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Thompson Rivers University
Thompson Rivers University

International Student Tuition Fees

Application Fees
$100
One time, non-refundable

General Fees
$553
per semester for 12 credits

Health Fees
$75
per month

TRUSU Extended Heath & Dental Plan
$248
per year

Graduate Programs Tuition Fees

Programs Full Tuition (in CAD)
Master of Business Administration $53,950
Master in Environmental Economics and Management $57,654
Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management Project option: $57,654
Thesis option: $60,738
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Completion requires minimum of 9 credits or 3 courses
$9,541
Master of Education (3 semesters)
4th semester may be needed for project or thesis options
$31,805
Master of Science in Data Science (2 years/4 semesters) $43,213
Master of Environmental Science (2 years/6 semesters) $42,407
Master of Nursing (2 years/6 semesters) $37,848
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice (4 semesters) $31,805

Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas Tuition Fees

Programs Per course (in CAD)

Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (per 3 credit course)

Number of courses required to graduate from Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (PBDs):

  • PBD Tourism Destination Development: 18 courses
  • PBD Applied Data Science: 20 courses
  • PBD Business programs: Click here
$2,215

Undergraduate Programs and EAP Tuition Fees

Programs Per semester (in CAD)
Bachelor's degrees, U-Prep and Undergraduate diplomas (up to 12 credits) $8,861
Bachelor's degrees, U-Prep and Undergraduate diplomas (15 credits) $10,787
English for Academic Purposes (up to 12 credits) $8,109
English for Academic Purposes (15 credits) $9,847

Exceptions:

Tuition fees for the programs listed below may vary based on the minimum number of credits that students are required to enrol in every semester:

Programs Per course (in CAD)
Adventure Guide Certificate $18,702 - $24,935/year, depending on field course choices
Architectural & Engineering Technology (ARET) Diploma $12,711 per semester
(approx 18 credits)
Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering $29,497 (1st year)
Culinary Arts (Red Seal) $19,982/level 1 (full tuition)
$10,023/level 2 (full tuition)
Engineering Transfer Program $26,711 (1st year)
Horticulture Diploma $22,473 (full tuition)
Regenerative Agriculture Diploma $45,000 (full tuition)
1st year tuition: $24,000
Retail Meat Processing $22,917 (full tuition)
Water and Wastewater Technology $25,363 (1st year)

Housing Fees

Homestay Program

Three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home.

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  • $4,000/semester ($1000/month)
  • $150 Non-Refundable Placement Fee
  • $500 Security Deposit (Refundable upon the departure from the Homestay. Conditions apply.)

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.

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  • $8,210* (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.

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  • $5,516* (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.

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  • $5,863*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.

Westgate (On Campus)

Private, self-contained room with mini fridge, microwave and wireless internet.

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  • $4900
  • $100 Non-Refundable Application 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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