Thompson Rivers University (TRU), located in Kamloops, is the fourth largest provincial university in British Columbia with 9,500 students on campus and several thousand more who study through distance education. TRU offers programs that range from upgrading of high school requirements and two-year professional career programs to undergraduate and graduate university degrees.

Founded in 1970 as a two-year institution, TRU is known for its flexibility in connecting two-year diplomas to degrees, and for providing students with a personal and practical educational experience. From smaller classes on a modern campus that is close to all city amenities to extensive real-world opportunities through undergraduate research, international exchanges, Study Abroad and work experience through Co-operative Education, TRU is a different kind of university.

Comprehensive University offering a unique combination of traditional degree programs, many allowing diploma and certificate program graduates access through laddering, along with flexible degree completion through distance education

Two campuses - Kamloops and Williams Lake and Regional Centres in 100 Mile House, Ashcroft/Cache Creek, Barriere, Clearwater, and Lilloet

Over 13,000 students with programs in 10 academic divisions - Advanced Technology, Arts, Business, Education, Law, Nursing, Science, Social Work, Tourism, and Trades & Technology

British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education

University Transfer Programs
Certificates < 1 yr
Diplomas 1 - 3 yrs
Associate's Degrees 2 - 3 yrs
Bachelor's Degrees 3 - 4 yrs
Master's Degrees 1 - 2 yrs

Agriculture
Business Administration
Computer Science
Culinary, Travel & Hospitality
Design & Applied Arts
Education
Engineering
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Nursing & Allied Health
Public Administration
Trades & Apprenticeships
Visual Arts

Co-op Education/Work Experience Programs
Online Programs
Part-Time Programs
Visiting/Exchange Student Programs

Canadian Student Loan Programs
Canadian Student Scholarship Programs
Canadian Student Bursary Programs
Canadian Student Work Opportunities Programs
Canadian Student Teaching/Research Assistantships

Academic Counselling
Career and Employment Counselling
Chaplaincy
Disabilities Resources
Health Services
Incoming Student Orientation and Advising
Native Student Services
Ombuds Services
Parent and Family Services
Peer Counselling and Buddy Programs

TRU campus is located on a 94-hectare scenic, landscaped area overlooking Kamloops, a mid-sized city of over 85,000 residents in the centre of the southern British Columbia Interior. Kamloops is known for its warm summers, sports and outdoor recreation, and diverse cultural activities.

On campus students can enjoy access to recreational, social and athletic facilities at the Campus Activity Centre, International Centre, Gymnasium, Hillside Stadium and Canada Games Aquatic Centre. Numerous buildings and facilities comprise the university campus, which provide both learning spaces and student services. New facilities on campus include the City of Kamloops Fieldhouse and Stadium, known as the Tournament Capital Centre, the 580-bed TRU Student Residence & Conference Centre, and the BC Centre for Open Learning. A new House of Learning, providing expanded library services and other facilities, is the next major project to start construction, with an opening date scheduled for 2010.