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Thompson Rivers University

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1970
Canada
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Institution

  • Established: 1970
    Rank: 571
    Fees: £11,250

Location: Kamloops, Canada, Canada
International Students: 3,500
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  About the Institution
Thompson Rivers University is located in Kamloops, British Columbia and was founded in 1970 as Cariboo College, operating out of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Initially, it was a transfer college, but in 1989 it became a university college, and in 2005 gained its current name and became a university in its own right.

It currently has more than 25,000 students at its campuses - in Kamloops and Williams Lake - and through distance, online and Open Learning platforms. This includes more than 3,500 international students from over 100 countries. It offers over 140 on-campus and 60-plus Open Learning programs, including co-op work terms, undergraduate research and field schools.

The TRU Library has a collection of over 400,000 books, journals, and multimedia items. It also provides access to numerous online databases, study spaces, and research support. The University has a full-service fitness center, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, intramural sports, and recreational programs. Students are encouraged to walk via the hiking trails dotted around campus. The student services available are plentiful, with academic advising, counselling, health services, disability services, and career services. There are various eateries on campus and even a pub for students to unwind in. The Performing Arts Center at the University hosts concerts, theatrical performances, and other cultural events.
  Location
Kamloops is Canada's Tournament Capital. There are world-class sports facilities here as Kamloops hosts more than 100 tournaments yearly in venues such as the Tournament Capital Centre, Kamloops Bike Ranch, etc. A scenic area populated with students, the locals are friendly, and there are plenty of museums and leisurely activities to enjoy.
  Student Life
Thompson Rivers University’s campuses are traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc and the T’exeke within Secwepemcúlucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc. It’s a scenic area with lots of outdoor recreation available, while Kamloops is known as the Tournament Capital of Canada, hosting more than 100 tournaments a year. There are several student support programs in place at Thompson Rivers University. This includes Student Mentorship and Leadership, where students can volunteer to act as peer mentors for fellow students. There are over 70 student clubs available at the University.

Thompson Rivers University offers on-campus housing for students in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, in residences called "The Rez" that offer apartment-style living in two towers. The accommodation is available to domestic and international students, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The apartment typically has four private bedrooms, a shared kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom. The rooms come fully furnished with a twin XL bed, desk, chair, and closet. Utilities, including internet and cable, are included in the rental fee. A fitness center, study rooms, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are all offered as amenities.
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  Courses

Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering
Engineering Transfer Program
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Supply Chain Management
Diploma Architectural and Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Williams Lake)
Post Baccalaureate Diploma Marketing
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication and New Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts, General Program
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Accounting
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Managing Festivals and Events
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economic and Political Studies
Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering
Engineering Transfer Program
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Supply Chain Management
Diploma Architectural and Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Williams Lake)
Post Baccalaureate Diploma Marketing
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication and New Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts, General Program
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Accounting
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Managing Festivals and Events
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economic and Political Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics
Diploma Resort and Hotel Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Economics
Bachelor of Journalism
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Human Resource Management
Visual Arts Studio Certificate
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology
Bachelor of Education, Secondary (STEM)
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science, General Science
Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics
Diploma Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science, Major in Computing Science and Mathematics
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Tourism Management, Major in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Education, Elementary
Bachelor of Education, Secondary
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Economics and Political Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts)
Certificate Adventure Guide
Diploma Adventure Guide
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics and Economics
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Resort Experience Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tourism Resort Experience Management
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics and Economics
Bachelor of Science, Major in Economics and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics and Mathematics
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Geography and Environmental Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tourism Destination Development
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tourism Managing Festivals and Events
Post-Diploma Certificate Infant/Toddler Educator
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in English
Bachelor of Arts, Major in History
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Health Science, dual credential (Respiratory Therapy)
Bachelor of Natural Resource Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science, Major in Animal Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Cellular,Molecular and Microbial Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemical Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science, Major in Ecology and Environmental Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Environmental Chemistry
Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Bachelor of Tourism Management, Major in Adventure Studies
Bachelor of Tourism Management, Major in Tourism Studies
Certificate in Literary and Art History
Certificate in Modern Languages (French)
Diploma Police and Justice Studies
Diploma Respiratory Therapy
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Tourism
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Adventure Studies
Bachelor of Social Work
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Master of Data Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Nursing
Master of Education
Master in Environmental Economics and Management
Master of Science, Environmental Science
Master of Science, in Environmental Science
Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice
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Juris Doctor of Laws
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