Application Deadlines

Royal Roads University has a rolling admissions policy. In general, application deadlines are 3 months before the start date of a program. Please get in touch to find out about application deadlines for specific programs.

General Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements	Bachelor Degree, Year Three Entry	Graduate Certificate/DiplomaMaster’s Degree
English Language	IELTS 6.5 overall, no band lower than 6.5 in writing/speaking and 6.0 in reading/listing TOEFL iBT 88 overall (minimum 24 in writing and 20 in listening, reading and speaking)
Academic and Additional Requirements	Related 2-year diploma or 60 credits (min. 24 second year credits) “B”/75%/3.0/4.33 GPA overall Some work or volunteer experience may be required, please contact for specific entry requirements	“B”/75%/3.0/4.33 GPA overall in 4-year related bachelor degree from recognized post-secondary institution in final 2 years Mandatory full-time work experience is required for most master degree programs, please contact for specific entry requirements

Tuition Fees

If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you’ll pay domestic tuition fees.

If you’re not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you’ll pay international tuition fees.

Fees are subject to change without notice and are reviewed annually.

For specific tuition fees, please check programs page. They vary from program to program.

Entrance and In-Course Awards

Currie Award in Honour of the Royal Canadian Naval College Class of 1947

• For students entering a Humanitarian Studies program or Leadership Studies with selfless dedication to volunteerism and community involvement.
• from $2,000 to $10,000

Doctoral Entrance Award

• Available to entering doctoral cohorts prior to the start of their program.
• $10,000 renewable for 1 year

Doctoral Scholarship for Research on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• In support of RRU’s strategic priority to build applied research capacity in the field of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,
• Up to $15,000 (renewable)

Doctoral Scholarship for Research on Sustainability and Climate Action

• RRU is offering an award to aid in the strategic priority to build applied research capacity in the field of Sustainability and Climate Change,
• Up to $15,000 (renewable)

Greater Victoria Chamber 1863 Impact Award

• For students between 17 and 30 years of age, enrolled and entering certificate or degree programs at Royal Roads.
• $2,000

Project Hero Bursary

• The aim of this bursary is to reduce the financial barrier to an undergraduate education for dependents of Canadian Forces personnel deceased while serving in an active military mission.
• Up to $10,000

Royal Roads Entrance Award/Bursary

• RRU’s premier recruitment award that aims to reduce financial barriers to education through rewarding excellence and/or volunteerism.
• From $2,000 to $10,000

Royal Roads Entrance Award/Bursary Supplement

• To encourage diversity and reduce the financial barrier to education at RRU for an applicant with an extraordinary life circumstance.
• up to $5,000

Royal Roads Scholarship for Outstanding Children of International Alumni

• Available to children of international alumni who wish to pursue their undergraduate education at Royal Roads in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
• $2,000