Thompson Rivers University

University

Kamloops, British Columbia · Founded 1970

Enrollment

11,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

None documented

Website

www.tru.ca

Acceptance Rate

85%

Address

805 TRU Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8

QS Ranking

Not ranked

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$31 CAD

Notable Distinctions

Polytechnic-university hybrid; strong trades programs

Programs & Specializations

Engineering Business Health Sciences Trades Applied Sciences

Most Popular Programs

Nursing Business Computing Science Tourism Management Trades & Technology Social Work Natural Resource Science Law

About

Thompson Rivers University is a hybrid polytechnic-university in Kamloops, BC, offering trades certificates, diplomas, and degrees including a law degree through its TRU Law school. TRU's Open Learning division offers flexible distance education to thousands of students across Canada. The university is surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation, attracting students interested in tourism and natural resource management.