Learn more about Thompson Rivers University and Kamloops, BC Canada. Graduate, post-graduate, and bachelor degrees. Diplomas and certificates!

1. UNIVERSITY LIFE
THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY | 2017

2. Accreditation
Thompson Rivers University offers Juris
Doctor, master’s and bachelor degrees as
well as college, technology, open learning,
and English language programs.
 Fourth largest public university
in British Columbia
 One of six research universities
in British Columbia
 NWCC Candidate for Accreditation INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
LAW CLASSROOM
ARTS + EDUCATION

3. Founded in 1970, public,
degree-granting university
13,000 students, 17,000
distance students, and
over 1,800 international
students from 85 countries
Facts

4. 4
KAMLOOPS
British Columbia

5.  3.5 hours drive from Vancouver
 Connecting flights to Vancouver
and Calgary
 Modern, friendly city of
100,000 people
 Many work opportunities
Kamloops
KAMLOOPS
CANADA
USA
Montreal
New York
Washington
Toronto
Los Angeles
Seattle
Vancouver

6. Kamloops is in the center
of many attractions.
 Over 200 lakes nearby
 Sun Peaks Ski Resort –
45 minute drive
 Many golf courses
 Sun Peaks Resort (World-
Class Skiing and
Snowboarding)
 Ice Hockey
 Curling
 Fishing
 Hiking
 Water Sports
…and much more!
Recreation

7. 7
STUDY OPTIONS
English as a Second
Language (ESL)
University Preparation/
High School Completion
Bachelor Degree
4 years | 2+2
Co-op Practicum
Diploma
2 years
Certificate
1 year
Post-Graduate Diploma
1 – 2 years
Master’s Degree
Graduate Certificate
University Transfer
1 or 2 years

8. GRADUATE STUDIES
 Law - Juris Doctor
 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
 MBA Foundation & Graduate Certificate
in Business Administration (GCBA)
 Master of Education (MEd)
 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES)
 Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSc)
 Master of Science in Environmental Economics
and Management
 Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Tourism (4 options)
 Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Business (8 options)
 TESL: Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate

9. 9
SCHOOL OF
Business and Economics
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas
 Accounting
 Business Administration
 Finance
 Human Resource Management
 International Business
 Marketing
 New Venture Creation
 Supply Chain Management
MBA Foundation & Graduate Certificate
in Business Administration
Master’s Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Degrees
 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
 Accounting
 Economics
 General BBA
 Finance
 Human Resources
 International Business
 Marketing
 New Venture Creation
 Supply Chain Management
Double Degree
Computing Science + Business Administration
Diplomas
 Accounting Technician
 Executive Assistant
 Management

10. 10
Master of Business Administration
YEAR 1
Graduate Diploma in
Business Administration (6 courses)
 Managerial Statistics
 Financial Accounting
 Management Accounting
 Global Economics
 Marketing Management
 Human Resource Management
Pathway to MBA for students with
non-business undergraduate degrees.
Students who complete this Graduate
Certificate with a B (GPA of 3.00) or better
in each of the six mandatory courses or
receive exemptions may proceed the TRU
MBA program.
Application Requirements
 IELTS of at least 7.0 (all bands), or
 Completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and
CMNS 1290 with a B or higher.

11. Master of Business Administration
YEAR 2
 12 months
 8 core courses plus a choice of three
completion options: course-based,
graduate project, or graduate thesis
Admission Requirements
 Must meet all requirements for
admission to the Graduate Certificate
in Business Administration, or
 Be exempted from the course by the
MBA Admissions Committee
 GMAT score is not required
 No minimum professional work
experience required
MBA Advantage
 Accessible
 Global perspective
 Small class sizes
 Choice of course-based,
project-based, or thesis-based

