Thompson Rivers University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2119 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #585 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #53 of 101 | In Canada |
| #5 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| #416 of 1,029 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- tru.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 84% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent; English Language Assessment Test, TOEFL or IELTS for students whose first language is not English |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
We've calculated the 84% acceptance rate for Thompson Rivers University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Thompson Rivers University has published 3,549 scientific papers with 52,485 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, and Engineering.
Thompson Rivers University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 |
| 2001 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 | 2 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 | 15 |
| 2004 | 5 | 7 |
| 2005 | 27 | 18 |
| 2006 | 53 | 23 |
| 2007 | 72 | 100 |
| 2008 | 87 | 213 |
| 2009 | 101 | 324 |
| 2010 | 106 | 434 |
| 2011 | 110 | 574 |
| 2012 | 112 | 726 |
| 2013 | 179 | 897 |
| 2014 | 152 | 1130 |
| 2015 | 182 | 1362 |
| 2016 | 190 | 1702 |
| 2017 | 192 | 2061 |
| 2018 | 221 | 2597 |
| 2019 | 275 | 3639 |
| 2020 | 281 | 4663 |
| 2021 | 256 | 6179 |
| 2022 | 260 | 6368 |
| 2023 | 273 | 7286 |
| 2024 | 228 | 6677 |
| 2025 | 214 | 6413 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Canadian citizens, 120.33 per credit; Master of Business Administration, 561.13/credit; Master of Education, 457.77 per credit; Master of Science, 1,987.33/semester. International Students, Undergraduate: 7,900/semester. Master of Business Administration: 849.19 per credit. Master of Education: 875.85/credit. Master of Science: 5,838.99/semester (USD) |
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Thompson Rivers University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Thompson Rivers University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Environmental Studies |
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Notable alumni
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John Gordon Perrin
- Occupations
- volleyball player
- Biography
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John Gordon "Gord" Perrin is a Canadian volleyball player. He was a three–time Turkish Champion (2013, 2015, 2024). Perrin is a retired member of the Canada men's national volleyball team, participating in two Olympic Games (Rio 2016 & Tokyo 2020), as well as winning gold at the 2015 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship.
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Daniel Hayes
- Occupations
- actorboxermodel
- Biography
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Daniel Hayes is an actor, model and boxer. His professional career is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Craig Coolahan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Craig Thomas Coolahan is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Calgary-Klein.
Thompson Rivers University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism | Cooking and Catering, Food Science, Hotel Management, Sports, Sports Management, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts | Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Chinese, Economics, English, Fine Arts, French, Geography, German, History, Japanese, Journalism, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Human, Social and Educational Development | Distance Education, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Social Work, Special Education |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science | Animal Husbandry, Architectural and Environmental Design, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Ecology, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Fine Arts, Geology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Physics, Respiratory Therapy, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing |
| School : Nursing | Health Sciences, Nursing |
| School : Trades and Technology | Horticulture, Metal Techniques, Service Trades, Technology, Water Management |
General information
| Alternative names | TRU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Motto | Quansem Ilep To strive ahead |
| Colors | dark blue, sage green |
Location and contacts
| Address | Box 3010 900 McGill Road Kamloops, British Columbia, V2C 0C8 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 98,000 |