About Royal Roads University
Royal Roads is a publicly funded, applied research university that has focused on lifelong education since 1995. Undergraduate and graduate programs are delivered on-campus and online through small cohorts, taught by faculty members who offer academic insight grounded in professional practice.
Career impact
Graduates say RRU made a professional difference — and most report landing new jobs, earning higher salaries, or receiving promotions.
Alumni pride
Students leave with more than a credential. They join a global alumni community that carries their life-changing RRU education with pride.
Changemaker campus
RRU is one of only five Canadian universities recognized by Ashoka U for social innovation in higher education.
Retention rate
Most students who start a program at RRU stay and finish. Our learning model, support systems and community make a real difference.
Public university since 1995
With military heritage dating back to 1940.
3 In-person Campuses + Online
In Colwood, Langford, UAE, and globally online.
23 Study Abroad Opportunities
In 15 countries around the world.
More than 39,000 Alumni
Connected across more than 92 countries.
RRU students
Student body
- 4300+ students
- 75% students are pursuing graduate degrees — the highest percentage of any university in Canada
- 20% international students from 169 countries of origin
Programs
- 70+ programs offered on-campus, online and a blend of the two.
- 35 student average class size for personal, supportive experience.
Our learning, teaching and research values
- applied and authentic
- caring and community-based
- transformational
Research and impact
Three research themes guide our work:
- Transformational learning
- Climate action, wellbeing and the environment
- Leadership, organizations and an equitable, inclusive society
How we're making an impact:
- Six Canada Research Chairs
- 15 international research partnerships across sectors and disciplines.
- 600+ scholarly outputs annually.
- Home to the Cascade Institute research centre addressing urgent and entangled global problems.
As a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, RRU's research is designed to directly benefit communities locally, nationally and internationally.
Life on Southern Vancouver Island
Big city perks, small-town charm.
Near Victoria BC, home to 402,000 people and rated #1 Best Small City in the World (Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice, 2023).
Two campuses: RRU Langford, one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities that won the Best Community in BC award and RRU Colwood, a family-friendly seaside community with rich heritage.
Canada's best weather
Mild, comfortable and perfect for year-round outdoor activities in the city, forest, beaches and lakes.
A city that lives and breathes
Festivals, arts and culture, world-class attractions, rated the 8th best food city in the world (Condé Nast Traveller).
Partnerships & affiliations
