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Thompson Rivers University

Welcome to TRU

 

At TRU you’ll find many paths to learning — on-campus and online, in and out of the classroom, across programs, even around the globe—leading to careers in trades, healthcare, hospitality or technology. Welcome to hands-on learning and research in our supportive, inclusive environment.

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TRU receives federal research grants

Seven researchers at TRU secure nearly $900,000 in funding

 

This significant funding from SSHRC’s Insight and Insight Development Grants supports emerging and established researchers in launching ambitious two to six-year projects across the social sciences and humanities.

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Discover your on-campus living options

Residence applications for 2025/26 academic year are now open

 

Enjoy easy access to classes, 24/7 security and vibrant student-led activities that help you feel right at home on campus.

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Donor support fuels student success

TRU Williams Lake receives boost for Early Childhood Education students

 

Thanks to Gibraltar Mine, four future early childhood educators are receiving vital support—helping meet urgent regional demand and empowering students to build brighter futures in early learning.

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Celebrating TRU's global philanthropy win

TRU earns international award for donor impact story

 

For the third year running, TRU’s donor impact stories shine globally — earning a CASE bronze medal alongside institutions like Columbia and Yale.

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Be yourself, as you define it. Find your path with 140 on-campus programs to choose from.

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At Thompson Rivers University, student success is our priority. We empower our students to reach their goals with on-campus and online learning options, individualized student services, hands-on learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

A hub for travel, Kamloops is 3.5 hours from Vancouver, and a day’s drive from Calgary, Prince George, Victoria or Seattle.

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Our size makes it easy for you to get hands-on learning that will help you through the good times and the bad.

At Thompson Rivers University, be empowered to reach your goals with many learning options. Be supported with individualized student services. Be involved through hands-on learning and research opportunities. Be welcome in our inclusive environment. Join us to discover all that you can be at TRU.

Student Services Life on Campus
STARS platinum ranking in sustanability
Canada's First double platinum-rated
sustainable university
AACSB awards
2022 Innovations That Inspire Splatsin-TRU Business Development Project
The Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
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Desire 2 Learn 2018 and 2020 recipients, and
the Alan Blizzard Award in 2019
Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl̓ecw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of the St’át’imc, Nlaka’pamux, Nuxalk, Tŝilhqot'in, Dakelh, and Syilx peoples.
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