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Dates and Fees for International Students

TRU programs are offered on a semester system with semesters beginning each September, January and May. Upcoming semester dates and fees appear below along with application deadlines and arrival dates for each semester. These dates and fees are subject to change. Incoming students should confirm arrival times and semester start dates with International Admissions. (Please note, TRU may accept applications after the application deadline if there is space available).

Important Dates

Summer 2023 Important Dates
2023 Summer Semester (May to August) Date
Pre-departure webinar - Part 1 February 23, 2023
Virtual information/Q&A sessions(ISAs, AROs and Advising) TBD by each ISA
Orientation Moodle course available March 31, 2023
Visa confirmation deadline April 1, 2023 or when capacity is reached
Pre-departure webinar - Part 2 April 5, 2023
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission TBA
Early check-in April 12, 2023
Kamloops airport arrival reception dates April 24 - 25, 2023
Welcome centre April 26, 2023
International students orientation April 27 - 28, 2023
English placement test TBA
First day of classes May 1, 2023
Fall 2023 Important Dates
2023 Fall Semester (September to December) Date
Pre-departure webinar - Part 1 June 13, 2023
Virtual information/Q&A sessions(ISAs, AROs and Advising) TBD by each ISA
Orientation Moodle course available July 13, 2023
Pre-departure webinar - Part 2 August 3, 2023
Payment deadline Check your CLOA
English language testing results submission TBA
Visa confirmation deadline August 1, 2023 or when capacity is reached
Early check-in August 16, 2023
Kamloops airport arrival reception dates August 23 - 24, 2023
Welcome centre August 28, 2023
International students orientation August 30 - September 1, 2023
English placement test TBA
First day of classes Sept 5, 2023

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Fees

Program Fees

All fees are in Canadian dollars.

Application Fee (one time, non-refundable) $100
General Fees (library, activity, Student Society, U-Pass, etc) $553/semester for 12 credits
Health Fee $75/month
TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan $248/year
Estimated Cost of Textbooks $100-500/semester

Undergraduate Studies

For University Preparation, EAP, and academic courses at the undergraduate level.

Program 2022/2023 Cost
Undergraduate Tuition (U-Prep and Academic) $7,894/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses)
$9,610/semester (15 credits/5 courses)
each additional credit: $572 (fall/winter) $658 (summer)
Exceptions  
Adventure Guide Certificate $16,662-$$22,215/year, depending on field course choices
Architectural & Engineering Technology (ARET) $11,325/semester (approx 18 credits)
Applied Sustainable Ranching $16,019 for first year
Culinary Arts (Red Seal) $16,780/level 1, $8,417/level 2
Engineering Transfer $23,797 for first year
Horticulture $18,872 full tuition
Retail Meat Processing $20,417 full tuition
Software Engineering $26,279 for first year
Water and Wastewater Technology $22,596 for first year
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) $6,900/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) 
$8,400/semester (15 credits/5 courses) 
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tuition $1,973/course ($658/credit)
$7,894/semester (12 credits/4 courses)

Graduate Tuition

Program 2022/2023 Cost
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA)
(also considered as MEEM/MScEEM year 1)
$2,515/course (up to $15,100 total
maximum 6 courses)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) $48,065 full tuition
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) (Pre-MEd)
Completion requires minimum of nine credits
$8,500/semester
Master of Education (MEd) (3 semesters) 
4th semester may be needed for project or thesis options
$8,500/semester
$2,834 for the 4th semester (if needed)
Master of Science in Data Science (MScDS) (2 years/4 semesters) $38,499 full tuition
Master of Environmental Science (MSc) (2 years/6 semesters) $37,781 full tuition
Master of Environmental Economics and Management (MEEM) or Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (MScEEM) $50,690 full tuition
Master of Nursing (MN) (2 years/6 semesters) $33,720 full tuition
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice (MAHRSJ) (4 semesters) $28,335 full tuition

Housing Fees

For details, visit our housing page.

Homestay Program: Three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home. $4,000/semester ($1000/month)
$150 Non-Refundable Placement Fee
$500 Security Deposit (Refundable upon the departure from the Homestay. Conditions apply.)
North Tower (On Campus) 
Furnished, air-conditioned, non-smoking, secure building, internet access, phone service, cable TV, light housekeeping. 4 suite styles, shared suites have private bedrooms. No meals. Minimum stay 2 semesters.
$8,210* (Fall and Winter semesters)
$100 Non-Refundable Application Fee
*Rate includes a non-refundable Residence Life Activity Fee.
McGill Residence (On Campus) 
Furnished private room with simple kitchen facility. Bathroom shared with three other students. No meals.
$5,516* (Fall and Winter semesters) 
$100 Non-Refundable Application Fee
*Rate includes a non-refundable Residence Life Activity Fee.
East Village (Near Campus)
2- or 4-bedroom suites with a shared kitchen and living area with bedrooms accessed from the common area. No meals. 
$5,863*each, 4-bedroom suite  
$100 Non-Refundable Application Fee
*2 semesters: Sept 5, 2020 to Apr 25, 2021. Rate includes a non-refundable Residence Life Activity Fee.
Westgate (On Campus)
Private, self-contained room with mini fridge, microwave and wireless internet.
$4900 
$100 Non-Refundable Application Fee

All fees, dates, and policies are subject to change without notice. Some specialized programs may require additional fees. Refer to your admissions letter for latest fees. An average course is three credits. All fees are in Canadian dollars.

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