How to ApplyStudy abroad

Join an info session

Feel prepared before you start your studies abroad.

See the schedule

Explore host institutions

Research and find a university that offers the courses you need.
Click Search Programs to view bilateral choices. Search by Destination only. If searching ISEP, click here.

Start here

Narrow down your choices

Meet with a program advisor to save electives.

Discuss a financial plan

Make a plan and consider the best approach before your interview.

Questions and support

Meet with TRU Study Abroad if you need any assistance

Book a meeting here

Submit

Before submitting, please review your application to ensure all required documents are included and steps are complete.

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Application deadlines

  Fall 2026 Winter 2027
Bilateral Not accepting applications September 15, 2026
ISEP Not accepting applications September 15, 2026

Applications

TRU Study Abroad uses an online portal application system called Horizons. To access an application for exchange, field school and/or TRU off-campus activity, logging in for the first time or completing an important step, visit the Horizons system.

Bilateral Exchange

Please complete all documents in Bilateral application.

  1. Students are registered into Horizons system during the interview
  2. Horizons Online Application here
  3. Course Request List Form TRU Program Advisor signs (Example of Course Request Equivalency Proposal)
ISEP Exchange

When selecting an ISEP Program to study abroad, there are two important details:

  1. Students are registered into Horizons system during the interview
  2. Complete the ISEP online application ISEP Online Application
  3. Update online application called Horizons Online Application here .
  4. Select Program called ISEP - International Student Exchange Program. Manually type school and country name for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice.
  5. Course Request List Form - TRU Program Advisor signs (Example of Course Request Equivalency Proposal )
  6. Academic References Completed by TRU faculty, professor, practicum coordinator directly to ISEP.
  7. TRU Study Abroad Waivers - submitted to Study Abroad Office
  8. ISEP Online Application Manual and Tips for Students reference

Questions?

Email: studyabroad@tru.ca
Location: TRU Kamloops campus, International Building third floor

Student Guide for Study Abroad

TRU's Student Guide for Study Abroad was created primarily for TRU students to use for planning one or two semesters of study in another country through student exchange opportunities available with the Study Abroad Centre.

The focus of this guidebook is the planning and research stage, and it is designed to lead students through the process of submitting their application.

Download the PDF .