Thompson Rivers University Kamloops Campus

Thompson Rivers University for more than 45 years now has been providing quality and excellent education to its national and international students alike.More than 26,000 students are currently enrolled at Thompson Rivers University, in their William Lake or Kamloops campus, or distance or online courses and programs through open learning. The international students make up about 10% of the student population of which 22% students are from India at TRU.

Thompson Rivers University offers more than 140 on-campus programs and about 60 open learning programs to its national and international students to choose from. The university provides comprehensive, learner-centered and environmentally responsible surroundings to its learners and their communities and also offers the students with co-op and study abroad terms so that they can learn in an open and free environment the skills required for their successful careers ahead.

The University prioritizes academic engagement and has programs that help in the overall development of the students’ skills and intellect. The programs offered are such that they include and promote diversity and intercultural understanding amidst the students of the global communities enrolled at Thompson Rivers.
 

International students at TRU are eligible to be considered for all merit based awards (scholarships, awards, fellowships, & prizes). These awards are made on the basis of individual achievements such as academic, athletic, artistic or other accomplishments, and financial need is not a factor. To apply for merit based awards, submit an Online Awards Application through your myTRU account by the third Friday of each September. Please note that some awards are restricted by program, year of study, citizenship, and other factors.

Bursaries (based on financial need) are limited to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents only, as these are either taxpayer supported or locally funded. TRU assumes that international students will arrange their own funding to meet immigration requirements for the issuance and/or renewal of student authorizations and visas, as per IRCC stipulations and understanding that you have adequate financial resources to support yourself and any accompanying family members. If you are an international student, you should explore financial aid programs from your home country to see if you qualify.

Funding programs for International Students

• Government of Canada - International Student Scholarships
• Universities Canada – Programs and Scholarships
• UniversityStudy.ca – Scholarships for student from abroad
• Canadian Bureau for International Education

Scholarships:
Current scholarships and awards available for international students are:

• International Athletic Scholarships
  • Students of outstanding sporting ability who demonstrate athletic excellence by qualifying to one of TRU’s Varsity Teams may be considered for an athletic scholarship.
• Engineering Scholarships
  • International students accepted and enrolled in TRU’s two-year Engineering Transfer program will be considered.
• TRU Law International Student Award
  • $5,000 per student. Available to all qualified International students who are enrolled in the Juris Doctor Program.
• Jorge Campos Award for Mexican Citizens
  • The scholarship is open only to Mexican citizens currently enrolled in a full-time program of studies in Mexico.
• Scholarships for American Students
  • US citizens admitted to a TRU undergraduate program of two years or longer are eligible for an automatic scholarship of $2,000 per student.
• Scholarships for Residents of The Bahamas and Caribbean
  • Available for students from The Bahamas (or Jamaica if there are no eligible applicants from The Bahamas) entering an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism.
• International Social Media Ambassador Awards
  • A limited number of awards are available for international and Canadian students who are interested in promoting TRU worldwide as a study destination.

International Athletic Scholarships:

• Students of outstanding sporting ability who demonstrate athletic excellence by qualifying to one of TRU’s Varsity Teams may be considered for an athletic scholarship.  Scholarship recipients must be full-time academic (not taking ESL) students.

Eligible Disciplines:

• Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, or visit our WolfPack page for a complete listing of WolfPack Teams.

Thompson River University provides a wide range of student services to its students, all of which are important in helping them build their academic futures. Students are instantly made to feel at ease as a result of these excellent services, and once they are comfortable, they are better equipped to familiarize themselves with the new university environment and succeed. Following are some of the services and facilities which the college offers on-campus housing, sports and recreation facilities, orientation facilities, and fully-equipped libraries

On-Campus housing is offered by the school administration in accordance with the preferences of students and the availability of appropriate solutions. Thompson River University's 11-story student apartment, which houses 570 students and boasts some of the greatest views in the city, is a popular choice among students. In addition, a dorm-style residence on the south side of campus on McGill Road, which seats 302 students in four-bedroom quads, is under construction. 

Students have a wide range of possibilities when it comes to locating off-campus housing in the surrounding locations. The accommodations are often near the university and within walking distance or a short bus trip.

The university Homestay Program allows students to live with Canadian families, learn about their culture, and participate in it. Thompson River University has a well-established network of certified host families.