Thompson Rivers University

Canada

Thompson Rivers University

  • Country Canada
  • Founded In 1970
  • University Type Public
  • Total Students 20000+
  • Phone Number +12508285252
  • Email [email protected]
  • ZIP Code V2G 1H7
  • Website http://www.truworld.ca
  • International Students 4579
  • Size of Campus 250
  • Male Female Ratio 1.2

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Thompson Rivers University (TRU) was established in 1970 as a public academic and Research University. Located in Kamloops, BC, Canada is the main campus of the university. Many global leaders and people in business have graduated from TRU. It has distance and online education programs with TRU Open Learning division.

The inaugural convocation of TRU was held on March 31, 2005. The first official visit at the university was made by Prime Minister Paul Martin. On-campus, 15,500 students are studying a variety of programs.

Programs are from these schools and faculties; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Adventure, School of Business and Economics, School of Nursing, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Culinary Arts and Tourism, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Student Development, and School of Trades and Technology.

The university is in the vicinity of the commercial districts and residential areas. And next door to Tournament Capital Center that is Kamloops' biggest recreational centre. Also, the University offers various outdoor adventures and cultural activities around its campus.

With TRU's World division, they have many international partners. With 26,000 studying students on the campus or through distance and online learning, the university provide 140 on-campus programs and 60 open learning programs. It has 2000+ employees including academic faculty, staff and administration.

TRU provides its students with academic research, extracurricular activities for community services. Most students from are from China, India and Saudi Arabia with other 70 countries.

33,000+ Canadian Alumni and 15,000+ International Alumni have graduated from TRU's undergraduate, graduate and vocational training programs. The TRU Alum stay connected with AlumNights that happen in Vancouver and Victoria. The notable alumni of TRU are Canadian actor Lorne Cardinal, Canadian novelist and former professor at the University of British Columbia, Steven Galloway; and Kamar Burke, Canadian retired professional basketball player.

Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Expense Amount : CAD 5,310
Application Cost/Registration Fees
Fees Amount: CAD 100

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Programs

All Courses offered

Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N]

Full Time Canada

Duration

4 Years

1st Year Tuition Fees

CAD 20542

Exams Accepted

No Exam Required

Application Fee

CAD 100
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Juris Doctor [J.D]

Full Time Canada

Duration

3 Years

1st Year Tuition Fees

CAD 41420

Exams Accepted

No Exam Required

Application Fee

CAD 149
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Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Computing Science (Major))

Full Time Canada

Duration

4 Years

1st Year Tuition Fees

CAD 20542

Exams Accepted

No Exam Required

Application Fee

CAD 100
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Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] (Economics (Major))

Full Time Canada

Duration

4 Years

1st Year Tuition Fees

CAD 20542

Exams Accepted

No Exam Required

Application Fee

CAD 100
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Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biology (Major))

Full Time Canada

Duration

4 Years

1st Year Tuition Fees

CAD 20542

Exams Accepted

No Exam Required

Application Fee

CAD 100
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Accomodation

On campus accommodation

Available

Description

  • There are 300 self-contained rooms in housing units within three buildings on campus
  • TRU Residence includes:
    • Double bed
    • Phone
    • Television
    • High speed internet
    • 24-hour front desk reception
    • Security card access
    • Regular, planned social activities
    • Common lounges and larger kitchen areas on alternate floors
    • Lobby, patio, games room and large common area on first floor
    • 24-hour fitness area
    • Storage and laundry facilities

 

Off campus accommodation

Available

Details for off-campus

  • The average rent varies between 1050 to 1150 CAD/month
  • The residence type includes student purpose residence, studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments
  • The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as TV services, phone lines and high-speed internet included in the rent
  • In-suite laundry facility is also available

Accomodation Website:

https://www.tru.ca/future/housing/residences

Placement

Thompson Rivers University placements:

Students can get job placements while still studying at Thompson Rivers University under the work and study program.

  • Under the program, students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week and earn on an average 2400-3000 CAD per month.
  • A work permit for Canada is required for up to two years after graduation if they study for up to two-year at TRU.
  • The average annual salary of the University graduates according to PayScale is 66,306 CAD.
  • A student can earn up to 120,000 CAD per year living in Canada and a salary range from 30,200 CAD to 534,000 CAD per year.
Degree Salary
Bachelor’s degree 53,886 
Diploma 21  an hour
Apprenticeship 35  an hour

Thompson Rivers University is a well-known university because of various research, training, and vocational courses. Students from approximately 100 countries look forward to taking part in the admisison process of the university. Keeping the student interest in mind, university offers plethora of student clubs and activities ranging in sports, arts, dance and education.