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Royal Roads University - RRU
Colwood, Canada
"An applied, career-focused university at Hatley Castle near Victoria, BC"
At a Glance
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PSW VISA
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
About Royal Roads University - RRU
Royal Roads University opened in 1995 as a public university, succeeding Royal Roads Military College (1940). It sits on the 260-hectare Hatley Park National Historic Site in Colwood, near Victoria, BC, around the 1908 Hatley Castle. About 4,100 students - most of them postgraduates - study 70+ applied programmes in business, leadership, communication, tourism and environment, often in blended formats. Undergraduate degrees are degree-completion programmes that start after two years of college or university study.
Rankings & Recognition
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Not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (QS has no published rank for this institution).
Accreditations & Memberships
Universities Canada
University of the Arctic
BC public university
Designated Learning Institution
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1995 (RRMC 1940)
Founded
About 4,100
Total Students
3,405
Postgraduates
70+
Programmes
Hatley Park, 260 ha
Campus
Popular Programs
Master of Global Management
MBA
MA Tourism Management
MSc Environment and Management
BBA Sustainability and Innovation
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
Application Details
UG Entry
60 credits with B average
Tourism Experience
420 hours (tourism UG)
Decision Time
4-6 weeks
Intakes
September, January
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 (W and S 6.5) |
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TOEFL iBT
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88 |
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PTE Academic
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60 |
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Duolingo English Test
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120 |
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
N/A
Career Outcomes
Up to 3 years (PGWP)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Delivery — On-campus and blended
Focus — Applied learning
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Royal Roads is on the Hatley Park National Historic Site in Colwood, about 25 minutes from downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island; Hatley Castle has appeared in X-Men films.
Campus Details
Hatley
Park campus Colwood
260
hectares
Near
Victoria BC
Campus Forecast
Summer high approx. 21 C
Winter high approx. 8 C
Mild wet winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Limited on-campus housing
Shared rent approx. CAD 1000 / month
Dining
Campus cafe
Food approx. CAD 500-1000 / month
Health & Wellness
guard.me insurance CAD 1.45 / day
BC MSP after waiting period
Activities & Clubs
Castle grounds and trails
Student clubs
Career services
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
About 4,100
Undergraduate
765
Postgraduate
3,405
Cost Deep-Dive
Master of Global Management
CAD 42,345 (programme)
MBA (Intl)
CAD 64,654 (programme)
MA Tourism Management
CAD 41,829 (programme)
MSc Environment and Mgmt
CAD 41,790 (programme)
UG Certificates (Intl)
CAD 22,888 - 23,888
Study permit + biometrics
CAD 150 + CAD 85
Intakes & Deadlines
Royal Roads admits mainly in September and January; master's cohorts start on fixed dates. Apply 4-6 months ahead for the study permit.
Scholarships at Royal Roads University - RRU
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Degree completion: 2 years (60 credits) of college / university with a B average. IELTS 6.5 (W and S 6.5).
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree (or work-experience route). IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 88. Master's: 12-24 months.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.5 (W and S 6.5)TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
Required 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
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Choose programme
Pick a programme and check its entry rules on royalroads.ca.
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Apply online
Submit the online application, pay the fee and upload transcripts and test scores.
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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
Royal Roads is on the Hatley Park National Historic Site in Colwood, about 25 minutes from downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island; Hatley Castle has appeared in X-Men films.
Master's
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Master's
Master of Global Management
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Master's
Master of Business Administration
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Master's
MA Tourism Management
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
BBA Sustainability and Innovation
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