Thompson Rivers University

Yes, Thompson Rivers University offers a variety of accommodation and housing options to international students. Kamloops campus of TRU offers a one-of-a-kind university community in the heart of the city, a place to live, work, learn, and play. International students can book their accommodation at North Tower, McGill Residence, East Village or Westgate Dorms. 

Thompson Rivers University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It has an impressive employment track record. Below we have given the job picture for TRU students two years after graduation based on survey conducted by the BC government. 

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 Salary and Wages 

The application deadlines for international students at Thompson Rivers University vary by intakes, programs, capacity and eligibility for pre-assessment. TRU's pre-assessment process is currently applicable only to the following eligible nationalities: Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria. Deadlines for students of pre-assessment eligible nationalities are given below-

Yes, Thompson Rivers University requires IELTS for admission into undergraduate and graduate programs. In case of undergraduate level of study, for direct entry into academic programs, IELTS score must be 6.5+ with no band below 6.0. In case of graduate programs, 6.0+ - 7.0+ IELTS score is required. Apart from IELTS, you can also submit scores of TOEFL / Duolingo / MET / CAEL (as applicable as per level of program).

Kamloops is a modern city of 100,000 people. Friendly, safe, environment in Kamloops city, combined with the spectacular natural setting, helps make Kamloops a good city for international students. Students graduating from TRU Canada will have ample of job opportunities as the economy of Kamloops is strong. Some of the core industries of Kamloops are Forestry, Mining, Retail, and Agriculture. This city is rich with sporting and cultural events, and boasts about four changing seasons Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter to enjoy outdoor adventures.

• Accreditation of a university means that an university has an official stamp of approval.
• This further means that the university adheres to the highest quality standard. Thompson Rivers University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) at the associate, UG, and PG degree levels.