Dates 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).
- Application Deadlines
- Summer 2023 Dates
- Fall 2023 Dates
- Program Fees
- Undergraduate Fees
- Graduate Fees
- Housing Fees
- How to send money?
Important Dates
| 2023 Summer Semester (May to August) | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-departure webinar - Part 1 | February 23, 2023 |
| Virtual information/Q&A sessions(ISAs, AROs and Advising) | TBD by each ISA |
| Orientation Moodle course available | March 31, 2023 |
| Visa confirmation deadline | April 1, 2023 or when capacity is reached |
| Pre-departure webinar - Part 2 | April 5, 2023 |
| Payment deadline | Check your CLOA |
| English language testing results submission | TBA |
| Early check-in | April 12, 2023 |
| Kamloops airport arrival reception dates | April 24 - 25, 2023 |
| Welcome centre | April 26, 2023 |
| International students orientation | April 27 - 28, 2023 |
| English placement test | TBA |
| First day of classes | May 1, 2023 |
| 2023 Fall Semester (September to December) | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-departure webinar - Part 1 | June 13, 2023 |
| Virtual information/Q&A sessions(ISAs, AROs and Advising) | TBD by each ISA |
| Orientation Moodle course available | July 13, 2023 |
| Pre-departure webinar - Part 2 | August 3, 2023 |
| Payment deadline | Check your CLOA |
| English language testing results submission | TBA |
| Visa confirmation deadline | August 1, 2023 or when capacity is reached |
| Early check-in | August 16, 2023 |
| Kamloops airport arrival reception dates | August 23 - 24, 2023 |
| Welcome centre | August 28, 2023 |
| International students orientation | August 30 - September 1, 2023 |
| English placement test | TBA |
| First day of classes | Sept 5, 2023 |
Fees
Program Fees
All fees are in Canadian dollars.
| Application Fee (one time, non-refundable) | $100 |
| General Fees (library, activity, Student Society, U-Pass, etc) | $553/semester for 12 credits |
| Health Fee | $75/month |
| TRUSU Extended Health & Dental Plan | $248/year |
| Estimated Cost of Textbooks | $100-500/semester |
Undergraduate Studies
For University Preparation, EAP, and academic courses at the undergraduate level.
| Program | 2022/2023 Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (U-Prep and Academic) | $7,894/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) $9,610/semester (15 credits/5 courses) each additional credit: $572 (fall/winter) $658 (summer) |
| Exceptions | |
| Adventure Guide Certificate | $16,662-$$22,215/year, depending on field course choices |
| Architectural & Engineering Technology (ARET) | $11,325/semester (approx 18 credits) |
| Applied Sustainable Ranching | $16,019 for first year |
| Culinary Arts (Red Seal) | $16,780/level 1, $8,417/level 2 |
| Engineering Transfer | $23,797 for first year |
| Horticulture | $18,872 full tuition |
| Retail Meat Processing | $20,417 full tuition |
| Software Engineering | $26,279 for first year |
| Water and Wastewater Technology | $22,596 for first year |
| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | $6,900/semester (up to 12 credits/4 courses) $8,400/semester (15 credits/5 courses) |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Tuition | $1,973/course ($658/credit) $7,894/semester (12 credits/4 courses) |
Graduate Tuition
| Program | 2022/2023 Cost |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) (also considered as MEEM/MScEEM year 1) |
$2,515/course (up to $15,100 total maximum 6 courses) |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $48,065 full tuition |
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (GCES) (Pre-MEd) Completion requires minimum of nine credits |
$8,500/semester |
| Master of Education (MEd) (3 semesters) 4th semester may be needed for project or thesis options |
$8,500/semester $2,834 for the 4th semester (if needed) |
| Master of Science in Data Science (MScDS) (2 years/4 semesters) | $38,499 full tuition |
| Master of Environmental Science (MSc) (2 years/6 semesters) | $37,781 full tuition |
| Master of Environmental Economics and Management (MEEM) or Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (MScEEM) | $50,690 full tuition |
| Master of Nursing (MN) (2 years/6 semesters) | $33,720 full tuition |
| Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice (MAHRSJ) (4 semesters) | $28,335 full tuition |
Housing Fees
For details, visit our housing page.
| Homestay Program: Three meals per day, private, furnished room in a Canadian family home. | $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. |
$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. |
$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. |
$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. |
$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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