THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

Thompson Rivers University

Small class sizes, big experiences and a world of impact. Thompson Rivers University is rich with opportunities for every student, whether they want to dig deep through undergraduate or graduate research, get hands-on experience in a co-op program, develop skills in a trade, get credit for prior learning and work experience, or earn a bachelor or master’s degree.

TRU nurtures undergraduate research opportunities and excellence in teaching. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and has won national teaching awards in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022. TRU is also the first Canadian university to achieve platinum ranking twice with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

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STUDENT ENROLMENT

Full-time (undergraduates)
8,250

Full-time (graduates)
880

Part-time (undergraduates)
830

Part-time (graduates)
76

Source: Thompson Rivers University (2023 fall enrolment) (includes on-campus students; excludes distance/online students and Continuing Studies) Undergraduate numbers are for 30 credits/two semesters. Graduate numbers are for 15 credits/semester.

TUITION FEES

CANADIAN STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$4,668

Graduate tuition fees:
$10,058

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Undergraduate tuition fees:
$20,546

Graduate tuition fees:
$15,145

Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for undergraduate programs are in arts and humanities (2023-24)

Note: All tuition and fee information is available here: https://www.tru.ca/current/enrolment-services/tuition.html In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.


RESIDENCE