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Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, British Columbia  V9B 5Y2
Telephone: 250-391-2511

Profile

Several important things distinguish Royal Roads University from other Canadian institutions. First, its mandate is to deliver applied and professional programs designed specifically for experienced professionals. Secondly, its educational philosophy supports active, collaborative learning, consistently earning it a first-place ranking in the National Survey of Student Engagement. Thirdly, Royal Roads University has a distinguished history as the private estate of former premier and lieutenant governor of B.C. James Dunsmuir and then as a military officers’ training college until 1995. Finally, Royal Roads University is the future home of the Robert Bateman Centre, envisioned as an internationally regarded education centre for sustainability with a wide range of accessible and relevant programming.

With a mandate to provide continuous learning opportunities for people in the workplace, RRU focuses on developing professionals who can prosper and contribute meaningfully in a complex, dynamic world. The university offers undergraduate completion programs equivalent to years three and four, degrees at the master’s level and an interdisciplinary PhD in social sciences. Master’s degrees at Royal Roads are completed in approximately two years while undergraduate programs many be completed through an accelerated 12-month, on-campus program or a two-year program. Royal Roads also offers a broad selection of custom and executive development programs.

Most programs at RRU are offered through a combination of online learning at a distance and short on-campus residencies. This provides the balance students need to meet family and work requirements while fostering collaborative, progressive and shared learning both on- and off-campus. In addition to campus-based and distance programs, Royal Roads University delivers programs internationally, providing access to top quality Canadian education abroad. 

The Royal Roads University campus is located on a magnificent 227-hectare oceanfront setting 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia. The campus buildings reflect Royal Roads’ past, first as a private estate and then as a military officers’ training college until 1995. Among them is the distinctive 100-year-old Hatley Castle, a heritage building surrounded by expansive gardens with spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Campus facilities include administrative buildings, student residences, a recreation centre, food services and ample parking.

History
Year of foundation: 1995

Student fees

Canadian student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $6,360 - $7,050
Graduate tuition fees: $10,185

International student fees  2009 - 2010 *
Undergraduate tuition fees: $12,720 - $14,100
Graduate tuition fees: $15,277 - $16,207

* Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for programs in business.

Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.

Student enrolment

2009 rounded preliminary fall enrolment *
Full-time (undergraduates): 1,010
Full-time (graduates): 3,120

* Source: Royal Roads University  

Programs and degrees

Note: The program information is compiled by AUCC staff in cooperation with staff at member institutions. The programs are classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs 2000. To search for the programs offered by this institution, please consult the Directory of Canadian Universities’ programs database online at http://www.aucc.ca/can_uni/search/index_e.html.

Student facilities and services

Personal support services
The following student support services are available to students on-campus, and from a distance: Aboriginal relations, alumni relations, bookstore, career enhancement, counseling services, disability services, financial aid and awards, international/ESL support services, ombuds services, student activities and university reception. Additional on-campus service offices include: campus security, emergency first-aid and safe walk/escort.

Academic support services
The following academic support services are available on-campus and from a distance: computer services, library services, international/ESL tutoring, the Office of Research and the writing centre.

Housing
On-campus: On campus residence* housing is community-oriented and co-educational and provides an environment that helps students succeed academically and socially. The university offers graduate/undergraduate residences for distance learners, faculty accommodation and visitor accommodation. Currently, it provides accommodation in 144 dorm rooms and 33 ensuites for students in distance online programs as well as in 10 houses allocated for temporary faculty and staff.  

Two residence buildings are situated in the main campus circle within a few minutes walk of the academic buildings, cafeteria, library, recreation centre and Hatley Castle. Residences are smoke-free and contain centrally located computer labs that are accessible 24 /7. Students are encouraged to bring their own personal computers as each room is also equipped with a link to the university’s Local Area Network with unlimited e-mail access. Lounges, vending machines, an ATM machine and coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Lounges are equipped with cable television, VCR, refrigerator, sink, microwave, toaster and kettle.

Royal Roads University does not offer full-time undergraduate housing.

*Note: Due to space limitations, admission to the university does not guarantee a place in residence. A student must be accepted into a university program before being assigned a room.

Off-campus: Off-campus housing is listed at www.royalroads.och101.com.

The on-campus recreation centre offers an impressive array of services and amenities including a variety of drop-in classes, squash courts, gymnasium, weight room, fitness studio, and cardio room. In addition, the campus has a network of running trails, tennis courts and an expanse of beach front to provide students the opportunity to incorporate a balanced approach to life and learning. Students automatically become members of the recreation centre and are encouraged to take advantage of athletic and recreation services available on campus and in the surrounding communities.

Student assistance
Undergraduate/Graduate: RRU, through support from the Royal Roads University Foundation, seeks to provide supplementary support to learners actively engaged in its degree programs. Awards and bursaries are available on a quarterly basis and serve to recognize the exceptional academic and community achievements of learners and to assist in alleviating some of the cost of education for those with financial need. A complete list of awards and bursaries and other sources of funding can be found on the RRU website at www.royalroads.ca/finance/financial-aid-awards.html. 

University research

RRU’s research activity emphasizes the synergy between the university’s applied research model and its applied and professional degree programs. The applied research model has been designed to complement the professional outcomes-based educational model and to advance the university’s mandate to respond to labour market needs of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

The university's strategic research themes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the academic programs. These themes are learning and innovation, and sustainable communities and societies. The research realm, ranging from peer-reviewed research to consulting, establishes and enhances the critical link between the research endeavour and the learning provided to students. Equally as important is that research becomes an activity that can satisfy key stakeholders – students, policymakers and the broader public.

Further information is available at www.royalroads.ca/research.

International education

Royal Roads University is committed to preparing learners for the global workforce. In addition to offering MBA programs in Bangladesh and greater China, Royal Roads has received international students from more than 63 countries in our on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs. Further information is available at www.royalroads.ca.