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Ukrainians fleeing war in their homeland will be able to study at a reduced rate at Thompson Rivers University.
In a news release Wednesday, TRU said it will offer academic programs at domestic tuition rates for an Ukrainian students who travel to Canada on the Canadian-Ukrainian Authorized Emergency Travel federal program.
TRU said the goal is to sponsor 50 students for the program — including 20 who are already enrolled.
According to the university, an average of 10 Ukrainian international students attend TRU each year.
The Canadian-Ukrainian Authorized Emergency Travel agreement offers Ukrainians and their family members free temporary status to live, work and study in Canada for up to three years.