Langley, with a second site in Richmond and the Laurentian Leadership Centre in Ottawa.

    • 60 acres of ecological study area on the Langley campus.
    • Library with more than 217,000 print books and 283,000 e-books.
    • 16 U Sports teams with 14 national championships.
    • Trinity Language Centre in Langley and Richmond for students who need more English first.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    Computing Science students can join an internship stream with three paid four-month placements. See our Canada guide for work rights while studying and after graduation.

    Graduate outcomes
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    Students who would recommend TWU96%TWU Facts & Figures

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    FAQs

    What is TWU's international tuition?

    For 2026-27, incoming international undergraduates pay CAD 855 per credit (about CAD 25,650 for 30 credits), plus a CAD 50-per-credit fee. The MA in Leadership is CAD 33,388 in international tuition for the programme.

    What IELTS score do I need?

    IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each band for undergraduate entry. PTE 65 and Duolingo 120 are also accepted.

    Does TWU have a January intake?

    The MA in Leadership starts in January, May and September. Check TWU's dates and deadlines page for undergraduate starts.

    Do I have to live on campus?

    TWU's cost page says first- and second-year students generally live on campus unless exempt (for example aged 21 or older). Residents must buy a meal plan.

    Sources

    1. Trinity Western University: home page (opens in a new tab)
    2. TWU: Facts & figures (opens in a new tab)
    3. TWU Registrar: Tuition and fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)
    4. TWU: Tuition and costs (opens in a new tab)
    5. TWU: International (non-US) undergraduate applicants (opens in a new tab)
    6. TWU: Leadership (MA) (opens in a new tab)
    7. TWU: Business (MBA) (opens in a new tab)
    8. TWU: Computing Science (opens in a new tab)
    9. TWU: Housing styles and cost (opens in a new tab)

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

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