Established in 1970, Thompson Rivers University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kamloops (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training of British Columbia, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Thompson Rivers University (TRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 52 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.