12. 12
SCHOOL OF
Tourism
Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas
 Adventure Studies
 Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Tourism
 International Tourism Development
 Managing Festivals & Events
 Resort Experience Management
 Tourism Destination Development
 Tourism Experience Management
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Tourism Management
 Festivals & Events
 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
 International Adventure Tourism
 Mountain Studies
 Nature-Based Community Development
 Resort Experience
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies –
Adventure Studies
Diplomas
 Aboriginal Tourism
 Adventure Guide
 Adventure Management
 Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide
 Events & Conventions Management
 Resort & Hotel Management
 Sports Event Management
 Tourism Management
Certificates
 Adventure Sports
 Culinary Arts

13. FACULTY OF
Science
Graduate Studies
 Master of Science in Environmental Science
Degrees
 Bachelor of Science (Majors: Animal Biology, Biology, Cellular,
Molecular & Microbial Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Biology,
Computing Science, Ecology & Environmental Biology, Economics,
Environmental Chemistry, General Science, Math, Mathematical
Sciences, Physics, pre-professional Health Science.
Minors: Environmental Economics & Sustainability Management)
 Bachelor of Natural Resource Science
 Forestry Transfer

14. 14
Perch Research
Carmen conducted perch
research at Pinaus Lake the
summer of 2011. Here, she used
an antenna to follow the tagged
fish around the lake.
Perch is not natural to the area,
has no local predators and is
therefore causing problems.
The research is in conjunction
with TRU’s Natural Resource
Sciences studies.
PhotobyJamesArner
Bird Research
Bird researcher Dr. Matt Reudink
shows the wings and vibrant
colouring of a wild bluebird.
Dr. Reudink is a faculty member
at TRU.
The birds are being researched to
determine how much feather
colouring determines mating. The
research is taking place about 30
minutes drive from the university.
Faculty of Science

15. 15
Computing Science
Degrees
 Bachelor of Computing Science
 Bachelor of Computing Science + Bachelor
of Business Administration (double degree)
 Engineering Transfer
Diploma
 Computer Information Systems Technology
 Architectural and Engineering Technology

16. First Year Engineering Transfer
Application Deadline –
end of January
2nd Year Engineering Transfer
UVic (2nd Year)
• Biomedical
• Electrical
• Computer
• Mechanical
• Software
• Civil
Co-op is mandatory
UVic (3rd Year)
• Electrical
• Computer
Co-op is mandatory
UBC (2nd Year)
• Biomedical
• Chemical & Biological
• Civil
• Electrical &
Computer
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental
• Geological
• Materials
• Mechanical
• Mining
Okanagan Campus
• Civil
• Mechanical
• Electrical
Co-op optional
Engineering Transfer

17. 17
Health Sciences
Degrees
 Bachelor of Health Science
Diploma
 Respiratory Therapy

18. 18
SCHOOL OF
Nursing
Degrees
 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Diploma
 Practical Nursing
(Williams Lake campus only)
Certificate
 Health Care Assistant

19. 19
FACULTY OF
Arts
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of General Studies
Majors & Minors
Communications
Economics
Economic & Political Studies
English
Geography & Environmental Studies
History
Mathematics
Mathematics & Economics
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre Arts
Minors Only
Archaeology & Geology
(Geoarchaeology)
Creative Writing
Environmental Economics &
Sustainable Development
Geography
Political Studies
Visual Arts
Certificates
Aboriginal Tourism
Literary & Art History
Modern Languages
Visual Arts Studio
Diplomas
General Studies
Associate of Arts
Fine Arts
Visual Arts
Police & Justice
Studies

20. 20
FACULTY OF
Human, Social, &
Educational Development
Graduate Studies
 Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES)
 Master of Education in Leadership
 Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Degrees
 Bachelor of Education – Elementary
 Bachelor of Education – Physical Education
 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
 Bachelor of Education - STEM (pending approval)
Diplomas
 Early Childhood Education
 Human Service

