Who We Are

Applications for Fall 2025 closes June 2, 2025.

At Royal Roads University, we’re not just about classrooms and textbooks—we’re about real-world impact. As a forward-thinking public university, we blend hands-on learning with real-world challenges to prepare you for the careers of the future. Our programs break down barriers between disciplines, encouraging collaboration and creative problem-solving to tackle the world’s biggest challenges.

We’re proud to be an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, leading the way in climate action, social innovation, and inclusion. At RRU, education isn’t just about getting a degree — it’s about gaining the skills, confidence, and connections to create meaningful change.

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Enrolment Total
4,500

Detailed Costs
Campus Locations

Colwood Campus

2005 Sooke Rd,
Victoria, BC

Langford Campus

Peatt Rd & Goldstream Ave,
Victoria, BC

Colwood Campus

2005 Sooke Rd
Victoria, BC

Langford Campus

Peatt Rd & Goldstream Ave
Victoria, BC

Nearby Highlights

Two vibrant campuses, one undergrad experience

RRU Langford

The majority of your studies will be at our brand new collaborative campus. RRU Langford is surrounded by the bustling restaurants, shops and cafés of Goldstream Village. Meet new friends. Share dynamic learning spaces with students from UVic and Camosun College. Connect your studies with local business and community organizations.

RRU Colwood

You’ll also be part of our oceanside Colwood campus community, often named one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. You’ll have access to 260 hectares of old-growth forest with a castle, library, laboratories, rec centre, licensed café, trails, gardens and a working farm.


Credentials Available
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Certificates: 1 Year or Less
  • Diplomas: 2-3 Years
  • Master’s Degree / Graduate Credentials
  • Doctorate/PhD Degrees

Programs Programs


Featured Programs

Business & Sustainability

Applied Environmental Sciences

Social Sciences

Info on All Programs
Areas of Study Available
  • Business and Management
  • Communications
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality and Service
  • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Science
  • Sciences

Study Abroad Opportunities

Expand your horizons by studying abroad at one of RRU’s 25 partner institutions across 15 countries! Whether you choose a semester-long exchange or a short-term summer program, you can earn credits toward your RRU degree while gaining invaluable global skills and unforgettable experiences. Our Study Abroad team is here to help you find the right opportunity. Be sure to ask about available funding options!

Study Abroad Info

Admissions Admissions


Basic Admissions Requirements

Undergraduate first-year entry programs

Graduation from a Canadian secondary school or comparable high school, with a language arts (English 12) minimum of C+ (67%) and a minimum “B” (73%) cumulative average in 3 academic grade 12 courses.

For the Applied Environmental Sciences certificate, visit the website for eligible grade 12 courses.


English Proficiency Requirements

Undergraduate first-year entry programs

  • IELTS-Academic: 6.5 overall with no single band score less than 6.0
  • TOEFL-iBT: 88 overall with a minimum 20 reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • PTE-A: 60 overall with no section less than 58

Application Deadline

June 2, 2025 for Fall 2025 first-year programs. For all other programs, see program-specific deadlines on the website.

Application Fee

All applicants pay a non-refundable application fee ($136.69).


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Entrance Scholarships Available
100
Entrance Scholarships Deadline

June 2, 2025


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English Language Requirement
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