Study at
Mount Royal

University is more than earning a degree — it’s about unlocking your potential and discovering what you’re capable of. At MRU, you’ll find small classes, supportive professors and hands-on learning that help you grow beyond expectations. Whether you’re working toward your dream career or preparing for graduate studies, this is where your future takes shape.

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Find the right program for you

You deserve a program that aligns with your interests, opens doors and prepares you for the future. Explore your options and find the right fit for you.

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Be bold.

Be inquisitive.

Be transformed.

MRU is a welcoming community of professors, students and alumni who are making a difference in Calgary and beyond. Discover stories about ground-breaking research, landing dream jobs, succeeding in the face of adversity and so much more.

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Check out our campus

Mount Royal's beautiful campus is a mini city built just for you. From state-of-the-art classrooms and amazing recreation facilities, to a world-class concert hall, award-winning eco-buildings and spacious residences, it's clear why students love to study and live here.

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Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is Mohkinstsis, which we now call the City of Calgary, also home to the Métis Nation.

Here for
your success

From health and wellness to academics and finances, we’re here to help make your time at Mount Royal as easy as possible. Discover the resources available to our students.

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Admission questions? We’ve got you covered.

Led by our admissions and recruitment specialists, we offer a range of information sessions about MRU programs and the admission process. Learn more about your options, find answers to your questions and get started on an application plan.

Applying
to MRU

Once you’ve found the right program for you, it’s time to apply! Become familiar with applicant categories, admission requirements, competitive admission averages and more.

Application process

Admission requirements

Admission dates & deadlines

Tuition and costs

Meet with
a recruitment specialist

Book a one-on-one session with one of our admission and recruitment specialists to learn more about admission requirements and start creating a personalized admissions plan.

Keep track
of your admission status

Your Future Student Portal is your source for all things admissions at MRU. Check the status of your application, conditions for admission, transcripts and more.

We also have some guides to help you navigate the portal:

Future Indigenous Student

Mount Royal offers unique programs, supports and cultural experiences for Indigenous students. We are committed to the work of Indigenization and decolonization and recognize and respect the diversity of all Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

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Future International Student

Make Calgary your new home! Mount Royal offers quality post-secondary education in a safe and inclusive environment. Begin your Canadian experience at MRU and be ready for the next step in your life — anywhere in the word.

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