Build on your military experience with flexible, career-ready programs
At Royal Roads University, your service matters — and so does what comes next.
For more than 25 years, we’ve proudly supported Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, veterans, and families by offering flexible, practical, and respected education options.
Whether you’re preparing for promotion, planning for life after service, managing a medical release, or simply looking to grow, we’re here to support you — professionally, personally, and wherever you’re posted.
Study online, on-campus or a blend of both
Learn how you can get credit for your military experience through flexible admission and prior learning assessment.
Why military members choose RRU
Flexible learning and leave policies
The option to study online, on-campus, or a blend of both helps you balance your career and family life. If you’re deployed or relocated, you won’t lose your progress. Our military leave policy lets you pick up right where you left off.
Practical, career-focused programs
Choose a program in leadership, business, communication, environmental practice, justice studies, project management and more. You can also complete short, focused graduate diplomas (1-year) or certificates (6-months) in in-demand fields.
Beautiful campus with a military history
Our oceanside Colwood Campus is home to the historic Hatley Castle and carries a proud legacy as the former Royal Roads Military College. Today, students enjoy a blend of heritage and innovation.
Find your program
Graduate and undergraduate programs including graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
General studies
General studies courses that let you earn university credits without enrolling in a certificate, diploma or degree program.
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Transform your career with short programs and courses or custom training.
https://pcs.royalroads.caPartnership based on service, respect and shared purpose
We're proud to collaborate with the Canadian Armed Forces and organizations supporting military learners and families.
Through our involvement in initiatives such as the Canadian Military, Veteran, Families, and Connected Campus Consortium and through advanced credit for programs like Venture and the Joint Command and Staff Programme, we continue to expand access to flexible, accredited education for CAF members wherever they serve.
Our commitment is simple: Honour your service by opening doors to academic and career advancement that fit your life.