21. 21
Graduate Certificate in
Educational Studies (GCES)
IELTS 6.0 (no bands below 5.5),
or TOEFL 550 with a TWE of 4.0
(paper-based test), or 213 with
an essay of 4.0 (computer-based
test), or 80 (IBT)
IELTS 5.5 (no bands below 5.0),
or TOEFL 530 (paper-based
test), or 197 (computer-based
test), or 71 (IBT)
Less than above
2 ESL courses
3 graduate courses
 EDUC 5000 Learning about
Learning
 EDUC 5600 Research
Institute: Language, Culture,
and Community
 EDUC 5990 Special Topics in
Education (Academic Writing
in a Graduate Context)
4 ESL courses
1 elective (optional)
TRU ESL only
LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
COURSES

22. 22
Master of Education
Concentration
 Educational Leadership
Admission Requirements
 A 4-year bachelor degree to equivalent
with B average (GPA 3.0) in at least the
last 60 credits
 IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5 or
completion TRU ESAL level 5
Additional Documents
 A personal resume
 A letter of intent (max 250 words)
 2 letters of reference

23. 23
FACULTY OF
Law
 TRU Faculty of Law is the first new
Canadian law faculty in over 35 years
 Juris Doctor - 3 year program

24. 24
SCHOOL OF
Trades & Technology
Degrees
 Bachelor of Technology in Technology
Management (BTTM), 3rd-year entry
Diploma
 Water & Wastewater Technology
Certificate
 Water & Wastewater Utilities

25. 25
Study Abroad
Field Schools
 Range of Faculty-led
international field schools
in over 9 countries
 Credit courses
1 or 2 Semesters Abroad
 42 Bilateral Agreements
in 18 countries
 International Student
Exchange Program (ISEP)
membership adding over
100 additional options

26. 26
TRU’S
Award-Winning
Student Services
Canada’s largest and most comprehensive
International Student Advisor Team
 Multilingual
 Personal Counselling and assistance of all
aspects of student life in Canada (housing,
visa application, and settlement services)

27. 27
Student Services
International Academic Advisors International Admissions Team
International
Student
Advisor Team

28. 28
CAMPUS
Life
Many student clubs
Varsity athletics and intramural sports
Student activities program (LEAP)
Many on-campus cafés
40 acres of green space
Botanical garden
International Days week-long festival

29. 29
Campus & Facilities
 Modern 230-acre campus
 City-centre campus
 Complete range of facilities
 Computer + language labs
 Libraries and study centres
 Cafeterias, student lounges, and shops
 Stadium and aquatic centre
 Gymnasium and theatre
 Two on-campus residences
 City bus service to and from campus
 The Brown Family House of Learning
Tournament Capital Centre
World-Class Sports Facility
• Olympic-size swimming pool
• Multi-purpose sports centre
• 200 metre indoor running track
• 3 hardwood courts
• 2,200 spectator seating
• Outdoor field and sports stadium
• Gymnastics centre and weight room
• LEED Certified Environmental Design

30. 30
CAMPUS
Accommodation
TRU Residence & Conference Centre
McGill Student Housing (on-campus)
Upper College Heights (off-campus)

31. 31
TRU Residence
Shared (4 or 2) and Private
• Private bedrooms with double bed, and
desk/work areas
• Shared bathroom and kitchenette, with fridge,
microwave, sink, pantry and storage
• High speed internet service
• Television with 48 channel satellite service
General Residence
• 24-hour customer service desk
• Barbecue facilities and patio
• 24-hour laundry service
• Four, 24-hour common kitchens
• Lounges / Games Room / Gym

32. McGill Student Housing
 Private, furnished room
 Room includes small kitchenette
 Four students share bathroom
 Common building with laundry
facility, large kitchen, room, TV
lounge, and private study area
 Activity programs for residents
 Residence Advisors and
security personnel on site

33. Upper College Heights
 Across the street from the campus
 Apartment-style dorms shared by four students
 Private furnished bedrooms
 Common kitchen/living area and bathrooms
 Laundry facilities
 Common areas include games &TV room
 Resident manager and security personnel
 Within walking distance to store and
supermarket

34. 34
STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM
LEAP
Leisure
Exploration
Activity
Program
 An excellent way to meet Canadian and other international students
 Many activities in the city and region
 Reduced cost for activities and event admission
 Student Advisory Committee selects and helps plan activities
 Events newsletter
 Activity program website and Facebook page

