About Royal Roads

Welcome to Royal Roads University, where education empowers working professionals to expand their personal and professional journeys. Since our founding in 1995, we’ve been dedicated to shaping futures for individuals with the courage to transform themselves and the world.

What sets us apart? It’s not just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about discovering yourself. Your unique experiences and background enrich every class you attend here.

You won’t just graduate with a degree; you’ll gain the confidence and skills to ascend in your career. If you align with innovative thinking, creative problem-solving, navigating change, and addressing today’s challenges, Royal Roads University is your perfect fit.

Your journey will be transformative. Join us and embark on the next exciting chapter in your life, career, and your impact on the world.

We’ve got a unique learning model – we call it “effective”

The programs offered at Royal Roads University provide our learners with the tools and techniques required to be effective after graduation. Whether you’re looking for a new career or want to improve your standing, financially and professionally, within your current organization, our blended learning model of online courses and intensive, on-campus residencies lets you use what you learn, today.

Our online learning model allows you to continue working while you complete your degree. The program begins with a short, on-campus residency that allows you to meet the rest of the learners in your cohort, followed by distance courses that deliver the theoretical and information-based material in the program. Moodle, the platform used for online learning, facilitates the delivery of learning materials while providing you with the ability to interact and engage with fellow students and professors.

What makes us different

A sustainable future

At Royal Roads University, we understand that environmental leadership is required and we’re proud that our students, faculty, and staff support this direction. Climate change is one of the most critical challenges of our time, and we are focused on initiatives that support campus sustainability. Environmental sustainability is not only intrinsically linked to our teaching and research mandate, it’s a challenge that calls for the kind of interdisciplinary and collaborative problem-solving at which we excel.

Information sessions & webinars

Discover how the experience at Royal Roads University is anything but ordinary. Information sessions and webinars let you learn about programs, current issues and research directly from faculty, staff, students and graduates. While we offer regular program information sessions, we also offer topical webinars on the latest trends, featured alumni and faculty research.

Register for an upcoming session

Want to get more involved? Sign up for an upcoming webinar. Or check for the next face-to-face information session in your city.

You can send us your questions in advance or just show up. Staff, faculty or students can answer your questions during the information session or follow up with you after.

Webinars when you want them.

Learning at Royal Roads doesn’t always take place in a classroom. We also offer short, topical webinars hosted by our faculty, staff, students and alumni. These webinars are then recorded and shared so you can watch them on-demand, wherever and whenever you like!

Online Learning in Royal Roads University

Distance learning is a component of Royal Roads University’s learning and teaching model. We combine online and on-campus learning with real-world relevance. Team-based online learning combined with short on-campus residencies allows working professionals to maintain their lives while advancing their career.

Our online programs are developed in collaboration with industry experts and taught by leading practitioners. This ensures the knowledge and skills taught are current and relevant in the real world.

The Blended Learning Model

Blended learning describes the combination of online learning and short residency periods that make up the delivery model for many of Royal Roads University’s programs. The short residencies on our beautiful heritage campus in Victoria, B.C. offer direct interaction with other students and senior faculty members. Most programs are based on a cohort model where all the students take the program over the same period. The initial residency also includes team-building exercises and guidance to the online learning program component to ensure that distance never has to mean isolation. Unique interactive and collaborative tools have been developed to foster teamwork and communication with faculty even when students are scattered across the country or around the world.