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TRU programs are offered on a semester system with semesters beginning each September, January and May. Upcoming semester dates appear below along with application deadlines and arrival dates for each semester. These dates 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).
Semester Dates
| 2018 Fall (Sept- Dec) | 2019 Winter (Jan-Apr) | 2019 Summer (May-Aug) | 2019 Fall (Sept-Dec) | 2020 Winter (Jan-Apr) | 2020 Summer (May-Aug) | 2020 Fall (Sept-Dec) | 2021 Winter (Jan-Apr) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Day of Classes | Sep 5/18 |
Jan 7/19 |
May 6/19 |
Sep 4/19 |
Jan 6/20 |
May 4/20 |
Sep 9/20 | Jan 4/21 |
| Application deadline* |
May 1/18 |
Oct 1/18 |
Feb 1/19 |
May 1/19 |
Oct 1/19 |
Feb 1/20 |
May 1/19 | Oct 1/20 |
| Recommended arrival date | Aug 23-26/18 |
Jan 1-2/19 |
Apr 29-30/19 |
Aug 22-25/19 |
Jan 2-3/20 |
Apr 27-28/20 |
Aug 28-30/20 |
Dec 30-31/20 |
| Welcome Centre | Aug 26-27/18 |
Jan 2-3/19 |
Apr 30 - May 1/19 |
Aug 24-26/19 |
Jan 2/20 |
Apr 29/20 |
Aug 29-31/20 |
Jan 1/20 |
| International students' orientation |
Aug 28-31/18 |
Jan 4-5/19 |
May 2-3/19 |
Aug 27-30/19 |
Jan 3-4/20 |
Apr 30- May 1/20 |
Sep 1-4/20 |
Jan 2-3/21 |
| Airport welcome | Aug 23-26/18 |
Jan 2-3/19 |
Apr 30 - May 1/19 |
Aug 23-26/18 |
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| English placement test | Aug 24 & 27/18 |
Jan 2-3/19 |
Apr 30 - May 1/19 |
Aug 24-25/19 |
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| IELTS submission deadline & visa confirmation | Aug 8/18 |
Dec 1/18 |
Apr 1/19 |
Aug 1/19 |
*Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines
Program Fees
In Canadian dollars
| Application fee | $100 |
| General Fees | $524/semester |
| Estimated medical insurance | $300/semester |
| TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan | $248/year |
| Estimated textbooks | $100-500/semester |
Undergraduate Studies
For University Preparation, English language study, and academic courses at the undergraduate level. Fees in Canadian dollars
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (ESL, U-Prep and Academic) | $6,900/semester (up to 12 credits/four courses) $8,400/semester (15 credits/five courses) each additional credit: $500 (fall/winter) $575 (summer) |
| Water and Wastewater Technology | $19,750 for first year |
| Engineering Transfer | $19,000 for first year ($500/credit) |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma | $1,725/course ($575/credit) $5,175/semester (nine credits/three courses) |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Additional Courses | $6,900/semester (12 credits/four courses) $8,625/semester (15 credits/five courses) Each additional credit: $575 |
Graduate Studies
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) (MBA/MEEM/MScEEM Year 1) |
$2,344/course (up to $14,000 total, max. six courses) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $30,571 (12-months/three semesters) Extension fee of $891.65 per semester |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) (Pre-MEd) Certificate (completion requires minimum of nine credits) |
$7,900/semester |
| Master of Education (MEd) Three semesters Fourth semester may be needed for students choosing course and project or thesis options, extension fee applies. Program completion requires 30 credits. |
$8,760/semester $4,325/4th semester, if needed Extension fee of $4,325 per semester |
| Master of Environmental Science (MSc) Two years/six semesters |
$5,839/semester Extension fee of $891.65 per semester |
| Master of Environmental Economics and Management (MEEM) or Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (MScEEM) |
MEEM/MScEEM (Year 2) $33,630 |
| Master of Nursing (MN) Two years/six semesters |
$5217/semester |
Extension fees apply for graduate students who have completed the course work for their program of study but remain enrolled at TRU while completing any additional program requirements (i.e., such as a thesis paper or practicum placement)
Housing Fees in Canadian Dollars
| Homestay: Three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home. | $3,300/semester ($825/month) Placement fee: $150 Security deposit: $420 |
| TRU Residence: 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. | $7,500 (fall and winter semesters) $3,750 (fall only or winter only) Security deposit and application fee: $500 Residence life activity fee: $30/semester |
| McGill Housing: Furnished private room with simple kitchen facility. Bathroom shared with three other students. No meals. | $5,050 (fall and winter semesters) $2,525 (fall only or winter only Security deposit and application fee: $500 |
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.
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