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Gunjan Aggrawal

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Thompson Rivers University expects a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale from international undergraduate and graduate students. Some programs may expect a higher GPA along with the mandatory requirements. Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria by holding a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent for postgraduate studies and proof of high school completion for undergraduate studies.

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Taru Bhandari

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Thompson Rivers University offers a lot of scholarships to international students. Some of the popular scholarships include International Athletic Scholarship, Engineering Scholarship, Social Media Ambassador Awards, Diversity scholarships, etc. Students can check the scholarships mentioned below:

Scholarships

Eligibility

International Athletic Scholarship

Students who demonstrate athletic excellence by qualifying for the Varsity Teams

Engineering Scholarship

Students who enroll in the two-year Engineering Transfer program

Social Media Ambassador Awards

Students who are willing to promote TRU worldwide as a study destination

Diversity scholarships

Students with excellent academic records (min 3 GPA or 6.5 in IELTS or 88 in TOFL iBT)

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Piyush Pandey

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Along with offering quality education and strong support to a community of 14,000 students, including 4,000 international students, Thompson River University is completely worthy of joining. Here are some of the best reasons to get admission to Thompson River University given below:

Diverse programs: TRU offers over 140 master's, graduate certificate, PG diploma, bachelor's, certificate, and Diploma courses. Some of the best programs linked with opportunities include Business and Economics, Computer Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Science, Journalism, Law, Tourism, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and more.

Work and Study opportunities

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Rashmi Singh

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If we consider the below comparison table, the University of British Columbia (UBC) is better than Thompson Rivers University based on the rankings categories like world, Canada, and British Columbia rankings. As per the unofficial source, the University of British Columbia (UBC) ranked #2 among Canadian universities whereas the Thompson Rivers University ranked #55. The rankings are based on various factors however, students must look for various other factors including affordability, career opportunities, academic structure, and campus life rather than just rankings. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the t

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PRIYANKA

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Both Lakehead University as well as Thompson Rivers University offer globally recognised degrees. The differences are mentioned in the below table.

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Lakehead University

Thompson Rivers University

World University Ranking

#1241

#2294

Ranking for Programs

#325

#60

Ranked in Canada

#36

#55

Acceptance Rate

Around 82-90%

Around 82-84%

Top Majors



Psychology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Science

Arts, Law, Nursing, Science, Trades and Technology

Duration of Courses

UG: 3 - 4 years

PG: 1 - 2 years

UG: 4 - 5 years

PG: 16 months - 2 years

Annual Tuition Cost

UG: INR 19 L - 25 L

PG: INR 4 L - 9.2 L

UG: INR 10 L - 15 L

PG: INR 9.3L - 50.8L

Application Fees

INR 8.3K

INR 8.5K

Scholarships

UG: 3

PG: 2

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Gunjan Aggrawal

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The application deadline to enroll in Thompson Rivers University depends on the programs and nationality. The deadlines are different for international and domestic students. The university accepts applications from international candidates three times a year. They can apply in the Summer, Fall, and Winter intakes. On the other hand, the applications for master's programs vary according to the specializations. The Thompson Rivers University deadlines for international students are given below:

Programs

Summer

Fall

Winter

UG

Feb Starting

May starting

Nov starting

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Piyush Pandey

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Along with the rankings and academic offerings, Thompson Rivers University is renowned for its wide range of programs including UG degrees, PG degrees, graduate certificates, diplomas, etc. The university emphasizes globalization, ethics and social responsibility, communication and interpersonal skills, and decision-making in ambiguous situations. It provides options to work on and off campus, combine study programs, scholarship programs, and more.

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9 months ago

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Jiya Chauhan

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No, Thompson Rivers University does not ask for GMAT scores from MBA graduate applicants. However, students may be asked to submit a GMAT score to help the degree committee evaluate their application if any flaws are found. In addition, students must hold a three or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a GPA of 3 on a scale of 4.33. Also, they must submit English language requirements, resume, letter of intent, and official transcripts from all of the post-secondary institutions.

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Nishtha Gupta

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Yes, Thompson Rivers University is good option for pursuing graduate programs as it provides in depth curriculum, research work and various opportunities. Thompson provides 2 year PG degrees with specializations in Data Science and Environmental Science. These programs have a tuition cost of about INR 13L. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and the submission of the necessary paperwork, such as academic transcripts, recommendation letters, English proficiency tests, and more, are prerequisites for international students to be eligible.

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