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Thompson Rivers University

Q: Why should I choose TRU?

TRU allows students to study and work on-campus and off-campus, during their enrollment with the University. TRU also provides a Co-op, which is a paid Internship Program that allows students to gain career-related work experience before graduating.

Q: Is Thompson Rivers University private or public?

TRU is a public post-secondary institution, funded by the Province of British Columbia, through the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.

Q: Does TRU accept Duolingo?

Yes. TRU is currently accepting Duolingo as proof for English language proficiency. However, the Duolingo scores are applicable to the applications received before 31st August, 2022.

Q: Is it easy to get into Thompson Rivers University?

With a high acceptance rate, it is fairly easy to get into Thompson Rivers University, making it one of the most sought-after universities in Canada for international students.

British Columbia, Canada

Public | Estd. 1970

21%

International Student Rate

September, January and May

Intakes

82%

Acceptance Rate

31:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

50:50

Male: Female Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

Thompson Rivers University was founded in 1970 as Cariboo College and became a fully functional university, offering Bachelor’s degrees, in 1989. The University began to earn repute in the year 2003 when it got its first Research Chair and launched three Master’s programs. In 2010, TRU inaugurated its Law School which became the first law school to open in Canada in over 30 years. In 2019, TRU was granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and earned a Platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2020 marked the 50th-anniversary of the University. TRU is a member of the Research Universities Council of British Columbia. It is also affiliated with the Universities Canada. Thompson Rivers University has the highest overall score in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) report and was granted accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) two years ahead of schedule. The University is ranked Canada's #1 Platinum-ranked sustainable university, #51 in the world for Political Science degree by QS World University Rankings, and #46 in Canada by UniRank.

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