YoukuDates and Fees for International Students
TRU programs are offered on a semester system with semesters beginning each September, January and May. Upcoming semester dates and fees appear below along with application deadlines and arrival dates for each semester. These dates and fees 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
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 | July 20, 2020 |
| 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) | $540/semester |
| Health Fee | $75/month |
| 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) | $7,320/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) $8,912/semester (15 credits/5 courses) each additional credit: $531 (fall/winter) $610 (summer) |
| Exceptions | |
| Adventure Guide Certificate | $15,450-$20,600/year, depending on field course choices |
| Architectural & Engineering Technology (ARET) | $10,503/semester (approx 18 credits) |
| Applied Sustainable Ranching | $15,300 for first year |
| Culinary Arts (Red Seal) | $16,027/level 1, $8,039/level 2 |
| Engineering Transfer | $22,067 for first year |
| Horticulture | $18,025 full tuition |
| Software Engineering | $24,368 for first year |
| Retail Meat Processing | $19,500 full tuition |
| Water and Wastewater Technology | $20,953 for first year |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | $6,900/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) $8,400/semester (15 credits/5 courses) |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tuition | $1,830/course ($610/credit) $7,320/semester (12 credits/4 courses) $9,150/semester (15 credits/5 courses) |
Graduate Tuition
| Program | Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) (also considered as MBA/MEEM/MScEEM year 1) |
$2,344/course (up to $14,000 total, maximum 6 courses) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) (3 semesters) | $30,571 full tuition |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) (Pre-MEd) Completion requires minimum of nine credits |
$7,900/semester |
| Master of Education (MEd) (3 semesters) 4th semester may be needed for project or thesis options |
$8,760/semester $4,325/4th semester, if needed |
| Master of Science in Data Science (MScDS) (2 years/4 semesters) |
$35,700 full tuition
|
| Master of Environmental Science (MSc) (2 years/6 semesters) | $5,839/semester |
| Master of Environmental Economics and Management (MEEM) or Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (MScEEM) | $33,630 full tuition |
| 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. | $3,500/semester ($875/month) $150 Placement Fee $420 Security Deposit |
| North Tower (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. |
$7,950* (Fall and Winter semesters) $100 Non-Refundable Application Fee *Rate includes a non-refundable Residence Life Activity Fee. |
| McGill Residence (On Campus) Furnished private room with simple kitchen facility. Bathroom shared with three other students. No meals. |
$5,310* (Fall and Winter semesters) $100 Non-Refundable Application Fee *Rate includes a non-refundable Residence Life Activity Fee. |
| East Village (Near Campus) 2- or 4-bedroom suites with a shared kitchen and living area with bedrooms accessed from the common area. No meals. |
$5,650*each, 4-bedroom suite $100 Non-Refundable Application Fee *2 semesters: Sept 5, 2020 to Apr 25, 2021. Rate includes a non-refundable Residence Life Activity 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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