Mount Royal University

Mount Royal University offers undergraduate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs through five faculties. The school’s strength lies in its emphasis on small class sizes, unique programs and applied learning. “Mount Royal’s faculty and staff are dedicated to providing students with a broad and transformative education, preparing them to become lifelong learners and active global citizens in a rapidly changing world.” says president Tim Rahilly. The school is known for its comprehensive programs in business, communications, nursing and public relations. The CN Supply Chain Analytics Lab provides business students with the opportunity to work on the Refinitiv Eikon data platform, which accesses the inner workings of companies around the world in real time. In 2023, the school launched a new four-year bachelor’s degree in data science to prepare students for such in-demand careers as data scientist, data analyst and AI domain architect. The campus is a short drive from downtown Calgary. Facilities include broadcast studios, an aviation simulator and an award-winning eco-building: the Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning. The Riddell Library and Learning Centre features an experience virtual reality lab, soundproof digital project rooms and a 360-degree data visualization studio. The new Springbank Aviation campus opened in October of 2025. Located southwest of Calgary at the Springbank Airport, the campus houses a virtual reality simulator, a crosswind simulator, classrooms, briefing room and aircraft hangars, as well as an air-sealed paint room for aircraft maintenance.

Campus buzz: Opening this fall, the new Sam Taylor Student Common will include an information services desk, flexible study spaces and appointment rooms. 

Quick facts

Tuition (includes compulsory ancillary fees)
$9,180

Median Entering Grades
Arts: 78.4% | Science: 82.6% | Business: 80.6%

Student Body
Undergraduates: Full-time: 11,435 | Part-time: 2,801
International Students: First-year: 2.3%

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Housing Facts
Residence Spaces: 942 (approx. 450 reserved for first-year students)
Cost of Apartment-style: $7,398 to $9,728

Standout programs

Psychology: Students in this program learn to analyze complex human behaviour and apply critical thinking to real-life scenarios. 
Information Design: Students learn how to translate complex information into digestible, compelling formats, such as visual graphics. Graduates enter the workforce with a minimum of 450 hours of paid work experience in tech, health care or public service. 
Sport and Recreation Management: This program combines classroom learning with hands-on opportunities at sports organizations, community recreation programs and facility operations.