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International Student Application Instructions

How to apply

Information for international applicants from Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria

Due to a high volume of applications, TRU has introduced a pre-admission service for students of the following nationalities: Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria. The service is free of charge and intended to provide transparency of program and admission information, improve admission processing time, and provide a real-time opportunity (via zoom) for applicants to ask questions directly to TRU recruitment representatives.

Due to limited resources, this free service is not currently available to other nationalities. Students of Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran and Nigeria nationalities are eligible and must begin their application through pre-admission service BEFORE applying through EPBC. Most up to date applications deadlines can be found here. Please contact one of TRU's Marketing Services Representatives if you need help.

Application for admission to graduate or masters programs at TRU.

Step 1: Apply online

Step 2: Upload all required documents and transcripts – please refer to the checklist below for each program requirement (please note that your application cannot be processed if there are missing requirements).

Step 3: You will receive an email from International Graduate Admissions with your TRU ID. Please include your TRU ID with all future communications.

Step 4: Once your completed application has been received, it will be processed and submitted to a selection committee. Once a decision has been made, you will receive a decision letter from International Graduate Admissions. Normal processing time is 3-6 weeks. Please anticipate delays during peak times and semester intakes.

Step 5: If you are a successful applicant, you will receive a conditional acceptance letter.

Step 6: Make your full commitment fee payment and courier your original/official transcripts to International Graduate Admissions.

Step 7: You will receive a final acceptance letter that you can use to apply for a Student Visa/Study Permit.

Email to: igrad@tru.ca

Include transcripts

Scanned copies of original/official transcripts (or certified copies) for all prior post-secondary studies must be included with your application.

After receiving your acceptance, original transcripts must be sent to TRU prior to the start of your first semester. If originals cannot be mailed then original transcripts must accompany you when you come to Canada.

If you cannot replace your original transcripts, please notify International Admissions on arrival. We will make a verified copy of your documents and return the originals to you.

Graduate Admissions Checklist

  • MBA/GDBA Document Checklist
  • Language proficiency (if degree is from non-English speaking country)
  • Transcript - excluding TRU studies - No elementary or secondary transcripts
  • Degree Certificate (if awarded undergraduate degree is not indicated on transcript)
  • Resume
  • Letter of Intent
  • Proof of Official Name Change (if applicable)
  • Reference Letter - optional
  • Additional documents (any documents that might support the application)
  • MEd/GCES Document Checklist
  • Language proficiency (if degree is from non-English speaking country)
  • Transcript - excluding TRU studies - No elementary or secondary transcripts
  • Degree Certificate - proof of graduation if not indicated on institution transcript
  • Letter of Intent (GCES)
  • Proof of Official Name Change (if applicable)
  • Reference Letter - three required (GCES)
  • Additional documents (any documents that might support the application)
  • MN Checklist for document submission and labeling
  • Language proficiency (if degree is from non-English speaking country)
  • Transcript - excluding TRU studies - No elementary or secondary transcripts
  • Degree Certificate (if awarded undergraduate degree is not indicated on transcript)
  • Proof of Official Name Change (if applicable)
  • Reference Letter - one academic reference
  • Reference Letter - one professional reference
  • Proof of RN licence
  • Additional documents (any documents that might support the application)
  • MScEEM/MEEM Document Checklist
  • Language proficiency (if degree is from non-English speaking country)
  • Transcript - excluding TRU studies - No elementary or secondary transcripts
  • Degree Certificate (if awarded undergraduate degree is not indicated on transcript)
  • Resume
  • Letter of Intent
  • Proof of Official Name Change (if applicable)
  • Reference Letter - one academic reference; please use TRU referee form only
  • Reference Letter - one professional reference; please use TRU referee form only
  • Additional documents (any documents that might support the application)
  • MSc Environmental Science Document Checklist
  • Language proficiency (if degree is from non-English speaking country)
  • Transcript - excluding TRU studies - No elementary or secondary transcripts
  • Degree Certificate (if awarded undergraduate degree is not indicated on transcript)
  • Resume (current)
  • Letter of Intent
  • Proof of Official Name Change (if applicable)
  • Reference Letter - one academic reference; please use TRU referee form only
  • Reference Letter - one professional reference; please use TRU referee form only
  • Additional documents (any documents that might support the application)
  • Master of Science in Data Science
  • Language proficiency (if degree is from non-English speaking country)
  • Transcript - excluding TRU studies - No elementary or secondary transcripts
  • Degree Certificate (if awarded undergraduate degree is not indicated on transcript)
  • Proof of Official Name Change (if applicable)
  • Reference Letter - one academic reference; please use TRU referee form only
  • Reference Letter - one professional reference; please use TRU referee form only
  • Additional documents (any documents that might support the application)

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