Programs
The following tables list all of the TRU programs available for international students at our main campus in Kamloops and, in some cases, at our Williams Lake campus. Please follow the links below for detailed descriptions of each program. You can also visit the main programs and courses listings for TRU for detailed information for each area of study.
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| Program Name | PGWP Eligible | Length | Intakes | Admission Type | EAP Upgrading Available | Co-op/ Practicum | CIP code |
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| Juris Doctor | |||||||
| Law - Juris Doctor | ✓ | 3 years | Sept | Competitive | P | 22.0101 | |
| Graduate Programs | |||||||
| Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice | ✓ | 16 continuous months (4 semesters) | Sept | Competitive | P | 45.9999 | |
| Master of Business Administration | ✓ | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Competitive | 52.0201 | ||
| Master of Science in Data Science Early application deadline: Jan 15 |
✓ | 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats | 30.7001 | ||
| Master of Education | ✓ | 1.5 to 2 years |
Sept/Jan | Competitive | 13.0101 | ||
| Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Pre-M.Ed.) | ✓ | 1.5 to 2 years |
Sept/Jan/May | Competitive | 13.0101 | ||
| Master in Environmental Economics and Management | ✓ | 1-2 years | Sept/Jan | Competitive | 03.0204 | ||
| Master of Science in Environmental Science | ✓ | 1-2 years | Sept/Jan/May | Competitive |
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03.0104 | |
| Master of Nursing | ✓ | 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
P
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51.3801 | |
| Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (thesis-based) (MScEEM) | ✓ | 1-2 years | Sept/Jan | Competitive | 03.0204 | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (PBD) | |||||||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Economics and Political Studies, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing | 2 years (48-60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Politics and International Studies | 16 months (48 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | 44.0504 | |||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management | ✓ | 2 years (48-60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | 52.0203 | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Mathematics and Economics | ✓ | 2 years (48-60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | 30.4901 | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science | ✓ | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept | Limited | 30.7001 | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Tourism Destination Development | 2 years (54 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited | C/P | 52.0903 | ||
| Undergraduate Degrees | |||||||
| Bachelor of Arts Majors: Economics, Economics & Math, Economics & Political Studies, English, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre |
✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan/May | Open | C | ||
| Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management |
✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | ||
| Double Degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computing Science **Duration: 5 years or 1 year if proper degree was obtained. |
✓ | 5 years (150 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | ||
| Bachelor of Computing Science | ✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | 11.0701 | |
| Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism Majors:Public Relations, Media Studies, Digital Journalism. |
✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | ||
| Bachelor of Education (Elementary) Duration: 5 years or 2 years (60 credits) if proper degree was obtained** |
✓ | 5 years (150 credits) or 2 years (60 credits) |
Sept | Competitive | P | 13.0101 | |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Duration: 5 years or 1 year (60 credits) if proper degree was obtained** |
✓ | 5 years (150 credits) or 1 year (60 credits) |
May | Competitive | P | 13.0101 | |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering | ✓ | 5 years | Sept | Limited | C | 14.0901 | |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering | ✓ | 5 years | Sept | Competitive | C | 14.0903 | |
| Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (3rd year entry) | ✓ | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited Seats | C | 30.9999 | |
| Bachelor of Natural Resource Science** | ✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited Seats | C | 03.0201 | |
| Bachelor of Science ** Majors: Animal Biology, Biology, Cellular, Data Science, Molecular, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Computing Science & Mathematics, Ecology & Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Mathematics & Economics, Data Science, Molecular & Microbial Biology, Physics, Pre-Professional Health Science |
✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan/May | Open | C | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | ✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept | Competitive | P | 51.3801 | |
| Bachelor of Social Work (3rd year admission) | ✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Competitive | P | 44.0701 | |
| Bachelor of Tourism Management **General studies concentrations: Resort Experience, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Festivals and Events, Adventure Studies *Majors: Entrepreneurship, Tourism Studies, Adventure Studies |
