Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
North America - Canada - Kamloops
| Address: |
International Admissions, PO Box 3010 Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3 Canada |
| E-mail: | welcome@tru.ca |
| Phone: | +1-250-828-5252 |
| Fax: | +1-250-371-5513 |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Urban |
| Enrollment: | 10000+ |
| Financial aid: | Yes |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
Thompson Rivers University is a public, four-year institution with currently enrolling more than 850 international students representing over 60 countries. TRU combines the traditions of a smaller Canadian teaching university with college career training. Over 100 different programs are available at TRU, including degrees in over 40 disciplines, and a growing number of post-baccalaureate specialties. Additionally, TRU offers 19 major career diploma programs. TRU also offers a wide range of one-year certificate programs, including English as a Second Language.
Curriculum Overview
Program Offered:
Arts & Humanities (Fine Arts, Geography, Journalism, Psychology, Sociology)
Business (Accounting, Economics, Finance, General, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, New Venture)
Computing Science & Technology (Computer Systems: Operation and Management, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Software Engineering)
Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
(Foundations ESL, English Communication, English for Academic Purposes, English & Fine Arts, English & Accounting, English & Business, English & Economics, English & Computing Science)
Health Sciences (Nursing, Respiratory Therapy)
Sciences & Environment (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Resource Science, Animal Health Technology, Horticulture, Environmental Studies)
Tourism (Tourism Management, Events & Conventions Management, Resort & Hotel Management, Sports Event Management, Adventure Management, Culinary Arts)
Trades and Technology
Customized Training Programs
Student Life
There are many activities, clubs and events on the TRU campus but we also have an activity program designed especially for international students. The International Student Activity Program (ISAP) provides students with regular activities and outings in the Kamloops area and beyond. Activities include: hiking, theatre, camping, skiing/snowboarding, tubing, horseback riding, hockey games, volleyball tournaments, soccer games, badminton, concerts and sports events.
Special Services
- Personal counseling
- On and off-campus housing: Homestay, new residence, dormitory or apartment housing
- Admissions and registration assistance
- Academic advising and program planning
- Medical services on campus
- Social activities
- Individual attention and support
- Small class sizes and direct contact with instructors
- Vivid social activities and tours program
- Safe and comfortable setting in a smaller city
- Spectacular natural environment
- Multi-cultural setting with a diverse mix of nationalities
- Low cost of living
- Exceptional climate
- Wide range of outdoor, city, and campus-based activities
- TOEFL and IELTS scores accepted but not required
- Conditional acceptance to university or college program
- Open admission to Arts, Business and Science
- Combine ESL and academic courses
- Strong base of applied and academic programs
- Assurance of quality
- Athletic Scholarships
- Co-op education programs (Study & Work)
Financial Aid
Sports Scholarships:
Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball (men only), and Badminton.
Housing
Homestay Program (three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home. Includes meals).
New TRU Residence & Conference Centre
(On Campus)
(Furnished, air-conditioned, non-smoking, secure building, internet access, phone service, cable TV, light housekeeping. 4 suite styles, shared suites have private bedrooms. No meals).
On Campus Housing - McGill Residence
(Furnished private room with simple kitchen facility. Bathroom shared with three other students. No meals.) See www.truworld.ca/housing.htm for details.
Off Campus Housing - Upper College Heights Residence
(Apartment-style complex with private bedroom, shared full kitchen and bathroom with three other students. No meals.)
