Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University (RRU) is a highly regarded Canadian public university, located in beautiful Victoria. Built around an historic castle, the campus covers 565 landscaped acres and is a year-round tourist attraction. Offering innovative bachelor's and 12-month master's degrees in business and tourism, the University meets the needs of the global workplace and prepares graduates to take their place in a challenging and changing world. Competitive tuition fees and living expenses offer great value to students.

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Institution type: Public University
Student population: 3,500 (220 international)
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Campus setting: Suburban - city
English requirement: equivalent of IELTS 3.0 (no official score required - level can be determined by our English Test).

• Year founded: 1995
• Nearest big city: Vancouver (30 minutes by air)
• Campus size: 565 acres
• Accreditation: Province of British Columbia; Education Quality Assurance (EQA)
• Academics
• Full-time and part-time faculty: 390
• Degrees, certificates and diplomas awarded (2009): 740 graduate-level, 282 undergraduate-level
• Most popular majors: business, communications, leadership, tourism, environment and sustainability

Success after graduation

• Career services: hands-on career counseling services include internship plan development, career path advice, job search resources and postings, resume-building and interview skills.
• Companies frequently hiring interns and graduates: Disney Corporation, Fairmont Hotels, Research in Motion, Four Seasons Hotels, Sheraton Hotels, Grand Hyatt Hotel.
• Post-graduation work permit program: after graduation from Royal Roads University, international students can stay and work in Canada for up to 3 years.

Admission

• Next start date: May 4, 2015
• Intakes: every September, January and May
• Academic entry requirement: 75% / GPA 2.75 equivalent in previous study (Check qualification equivalents for your country)
• English level equivalents: entry to degree preparation programs from IELTS 3.0/TOEFL iBT 32; to bachelor's degree at IELTS 5.5/iBT 68; to master's degree at IELTS 6.5/iBT 88.
• Additional evidence: List of supporting documents required from international student applicants
• Graduate admission tests: No GMAT or GRE required for master's programs
• Conditional acceptance: Academic 'bridge' Pre-Master's Program for 3 master's degrees.