About the University
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) builds upon the reputation for excellence established by the University College of the Cariboo
in Kamloops and the British Columbia Open University in Burnaby to offer students in British
Columbia and around the world a full provincial university. Founded in 1970, TRU is a
comprehensive university and college offering more than 100 Bachelor degrees, diplomas,
certificates and English language programs.
QuICK FACTS
- Government funded and accredited
- Established 1970
- Based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
- 8.000 students, including 700 international students
- 100 academic programs
Location
The Kamloops Region, often called the Thompson-Nicola, lies in the heart of
British Columbia's Southern Interior. The landscape is characterized
by rivers, mountains, lakes and grasslands, which offer unsurpassed opportunities for
year-round outdoor adventure. An exciting wild west history that includes the fur trade,
gold rush and cattle ranching combined with communities dedicated to development of cultural
and heritage attractions make the Kamloops Region BC's Adventure Destination. Blue skies,
endless sunshine, deep powder snow, one thousand lakes and spectacular landscapes make
the Kamloops Region the natural place to visit and experience unparalleled
adventure opportunities. ”
History
Thompson River University was originally founded as a result of vigorous lobbying by community
leaders and trustees from five school districts, in the area then called the Mainline-Cariboo.
The Regional College Committee proposed that a community college be developed in concert with
the Kamloops Vocational School, then under construction on McGill Road in Kamloops. With
government funding following overwhelming regional support, Cariboo College published its
first calendar in 1970 as a comprehensive regional post-secondary institution, and adopted the
motto "Quansem Ilep," a Chinook word meaning "to strive ahead."
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Courses Available
Thompson Rivers University provides a comprehensive approach to education with four-year
Bachelor and two-year Associate Degrees, College Preparation and English Language Programs,
and Career and Technology and Vocational Diploma and Certificate Programs.
TRU welcomes students from all parts of the world!
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