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Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kamloops & Williams Lake, British Columbia · Public University

Thompson Rivers University is a public university offering undergraduate, graduate, post-baccalaureate, diploma and certificate programs to international students, with major campuses in Kamloops and Williams Lake.

Application Fee$100 international

2026–27 Tuition$783.34 per credit*

English RequirementAcademic entry: IELTS 6.5 · min 6.0 each

Tuition Deposit$3,000 fall/winter

Available Program Options

Current international programs and PGWP status published by TRU.

Bachelor of Arts

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan / May

Bachelor of Business Administration

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Bachelor of Computing Science

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Bachelor of Education — Elementary

Duration5 years / 2-year after-degree

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: September

Bachelor of Education — Secondary STEM

Duration5 years / after-degree option

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: May

Bachelor of Engineering — Computer Engineering

Duration5 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: September

Bachelor of Engineering — Software Engineering

Duration5 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: September

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Duration2 years (60 credits), 3rd-year entry

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Bachelor of Natural Resource Science

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Bachelor of Science

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan / May

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: September

Bachelor of Social Work

Duration4 years (3rd-year admission)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: January

Bachelor of Tourism Management

Duration4 years (120 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Bachelor’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Architectural and Engineering Technology Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Regenerative Agriculture Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan / May

Computer Network and Cybersecurity Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Computing Science Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan

Early Childhood Education Diploma

Duration1.5–2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan

Horticulture Management Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: August

Human Service Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Power Engineering Technology Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Practical Nursing Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September 2026

Respiratory Therapy Diploma

Duration3 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Wildfire Studies Diploma

Duration2 years

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Health Care Assistant Certificate

Duration8 months

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan / May

Horticulture Certificate

Duration8 months

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: August

Regenerative Agriculture Certificate

Duration1 year

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan / May

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science

Duration2 years (60 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: September

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing

Duration2 years (60 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Mathematics and Economics

Duration2 years (48–60 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Duration2 years (48–60 credits)

First-Year Tuition$23,500.20 est. / 30 credits*

English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each

PGWPYes — Eligible Field

Intake: Sept / Jan

Master of Business Administration

Duration2 years

First-Year TuitionGraduate fee schedule

English / IELTSProgram Dependent

PGWPYes — Master’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Master of Science in Data Science

Duration2 years

First-Year TuitionGraduate fee schedule

English / IELTSProgram Dependent

PGWPYes — Master’s Degree

Intake: January

Master of Engineering Science — Software Engineering

Duration2 years

First-Year TuitionGraduate fee schedule

English / IELTSProgram Dependent

PGWPYes — Master’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Master of Education

Duration1.5–2 years

First-Year TuitionGraduate fee schedule

English / IELTSProgram Dependent

PGWPYes — Master’s Degree

Intake: Sept / Jan

Important: *TRU's 2026–27 international undergraduate campus tuition is $783.34 per credit, so a standard 30-credit academic year is approximately $23,500.20 before mandatory fees, books and living expenses. TRU states that all Juris Doctor, master's and bachelor's degrees qualify for PGWP consideration; selected diploma, certificate and post-baccalaureate programs are also currently marked PGWP-eligible. Graduation from an eligible program does not guarantee a PGWP; students must meet all current IRCC requirements. Tuition, fees, program availability, intakes and admission requirements must be reconfirmed before applying.

Use TRU's official international program directory for the latest program availability, PGWP status and intake details.

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Surrey, BC

Surrey Office

#304 – 8318 120 Street
Surrey, BC V3W 3N4
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Kamloops, BC

Kamloops Office

246 2 Avenue, Suite 301
Kamloops, BC V2C 2C9
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