Thompson Rivers University

About Us

At Thompson Rivers University, students are welcomed and supported in pursuit of their goals, non-traditional learners can flourish, internationalism is a daily reality in classes across all faculties, and a combination of excellent teaching and community-inspired research adds up to a one-of-a-kind educational journey.

TRU now educates 13,170 learners on campus and 11,794 by distance and online, providing a total of 24,125 students with access to excellence. Our diverse student body is 11 percent Aboriginal, and includes 2,589 international students from more than 85 countries, enriching our campus culturally and academically. Students can choose from 140 on-campus programs and 57 Open Learning programs, from trades to traditional academics, certificates to bachelor and graduate degrees, academic as well as professional career paths, plus a growing number of interdisciplinary choices. TRU proactively supports students in achieving their individual academic and career aspirations, and offers opportunities beyond the classroom such as coop, service learning, and undergraduate research to enrich the learning experience.

At a Glance

Key info about TRU’s students, programs, research, campus, history, and community.

Faculties and Schools

From trades to academics, certificates to bachelor and graduate degrees.

Campuses

Learn more about our campuses in the heart of BC’s southern interior.

Leadership

The Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor and senior administration.

Governance

Academic and corporate decision-making bodies and official TRU policies.

Academics in Action

Learn about new programs, research, teaching innovations and interdisciplinary initiatives based on our Academic Plan.

History

Student-centred and responsive to our community’s needs since 1970.

Accreditation

TRU is a public post-secondary institution funded by the Province of British Columbia.