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Royal Roads University

ยท Public University

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Royal Roads University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Royal Roads University is a public university in Colwood, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. It suits students who want a Canadian public institution in a specific West Coast setting and are comfortable confirming programme and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Royal Roads University is a public university; its main campus is in Colwood, British Columbia, at Hatley Park National Historic Site on Vancouver Island. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so confirm current subjects and degrees on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for the current application route, entry requirements, deadlines, and any document requirements such as transcripts and proof of language ability. Because detailed admissions rules are not published in the information available here, confirm the process directly with the universityโ€™s admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending in British Columbia.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The universityโ€™s language of instruction is not published here, so confirm that on the official website before you apply. Before moving from abroad, check the admissions requirements, visa documents, housing options, and what support the university offers to international students.

  6. How it compares

    Canada has 156 universities, and Royal Roads University sits within that national field as a public institution in British Columbia with a main campus at Hatley Park National Historic Site. Its location and public status may matter more to applicants than scale or reputation details, since those are not published here.

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 โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Royal Roads University

What type of institution is Royal Roads University?

It is a public university.

Where is the main campus?

The main campus is in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada, at Hatley Park National Historic Site on Vancouver Island.

When was Royal Roads University established?

It was established in June 1995.

What was Royal Roads University before it became a university?

It succeeded the Royal Roads Military College, which had earlier been a training base for naval officers and later Canadian Air Force and Army personnel.

Overview

Royal Roads University is a public university with its main campus in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. The university is located at Hatley Park National Historic Site on Vancouver Island and is the successor to the Royal Roads Military College (RRMC), which was originally a training base for naval officers and later Canadian Air Force and Army personnel. After the end of the Cold War, the college was decommissioned, however, it was reinstituted following negotiations between the Department of National Defence and the Government of British Columbia by which the Royal Roads University Act was passed, leading to the establishment of Royal Roads University in June 1995.

Programs at Royal Roads University

10 programs across 4 study levels.

Other

Bachelor's Degree

PhD / Doctorate

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Master of Arts

Royal Roads University

โฑ 1โ€“2 years ๐ŸŽ“ Blended

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, bachelorโ€™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 โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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