Arts Majors (Fine & Visual Arts, Journalism, Communication, English, Psychology, Creative Writing, …)
Arts Majors (Fine & Visual Arts, Journalism, Communication, English, Psychology, Creative Writing, …)

– Save up to $40,000 to study on-campus in Canada
– Seamless transfer credits for the first year
– Removing language barriers
– Eligible 3-year Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
– Secure your bachelor admission and student visa with our affordable Program

* Admission+ Student Visa: 2,850 CAD

Are you an international student interested in studying in Canada? Here is a unique opportunity to save over $10,000 each semester and tackle English language barriers. By applying through the IEP program, you can complete one or more online semesters based on the Canadian education system. The best part is that tuition fees for the initial semesters are about 70% less than what you would pay at your destination university in Canada. After completing some courses during the first semester or year, you will continue your last 3 years of education in Canada more quickly than ever at Thompson Rivers University. You can improve your English skills while living at home and start your Canadian university studies. Available Programs in TRU 1+3 Bachelor – Arts:
  1. Fine Arts (Visual Arts)
  2. Journalism
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies
  4. Communication
  5. Economics
  6. Economic and Political Studies
  7. English
  8. Geography and Environmental
  9. Studies History
  10. Philosophy
  11. Psychology
  12. Sociology Theatre
  13. Creative Writing
  14. Management
  15. Theatre Visual Arts

Our program offers the advantage of allowing you to complete your first-year courses online while waiting for your admission and student visa, which can save you both time and money. You can apply for university admission and a student visa through our program.  Our licensed, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) will assist you. While you are waiting for the admission and visa to be processed, start taking classes online. After receiving the study permit, you can fly to Canada and begin your on-campus classes.

With this smooth partnership program, you can complete the first year of your four-year bachelor's degree program. The first year includes 9 courses, and each course is worth 3 credits or 27 credits in total. You can take up to five courses or 15 credits per semester. Once you complete up to 10 courses, the credits will be transferred to Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to continue your studies in Canada in any Bachelor of Arts Program. TRU academic advisors consult you for course planning and transfers. Moreover, you have the flexibility to move to Canada whenever you want during the first year. You can transfer up to 27 credits whenever you decide to move to Canada. We also offer a Pre-Arrival Preparation Program with informative content about culture, settlement, immigration, and more! Students have full access to this program during enrollment in our programs, free of charge. This program will familiarize students with what to expect in their destination country. After graduation in Canada, you will be eligible for PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit). The 9 courses are:
  1. Calculus 1
  2. Calculus 2
  3. Discrete Mathematics
  4. Computer Programming 1
  5. Computer Programming 2
  6. Organic Chemistry
  7. Principles of Microeconomics
  8. Principles of Macroeconomics
  9. Statistics

  1. What Bachelor of Arts programs are available through TRU 1+3 Bachelor? TRU 1+3 Bachelor offers 15 Bachelor of Arts programs, including Fine Arts, Journalism, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, Economics, English, Geography and Environmental Studies, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, Creative Writing, Management, and Visual Arts.
  2. Can I apply for TRU 1+3 Bachelor if I am an international student? Yes, TRU 1+3 Bachelor is specifically designed for international students who want to study in Canada.
  3. How can I save money by applying through IEP programs? By applying through IEP programs, you can complete one or more online semesters based on the Canadian education system. Tuition fees for the initial semesters are about 70% less than what you would pay at your destination university in Canada.
  4. What is the course structure for the first year of TRU 1+3 Bachelor? The first year of TRU 1+3 Bachelor consists of 9 courses, each worth 3 credits or 27 credits in total. Students can take up to five courses or fifty credits per semester.
  5. Can I transfer credits to TRU from my previous university? TRU accepts transfer credits from its partner universities that have signed agreements. The credit will be transferred seamlessly as long as the student completes the courses.
  6. Am I eligible for PGWP after graduation from TRU? Yes, after graduation from TRU, international students are eligible for PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit), which allows them to work in Canada for up to three years after completing their studies.
  7. What if I have already completed some of the courses required for the TRU 1+3 Bachelor's program? If you have already completed some of the courses required for the TRU 1+3 Bachelor's program, you may be able to receive transfer credit for those courses. TRU accepts transfer credits from its partner universities that have signed agreements. To determine if your previous courses are eligible for transfer credit, you will need to consult with our academic advisor.