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Mount Royal University

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Mount Royal University: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Mount Royal University is a public university in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It suits students who want bachelor’s study in a smaller-class setting and a broad mix of majors.

  2. What you can study

    The university offers bachelor’s degrees, with examples including Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, English, History, Policy Studies, Psychology, Sociology and Undeclared, plus Bachelor of Aviation Management and Bachelor of Business Administration options such as Accounting, Finance and General Management. It also offers diplomas, post-bachelor certificates and credit-free programs, but the current programme list should be checked on the official website for the full catalogue.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the entry requirements for their chosen bachelor’s programme. The university publishes an average class size of 30, but you should confirm document requirements, deadlines and any programme-specific conditions on the official site before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Costs of living in Calgary will depend on housing, transport and personal spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check admission requirements, document translation rules, visa timing, housing and whether your programme has extra entry conditions.

  6. How it compares

    Among Canada’s 156 universities, Mount Royal University stands out for being public, based in Calgary, and focused on bachelor’s study with an average class size of 30. If you want a university with a defined set of majors rather than a very large catalogue, it may be a practical option to compare against larger institutions.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Mount Royal University

What type of institution is Mount Royal University?

It is a public university in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

What level of study does it offer?

The listed degree level is Bachelor’s Degree.

What programmes are examples of what you can study there?

Examples include Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, English, History, Policy Studies, Psychology and Sociology, plus Bachelor of Aviation Management and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Finance and General Management.

How many universities are there in Canada for comparison?

There are 156 universities in Canada.

Overview

Mount Royal University (MRU) is a public university in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally “Mount Royal College,” Mount Royal University was granted university status in 2009 by the provincial government. The university has an average class size of 30 students and currently offers 13 degrees and 37 majors, in addition to diplomas, post-bachelor certificates and a variety of credit-free programs.

Programs at Mount Royal University

104 programs across 4 study levels.

Other

Open Studies

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Professional

Professional Business & Management

Embalmer Certificate

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Diploma

Diploma Maritime & Aviation

Aviation Diploma

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Maritime & Aviation

Aviation Diploma

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⏱ null 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work Diploma

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⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Social Work Diploma

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⏱ null 🎓 Full Time

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Midwifery

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Midwifery

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⏱ null 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing

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⏱ null 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Bachelor of Social Work

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Bachelor of Social Work

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⏱ null 🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Canada.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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