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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 Semester Important Dates | 2018 Summer (May-Aug) |
2018 Fall (Sep-Dec) |
| First Day of Classes | May 7, 2018 | September 5, 2018 |
| Application Deadline | February 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| Arrival Reception: Kamloops Airport & Greyhound Bus Depot |
April 28 – May 1, 2018 | August 23-26, 2018 |
| New International Students' Registration & Advising |
May 1-2, 2018 | August 25-27, 2018 |
| International Students' Orientation Week |
May 3-4, 2018 | August 28-31, 2018 |
| English Placement Test | see schedule | TBD |
Program Fees
(in Canadian dollars)
| Application Fee | $100 |
| General Fees | $510/semester |
| Estimated Medical Insurance | $300/semester |
| TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan | $248/year |
| Estimated Textbooks | $100-500/semester |
Undergraduate StudiesFor University Preparation, English language study, and academic courses at the undergraduate level. |
Fees In Canadian Dollars |
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Undergraduate Tuition (ESL, U-Prep and Academic) |
$6,900/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) |
| Exceptions | |
| Water and Wastewater Technology | $19,750 for first year |
| Engineering Transfer | $19,000 for first year ($500/credit) |
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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Additional Courses |
$1,725/course ($575/credit) |
Graduate Studies |
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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) |
$2,344/course (up to $14,000 total, max 6 courses) |
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Full Program Tuition |
$30,571 (12-months/3 semesters) |
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) (Pre-MEd) (certificate completion requires minimum of 9 credits) |
$7,900/semester |
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Master of Education (MEd) (3 semesters) 4th semester may be needed for students choosing course and project or thesis options, extension fee applies. Program completion requires 30 credits. Extension fee per semester* |
$8,760/semester $4,325 |
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Master of Environmental Science (MSc) (2 years/6 semesters) Extension fee per semester* |
$5,839/semester $891.65 |
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Master of Environmental Economics and Management |
MEEM/MScEEM (year 2) $33,630 |
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Master of Nursing (MN) (2 years/6 semesters) |
MN (2 years/6 semesters): $5217/semester |
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*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). |
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Housing Fees |
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| Homestay - Three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home. | $3,300/semester ($825/month) |
| Homestay placement fee Security deposit |
$150 $420 |
| TRU Residence (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. | $7,500 (Fall & Winter semesters) $3,750 (Fall only or Winter only |
| Security Deposit and Application Fee Residence Life Activity Fee |
$500 $30/semester |
| McGill On Campus Housing. Furnished private room with simple kitchen facility. Bathroom shared with three other students. No meals. | $5,050 (Fall & Winter semesters) $2,525 (Fall only or Winter only |
| Security Deposit and Application Fee | $500 |
Note: 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.