Calgary , Alberta , Canada
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Mount Royal University has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university with a greater focus on bachelor degrees in 2009.
A strategic plan sets out a vision to provide an exceptional undergraduate educational experience by continuing to grow the number of credit students enrolled and degree programs offered. Today, nearly 12,000 credit students choose from 12 bachelor degrees and 32 majors, a University Entrance Option, as well as certificate and diploma programs. By 2025, Mount Royal University’s goal is to become a “first-choice” institution, with more than 16,000 credit students (13,000 full-course load students) choosing from 15 degrees and 60 majors.
Mount Royal University believes talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success, and Indigenous People have the right to meaningful access to quality post-secondary education. While most of our students come to Mount Royal from within Calgary and the surrounding region, we believe in providing a flexible and collaborative learning experience provincially, nationally and internationally. More than 90,000 Mount Royal alumni are contributing to their communities worldwide.
The Lincoln Park campus offers an exceptional experience for students, employees and visitors. We want to reduce our environmental impact and maintain a safe and welcoming campus. Community members are invited to come to our campus to take non-credit courses, enjoy recreation facilities, see a performance, take a music class at the Conservatory, rent space, use conference services or access Library’s resources.
Our annual impact on the community includes spending $200 million in operational expenses, providing an education for 9,600 students (most from Calgary and area), employing more than 2,300 Calgarians and adding about 1,700 employees to the labour force.
Here, you don’t have to wait to finish university before you put your stamp on the world. Your Mount Royal experience will be as original as you.
This is your time.
This is your university.
The best of
Not only does Calgary rank in the top five most livable cities in the world, but MRU has also been twice named Calgary’s best post-secondary institution. MRU was awarded Best of Calgary’s “Best Educational Institute” in 2017 and the Star Metro’s “Community Choice Award” in 2019. Students consistently rank Mount Royal University among Canada’s best universities for quality of teaching and overall educational experience.
Innovation + a long history
Since our beginnings more than 100 years ago, we’ve been committed to quality post-secondary education. Mount Royal has transformed since then, but some things will never change. We are committed to providing future-focused programs and the highest quality education in classes led by passionate professors. We’ve grown to meet the needs of students from Calgary and around the world in a safe, inclusive environment.
The Mount Royal student experience
You want a program that aligns your passions, opens doors, and gives you a great experience. Your MRU might take you up the side of a mountain, behind a camera, or to the center of community-minded research. You’ll enhance your abilities and dive deeper into what makes our world remarkable.
You can get ready for your dream job, prepare for grad school, or inspire a movement. And, you’re going to have some fun along the way, because what’s a university without a little fun, right?
Start your own business
Alumna Jameela Ghana, a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration — General Management program, began making jewelry while still in university. She merged her creative style and business acumen to create Alora, a jewelry company that helps transition women out of poverty.
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Annual Cost of living:
20635 CAD / year
Average Annual UG Fee:
23810 CAD
Average Annual PG Fee:
23810 CAD
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Lincoln Park Campus:
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
Springbank Campus:
143 MacLaurin Drive Springbank, Alberta, Canada Hangar phone: 403.288.9551