Royal Roads University is a public university in Colwood, just outside Victoria on Vancouver Island, set in the grounds of Hatley Castle. It focuses on applied master's and bachelor's degrees in business, leadership, environment, communication and tourism, often in intensive, cohort-based formats. Many students are mid-career professionals.
Victoria, Canada
Official website: royalroads.ca
Public university in British Columbia
Hatley Castle and gardens, Colwood
Applied, cohort-based programmes
CA$24,000 – CA$40,000
International students, bachelor's and master's
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on royalroads.ca before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Apr
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MA Global Leadership
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MA Environment and Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
A campus in the grounds of Hatley Castle.
Applied programmes for working professionals.
Degree-completion programmes for diploma holders.
Graduates move into leadership, business and environmental roles.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Victoria's public sector and tourism industry hire graduates.
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Postgrad
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The campus is a former estate with gardens, forest and ocean views.
Victoria is BC's capital, mild and scenic, with rent a little below Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from Royal Roads University
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Royal Roads reviews applications on a rolling basis for each intake. Apply six to eight months ahead.
Programmes start at different points; the MBA in September and April, commerce in September and January.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from Royal Roads University and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
The MBA, global leadership, entrepreneurial management and environment and management are popular. Master's entry needs a degree, work experience and IELTS 6.5.
Royal Roads offers some awards. Check the awards page.
