Bachelor's
MRU President's Scholarship
Approx. CAD 7,500 (merit + leadership)
Mount Royal University
Calgary, Canada
"A Calgary undergraduate university with small classes and a strong business school"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University was founded as Mount Royal College in 1910 by Reverend George W. Kerby and became a university in 2009. It is a public undergraduate university in Calgary, Alberta, with about 12,500 undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts, Bissett School of Business, School of Communication Studies, Faculty of Health, Community and Education, and Faculty of Science and Technology. Its Lincoln Park campus, on a former air force base, has the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts and Riddell Library. Alumni include Leslie Feist and former Alberta Premier Alison Redford.
Rankings & Recognition
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Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
Alberta Comprehensive Academic and Research University
U Sports (Cougars)
Designated Learning Institution
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Mount Royal University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1910 (university 2009)
Founded
12,505
Undergraduates
11,560
FTE (2023-24)
5
Faculties / Schools
Lincoln Park, Calgary
Campus
Popular Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration (Bissett)
Computer Information Systems
Nursing
Communication - Journalism
Psychology
Aviation
Child Studies
Interior Design
Application Details
Fall 2027 Opens
1 October 2026
Nursing / Educ / Design
1 February 2027
General Deadline
1 April 2027
India (Class 12)
65%+ (approx.)
Proof of funds (2026)
CAD 23,448 + 1st-year tuition
Standardized Test Requirements
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IELTS Academic
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6.5 (approx.) |
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TOEFL iBT
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86 (approx.) |
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PTE Academic
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58 (approx.) |
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Nursing
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Higher scores required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
65%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (LOA + PAL)
Post-Study Work
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Green Card Pathway
Express Entry / PNP (PR)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Up to CAD 7,500 (approx.)
Career Outcomes
91%
Placement Ratio
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Faculties / Schools — 5
Focus — Undergraduate teaching
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Notable Alumni
Leslie Feist (Juno-winning musician)
Alison Redford (former Premier of Alberta)
Bret Hart (wrestler)
Campus & Location
Mount Royal's main Lincoln Park campus is in southwest Calgary on a former air force base (since 1972), with the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Riddell Library and on-campus residence; it also uses the Springbank campus for aviation.
Campus Details
Lincoln
Park (main) + Springbank (aviation)
Calgary
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus residence approx. CAD 6
610 - 9
444 / year
Dining
Campus dining halls and food courts
Health & Wellness
Provincial or university health plan required
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Varsity sports
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Undergraduates
12,505
International
About 3.7% (approx.)
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (Intl, 2026-27)
CAD 2,427.78 per 3-cr course
10 Courses (1 year)
About CAD 24,278
General + Other Fees
About CAD 2,433 / year
Residence
Approx. CAD 6,610 - 9,444
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
Mount Royal admits mainly in September (some programmes in January). Applications for Fall 2027 open 1 October 2026; Nursing, Education and Interior Design close 1 February 2027 and most other programmes 1 April 2027 (approx.).
Scholarships at Mount Royal University
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Class 12 with about 65% in academic subjects (approx.; higher for competitive programmes, Nursing 75% with Biology and Chemistry); IELTS 6.5 (approx.). Degrees 4 years.
Postgraduate
Mount Royal is an undergraduate university; it offers post-baccalaureate certificates but no master's degrees.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (approx.)TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Nursing
Higher scores requiredRequired Documents
Valid passport
Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
PAL / TAL or CAQ
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor degree and transcripts (PG)
IELTS / PTE / TOEFL score report
Proof of funds (GIC / bank / loan)
Statement of purpose
Tuition deposit receipt
Upfront medical exam
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on mtroyal.ca.
2
Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
3
Get your offer (LOA)
Receive a Letter of Acceptance; accept it and pay the tuition deposit.
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PAL / TAL
The school issues a Provincial Attestation Letter for your study permit.
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Study permit
Apply to IRCC online, give biometrics and wait for approval.
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Arrive & study
Enter Canada, register, work up to 24 hrs/week and plan for PGWP.
Campus & Location
Mount Royal's main Lincoln Park campus is in southwest Calgary on a former air force base (since 1972), with the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Riddell Library and on-campus residence; it also uses the Springbank campus for aviation.
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