Master's in Computer Science
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🇨🇦 Kamloops, Canada · Public
Thompson Rivers University Fees for Indian Students
TRU (Kamloops) is known for teaching-focused university in interior British Columbia. Below: tuition, living costs in Kamloops, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹58 lakh – ₹67 lakh
- Tuition CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year
- Intakes: Fall (Sep)
- Typical loan ₹40 lakh – ₹61 lakh
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How much does TRU cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at Thompson Rivers University costs about ₹58 lakh – ₹67 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year, living costs of about CAD 21,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹2 lakh – ₹3.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹40 lakh – ₹61 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: Thompson Rivers University — official website · IRCC — Study permit
TRU at a glance
- Location
- Kamloops, BC, Canada
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Teaching-focused university in interior British Columbia
- Tuition (international)
- CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year
- Living costs used
- CAD 21,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹58 lakh – ₹67 lakh
- Intakes
- Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CELPIP/Duolingo as accepted by the institution
- Work during study
- Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions
- After graduation
- PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length
- Official website
- tru.ca
Fee breakdown
TRU cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at CAD 1 ≈ ₹68. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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TRU vs similar universities in Canada
The 6 closest by total cost; 2 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in Kamloops
Interior BC city with lower rents than the coast. A room in shared housing usually costs CAD 650 – CAD 950 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is CAD 17,400 – CAD 21,000.
For the cost table we use CAD 21,000 a year — planning figure close to IRCC's published living-cost requirement. During your studies you can work up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions.
Master's students now need a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, and study permits are capped each year.
Funding
How Indian students fund TRU
Typical loan: ₹40 lakh – ₹61 lakh. EMIs on a ₹50 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to TRU for the Fall 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at TRU and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on TRU's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹40 lakh – ₹61 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the Canada study permit: receive the letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is CAD 20,000 – CAD 26,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹58 lakh – ₹67 lakh.
At CAD 1 ≈ ₹68, a year's tuition is about ₹14 lakh – ₹18 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 2 cost less in total and 4 cost more. TRU's tuition is below the middle of our Canada list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹40 lakh – ₹61 lakh.
Fall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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