35. 35
INTERNATIONAL DAYS
Festival

36. 36
Work Opportunities
As a Student
 On-Campus and Off-Campus Work
Following Graduation
 Post-Graduation Work Permit (3 years)
Remaining in Canada
• Provincial Nominee Program
• Canadian Experience Class

37. Co-op Programs
Program combines study and paid
work experience
Students alternate terms of study
and employment
Enter after completing 50% of academic
program at TRU
Average monthly salaries range from
CDN $2,400-3,000 (up to $4,000)
Co-op office helps student to find
placements in a network of over 1,000
employers within Canada and globally
Student applies for Co-op after
completion of first year (first semester
in some diploma programs)
GPA determines acceptance
If accepted to the program, the student
must attend course COOP 1000 on
resume writing and interviewing skills
After completing COOP 1000 student can
apply for jobs
If successful, the student will start working
in the fifth semester
AT TRU
(work + study) IN BUSINESS
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5
Sept – Dec
Academic
Semester 1
Academic
Semester 3
Academic
Semester 5
Academic
Semester 7
Academic
Semester 8
Jan – Apr
Academic
Semester 2
Academic
Semester 4
Academic
Semester 6
Co-op Work Term
3
May – Aug
Co-op Work Term
1
Co-op Work Term
2
Co-op Work Term
4
GRADUATION

38. Co-op Fees & Earnings
 Co-op work term fee of CDN$1,400
 If work term not obtained, there is no fee,
student can continue with studies
 Students can make on average between
CDN$2,400-$3,000 per month
PROGRAM /
DISCIPLINE
AVERAGE
MONTHLY SALARY
BBA CDN$2,400
Science CDN$2,800
Electronics CDN$2,700
IT CDN$3,000

39. Employers Hiring TRU
International Students

40. 40
Co-op Program Areas
Science
 Natural Resource Science
 Biological Science
 Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry
 Chemical Biology
 Physics
Advanced Technology
 Computer Systems: Operation
and Management
 Bachelor of Science: Major in
Computing Science
 Bachelor of Computing Science
Business Administration
 Accounting
 Economics
 Finance
 Human Resources
 International Business
 Management Information Systems
 Marketing
Tourism
 Bachelor of Tourism Management
Arts
 All Majors

41. 41
Why TRU?
TRU International students reported higher development and growth
in critical and abstract thinking and prospects for future education
than other International students across Canada.
 Career
 Communication Skills
 Critical & Abstract Thinking
 Esthetic & Spiritual Development
 Public Speaking
 Self-Awareness & Responsibility Prospects for Future Education
(Average of TRU International student respondents (in the above
development areas) was significantly higher (p<0.05) than
International Students from other Canadian institutions. Institutional
Planning and Analysis. Jan 2015. Engagement & Retention of
International students – what we learned in 2014).

42. Employment Outcomes
Two years after graduating, TRU baccalaureate graduates
make an average of $53,000 a year.
Engineering and applied sciences graduates made an average
of $60,000 a year, human and social services graduates make
an average of $55,580 a year, business and management
graduates make an average of $50,000 a year, and arts and
sciences graduates make an average of $43,500 a year.
About 83% of these graduates are working full time, and the
unemployment rate is only 7%.
Between 9 and 20 months after graduating, TRU diploma
graduates make an average of $20 an hour.
Engineering and applied sciences graduates made an average
of $22 an hour, human and social services graduates make an
average of $17 an hour, and business and management
graduates make an average of $19 an hour. About 87% are
employed full time and the unemployment rate is only 8%.
BC Ministry of Advanced Education. 2016. Student Outcomes.
http://www2.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/Dashboard

