Trinity Western University is a well-known private Christian university in Canada, and it is also the largest liberal arts university in the country.
While the university is committed to educating Christian leaders, it is open to students of all faiths and backgrounds. TWU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including 48 undergraduate degrees, 19 graduate degrees, degree completion programs, and leadership development programs.
TWU has two campuses in Richmond – Minoru and Lansdowne.
TWU Minoru Campus is located at 305-5900 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, which is right above Richmond’s City Centre. It’s a 5-minute walk from the Brighouse Skytrain Station, and near Richmond Centre Mall, City Hall, and the Public Library.
TWU Lansdowne is located at 102-5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond. It is on the northwest corner of Lansdowne mall, occupying the second floor; this is a convenient location right by the food court and local shops.
Trinity Western University Langley is the main campus located at 22500 University Dr, Langley. The beautiful campus is surrounded by green landscapes and hiking trails, and you can take a short walk to a historic town called Fort Langley. There are artisan coffee shops, vintage stores, and year-round festivals you can’t miss!
P.S. TWU Langley Campus is just 45 minutes away from Downtown Vancouver.
The school conducts small classroom sizes (the average is 25 students/class) and dedicated instructors to ensure that you will maximize your learning experience and have opportunities to build connections with the professors. You can connect with students around the world, make true friends and embark on a life-changing journey together.
Moreover, alumni from TWU mentioned that TWU provides so many opportunities to develop yourself as a leader at TWU. You can join with other students who are interested in local outreach, prayer, and community programs. You will learn to become a positive role model, lead small groups, and promote team unity at TWU.
TWU offers 48 undergraduate degrees, and 19 graduate degrees as well as several degree completion, and leadership development programs. We have listed some popular programs below:
For more courses and programs at TWU, please check out their website for more details.
TWU has one of the most diverse campuses in British Columbia. International students at TWU are from over 45 countries and makeup 49% of the university’s total attendance.
In order to help students transition to university easily, TWU offers Academic Transition First Year Program (AT1) to new international students. So that they could get a learning coach and participate in classes consisting of other global students. At TWU, moreover, the Global Engagement Office (GEO) aims to support international students by planning events and providing training to increase the cultural awareness of their TWU students.
At TWU, there are no tuition differences between Canadian and non-Canadian (International) students. Based on the 2022-2023 updates on their website, TWU tuition is $742 per semester hour (per credit).* This is approx. $2226 per course (3 credits = 742 x 3).
Typically, students take five courses (15 credits) per semester. So, the total tuition for one semester would be $11,130
*As tuition fees may be updated based on each year, please see Trinity Western University’s updated tuition and costs here.
According to the Academic Calendar of TWU, there are mainly two semesters, which are Fall and Spring semesters.
If you are interested in applying to TWU, be mindful to double-check the application deadlines before applying to your program.
Trinity Western University offers 7 different student residences on its Langley campus. The residences are unique because each hall is divided into small groups of students. Students hold weekly hall meetings and events that allow them to build a strong community with each other.
Currently, Trinity Western University’s Richmond Campus does not offer student housing. However, you can look into the largest off-campus student housing provider – GEC Living, as all GEC student residences are to close the campus and all sorts of restaurants and grocery stores.
GEC Student Residences to KPU Richmond Campus:
Many TWU students have found GEC to be a great option for their off-campus student housing, with fully furnished units, inclusive amenities, fast WI-FI, an on-site management team, and a centralized security system are included in all GEC housing options.
To conclude, Trinity Western University (TWU) is the largest Christian university in Canada with a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Additionally, the university provides numerous leadership development opportunities and gives a lot of support to international students.
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