Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers programs for every need, from upgrading to trades to undergraduate degrees to masters programs -- on a campus that features outstanding views and nearby hiking trails. Students can choose from 140 on-campus and 60 Open Learning programs to earn certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and graduate degrees.
TRU serves 26,000 students on campus and online and provides opportunities like undergraduate research, co-op, study abroad and service learning. Popular programs include health, law and adventure tourism/tourism management, in addition to traditional academics in arts, sciences, business, education and social work.
Campus is diverse and inclusive campus, with a significant Indigenous population and international students from 90-plus countries. Class sizes are small, so students get extra attention and hands-on research opportunities. Student success/support is a top priority at TRU.
TRU turns 50 in 2020; it has grown into a thriving community where everyone finds their path.
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
English Language Skills - You must have adequate English language skills to participate in your intended program of study.
English Language Requirements
Summary
For students whose first language is not English and wish to enter academic programs without attending ESL courses, you must provide one of the following (minimum scores):
- TOEFL iBT score of 88 overall, with no section below 20
- TOEFL paper-based 570 overall, with a 4.5 on the test of written English
- IELTS score of 6.5, with no bands below 6.0
- MELAB score of 81
- CanTEST score of 4.5 with no component below 4.0
- CAEL score of 70, with no subset below 60
Verify with the institution directly
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
Out-of-Province
You must meet the program-specific admission requirements of your intended program. To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Business/Arts/Science degree program, you will need to have completed BC Grade 12 (or equivalent).
BC Transfer Student
If you have previous education or training, you may be eligible for credit toward your TRU program. For details on Transfer Credit, please check
here.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
If you have previous education or training, you may be eligible for credit toward your TRU program. For details on Transfer Credit, please check
here.
Mature Student
If you do not meet the admission requirements for your intended program it's possible to gain entry through mature student status. To be classified as a mature student you must be at least 19 years old and have been out of school for at least two years. In such cases the grade level requirement (eg -Grade 10, Grade 12) will be waived however individual course prerequisites must still be met (eg-English 10, English 12).
Special Note: It's possible to make up course prerequisites for your intended program through TRU.
International Student
For details on International Student Admission, please check
here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
TRU may establish categories for Special Admission where it is considered that previous training and/or work experience is adequate to provide a potential for success in the program. Contact a TRU academic
advisor for more details.
How to Apply
For details on How to Apply, please check
here.