43. Success Story – Nic Zdunich
Read full article online: http://inside.tru.ca/2016/08/29/arts-alum-finds-triumf-ant-success
 Nic turned his co-op position into
a full-time job
 Completed 2 co-op terms at TRIUMF
(Canada’s National Lab for Particle &
Nuclear Physics)
 Accepted full-time Strategic
Communications Associate position
 Completed BA through TRU’s
Open Learning division
The TRU co-op program allowed Nic to gain experiences
that he wouldn’t have been exposed to otherwise.
Bachelor of Arts 2016 graduate

44. 4th Year International
Baccalaureate Students said…
76% of fourth year International students had in at least one high impact practice
High Impact Practices include the following activities
 Learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take
two or more classes together
 Courses that include a community-based project (service-learning)
 Work with a faculty member on a research project
 Internship, co-op, field experience, student teaching, or clinical placement
 Study Abroad
 Culminating senior experience such as capstone course, senior project or thesis,
comprehensive exam, portfolio, etc.
(TRU Institutional Planning & Analysis. February 2015. National Survey of Student Engagement, 2014 International Students)

45. Full Canadian
Higher Ed Experience
 Safe environment
 Affordable tuition and living expenses
 Small class sizes (average 21)
 Canadian environment
 Internationalized campus
 Lots of participation
 Life-changing experience
 Check out our student blog OurTRU.ca

46. Admission to TRU

47. 47
English Language Requirements

48. Transfer Credit
 International Admissions will
assess a student’s formal learning
from other accredited post-
secondary institutions
 Transfer credit assessment is done
once the student has been
admitted, and submitted official
transcripts and detailed course
outlines
 A maximum of 50% of any program
can be completed outside of TRU
 TRU will give transfer credit when
ever possible, total will differ
depending on program

49. Dates + Fees
SEMESTER DATES
 Fall: September to December
Orientation Week: last week of August
 Winter: January to April
Orientation Week: first week of January
 Summer: May to August
Orientation Week: last week of April
Students should apply at least
2-3 months prior to the semester.
Orientation Week is mandatory.
ARRIVAL
 Students should arrive at least
two days prior to Orientation Week.
 Student should inform their
International Student Advisor of their
arrival date and time.
PROGRAM FEES
Application Fee: CDN $100
 Undergraduate:
$6,900/semester (first 12
credits) Additional $500/credit
 Post-Baccalaureate Diploma:
$575/credit
 General Fees: CDN $500/
semester (includes passes for
bus and aquatic centre)
REFUND POLICY
 Note that fees, dates, and
policies are subject to revision
without prior notice.
 Prior to payment, refer to
TRU’s tuition fee refund
policies on our website at
truworld.ca

50. How to Apply
https://applybc.ca/tru.jsp
Academic Requirements
 Admission requirements vary, but all
TRU programs require secondary school
completion for academic admission.
 Students may complete Secondary
Completion Diploma at TRU.
Minimum Age
 Students must be at least 17 years old.

51. International Training Centre
Language and Culture Open Programs
 4-week summer, July 4-28, 2017
 3-week summer, August 8-25, 2017
 3-week winter, February 6-24, 2017
Language and Culture Transition Program
 3-week summer, August 8-25, 2017
University Success Program
 6-week summer, June 20 to July 29, 2017
BC Offshore School Enhancement Program
 4-week summer, July 31 to August 25, 2017
Wild, Wild West Program
 3-week summer, August 21 to September 8, 2017
Professional Development Programs
What’s included:
 Homestay accommodation
(meals & living costs)
 Recreational & cultural activities
 Airport pick-up & drop off
 TRU campus and City orientation
 Free wifi on campus
 Support from Advisors
and Instructors
What you will gain:
 Improve speaking, listening, and
presentation skills in English!
 Improve study skills; lifelong
friendships with students from
around the world
 A great Canadian experience!

52. TRUSAFE
 App provides just-in-time
safety information
 Security info
 Emergency situation info
 Emergency notifications

53. Contact Us
International Admissions
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC Canada V2C 0C8
Tel: +1 250.828.5252 | Fax: +1 250.371.5513
Inquiries: welcome@tru.ca | Applications: iapply@tru.ca
truworld.ca
truworld thompsonriversmytruworld
Find Us on Social Media