Royal Roads University is a publicly funded, applied research university located in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1995, RRU has focused on lifelong education, offering flexible admissions and programs designed for working professionals. The university emphasizes sustainability, leadership, and learning, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
| Acronym | RRU |
| Nickname | Royal Roads |
| Motto / Slogan | Living Our Learning |
| Colour | White and Blue |
| Mascot | A cougar and a dragon |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 65 |
| Location | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Address | 2005 Sooke Road Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2 Canada |
Royal Roads University is dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative, and applied education that empowers individuals to transform their lives and communities. The university fosters a learning environment that emphasizes sustainability, leadership, and lifelong learning.
To inspire people with the courage to transform the world.
Deliver applied and professional programs that meet the needs of learners and employers
Foster a learning environment that supports sustainability and leadership
Engage in research that addresses real-world challenges
Promote lifelong learning and flexible education pathways
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion within the university community
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
You come to Royal Roads to learn, study and achieve. And you will. Our goal is to make your Royal Roads education a valuable and fulfilling experience. Your distinct life experiences, academic background and personal history will enrich every class you’re part of.
Experiential learning puts education in action. It's an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and ideas within a practical and professional setting. Opportunities can range from internships, co-ops, field practices, and community and industry-partnered projects or challenges.
Royal Roads University campus is located on 260 hectares of parkland on the traditional Lands of the Lekwungen Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. As a student, you'll walk from building to building with classmates — and peacocks — passing by. With a backdrop of the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains, your mind will be invigorated, your creativity switched on.
If you have a temporary or permanent health condition or disability that affects your academic performance, Accessibility Services can support you. You can meet with staff, who will review your medical documents and recommend physical or academic accommodations or services.
Admission for Entry requirements vary by program. Check the program page for requirements.
English Language Proficiency:
If English is not your primary language, or you have not graduated from a recognized diploma or degree program where English was the primary language of instruction in one of our recognized English-speaking countries, you will be required to provide proof of language proficiency through one of our other approved options.
Supporting documents include: your academic documents, such as:
Admission for Entry requirements vary by program. Check the program page requirements.
English language proficiency
If English is not your primary language, please review our English language requirements.
Make sure to start your application early. If you're an international student, if English isn't your primary language, or if you've completed your education outside of Canada, see these additional guidelines for information about permits, visas, letters of support and more.
Complete your online application using RRU's application service MyAdmin. Submit it with your non-refundable application fee as early as possible.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +1.877.245.5989, +1.250.391.2514
Cafeteria: The Habitat Café in the Grant Building offers exceptional cuisine in a casual environment. You can buy a Value Card to use at the cafeteria and kiosk.
Accommodation: Students can stay on campus in our dorms for short periods, for example, to attend a residency at Royal Roads. If you're taking a full-time program on campus, you'll need to find long-term housing off-campus.
Gym: Students receive a free gym membership at the Royal Roads Recreation Centre.
Place of Worship: The Chapel and Interfaith Room are available for quiet reflection, meditation and prayer 24 hours a day.
Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education
Authorized by the Degree Quality Assessment Board to grant undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees
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Mittelman co-led Royal Roads’ application to become a designated Ashoka U Changemaker Campus and now serves as an Ashoka U change champion. He also makes significant contributions to RRU’s research and innovation efforts, with studies relating to social entrepreneurship, corporate social innovation and non-profit marketing. He is currently leading Royal Road’s efforts in the creation of the Westshore Innovation & Start-Up Hub at the new Royal Roads campus in Langford and sits on the Board of the South Island Prosperity Partnership.
She has been highly involved in the Royal Roads community, participating in more than 40 committees, work groups and task forces. She is also very active in the local community; she has volunteered with the Caring Families Society since 2013 and with Zero Ceiling since 2024, and has been involved with other groups such as the Certified General Accountants Association, the British Columbia Foster Parents Association and the Heart and Stroke Society. Axe has taught in online, on-campus, and in blended and hybrid learning environments.
Before joining Royal Roads, Kortum served in senior leadership roles within the BC Public Service, leading province-wide financial risk management and compliance initiatives, modernizing corporate oversight functions, and strengthening audit and financial capacity across government.
RRU holds accreditation under British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, ensuring that its programs meet the highest standards of academic excellence. It is authorized by the Degree Quality Assessment Board to grant undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees—a testament to its distinguished standing in h... read more