Thompson Rivers University

General information, Thompson Rivers University

Established in 1970, Thompson Rivers University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the large town of Kamloops (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a large (enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

• Founded: 1970
• Motto: Quansem Ilep To strive ahead
• Colours: Dark blue and sage green
• Admission Office: 900 McGill Road Kamloops V2C 5N3
• Student Enrollment: 10,000-14,999
• International Students: Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
• Admission Selection: Yes, based on entrance examinations
• Admission Rate: Not reported
• Academic Staff: 700-799
• Academic Calendar: Semesters
• Affiliations: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Canadian Virtual University (CVU), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Canadian University Press (CUP)