The Royal Roads University campus sprawls over 260 hectares of lush parkland, where you will find walking, hiking, and biking trails, magnificent examples of the west coast’s flora and fauna, gorgeous views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca with the majestic Olympic mountain range in the background, a stunning Japanese garden, and a castle built for one of Vancouver Island’s most recognized coal barons. And that’s just what you’ll see when you get here. Once you start getting around campus, you’ll also discover the breadth and depth of the education we provide and the opportunities a degree can bring to your personal and professional world.
Campus buildings
After you’ve explored the natural wonder of our campus, you might want to look for some of our academic buildings.
Student Services
There is a wide range of services available to support students on their academic journey at Royal Roads.
Parking Services
We have ample parking on the campus and some of the most scenic parking spots on the south end of Vancouver Island. Daily and hourly parking tickets are available from the meters located in each parking lot, while parking passes for longer stays are available for purchase at the University Reception office.
Food Services
The Habitat Café offers exceptional cuisine in a casual environment. Find sustenance and social lubrication on the second floor of the Grant building.
Campus Accommodation
Our accommodations are designed to provide an environment of collaboration and community, in a serene and calm setting.
Royal Roads University will give you the tools, training, and connections to help you succeed in your degree program and preparing you for the career of your dreams.
ENHANCED LEARNING MODEL
Our degree programs follow a unique learning model that will help you get the most out of your studies. You will learn, grow and achieve by working in groups with your classmates. This gives you the opportunity to share ideas and challenge yourself. The student to faculty ratio of 12:1 allows for small classes and one-on-one attention.
LEARN IN THE WORKPLACE
We understand what’s happening in the real world of work. This is why we provide meaningful and practical degrees alongside internship opportunities, helping you have a successful career once you graduate. Our programs have been created with input from industry leaders, so you can be confident that you will get the right blend of skills employers are looking for. You will learn from professors who are experts in their fields, who are passionate about teaching and student success.
HISTORIC AND STUNNING CAMPUS
Our beautiful oceanfront campus is a National Heritage Site with the magnificent Hatley Castle at its center and kilometers of walking, hiking and biking trails. Look out to the horizon and you will find views of the Pacific Ocean and the United States Olympic mountain range. The vibrant and welcoming city of Victoria, Canada is located just twenty minutes from campus.
STUDENT LIFE
At Royal Roads, you will experience unique and exciting student life. The stunning location and laidback Canadian lifestyle offer a fantastic student experience, and there are many student clubs and societies to get involved in.
FANTASTIC RESULTS
A degree from Royal Roads University is more than a list of courses or subjects. It shows your commitment to your professional and personal development. With these qualities, you will be in the best position to decide whether to build your successful career at home, or in Canada.
RANKED #1
Royal Roads University has ranked as the #1 public University in Canada for Active and Collaborative Learning (NSSE 2013) and the #1 public University in Canada for Level of Academic Challenge (NSSE 2013).
Victoria – Royal Roads University has once again placed at the top of the class among Canadian public universities in rankings published this month in a national Canadian magazine.
In its current annual student issue, Maclean’s magazine ranks Canadian universities based on the most recent National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) results that compare areas of benchmark performance at the institutions. Working with combined 2011 and 2012 NSSE data, Maclean’s ranked Royal Roads University first among public universities and second overall in the categories of “level of academic challenge” and “active and collaborative learning.”
“The results continue to underscore the excellence in teaching at Royal Roads,” said Steve Grundy, vice-president academic and provost of Royal Roads University. “Our specialized model combining team-based learning with educational technology and relevant opportunities to put knowledge to action is the foundation of our continued success.”
Royal Roads also ranked first in the same two NSSE benchmark categories in Maclean’s 2012 and 2010 ranking.
Royal Roads University, a public university established in 1995, offers a progressive model of post-secondary education, delivering top-quality applied and professional programs through the faculties of management and social sciences. The university gives its students a unique blended learning experience, combining online and on-campus instruction to offer undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees, certificates, diplomas, as well as executive, custom and continuing studies programs. Over the last 18 years, the university has graduated over 18,500 students applying their knowledge in British Columbia and 60 countries around the world.
