Royal Roads University

Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, Royal Roads University has a long history of excellence. In 2015, university celebrated 75 years of leadership and learning - 55 years as a military college and 20 years as a public applied research university. There is a strong emphasis on a practical, applied programs delivered by award-winning faculty with real-world experience. Degree programs are developed in collaboration with industry experts and taught by local and internationally recognized professionals who are leading practitioners in their fields. University understand the needs and aspirations of students, and they have created options to deliver an educational experience that fits your lifestyle. Their cohort model features group-based course work, providing a resource of like-minded peers for you to share, challenge and grow with throughout your program. Even after graduation, these groups continue to support your aspirations to ensure your life changing experience with us has enabled not only professional transformation, but a personal one as well. Why Royal Roads University Transformation in career and life results from our teaching and research applied to solve problems and create opportunities in the world. They connect people, ideas and experiences to change lives and the world. University Goals: Demand-driven growth in high-quality, effective education and research that contribute to economic prosperity, social advancement, and environmental sustainability. The university of choice for relevant applied and professional education providing continuous opportunities to learn and transform lives and careers. A financially sustainable, high-performance organization. A workplace of choice supporting professional and personal success. A university with strong partnerships, responsive to our alumni and the communities we serve. A leader for sustainable stewardship of our historic lands. At Royal Roads University, they understand the value of the lessons learned outside of the traditional classroom, so they use a student-centered approach to their admission process. They look at you and where you are in life, and not necessarily just what can be found on a transcript. If you are lacking the formal academic education required for Standard Admission, they have the ability to evaluate you based on a combination of your formal education, informal learning, and the real-world life experiences you’ve earned. Applicants who do not have the formal academic education to qualify for Standard Admission may be assessed under Flexible Admission on the basis of both their formal education and their informal learning, in accordance with the Flexible Assessment Policy and Practices at Royal Roads University. This includes applicants with a complex learning history and for whom documenting their learning is either difficult or complex.