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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).
Important Dates
2019 Summer Semester (May to August)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines |
Feb. 1, 2019 |
| Homestay application deadline | April 1, 2019 |
| English language testing results submission and visa confirmation deadline | April 1, 2019 |
| Recommended Arrival Dates and Airport Reception | April 29 to 30, 2019 |
| Welcome Centre and Registration | May 1, 2019 |
| International Students Orientation - mandatory | May 2 to 3, 2019 |
| English Placement Test | April 30 and May 1, 2019 |
| First day of classes | May 6, 2019 |
2019 Fall Semester (September to December)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines |
May 1, 2019 |
| Homestay application deadline | TBD |
| English language testing results submission and visa confirmation deadline | Aug. 1, 2019 |
| Recommended Arrival Dates and Airport Reception | Aug. 22 to 25, 2019 |
| Welcome Centre and Registration | Aug. 25 to 26, 2019 |
| International Students Orientation - mandatory | Aug. 27 to 30, 2019 |
| English Placement Test | Aug. 24 and 25, 2019 |
| First day of classes | Sept. 4, 2019 |
2020 Winter Semester (January to April)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines |
Oct. 1, 2019 |
| Homestay application deadline | TBD |
| English language testing results submission and visa confirmation deadline | TBD |
| Recommended Arrival Dates and Airport Reception | Dec. 31, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2019 |
| Welcome Centre and Registration | Jan. 2, 2020 |
| International Students Orientation - mandatory | Jan. 3-4, 2020 |
| English Placement Test | TBD |
| First day of classes | Jan. 6, 2020 |
2020 Summer Semester (May to August)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines |
Feb. 1, 2020 |
| Homestay application deadline | TBD |
| English language testing results submission and visa confirmation deadline | TBD |
| Recommended Arrival Dates and Airport Reception | April 26-27, 2020 |
| Welcome Centre and Registration | April 28, 2020 |
| International Students Orientation - mandatory | April 29 to May 1, 2020 |
| English Placement Test | TBD |
| First day of classes | May 4, 2020 |
2020 Fall Semester (September to December)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines |
May 1, 2020 |
| Homestay application deadline | TBD |
| English language testing results submission and visa confirmation deadline | TBD |
| Recommended Arrival Dates and Airport Reception | Aug. 28 to 31, 2020 |
| Welcome Centre and Registration | Aug. 30 to 31, 2020 |
| International Students Orientation - mandatory | Sept. 1 to 4, 2020 |
| English Placement Test | TBD |
| First day of classes | Sept. 8, 2020 |
2021 Winter Semester (January to April)
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Check your individual program of interest as some have different application deadlines |
Oct. 1, 2020 |
| Homestay application deadline | TBD |
| English language testing results submission and visa confirmation deadline | TBD |
| Recommended Arrival Dates and Airport Reception | Dec. 30-31, 2020 |
| Welcome Centre and Registration | Jan. 1, 2021 |
| International Students Orientation | Jan. 2-3, 2021 |
| English Placement Test | TBD |
| First day of classes | Jan. 4, 2021 |
Program Fees
All fees are in Canadian dollars.
| Application Fee (one time, non-refundable) | $100 |
| General Fees (library, activity, Student Society, U-Pass, etc) | $524/semester |
| Estimated Medical Insurance | $300/semester |
| TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan | $248/year |
| Estimated Cost of Textbooks | $100-500/semester |
Undergraduate Studies
For University Preparation, ESL, and academic courses at the undergraduate level.
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (U-Prep and Academic) | $7,107/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) $8,652/semester (15 credits/5 courses) each additional credit: $515 (fall/winter) $592 (summer) |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | $6,900/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) $8,400/semester (15 credits/5 courses) |
| Water and Wastewater Technology | $20,343 for first year |
| Engineering Transfer | $21,424 for first year |
| Architectural & Engineering Technology | $10,197/semester (approx 18 credits) |
| Adventure Guide Certificate | $15,000-20,000/year, depending on field course choice |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tuition | $1,776/course ($592/credit) $7,107/semester (12 credits/4 courses) $8,883/semester (15 credits/5 courses) |
Graduate Studies
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) (MBA/MEEM/MScEEM Year 1) |
$2,344/course (up to $14,000 total, max. 6 courses) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA - year 2) | $30,571 (12-months/3 semesters) Extension: $891.65/semester |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) (Pre-MEd) Certificate (completion requires minimum of nine credits) |
$7,900/semester |
| Master of Education (MEd) 3 semesters Fourth semester may be needed for students choosing project or thesis options, extension fee applies. Program completion requires 30 credits. |
$8,760/semester $4,325/4th semester, if needed Extension: $4,325/semester |
| Master of Environmental Science (MSc) 2 years/6 semesters | $5,839/semester Extension : $891.65/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) 2 years/6 semesters | $5,217/semester |
Housing Fees
For details, visit our housing page.
| Homestay Program: Three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home. | $3,300/semester ($825/month) $150 Placement Fee $420 Security Deposit |
| TRU Residence & Conference Centre (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 and Winter semesters) $500 Security Deposit & Application Fee $50/semester: Residence Life Activity Fee |
| McGill Housing (On Campus) Furnished private room with simple kitchen facility. Bathroom shared with three other students. No meals. |
$5,050 (Fall and Winter semesters) $500 Security Deposit and Application Fee |
| Upper College Heights (Near Campus) 4-person dorms with a shared kitchen and living area with 4 bedrooms accessed from the common area. No meals. Rooms with balconies: $200/semester extra. |
$4,500 (Fall and Winter semesters) $325 Security Deposit & Administration 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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