Thompson Rivers University campus
Kamloops, Canada
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Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops·university·Est. 2005
AffordableScholarship available

#1001

QS Rank

$19,000

Tuition/yr

14,000

Enrollment

About Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University is a public research university located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The university's name comes from the two rivers which converge in Kamloops, the North Thompson and South Thompson. TRU describes itself as a dual-sector research university which offers a dual-sector education.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#1001

Campus & Location

Province

British Columbia

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: CAD 750–1,200/mo | Food: CAD 340–560/mo | Interior BC; moderate cost.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Standard PGWP — 3 years.

For Nepali students

Kamloops is in BC interior — lower rent than Vancouver. IELTS 6.0 is more accessible than most BC universities. BC PNP pathway available. Popular with Nepali students for business and nursing.

Programs(3)

MBA

School of Business & Economics

Business & Management
MBA~$18k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+september, januaryPGWP

Bachelor of Computing Science

School of Computing & Data Science

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$16k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+september, january, mayPGWP

Bachelor of Business Administration

School of Business & Economics

Business & Management
Bachelor's~$16k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+september, january, mayPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-26 · Source: https://www.tru.ca. Information may change — verify with Thompson Rivers University’s official website before applying.