Thompson Rivers University is a public degree granting institution founded in 1970, offering over 100 academic programs. TRU is based in Kamloops, BC, Canada. Nowhere in Canada has the evolution of post-secondary education been more dramatic than Kamloops.

TRU is a unique combination of traditional degree programs, many allowing diploma and certificate program graduates access through laddering, along with flexible degree completion. The key program areas at TRU include Business and Economics, Computing Science, Tourism and Hospitality, Science and Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Journalism, Technology and English as a second language. TRU boasts of accreditation or affiliation to the Government of British Columbia, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, Council of International Schools and Canada Language Council.

The TRU Campus has various world class facilities. High speed wireless internet access is available across the campus. International students have the support of international center with dedicated officers for different countries or regions. Apart from the usual new age Classrooms, Labs, Dormitory housing, Library etc., TRU provides for a comprehensive Campus Activity Center. There is a Gymnasium and Health Clinic. The Aquatic Center has an Olympic size swimming pool as its main attraction.TRU has a student strength of over 10,000 domestic students and 1000 International students from 45 different countries studying at the main campus. TRU provides more than 100 Certificate, Undergraduate, Graduate, Masters and Doctoral Programs. Kamloops, British Columbia is a modern city, based in a spectacular natural setting, of 85,000 people. It is about 3.5 hours drive or 45 minute flight from Vancouver. Being a smaller city it provides for a safe and comfortable environment in a multi cultural setting with a diverse mix of nationalities. The cost of living is reasonably low, while a range of outdoor, city and campus activities exist.