Thompson Rivers University is a public research and teaching University. The university offers more than 400 academic staff, and it has more than 13443 on-campus students. The university also provides distance learning education in which there are 13471 students enrolled in 2019. The nickname of the university is THU wolfpack. The university was originated in 1970 when there 17 new colleges created by the government of the province. The university is created to answer the demands of vocational and academic programs in future. The campus of the university is the urban style campus, which means its area is approximately 250 acres. The endowment value of the university is CAD 20 million. University holds to distinguish campuses. The acceptance rate of the University for an International Student is about 15 to 16%. Presently approximately 4579 international students are studying at the University. TRU supports student research with $389,995 from external grants and contracts. The food and accommodation will cost the student for 2.9 lakh. And there is massive competition for an international student to become part of the university. University is also known for its open learning system. In distance learning program universities offering so many different programs to the students like, education, arts, business, management studies, general studies, health services, human services, science, technology and tourism. University offers various methods to assess prior knowledge gained through work and life experience from learning acquired through formal education. TRU has total alumni of 49,000+ who stay connected to TRU with the alumni groups and events. The motto of the university is Quantum IIep this means "To strive ahead".