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Open studies

30-credit limit

Learn how to apply

Highlights


Your choice, your way — take university-level courses or combine with upgrading courses

Find your passion — sample different courses of interest to decide which program path is for you

Test the academic waters — dip your toe into academia to get comfortable before starting a program

 

Want to start post-secondary studies but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you're missing high school course requirements for admission to your intended program or need to upgrade your marks. Open Studies may be the answer. Open Studies gives you the freedom to find the program that’s right for you while earning Mount Royal University credits. Sampling a few credit courses can help you decide on the program that’s right for you. Best of all, while you’re checking things out, you earn credits toward your future Mount Royal University credential.

Courses are delivered in-person and online.

Plan your studies

See what programs and degrees Mount Royal has to offer and complete any upgrading courses needed for program admission as well as university-level courses that may be transferable to a Mount Royal baccalaureate degree or diploma program.

Admission requirements and costs

Curriculum and courses

Questions?

Information about courses, admission requirements and the application process can be answered by the Academic Upgrading and Open Studies team.

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Academic Upgrading

Improve your high school grades or pick up courses you need for admission requirements.

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Professional designations

Mount Royal University offers courses that may be accepted by a wide range of professional designations.

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Explore your options

Explore your academic options with Mount Royal’s programs or build your professional development through our multitude of continuing education programs and courses.

Virtual Information Sessions

Select a session that suits you. Choose from general information, specific by program, drop in Q&A, or attend an Indigenous or international student session.