✓ | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited Seats | C | ||
| Engineering - First & second year transfer to UBC and UVic | ✓ | 1 to 2 years | Sept | Competitive | C | 14.0101 | |
| Forestry – First and second year transfer to UBC | ✓ | 1 to 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats | 03.0511 | ||
| Diploma Programs & Associate Degrees | |||||||
| Accounting Technician | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | 52.0302 | |||
| Adventure Guide | 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
C | 31.0601 | ||
| Architectural and Engineering Technology (ARET) Diploma | 2 years | Sept | Competitive | C | 15.0101 | ||
| Regenerative Agriculture Diploma (Williams Lake Campus only) |
✓ | 2 years | Sept/Jan/May | Limited Seats |
P | 01.0308 | |
| Associate of Commerce & Business Administration Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | ||||
| Associate of Arts | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | 24.0102 | |||
| Associate of Science | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | C | 30.0101 | ||
| Computer Network and Cybersecurity Diploma | ✓ | 2 years | Sept | Limited | C | 11.1003 | |
| Computing Science Diploma | ✓ | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Open | C | 11.0701 | |
| Early Childhood Education Diploma | ✓ | 1.5 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
P | 19.0709 | |
| Events and Conventions Management Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
C | 52.0907 | ||
| Horticulture Management Diploma | ✓ | 2 years | Aug | Limited Seats |
P | 01.0601 | |
| Human Service Diploma | ✓ | 2 years | Sept | P | 44.0000 | ||
| Instrumentation Engineering Technology | 2 years (62 - 65 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats |
N/A | |||
| Management Diploma | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | 52.0201 | |||
| Police & Justice Studies Diploma | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats |
43.0107 | |||
| Power Engineering Technology Diploma | ✓ | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats |
15.1702 | ||
| Practical Nursing Diploma (Williams Lake campus only) | ✓ | 2 years | Sept (Every alternate year. Next intake: Sept 2026) | Competitive | P | 51.3901 | |
| Resort and Hotel Management Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
C | 52.0906 | ||
| Respiratory Therapy Diploma | ✓ | 3 years | Sept | Competitive | P | 51.0908 | |
| Sport Event Management Diploma | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
C | 31.0504 | ||
| Tourism Management Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
C | 52.0903 | ||
| Water and Wastewater Technology | 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
C | 15.0506 | ||
| Certificate Programs | |||||||
| Adventure Guide | 1 year (30 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats | 31.0601 | |||
| Business Foundations | 1 year | Sept/Jan | Open | 52.0408 | |||
| Culinary Arts | 1 year | Sept | Limited Seats | P | N/A | ||
| Horticulture | ✓ | 1 year | Aug | Limited Seats | 01.0601 | ||
| Regenerative Agriculture Certificate | ✓ | 1 year | Sept/Jan/May | Limited Seats | 01.0308 | ||
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate | 4 months | Sept/Jan/May | Competitive | 13.1401 | |||
| Water & Wastewater Utilities | 1 year | Aug | Limited Seats | 15.0506 | |||
| Trades Foundation Certificate Programs | |||||||
| Electrician | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 46.0302 | ||
| Heavy Mechanical | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 47.0302 | ||
| Horticulture | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 01.0601 | ||
| Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 47.0303 | ||
| Meatcutter | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | N/A | ||
| Power Engineering (Fourth Class) | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 47.0701 | |||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 47.0201 | ||
| Residential Construction (Carpenter) | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 46.0201 | ||
| Welding | ✓ | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | 48.0508 | ||
| Automotive Service Technician, Instrumentation and Control Technician, Plumbing and Piping (Plumber) | 8 months | Varies | Limited Seats | ||||
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Trades foundation certificates can be bundled. For example:
Construction Residential Bundle: Electrician + Residential Construction (Carpenter) (16 months) Industrial Mechanic Bundle: Welding + Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) (16 months) |
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| University Preparation & Student Development | |||||||
| Adult Basic Education & BC Adult Graduation Diploma |
Sept/Jan | 53.0102 | |||||
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | 4–18 months dependent on student placement | Sept/Jan/May | 13.1401 | ||||
| University Preparation Courses | Sept/Jan/May | 53.0102 | |||||
Programs marked as PGWP eligible meet the field of study requirements for the Post-Graduation Work Permit, allowing graduates to apply for a work permit upon completion. Graduating from a PGWP-eligible program in Canada may qualify you for a PGWP, but it’s not guaranteed. The PGWP is issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Learn more about the PGWP here.
*All students must complete 3 credits of English and this can be done as part of the program.
**January intake
may be available, but course sequencing would prevent completion in 2 years (4 semesters).
Last updated on February 25, 2025.
