We Welcome International Students to Adventure Programs at TRU!
Numerous international students attend TRU Adventure Studies Department programs. If you are an international applicant, the following information will help you understand the process for applying as an international student.
English Language Requirements
Studies at TRU are held in English. The English requirements for international students are as f
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A minimum TOEFL score of 550 Paper based or, or
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An IELTS minimum score of 6.0, or
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Completion with a minimum C+ grade in Level 4 of TRU English as a Second Language Program.
International Student Applications to TRU
An applicant to TRU who is not a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant is considered an international student. Follow this link to the International Education website for information on application processes and forms. If you have specific questions about international student entry to TRU, please email Ms. Tracy Barth at International Student Admissions.
Admission as an International Student to the Adventure Sport Certificate, Adventure Managment Diploma, Adventure Guide Diploma and CMSG (Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide) Diploma
If you are interested in attending the Adventure Sport Certificate, Adventure Management Diploma, Adventure Guide Diploma or the CMSG Diploma as an international student, you must apply to TRU International Student Admissions for acceptance to attend the university and to the Adventure Studies Department for admission to the Adventure Sport Certificate, Adventuer Management Diploma, Adventure Diploma or CMSG program. 
Spaces are limited in this program and although International Student Admissions can admit you to TRU, the selection of students to the Adventure Guide Diploma and the CMSG Diploma is done by Adventure Studies Department faculty.
You will be required to submit a resume and a trip log.
Follow this link for more information on about the entry criteria for our programs
Diploma Fees
Fees in the Adventure Guide Diploma are based upon a combination of TRU international student tuition AND Adventure Guide Diploma activity fees. For international students, these fees total approximately CDN$7,500-10,000 per semester, depending on course selection. The Adventure Guide Diploma is comprised of four semesters of study.
If you are an international student and are interested in attending the Adventure Guide Diploma, please email Gilles Valade, Chairperson, Adventure Studies Department, with any questions you have.
Admission as an International Student to the Bachelor of Tourism Management in Adventure Studies Degree
We encourage international students to attend the Bachelor of Tourism Management in Adventure Studies degree. This degree includes a Major in Adventure Studies and Minors in Adventure Tourism International Development and Adventure Studies. Field trips include eco and adventure tourism community development in Chile each year.
If you are an international student and are interested in attending the Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree please contact Ms. Tracy Barth at International Student Admissions. If you have specific questions about the program, please contact the BTM Program Advisor, Jarita Heer, at jheer@tru.ca or telephone (250) 828-5366.
Bachelor of Tourism Management - Adventure Studies Fees
Fees in the Bachelor of Tourism Management in Adventure Tourism are based on a combination of TRU international student tuition AND international field trip fees if you participate in it. For international students, these fees total approximately CDN$6,255.00 per semester. The Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree is comprised of eight semesters of study. The international development field trip costs approximately CDN$3,000.
Need More Information?
More information on the Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree and entry to TRU as an international student can be found on the following websites.
Information on the Kamloops, British Columbia Region
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada is known as British Columbia's "adventure destination." It is the perfect location for TRU to operate world-class adventure training programs. Some of Canada's best whitewater rafting, climbing, and helicopter skiing is found close to the city.